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Address: 4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640

Black Ensemble Theater is one of the live entertainment venues serving Chicago. Discover upcoming performances, event schedules, seating information, ticket options, directions, parking, and visitor tips before your visit.

Updated: October 14, 2026
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You Can't Fake the Funk
Oct 24 · 2:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 41
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    24
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 75
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    25
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 50
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    25
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 107
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $80Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Available: 101
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    13
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $80Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Available: 75
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    18
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $80Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Available: 108
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    19
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $80Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Available: 108
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    20
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 55
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    26
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 101
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    26
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 108
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    27
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 106
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 97
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 106
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 103
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    03
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 108
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    08
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 108
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    09
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 106
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    09
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 97
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    10
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 106
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    15
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 108
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    16
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 101
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    16
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 119
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    17
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 122
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    22
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 108
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    23
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 108
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    23
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 108
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    24
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, USlocation4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 108
    View Tickets

Browse concerts, plays, comedy, musicals, family shows, and special events scheduled at Black Ensemble Theater.

About Black Ensemble Theater

Black Ensemble Theater hosts concerts, theatre productions, comedy shows, family entertainment, community events, and touring performances throughout the year. Event schedules and productions vary by season.

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Black Ensemble Theater FAQ

Where is Black Ensemble Theater located?

Black Ensemble Theater is located in Chicago and hosts live performances throughout the year.

What events take place at Black Ensemble Theater?

Concerts, theatre productions, comedy, musicals, family shows, touring productions, and special events.

How can I buy tickets?

Tickets may be available through official ticket providers, the venue box office, and authorized ticket marketplaces.

Is parking available?

Most performances offer nearby parking garages, surface lots, and rideshare drop-off locations.

Is Black Ensemble Theater accessible?

Most major venues provide accessible seating, entrances, elevators, and companion seating. Check venue information before attending.

When should I arrive?

Arriving 30–60 minutes before the performance is recommended to allow time for parking, security, and finding your seat.

Can I bring bags?

Bag policies vary by event. Review the venue's current security policy before arriving.

What other attractions are nearby?

Many venues are located near restaurants, hotels, museums, shopping districts, and other entertainment attractions.

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