Black Theatre Alliance Awards 2026 Nominations Announced
The Black Theatre Alliance announced its 2026 award nominees and will present director Pemon Rami with its Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony in Chicago.
Jackie Taylor News
Black Ensemble Theater to Receive Special Equity Jeff Award Honoring 50-Year Legacy
The Chicago theater company, whose mission is to eradicate racism, will be honored by The Jeff Awards for its 50-year legacy of arts leadership and creative achievements.
YOU CAN'T FAKE THE FUNK: A JOURNEY THROUGH FUNK MUSIC To Take The Stage At Black Ensemble Theater
Black Ensemble Theater continues its 50th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of You Can’t Fake the Funk: A Journey Through Funk Music, written and directed by Artistic Director Daryl D.
James Moore to Receive Sarah Siddons Society's Leading Artist Award
The Sarah Siddons Society will honor James Moore, music director and conductor of Lincoln Center Theatre's RAGTIME revival, with its Leading Artist Award in Chicago.
FRIDAYS ON THE GREEN to Return to Black Ensemble Theater This Summer
Black Ensemble Theater will present its free outdoor concert series, FRIDAYS ON THE GREEN, on the theater's front lawn in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, featuring The McNary Experience, saxophonist Mark Felton, and the Black Ensemble All-Stars.
Daryl D. Brooks Named Artistic Director Of Black Ensemble Theater
Black Ensemble Theater has promoted Daryl D.
The Network of Ensemble Theaters to Present NETWeek in Chicago
NET will present NETWeek in Chicago.
Cast Set for THE JACKIE WILSON STORY at Black Ensemble Theater
Black Ensemble Theater will open its 50th Anniversary Season with the return of the celebrated musical The Jackie Wilson Story, written and directed by Founder & CEO Jackie Taylor.
Black Ensemble Theater to Present ANOTHER NIGHT @ BET Event Series
Black Ensemble Theater will launch a new event series, Another Night @ BET.
Black Ensemble Theater Unveils 50th Anniversary Season
Black Ensemble Theater celebrates 50 years of its mission-based theater with a full season of musicals and special events.
2025 Black Excellence Awards Nominees Revealed
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago has revealed the 2025 Black Excellence Awards, honoring and celebrating Chicago theatre, dance, music, film, literary, and visual artists.
Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago Launches New Black Arts Directory
The Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago is going strong after 28 years, with a full slate of events and programs celebrating the rich heritage of the Black arts community in Chicago.
Black Ensemble Theater Will Present BLUE HEAVEN
Black Ensemble Theater in Chicago will present Blue Heaven, a new original musical written and directed by Daryl D.
Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards
The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29.
Photos: THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR World Premiere at Black Ensemble Theater
Black Ensemble Theater is presenting That's What Friends Are For: Gladys, Dionne and Patti, a musical celebration of sisterhood, soul, and legendary voices written and directed by Producing Managing Director Daryl D.
Black Ensemble Theater to Present 11th SOUL OF A POWERFUL WOMAN
Black Ensemble Theater Founder and Executive Director Jackie Taylor will present the return of Soul of A Powerful Woman, now in its 11th year.
Black Ensemble To Present THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR: GLADYS, DIONNE AND PATTI
Black Ensemble Theater's Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor has announced That's What Friends Are For: Gladys, Dionne and Patti, a musical celebration of sisterhood, soul, and legendary voices written and directed by Producing Managing Director Daryl D.
Photos & Video: ELVIS WAS A BLACK MAN NAMED JOE at Black Ensemble Theater
Black Ensemble Theater is presenting the World Premiere of Elvis Was a Black Man Named Joe written and directed by Jackie Taylor.
ELVIS PRESLEY WAS A BLACK MAN NAMED JOE Comes to Black Ensemble Theater
Black Ensemble Theater has announced Elvis Presley was a Black Man Named Joe, written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater’s Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor.
HITT RECORDS World Premiere to be Presented at Black Ensemble Theater
Black Ensemble Theater will present the world premiere musical revue as part of the 2024 Season of Affirmation: Protection – Hitt Records, written and directed by Black Ensemble Theater’s Producing Managing Director Daryl D.
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