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Kuntu Theater shows has student previews

Today through March 12, the Kuntu Repertory Theater will present the show “Mahalia Jackson:… Today through March 12, the Kuntu Repertory Theater will present the show “Mahalia Jackson: Standing on Holy Ground.”

The show revolves around the life of Mahalia Jackson, one of the most famous gospel singers in the world. Vernell L. Lillie, the founder of Kuntu Repertory Theater, is also the writer and director of the show about the woman some call The Queen of Gospel.

The theater will host a preview today and tomorrow, which students with a valid Pitt ID can attend for $1. Saturday through March 12, tickets will cost $20 for adults, $14 for Pitt faculty and staff, $13 for senior citizens and $5 for students with an ID. Tickets can be purchased by calling 412-394-3353 or visiting proartstickets.org. The show will take place in the seventh-floor auditorium of Alumni Hall.

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