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'Play On!' musical pairs Shakespeare with Duke Ellington in Chicago

Original: 'Play On!' musical combines comedy of 'Twelfth Night,' music of Duke Ellington in show at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is staging 'Play On!', a musical that blends the comedy of Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' with the music of Duke Ellington. The show reimagines the classic play through Ellington's songbook, and local coverage is highlighting the production as a fresh take on both the Bard and the jazz legend's catalog.

Why now: A new production at Chicago Shakespeare Theater is drawing attention for its unusual pairing of Shakespeare and Duke Ellington.

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