The Cast Of ‘amazing Grace’ Grapples With Slavery

MICHAEL PAULSON, NY Times: Theater
Thu, 07/02/2015 - 7:00am

The Broadway show, which opens on July 16, has raised emotions among the actors who will portray slaves and slave traders.

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