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The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Steppenwolf Theatre’s world premiere MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT.
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The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Steppenwolf Theatre's world premiere MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT.
A somewhat forgotten piece of Chicago history is explored in Steppenwolf Theatre’s world premiere MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT. Co-written by Oscar winner and Tony Award nominee Tarrell Alvin McCraney and Tony nominee Tina Landau, the play is inspired by the true story of the country’s first-ever black drag queen presidential candidate. Landau directs the production, which stars McCraney in the lead role of Joan Jett Blakk.
Both the Dueling Critics recommend the world premiere.