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'Rebecca' producers sue LI businessman

An exterior view of the Broadhurst Theatre, where

Photo credit: Charles Eckert | An exterior view of the Broadhurst Theatre, where the musical, "Rebecca," was to open in Manhattan. The play was ultimately cancelled due to lack of financing. (Oct. 3, 2012)

Producers of the troubled Broadway musical "Rebecca" filed a $100 million lawsuit Friday against Long Island businessman Mark Hotton, accusing him of torpedoing the production by fabricating potential investors for the project.

The partnership behind "Rebecca," including producers Ben Sprecher and Louise Forlenza, also sued Hotton's wife, Sherri, and three unidentified people accused of sending...

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