What is surprising to some Broadway professionals, however, is that the theater has not yet booked a replacement.

Students of the full-time programme are taken to New York for one week during the winter term to study with Broadway professionals.

Broadway professionals wrote angrily in response.

The camp takes advantage of the proximity by inviting Broadway professionals to drop by, impart wisdom and answer questions.

"Campaigning for a Tony is more of a low-key thing," said one Broadway professional, who declined to be named because it might affect his own campaign.

Still, Broadway professionals maintain that it is possible to gain a handsome return even on a very expensive production.

Never at a loss for a melody, Styne was renowned for being the quintessential Broadway professional.

Tony officials say the event's planning is on schedule, but the lack of information is making some Broadway professionals anxious.

A hit with hotel guests, it was repeated, and Broadway professionals were invited.

In between, passengers can observe Broadway professionals rehearsing a musical, and even audition for and play a few small parts.