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- ↑ New York Times Ephron on Broadwayaccessed 07-22-24
- ↑ Deadline.Com Left on Tenth Broadwayaccessed 07-22-24
- ↑ Playbill.com Left on Tenthaccessed 07-22-24
- ↑ Delia Ephron Left on Tenth Interview, NPR.ORGaccessed 07/22/2024