7 Theatres Form National Association of Black Theatre Building Owners
Theatres from New York to Houston, brought together by Chicago director Chuck Smith, are joining forces to advance and advocate for their work.
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Black Ensemble Theater Announces ‘Season of Change’
The 2020 programming will celebrate musical and historical legends.
Black Ensemble Theater Announces 2018 Season
The Chicago theatre will celebrate various facets of pop music history with its season ‘Movers and Shakers.’
The Review That Shook Chicago
Local theatre artists rise in revolt against Sun-Times critic Hedy Weiss, raising questions about racism and free speech.
Know a Theatre: Black Ensemble Theater of Chicago
This Windy City theatre works to eradicate racism and unite audiences through its performances and educational programming.
Black Ensemble Theater’s 2016 Season Celebrates Music Legends
The season will honor stalwarts of soul music and bring back some audience favorites.
A Film Critic in Love in ‘The Black White Love Play’
A new show at Black Ensemble Theater sets Chaz and Roger Ebert’s storied romance to music.
#TCG15 Plenary 3: The How and the Why of Storytelling
Conference attendees listened to one of America’s great listeners, StoryCorps’ Dave Isay, as he shared both how he captures people’s lives on tape—and why it’s worth doing.
History Set to Music in Black Ensemble Theater’s 2015 Season
A season of musical tributes will salute Bill Withers and great pop divas, as well as Moses Fleetwood Walker, the first black baseball pro, and film critic Roger Ebert.
