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June 05, 2012 Arts & Events » Theater

Mellow Yellow 

Henley Street takes an unconventional look at racism with "Yellowman".

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With "Clybourne Park" nominated for four Tony Awards, the recent explosion of racially themed shows on local stages, and President Barack Obama's re-election bid, Henley Street Theatre's decision to produce Dael Orlandersmith's Pulitzer Prize finalist "Yellowman" probably isn't coincidental. Transporting audiences…

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