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. The production runs ...

A story about the life and rise of the legendary Jackie Wilson. Rehearsals are generally held Tuesday–Friday, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 PM–10:00 PM (not including Tech week).

WGN Radio’s Steve Dale is joined by Jaitee Thomas who stars as the legendary R&B singer in the Black Ensemble Theater’s 2026 production of The Jackie Wilson Story as they kick off their 50th ...

Black Ensemble Theater is kicking off its 50th anniversary season this weekend with “The Jackie Wilson Story”. Founder and CEO, Jackie Taylor joined us with more on the production and what else is in ...

CHICAGO — Check out this week’s ‘The Weekender’ for the latest comedy specials, plays and musicians coming to the Chicagoland area this weekend. It’s another big weekend for stand-up comedy. Comedy ...