'Ghost' musical inspires Magnolia cupcake "Ghost" might not be a very good musical, but it inspired a tasty cupcake. The "Ditto Cupcake," named after the lead character's famous catchphrase, can be purchased at the Magnolia Bakery at Rockefeller Plaza for $3.50, significantly less than the cost of a ticket to see the show. Past cupcakes inspired by Broadway have included Magnolia's "Priscilla Cupcake" and Crumbs' "Sister Act Cupcake." Perhaps it's time I gave up theater and reviewed cupcakes instead. 
 'Gossip' producer comes to the rescue of 'Smash' Is "Gossip Girl" the key to saving the less-than-smashing "Smash"? It's been revealed that Josh Safran, a producer on "Gossip Girl," will take over for playwright Theresa Rebeck as showrunner for "Smash" next season. The Broadway-themed NBC drama, which has been lagging in ratings since its premiere two months ago, has been characterized by strange and cheesy plot twists despite some fun production numbers. 
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'Ghost' musical inspires Magnolia cupcake "Ghost" might not be a very good musical, but it inspired a tasty cupcake. The "Ditto Cupcake," named after the lead character's famous catchphrase, can be purchased at the Magnolia Bakery at Rockefeller Plaza for $3.50, significantly less than the cost of a ticket to see the show. Past cupcakes inspired by Broadway have included Magnolia's "Priscilla Cupcake" and Crumbs' "Sister Act Cupcake." Perhaps it's time I gave up theater and reviewed cupcakes instead. 'Gossip' producer comes to the rescue of 'Smash' Is "Gossip Girl" the key to saving the less-than-smashing "Smash"? It's been revealed that Josh Safran, a producer on "Gossip Girl," will take over for playwright Theresa Rebeck as showrunner for "Smash" next season. The Broadway-themed NBC drama, which has been lagging in ratings since its premiere two months ago, has been characterized by strange and cheesy plot twists despite some fun production numbers. Spotted ... Donna Murphy, Chelsea Clinton, Martin Short, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Westfeldt and Sarah Jessica Parker at opening night of "Nice Work If You Can Get It"... Hope Davis, Ivanka Trump, Bobby Cannavale, Edie Falco, Ben Vereen and David Hyde Pierce at opening night of "Ghost"... Amanda Peet and Bill Pullman at opening night of "The Lyons"... Kathie Lee Gifford at "End of the Rainbow

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