Bankruptcy judge has approved the theater company's reorganization. Plus, a matching pledge of $1 million has been received by a group of anonymous donors. Executive Director Stephen Eich says that the company has a plan "to resurrect the Playhouse from years of unbearable debts. Although we will be moving slowly in the future to ensure financial responsibility and stability, we will in fact be back." Plans for a fall 2010 production will be announced at a later date.
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