Lodgeters in a crowded Bayard Street tenement, 1889. (Jacob A. Riis, Museum of the City of New York)
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When Bob and Kelcie decided to bring this show to the Near West stage, they knew it would be a challenge in more ways than one. In Kelcie’s words, “Spring Awakening focuses on some topics that are hard to discuss, and can make people uncomfortable. I hope audiences will take a moment ......
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