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Getting Churched - Black Rep's 'Nina Simone: Four Women' Rages and Praises Its Way Through the Ruins

Getting Churched – Black Rep’s ‘Nina Simone: Four Women’ Rages and Praises Its Way Through the Ruins

By CB Adams Contributing Writer

During a weekend hyper-inflated with entertainments of mass distraction – in particular, the Game of Thrones series finale and the St. Louis Blues’ game of Stanley Cup – a modest-sized audience was invited to engage with a deeper, more troubling, more pressing and more prescient entertainment. Completing its 42nd season, the Black Rep presented its production of

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The Black Rep's 'Crowns' Joyous Celebration of Culture, Traditions

The Black Rep’s ‘Crowns’ Joyous Celebration of Culture, Traditions

By Lynn Venhaus Managing Editor At its best, “Crowns” is a jubilant celebration of family, faith and traditions, and the Black Rep’s sharp ensemble radiates joy as they take us to church. It’s a gem of a show, gleaming with polish and pizzazz.

The small cast of seven raises their glorious voices in beautiful harmonies, delivering spirituals, gospel standards, church hymns and ballads, which are…

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