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Krystal Joy Brown in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's "Play On!"
Krystal Joy Brown in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's "Play On!"
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If music be the food of love, ‘Play On!’ serves the full Harlem buffet
Lauren Emily Whalen Sep 21, 2026 0

"Play On!" trades Illyria for Harlem, and Chicago Shakespeare's 40th season opener dares you not to dance. Our five-star review.

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