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Johnny Oleksinski

BRIEF: Video: 'First Wives'' Linda Bloodworth-Thomason talks to Chris Jones

March 16--Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, creator of the television series "Designing Women" and book writer of the new musical comedy "First Wives Club," chatted with theater critic Chris Jones last week about the new show, currently running in Chicago.

In the video above, Bloodworth-Thomason and Jones discuss "Designing Women," her role in Bill Clinton's political career and the unique job of writing a musical.

"First Wives Club" plays through March 29 at the Oriental Theatre, 24 Randolph St. For tickets, visit broadwayinchicago.com.

We filmed this interview at Labriola Cafe, 535 N. Michigan Ave.

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