The Chicago Times Features An Article On DREAMGIRLS' Chester Gregory

The Chicago Tribune has featured an article about Dreamgirls' star Chester Gregory. The article, titled 'Dreamgirls' star Chester Gregory owes it all to Jackie ... and 'Jackie' begins:

"In 1995, a young kid from Gary showed up at the Black Ensemble Theater in Chicago to audition for an all-black version of "A Streetcar Named Desire." Although neither Stanley Kowalski nor the rest of Tennessee Williams' characters are exactly known for their musical prowess, Chester Gregory II came out singing.

He didn't get a part. But he made an indelible impression on the woman who was playing Blanche DuBois. "I told him that we would one day build a show around him," said Jackie Taylor, the indefatigable founder and artistic director of the Black Ensemble Theater. "I told him I was going to tour the show, and that when it reached New York, they were going to pick him up."

To read the full article click: hereThe show is set to open 1/19 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago Illinois.

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