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Abigail Breslin to Play Helen Keller

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Joins Broadway revival of The Miracle Worker.

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Litte Miss Sunshine is going to Broadway: Oscar-nominated child star Abigail Breslin is bringing her talents from the silver screen onto the big stage. The 13-year-old has been cast as Helen Keller in the Broadway revival of William Gibson's "The Miracle Worker," which won the Tony for best play in 1960. Breslin's costar will be another award contender, Tony nominee Alison Pill. Hilary Swank starred in a 2003 version of the play, which was killed before it made its way to Broadway. Breslin's revival debuts March 3.

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