Black Ensemble Theater has announced the world premiere of The Marvin Gaye Story (Don’t Talk About My Father Because God Is My Friend), written, produced and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor.

The Marvin Gaye Story will be presented at the new Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark St., through Aug. 19. It will run Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $55 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturday matinees; and $65 on Fridays, Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees. See www.ticketmaster.com or call 773-769-4451.