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1981

The musical Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? played at the Walnut for 22 weeks in the 1981-82 season, making it one of the longest-running shows in Walnut history. Its Philadelphia success did not transfer with the show when it moved to Broadway, where it closed after five performances.

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