…and get to work on the puzzle—entitled Dinner Theater—you will be forever haunted by the themed definitions you would have solved, some of which include:
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Play about tenderizing meat with one’s toes** [17]
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Musical drama that tells the tale of a sausage casing** [14]
Musical drama about a man eating soup [14]
Finally (and solely for Twickster’s benefit), Patrick Berry is the constructor.
Bon appetit.
My paper carries the NYT Sunday Crossword, but I think they must lag a week behind, since I got a different puzzle today (“More Headlines That Make You Go ‘Huh?’”
Thudlow – Yeah, the syndicated version (i.e., everywhere but in the actual New York Times) runs a week later, so look for it next week.
Barn Owl – Patrick Berry is, indeed, a fine constructor (and a nice guy).
Sooooo… how about somebody spoil the answers for us theatre-loving-but-crossword-puzzle-hating people?
Based on what you said about the folks in this forum, DooWahDiddy, there’s probably no need for spoilers. So…
Play about tenderizing meat with one’s toes [17]
BAREFOOT IN THE PORK
Musical drama that tells the tale of a sausage casing**** [14]
WURST SIDE STORY
Musical drama about a man eating soup [14]
PORGY AND BISQUE