Show Notes
A long buried Broadway secret is now getting national attention because of one man's long shot.
Chris and Alex welcome the return of author CASEEN GAINES, this time to delve into how his new book, FOOTNOTES, is getting national recognition. From the Hollywood Reporter to the New York Times, and more.
The three dig deep into the gamble that Caseen took, writing about the fate of a long forgotten, controversial 1920s black Broadway musical ("Shuffle Along"). How a show that was a hit, while igniting conflict on both sides of the color line, then and for many years there after.
It's an episode that explores the creative process, pitching to mainstream publishing, and the double-edge complications of racial representation.
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