Broadway musicals to close soon

A lot of Broadway musicals are calling it quits near the first of the year. Some are citing a rough economy as the reason, although it seems like a handful have just reached the natural end of a long and successful run. The good news is that some exciting new shows will take their places this spring. Look forward to new revivals of West Side Story, Guys and Dolls and Hair. And check out these soon-to-close shows while you still can...*

13, a new musical (through January 4, 2009)
Young Frankenstein (through January 4, 2009)
Hairspray (through January 4, 2009)
Spring Awakening (through January 18, 2009)
Spamalot (through January 18, 2009)
Gypsy (through March 1, 2009)

*dates have been officially announced but are still subject to change