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A Tribute To The Black Crooner is a compelling bio-cantata and jukebox-musical tribute created for Black Ensemble Theater (BE) in Chicago. Written by Rueben Echoles and Dawn Bless, with BE founder Jackie Taylor producing and directing, this production follows BE’s distinctive tradition of bio-musical tributes that blend story, song, and audience participation in a nightclub-story setting.

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Set against the backdrop of Chicago’s vibrant music scene, the show surveys classic crooner-era tunes and pays homage to later influences. The performance weaves a biographical narrative around legendary voices, delivering a memorable experience that’s both nostalgic and engaging for BE audiences.

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Biography and legacy details highlight Jackie Taylor’s leadership and BE’s impact on Chicago theater, including the producer’s recognition with the Chicago Fifth Star Award in 2016 and BE’s milestone opening of its permanent Cultural Center in 2011. While there are no public 2025 tour dates listed for A Tribute To The Black Crooner, BE’s 2025 season features other tributes and festive productions such as That's What Friends Are For and A Black Ensemble Holiday Spectacular. Stay connected with BE’s official social channels for updates and event information.

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Quick Facts About A Tribute To The Black Crooner

  • Show created for Black Ensemble Theater in Chicago; written by Rueben Echoles and Dawn Bless, with BE founder Jackie Taylor producing and directing in the BE tradition of bio-musical tributes.
  • Genre/style: bio-cantata/jukebox musical that covers crooner-era songs, performed as part of a nightclub-story narrative (audience participation typical of BE productions).
  • Original run: Thru August 16, 2009, at Black Ensemble Theater (4450 N. Clark Street, Chicago).
  • Musical repertoire highlighted classic crooners, including Billy Eckstine, Nat King Cole, Roy Hamilton, Joe Williams, Johnny Mathis, and tributes to later influences such as John Legend and Luther Vandross.
  • Major achievements linked to the producer: Jackie Taylor later received the Chicago Fifth Star Award (2016) and BE opened its permanent Cultural Center in 2011, cementing BE’s national profile.
  • Social media: BE maintains an official online presence with a prominent social-media callout on its website.

Biography and legacy details highlight Jackie Taylor’s leadership and BE’s impact on Chicago theater, including the producer’s recognition with the Chicago Fifth Star Award in 2016 and BE’s milestone opening of its permanent Cultural Center in 2011. While there are no public 2025 tour dates listed for A Tribute To The Black Crooner, BE’s 2025 season features other tributes and festive productions such as That's What Friends Are For and A Black Ensemble Holiday Spectacular. Stay connected with BE’s official social channels for updates and event information.

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