Commentary: 'Conquests' leads buzz battle in East while West prepares for birthday bashes

May 25, 2009 With the Tonys just two weeks away, this is the time eligible voters elbow their way into Broadway legit houses to check out nominated shows they might have missed. The "must see" play of the moment seems to be "The Norman Conquests," nominated in the best play revival category, which means sitting through three full-length plays to get the full impact. She's also still tap dancing, something she'll demonstrate Sunday when she is toasted at a big-scale event at the Music Box @Fonda, spearheaded by Theatre West, Garrett's Los Angeles theatrical base for years and where she is a founding member.

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