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3-21-16

Early 1800s Mississippi Hoedown Hits and Misses

by Bruce Chadwick

The play "The Robber Bridegroom" is electric. For the most part, it is a fun show, but there is very little history in the historical show and it cries out for it.

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Early 1800s Mississippi Hoedown Hits and Misses

by Bruce Chadwick