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The  2024 SEASON OF AFFIRMATION
Protection – Leadership – Power


Jackie Taylor’s Elvis Presley Was A Black Man Named Joe

Written and Directed by Jackie Taylor

On The surface they were worlds apart.
Elvis grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi and Joe grew up in the Cabrini Green Projects in Chicago.
They were different – but they were very much the same.
You really have to be in the know to understand how Elvis Presley was a Black man named Joe.
PREVIEWS MARCH 1, 2, 7 & 8
RUNS MARCH 9 TO APRIL 20, 2025

TICKETS ON SALE – CLICK HERE


GROUP TICKETS

Black Ensemble Theater has special offers for groups of 10 or more. Group tickets are available for all upcoming shows in the 2024 season.
If you are interested in purchasing tickets for a group of 10 or more, contact our Group Sales Manager, Karolyn Wright by clicking here or call 773-754-3927 to receive the group discount.

The  2024 SEASON OF AFFIRMATION
Protection – Leadership – Power

 

Jackie Taylor’s Elvis Presley Was A Black Man Named Joe

Written and Directed by Jackie Taylor

On The surface they were worlds apart.
Elvis grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi and Joe grew up in the Cabrini Green Projects in Chicago.
They were different – but they were very much the same.
You really have to be in the know to understand how Elvis Presley was a Black man named Joe.
PREVIEWS MARCH 1, 2, 7 & 8
RUNS MARCH 9 TO APRIL 20, 2025

TICKETS ON SALE – CLICK HERE


GROUP TICKETS

Black Ensemble Theater has special offers for groups of 10 or more. Group tickets are available for all upcoming shows in the 2024 season.
If you are interested in purchasing tickets for a group of 10 or more, contact our Group Sales Manager, Karolyn Wright by clicking here or call 773-754-3927 to receive the group discount.