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The English cast of "14-18" on stage for the test performance. Belgian producers are hoping to move an English version of the Flemish musical to London, and possibly New York.

Would a World War I musical from Belgium play well on Broadway? The producers hope so

June 23, 2014
Arts, Culture & Media

"14-18" is a Flemish musical extravaganza about World War I, complete with horses, hydraulics and a cast of 140. Now the producers want to launch an English-language version.

Would a World War I musical from Belgium play well on Broadway? The producers hope so

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