QUICK TAKES - Oct. 1, 2009 - Los Angeles Times
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QUICK TAKES - Oct. 1, 2009

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End of the line: “The Cleaner,” a drama starring Benjamin Bratt, has been canceled by A&E; after two seasons. The final episode aired Sept. 15.

They feel pretty: The producers of the current Broadway revival of “West Side Story” say the musical has danced into the financial hit column, recouping its $14-million investment in less than eight months.

Writer honored: Novelist Elmore Leonard will receive a lifetime achievement award in December from PEN USA, the L.A.-based professional writers organization.

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Nobel concert: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith will co-host the Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo on Dec. 11, organizers said, the day after the award ceremony. Among the acts will be Wyclef Jean, Toby Keith and Donna Summer..

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