#242 - Coronavirus Shutdown (Chicago Tour - feat. John Tupy)

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#242 - Coronavirus Shutdown (Chicago Tour - feat. John Tupy)

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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to grow, we are speaking with performing arts around the country about how the shutdown of theatre performances continues to affect their lives and work.
Today, we speak with John Tupy, who spoke to us from Palm Desert, CA where he was supposed to performing with the national tour of Chicago until performances were cancelled Thursday morning. Here's our conversation...
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