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By McKay Stangler

Published on December 03, 2008 at 2:02am

Gloria Naylor's novel The Women of Brewster Place uses setting — a housing development — to help examine racial discord and the struggle for equality. Tim Acito's musical adaptation of the book uses, well, songs. The story follows 10 African-American women who rely on one another for support in matters practical and emotional. See the show tonight at 7:30 at the Unicorn Theatre (3828 Main). Purchase tickets, which start at $30, at unicorntheatre.org or by calling 816-531-7529.
Dec. 3-7; Dec. 9-14; Dec. 16-23; Dec. 26-28; Dec. 30-Jan. 4; Jan. 6-11, 2008