And just when you thought all sequels sucked . . .

. . . here comes one that worked so well that 50,000 people saw it on opening night!

The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later could have gone the traditional route and looked for a regional theater debut before attempting an Off-Broadway run (probably at a non-profit) and then praying for great reviews in hopes for a Broadway berth.

Instead, the Tectonic Theater Project made a bigger splash by coordinating simultaneous productions all over the country on one night, including one here in NYC at Alice Tully Hall, which notched up 50,000 audience members.

Matthew Shepard’s story had an impact.

Producing a show about his story had to have an impact too.

Sometimes the typical production route is not the best way to go, especially if your show is anything but typical.

Something tells me we haven’t seen the last of 10 Years Later.

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