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That’s What Friends Are For – Heartwarming and Exhilarating
Black Ensemble Theater Presents That’s What Friends Are For. Written and Directed by Daryl D. Brooks […]
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HYMN Review – A Heartfelt Exploration of Brotherhood
In the poignant production of “Hymn,” playwright Lolita Chakrabarti crafts a deeply moving narrative, expertly brought to life under the direction of the acclaimed Ron OJ Parson. Starring the talented duo Chiké Johnson and James […]
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Elvis Presley Was A Black Man Named Joe – Entertaining
Black Ensemble Theater presents Elvis Presley Was A Black Man Named Joe, written and directed by founder and CEO Jackie Taylor. The show runs through April 20, 2025, at the Black Ensemble Theater at 4450 N. […]
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Review – Breathtaking!
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Chicago for three exhilarating performances March 7th – 9th, 2025, at the Auditorium Theatre at 50 E Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago, Illinois. On opening Night, March […]
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A Raisin in the Sun Review – A Moment In Black History
Court Theatre presents A Raisin in the Sun, written by Lorraine Hansberry and directed by Gavrielle Randle-Bent, extended through March 9, 2025. Written in 1959, A Raisin in the Sun made history with its Broadway […]
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Seven Guitars Review – Sentimental Notes
SEVEN GUITARS, now playing at the City Lit theatre, located in the historic Edgewater Presbyterian Church building at 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue. The production runs through December 1, 2024. Set in the 1940s in […]
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Red Clay Dance Company – Full of Flavor
Red Clay Dance Company has kicked off its 16th season with a unique program, ‘Turning Points,’ showcasing the distinctive work of three talented choreographers. The performances, which were held at the Reva and David Logan Center for […]
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East Texas Hot Links Review – A Stellar Performance!
Court Theatre, located at 5535 S. Ellis Avenue in Chicago, presents East Texas Hot Links, a masterful play written by Eugene Lee and brought to life by the exceptional direction of Resident Artist Ron OJ […]
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BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL REVIEW – McFabulous!
Broadway in Chicago presents Back to the Future: The Musical, directed by Tony Award winner John Rando, at the Cadillac Palace. The show, is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes long, and will run through […]
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The Salon Review – Delightfully Entertaining
The Salon, a delightful two-hour musical comedy with a fifteen-minute intermission, is the latest addition to the Black Ensemble Theater‘s 2024 season. Written and directed by Michelle Reneé Bester, the production presents an evening of […]
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