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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 'Twelfth Night' with the music of Duke Ellington. The production reworks Shakespeare's classic story of mistaken identity and romance, setting it to Ellington's celebrated jazz songbook. Local coverage highlights the unusual pairing as a fresh take on the Bard, drawing attention from theatergoers in Chicago.

Why now: A major Chicago theater is presenting a distinctive fusion of Shakespeare and Duke Ellington's music, drawing local interest.

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