“Broadway’s two dozen dark theaters won’t stay empty for long. Defying the economic slump, producers are scheduled to present 19 Broadway shows in the next three months. If they all arrive ahead of the June 7 Tony awards, the 2008-09 season will go down as the busiest in two decades, with 40 new productions. … The emphasis is on star-driven plays, which cost a fraction of what it takes to produce a musical.”