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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: August 28, 2026
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You Can't Fake the Funk
Sep 5 · 7:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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  • Sep
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $80Avg. price ~ $1153 tickets remaining!
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  • Sep
    06
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $80Avg. price ~ $11019 tickets remaining!
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $80Avg. price ~ $11027 tickets remaining!
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $80Avg. price ~ $10712 tickets remaining!
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $79Avg. price ~ $111Tickets Available: 47
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  • Sep
    13
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $12424 tickets remaining!
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 47
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $12816 tickets remaining!
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  • Sep
    20
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $139Avg. price ~ $16012 tickets remaining!
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  • Sep
    25
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $132Tickets Available: 79
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  • Sep
    26
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 38
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  • Sep
    26
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 38
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  • Sep
    27
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $133Tickets Available: 33
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  • Sep
    27
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Available: 78
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 85
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $126Tickets Available: 61
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $130Tickets Available: 87
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $122Tickets Available: 80
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  • Oct
    09
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $126Tickets Available: 93
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    10
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 82
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 78
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    11
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $133Tickets Available: 63
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Available: 78
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    17
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 39
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    17
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $132Tickets Available: 78
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    18
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Available: 55
    View Tickets
  • 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
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 55
    View Tickets
  • Oct
    24
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    You Can't Fake the Funk
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 40
    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
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $120Tickets Available: 70
    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
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 78
    View Tickets

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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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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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