A rebellious Tom Morello-backed musical prepares to open as Trump’s Chicago threat escalates

A rebellious Tom Morello-backed musical prepares to open as Trump’s Chicago threat escalates

In a windowless room beneath fluorescent lights, a young Black actor rehearses a scene, freestyling near a downtown L station: “FBI coming ‘round the outside. Which one of us finna die tonight?”The police arrive, order the young man to get on his knees.“Hands where we can see them!” one officer yells. Green Room Newsletter You’re subscribed!Please check your inbox for your confirmation. Stay ahead of what’s hitting Chicago stages, galleries, mus…

Tom Morello-backed “Revolution(s)” is the Goodman’s “anti-musical” – Usa news

In a windowless room beneath fluorescent lights, a young Black actor rehearses a scene, freestyling near a downtown L station: “FBI coming ‘round the outside. Which one of us finna die tonight?” The police arrive, order the young man to get on his knees. “Hands where we can see them!” one officer yells. Green Room Newsletter You’re subscribed! Please check your inbox for your confirmation. Stay ahead of what’s hitting Chicago stages, galleries…