When that failed, he marched right up to stage at the key moment to take a peek.

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There they are playing the score right up on stage ("Memphis, " "Rock of Ages, " "Chicago" and the celebrated "Encores" series, as well as the adaptation of the movie "Once, " where they do double-duty as actors).

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All right, I would now like to call up to stage some of the members of Congress who helped make this day possible, and some of the Americans who will benefit from these reforms.

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Before the play begins, with the house lights up, Ms. Shaw takes her place encased in a glass box stage right, dressed more or less like the image of Mary we've seen in churches and on candles.

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It opens with a stage full of tents we've been brought right up-to-date with the Occupy movement.

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And he said he's ramping up to get back to the stage and wouldn't rule out a reunion with Simon when the time is right.

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