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Plowshares Theatre Premieres New ‘Hastings Street’ Musical
"American Black Journal" producer Marcus Green takes viewers to a rehearsal of the Plowshares Theatre’s new musical, “Hastings Street.” Plus, Green talks with the musical's co-creators, jazz trumpeter/composer Kris Johnson, actor/singer John Sloan III, and Plowshares Theatre Artistic Director Gary Anderson about the making of the musical and the Detroit history it represents. Ep 5030/Seg 2
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