11.   At the same time, its productions have a sardonic, irreverent edge that pushes its interpretations to the precipice.

12.   Both series include dozens of classic numbers but the Time-Warner production has more and longer shots of actual performances.

13.   Alliance productions have lower budgets through union and management concessions.

14.   But directed here, as in London, by Nancy Meckler, the production has a finger-wagging quality.

15.   But it is also clear that without every person onstage reacting to the unfolding events, this outstanding production would not have its special character.

16.   But merely maintaining production this summer has the potential to raise prices.

17.   But the production also has images that seem hackneyed no matter how strikingly they are staged.

18.   But the production has a lot more going for it than special effects.

19.   Charlie Marcus is the closest this production has to an expert singer-dancer, but his strong suit is clearly tap.

20.   Directed here, as in London, by Nancy Meckler, the production has a finger-wagging quality.