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New Play Looks at Life of African-American Actor

Exploring the connection between a controversial painting and a new play.

01/02/2018 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

New Play Looks at Life of African-American Actor

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Exploring the connection between a controversial painting and a new play.

Exploring the connection between a controversial painting at the Art Institute and the new play “Red Velvet” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

01/02/2018 | Rating NR

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