As predicted, “Paradise Square,” which tried out in Chicago last fall, earned 10 Tony nominations, including for lead actress Joaquina Kalukango and for choreographer Bill T. Jones. Playwright Lynn Nottage, who’s 2003 drama “Intimate Apparel” is currently running at Northlight Theatre in Skokie, has two reasons to smile: Her book for the musical “MJ was nominated for best book and her play “Clyde’s” got a nod for best play.
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