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Podcast: The City Lights Collective
Episode: Copy of âYoung John Lewisâ/ âThe Swans of Harlemâ/ Farewell Favorite: âNative Guardâ
Description: âYoung John Lewisâ makes its world premiere at Theatrical Outfit. The hip-hop musical was written by Psalmayene 24 and composed by Eugene H. Russell IV. âCity Lightsâ host Lois Reitzes speaks with both of them about this riveting new play. Additionally, we revisit Reitzesâ conversation with the author of âThe Swans of Harlemâ and a Black ballerina featured in the book. As part of the "City Lights" series of "Farewell Favorites," we listen back to Lois's 2018 interview regarding Alliance Theatreâs stage adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning poetry book, âNative Guard.â Â See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.