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Black Ensemble Theatre

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Mission Statement The mission of the Black Ensemble Theater is to produce entertaining, educational and enlightening African American theater of excellence that reaches an interracial audience. We believe that theater should serve as a cultural bridge, bringing people together to facilitate understanding and acceptance while celebrating the uniqueness of the human spirit. It is also our mission to utilize the theatrical arts as an educational tool to reinforce the positive attributes of society, while providing programming t... read more

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4520 N Beacon St, Chicago, IL, 60640, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sat11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sun1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
4.81,543 reviews
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Alesia Lois Powell 
6 years ago

Best small theater in Chicago. 

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Johnathan John-t Lee 
6 years ago

Ms. Jackie Taylor and brother Rick Stone has been doing great things for our people for many many years. Cabrini-Green bred. A few years back I had the privilege to be in attendance to watch and listen to Rick doing his thing(God is a Black Man Named Ricky). 

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Bea R. Davidson-Mitchell 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

The Ricky's Place show was awesome. 

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Tiffany Nicole Moore 
6 years ago

Awesome experience and there isn’t a bad seat in the place 

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Dwight Neal 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

love love love this place 

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Connie Sue Jefferson 
7 years ago

I have been to several productions at the BE Theater and not once disappointed. I often say as I am leaving, "I think that was the best one thus far." But Baby Bubba, let me tell you about "Ricky's Place." That was the "Best One." If you have the opportunity to see it, please go. If you have never ventured down to the Black Ensemble, this is the time to go! Rick Stone "The Blues Man" is delightful, super entertaining, and packed with some of the best vocals you will ever here. I didn't even think I liked the genre of "Blues"... read more

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Kathy Hardin Earl 
7 years ago
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Julia Pearson 
7 years ago

I love love love this place, and the shows B A B Y, THEY ARE THE BEST ! i saw A New Attitude a Tribute to Patti LaBelle and the Cast, WOW words can not explain how great they all were. And the wardrobe changes were EVERYTHING ! IHAD A WONDERFUL TIME ! I received a list of the upcoming events after the show and I definitely will be going again. There are a lot of great shows coming up. 

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La Nita Robinson 
7 years ago

Loved this production 

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How is Black Ensemble Theatre rated?

Black Ensemble Theatre has a 4.8 star rating with 1,543 reviews. 

When is Black Ensemble Theatre open?

Black Ensemble Theatre is closed now. It will open at 10:00 a.m. 

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