2010 – 2011 Season

Previews Begin on March 13, 2010

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Having danced for nine U.S. presidents, headlined shows all over the world, and appeared in every major television show, nightclub, and theater in America, the Nicholas brothers danced their way into the hearts of millions with successful careers spanning sixty years.  Appearing at segregated clubs in the 1930s all the way into music videos in the 1990s, Fayard and Harold Nicholas dismantled racial barriers and became the most famous dance team of the twentieth century.  This tribute will reflect the power and excitement of these two dazzling men. “My Brother’s Keeper” also features other artists from the Harlem Renaissance such as: Cab Calloway, Dorothy Dandridge and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson.

 

“My Brother's Keeper - The Story of the Nicholas Brothers” will run Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m.

 

Preview tickets are $40.00 and regular tickets are $45.00.  Discounts are available for students, seniors and groups.  Tickets are available by calling the Black Ensemble Theater Box Office at 773-769-4451

 

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Group tickets are only available through the Black Ensemble Theater Box Office.

 

 

 

 

THE NEXT FIVE PLAYS

Because a production might be extended - We can not tell you what dates the productions will open, but we can tell that these are the Next Five Plays

 

 
Nothin' But The Blues

Written by Joe Plummer & Andre Hogan
Directed by Rueben Echoles and Dawn Bless 

And that's exactly what it is, nothing but the blues.  The blues has a rich significant history and nobody can tell it better than the Black Ensemble Theater.
 



All In love Is Fair - A Tribute to the Love Songs

Written & Directed by Jackie Taylor

Who do you think of when you think of the great love songs - Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross, Ron Isley, The Isley Brothers?  The genius of their music and many other love balladeers are featured in this musical dedicated to love.
 

A Rare Pearl - The Story of Pearl Bailey

Written by Wendell Etherly

A great singer, a phenominal dancer, one of thefirst Black female movie stars.  Who was this lady who won the hearts of America during one of the most difficult racial periods in our history?  You'll learn all that and more in this Black Ensemble Theater world premier production.

 

You Brought The Sunshine in My Life (The Story of the Clark Sisters)

Written by Dawn Mitchell

The Clark Sisters are the largest selling female gospel group of all time having sold millions of albums and have paved the way for the contemporary genre of gospel music.  Their story unfolds in the fun and exciting Black Ensemble tradition.

 

The Other Cinderella

Produced, Written and Directed by Jackie Taylor

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 stage every two years and this will mark Cinderella's sixteenth triumphant return.  We always feature some new surprises while maintaining the characters that you love, the Stepmama who works at the post office, the Fairy Godmama from Jamaica and the Brothers from the hood.  Just as in the traditional Cinderella, there is a King, a Queen and a Prince, but in this kingdom, everybody has soul.  "The Other cinderella" is appropriate for all ages, featuring original music, exciting dance and a heartwarming story that reminds audiences of the greatness of the human spirit.