Hitt Records
12/21 - 1/26/2025
Hitt Records is a new musical revue that explores the rich history of music through the lens of a vintage record shop owned by characters ...
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2024
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Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
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by A.A. Cristi - August 28, 2024
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by Blair Ingenthron - August 03, 2024
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Past Shows
The Harlem Renaissance
10/7 - 11/19/2017
Jackie Taylor; dir: Jackie Taylor. World Premiere...
Dance to the Music: More than Hip Hop
7/22 - 9/3/2017
Rueben D. Echoles; dir: Reuben D. Echoles. World Premiere...
I Am Who I Am (The Story of Teddy Pendergrass)
9/24 - 10/30/2016
Jackie Taylor; dir: Daryl D. Brooks....
I Am Who I Am (The Story of Teddy Pendergrass)
9/24 - 10/30/2016
Jackie Taylor; dir: Daryl D. Brooks....
Jackie Taylor; dir: Daryl D. Brooks....
Jackie Taylor; dir: Daryl D. Brooks....
Jackie Taylor; dir: Jackie Taylor. World Premiere...
A Tribute to the Incomparable Bill Withers
6/20 - 8/16/2015
Daryl Brooks; dir: Daryl Brooks....
Sounds So Sweet
4/11 - 5/17/2015
Rueben Echoles; dir: Rueben Echoles....
Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center:
7/20 - 9/4/2014
The Story of The Marvelettes Reginald Williams; dir: Rueben Echoles....
9th Annual Black Playwright's Festival
4/7 - 4/13/2014
various, TBA . World Premiere...
Chicago's Golden Soul
2/6 - 3/29/2014
Jackie Taylor; dir: Jackie Taylor....
Sounds So good, Makes You Wanna Holler (Old School vs. Nu Skool)
2/12 - 2/27/2011
The fictional story of Sam King and his singing group, The Harmonies. The Harmonies emulated every popular group from the 1960s. The Harmonies made money, ...
The Other Cinderella
12/28 - 2/1/2011
Jackie Taylor's The Other Cinderella is the most popular production produced by the Black Ensemble Theater. This most celebrated Black fairy tale returns to the ...
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The Little Mermaid
Drury Lane Theatre (11/6 - 1/12) | |
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Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical
Paramount Theatre (10/30 - 1/19) | |
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The King in Concert
Raue Center For The Arts (1/11 - 1/11) | |
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Kid Prince and Pablo
Lifeline Theatre (1/3 - 2/16) | |
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Bartók Concerto for Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Center (1/30 - 2/4) | |
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Jazz a cappella
Chicago a cappella (4/6 - 4/6) | |
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The SuperTramp Tribute
Raue Center For The Arts (3/1 - 3/1) | |
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Hymn
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare on Navy Pier (4/29 - 5/25) | |
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
James M. Nederlander Theatre (9/10 - 2/1) | |
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Monday Night PlayGround: Holiday Surprise
PlayGround CH (1/6 - 1/6) | |
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