Such is the impact of the premature revival of "Les Misérables," the long-running Broadway musical that opened in 1987, closed in 2003 and reopened last night at the Broadhurst Theater for a six-month engagement.

ANOTHER seemingly premature revival, of Paul Osborn's "Morning's at Seven," turned out to be a priceless showcase for a stellar ensemble of veterans.

This brazen show-biz physiology is being practiced full-strength in the premature revival of "42nd Street," which opened last night at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts.

(Isherwood) 'LES MISÉRABLES' This premature revival, a slightly scaled-down version of the well-groomed behemoth that closed only three years ago, appears to be functioning in a state of mild sedation.

The styling of the show completely upstaged whatever fashion was here, from big glittery jewels to Day-Glo orange bras and panties, to striped tights and fuzzy caps that indicated an unwelcome and premature revival of grunge.