Photo Flash: Black Ensemble Theater Presents A NEW ATTITUDE: IN TRIBUTE TO PATTI LABELLE
Black Ensemble Theater continues its 2018 Season (Movers and Shakers) with A New Attitude: In Tribute to Patti LaBelle, written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Associate Director Rueben D. Echoles. A New Attitude: In Tribute to Patti LaBelle will be performed at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago, May 5 - June 17, 2018.
A New Attitude is a fun-filled tribute to the ultimate diva-Patti LaBelle. This night of singing is sure to have you "Over the Rainbow."Celebrate the life of Patti LaBelle from a shy little girl from Philly to the Superstar singing sensation that she is today.
The cast includes Dawn Bless as older Patti and Cherise Thomas as young Patti. Jessica Seals, Kylah, Williams, and Renelle Nicole are the Blue Belles. Ensemble members include Trequon Tate, Isaac Roseborough, Christopher Taylor, Emily Hawkins, Linnea Norwood, and Mark Yacullo.
The creative team includes Bekki Lambrecht (set design and stage manager), Denise Karczewski (lighting), David Samba (sound) and Rueben D. Echoles (costumes).
As with all Black Ensemble Theater productions, A New Attitude: In Tribute to Patti LaBelle features live musicians led by musical director/arranger Robert Reddrick (drums). Musicians include Adam Sherod (keys), Herbert Walker (guitar) and Danny O'Conner (Smoke) (bass).
Tickets are available at the Black Ensemble Box Office located at 4450 N. Clark St in Chicago, or online at www.blackensemble.org, or by phone at (773) 769-4451. Tickets are $45 for previews (May 5, 6, 11 and 12); $55 (Thursdays and Saturday matinees) and $65 (Fridays, Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees). A 10% discount is available for students, seniors, and groups.
The Black Ensemble Theater is also selling the Five Play Card which allows the holder to see all 5 plays of the 2018 Season or bring five friends to one play or any combination of 5. The Five Play Card is a great deal at $225 which represents a significant savings of $20.00 per full price ticket. For more details or to purchase a Five Play Card contact the box office at 773-769-4451.
Cherise Thomas, Renelle Nicole, Jessica Brooke Seals, Kylah Williams
Cherise Thomas
Cherise Thomas
Dawn Bless
Dawn Bless
Dawn Bless
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