Due to the overwhelming success of Black Ensemble Theater’s world premiere of Don’t Shed A Tear (The Story of Billie Holiday), Black Ensemble Founder and Executive Director Jackie Taylor has announced that the show has officially been extended through January.
Don’t Shed A Tear—written, directed and produced by Taylor—chronicles the life of jazz legend Billie Holiday. This new musical details the eventful life of this great singer, but also highlights her strengths and attributes as a human being.
The performance schedule for Don’t Shed A Tear (The Story of Billie Holiday)is Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. through Jan. 31. Performances take place at the Black Ensemble Theater, 4520 N. Beacon.
Tickets, priced at $40, are available by calling the Black Ensembe Theater box office at 773-769-4451 or Ticketmaster at 312-902-1500; they are also available online at www.ticketmaster.com. Discounts are available for students, seniors and groups.