Thursday, April 10, 2025
In 2025, Chicago Theater Maven Jackie Taylor is Breaking Her Own Rules
Jackie Taylor Breaks New Ground at Black Ensemble Theater Jackie Taylor, the trailblazing founder and CEO of Chicago’s Black Ensemble Theater, is taking a bold step in 2025 with her newest production, Elvis Presley was a Black Man Named Joe. Unlike the theater’s traditional jukebox-style shows, this musical is deeply personal and autobiographical, telling the story of Taylor’s upbringing in Cabrini-Green and her close bond with her brother Joe—both lifelong fans of Elvis Presley. The show marks a
