Chester Gregory to perform again in Chicago

Gary native Chester Gregory will be lighting up two Windy City stages this week.

OFFBEAT: Black Ensemble's 'Other Cinderella' still shining in 2013

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The Cast of "One Name Only" at Black Ensemble Theater in Chicago

The world premiere of "One Name Only: A Different Kind of Reality Show," written and directed by Black Ensemble Associate Director Rueben Echoles, continues in Chicago until Nov. 11. Gary actress Lisa Beasley (front row, center) stars as one of the singing hopefuls, shown here listening to t…

OFFBEAT: Black Ensemble Theater's stage tribute to reality singing contest a hit

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'One Name Only' raises roof at Black Ensemble Theater

There's a band of female voices commanding the stage at Chicago's Black Ensemble Theater.

Rashawn Thompson plays Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, played by Melanie McCoullough, Star in Black Ensemble Theater's "The Marvin Gaye Story"

Rashawn Thompson plays singer Marvin Gaye with his duet partner, the late great Tammi Terrell, played by Melanie McCoullough, in Black Ensemble Theater's "The Marvin Gaye Story" running until Aug. 19.

OFFBEAT: Chicago Black Ensemble Theater run of 'The Marvin Gaye Story' riveting

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Strong performances, great tunes are 'What's Going On' at BET

The beloved tunes of soul singer Marvin Gaye star in Black Ensemble Theater's latest production "The Marvin Gaye Story: (Don't Talk About My Father Because God Is My Friend)."