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‘American Mariachi’ Examines Music as a Tool for Healing

We go behind the scenes of this new musical play set in 1970s Chicago.

Aired 09/22/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

‘American Mariachi’ Examines Music as a Tool for Healing

Clip: 9/22/2021 | 4m 16sVideo has Closed Captions

We go behind the scenes of this new musical play set in 1970s Chicago.

It was just before opening night that “American Mariachi” had to close its doors. Now, nearly 18 months later, the cast has returned to the stage. We go behind the scenes of this new musical play set in 1970s Chicago.

Aired 09/22/2021 | Rating NR

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