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Elvis Presley Was A Black Man Named Joe – Entertaining Black Ensemble Cast, Photo: Alan DavisBlack 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. Clark Street in Chicago. Britt Edward, Melanie McCulloughLife brings about significant losses and change, but how we navigate these situations is how we survive.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Review – Breathtaking! C. Stamatiou Y. Lebrun S. Figgins. Photo by Dario CalmeseAlvin 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.
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A Raisin in the Sun Review – A Moment In Black History Vincent Teninty, Martasia Jones, and Brian Keys Court Theatre presents A Raisin in the Sun, written by Lorraine Hansberry and directed by Gavrielle Randle-Bent, extended through March 9, 2025. Jeremias Darville, Kierra Bunch, and Shanésia Davis Written in 1959, A Raisin in the Sun made history with its Broadway premiere, marking a significant milestone as the first play ever penned by an African American woman.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
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Seven Guitars Review – Sentimental Notes Maureen Azzun, Andrea Conway-DiazSEVEN 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.
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Oct 27, 2024 | 
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Red Clay Dance Company – Full of Flavor Red Clay Dances "Unconditional Conditions ", Photos by Michelle Reid & Maisonet PhotographyRed Clay Dance Company has kicked off its 16th season with a unique program, ‘Turning Points,’ showcasing the distinctive work of three talented choreographers.
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Sep 15, 2024 | 
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East Texas Hot Links Review – A Stellar Performance!AnJi White, A.C. Smith, and Juwan LockettCourt 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 Parson. The production runs now through September 29, 2024. Kelvin Roston Jr. and AnJi WhiteIt’s 1955, and in the back woods of East Texas sits a hole in the wall run by Charlesetta Simpkins (AnJi White).
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
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BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL REVIEW – McFabulous!Back to the Future- Broadway in ChicagoBroadway 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 September 1, 2024. Back to the Future: The Musical, a one-of-a-kind adaptation of the 1985 classic film, is set to captivate fans.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
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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 laughter and entertainment. It will be running until July 28, 2024, at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, located at 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago. The Salon features a stellar cast, each bringing their unique charm to the stage.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
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The world premiere of Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution, a significant event in the theater world, will captivate audiences until June 16, 2024, at the prestigious Court Theatre in Chicago. This compelling production, penned by the talented Nambi E. Kelly and skillfully directed by Tasia A. Jones, was the proud recipient of the Prince Prize for Commissioning Original Work in 2018, a testament to its exceptional quality.
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
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The world premiere of Judy’s Life Work, written by Loy A. Webb, runs through February 25, 2024, at Definition Theatre, located at 1160 E 55th Street in Chicago. Playwright Loy A. Webb lays a solid foundation while Michelle Renee Bester lays the brick-and-mortar, creating a powerful and riveting performance. When a struggling former boxer, Xavier (Rashun Carter), is on the verge of losing his boxing gym, he decides to solicit help from his little sister Charli (Cereyna Jade Bougouneau).
