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Excited to announce the Keynote Speaker for the first in-person #ChicagoBusinessResourceExpo of 2026 is Jackie Taylor, Founder, Executive Director and CEO, @BlackEnsemble!

Learn more about the free expo and register to attend: https://t.co/jDzQUkrr66

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Come to "Blue Heaven" and enjoy the music of #bbking, #muddywaters, #stevierayvaughan, #bigmamathornton, and #howlinwolf. Enjoy some blues this weekend! CC for ticket link. Sponsored by @UnionPacific

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"That’s What Friends Are For is visual pleasures ideally framed a night of marvelous music." @blackensemble #thatswhatfriendsarefor https://t.co/q9QPc1nOoZ

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Here's your first look at "That's What Friends Are For: Gladys, Patti, and Dionne" Sponsored by @AbbottNews
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"The production is a lively spectacle, immersing the audience in a groove of musical memories." read more... https://t.co/nx2ngfAABG

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🌈 Happy Pride Month from Black Ensemble Theater! This month and every month, we stand for love, truth, expression, and pride.
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Cast reveal continued...

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✨ Cast Reveal: Part Two ✨ Meet more of the powerhouse cast bringing "That’s What Friends Are For" to life at Black Ensemble Theater. Unforgettable roles. Serious talent. Big heart. #ThatsWhatFriendsAreFor #BlackEnsemble #MeetTheCast #GladysKnight #DionneWarwick #PattiLaBelle

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🎉 Happy 81st to the Empress of Soul — Gladys Knight! We’ve celebrated her on stage in "The Making of an Empress of Soul," and now Rose Marie Simmons returns as Gladys in our upcoming show, "That’s What Friends Are For." 🎶 #GladysKnight #BlackEnsembleTheater #TributeShow

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🎭 Meet the cast — Part 1! The performers bringing Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight & Dionne Warwick to life in "That’s What Friends Are For" hit our stage June 7 – July 27.

🎟️ https://t.co/2vCVotSf0r | [phone] #ThatsWhatFriendsAreFor #MeetTheCast #BlackEnsembleTheater

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This Memorial Day, Black Ensemble Theater honors those we’ve lost—their strength, their sacrifice, and stories that continue to inspire.🌸

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Happy 81st to the legendary Patti LaBelle! Portrayed in our 2018 show, "A New Attitude," by Dawn Bless & Cherise Thomas—her legacy shines again this summer in "That’s What Friends Are For."

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It’s World Day for Cultural Diversity! At Black Ensemble Theater, we celebrate the power of culture and storytelling to unite people and amplify voices from all backgrounds.

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✨ “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” — Maya Angelou

Let the music move you, and the message carry you into the week. #MondayMotivation #BlackEnsembleTheater #CreativityInMotion #OhHappyDay

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@RDayvon At this time, there is no tour scheduled, but if that changes, we'll let you know! Thanks for your support!

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Rehearsals for "That’s What Friends Are For: Gladys, Dionne, and Patti" are officially underway — and we’re just getting started.
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Huge thanks to everyone who made SSTTA a success! 🎭🎭 Through in-school theater arts, we support students' learning & social growth—and equip teachers with creative classroom strategies. 💡👏
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