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References
- ↑ Gänzl, Kurt (2001). "Grab Me a Gondola". The Encyclopedia of the Musical Theatre, Second Edition. Vol. II. Schirmer Books. pp. 794–795.
- ↑ "Production of Grab Me a Gondola | Theatricalia".
- ↑ Suskin, Steven (16 September 2007). "On The Record: West End Hit Grab Me a Gondola, Plus 'A Fine Romance'". Playbill. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
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