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Joe Turner's Come and Gone

TayLar, left, and Nambi E. Kelley, right, in ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.’

Joe Turner's Come and Gone

TayLar, left, and Nambi E. Kelley, right, in ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.’

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Chicago theater you won’t want to miss in May

From local playwrights debuting work to big name actors performing on stages throughout the city, there’s plenty to choose from this month.

TayLar, left, and Nambi E. Kelley, right, in ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.’
By Lynnea Domienik
   

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WBEZ’s May selections of productions demonstrates a beguiling mix of works at storefront and big-name theaters.The mix of local and national talent on stage is a testament to Chicago’s place in the theater ecosystem.

Reset gets the scoop from WBEZ’s theater reporter.

GUEST: Mike Davis, WBEZ theater reporter

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