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Poll: Are standing ovations given too easily for musical theatre productions?
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Last week, columnist David Benedict questioned whether the “seemingly obligatory” standing ovation is becoming too regular at West End musical performances, taking away from its intended purpose.
He argued: “The near-monotonous regularity of it all must be odd for performers. If there’s a standing ovation at every performance, how can they tell if they’ve been part of an exceptional night?”
This week we’re asking: Are standing ovations given too easily for musical theatre productions?
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