Blues fans will want to take a seat in the audience for Black Ensemble Theatre's newest show.
“Blue Heaven,” which was written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks, is the current show starring on stage at BET. The production runs to Oct. 26. “Blue Heaven,” tells a type of fantasy story, where five deceased legendary blues artists, while gathered in a club in what is meant to be the great beyond, talk about their lives and careers and share their music with one another.
"Blue Heaven" runs to Oct. 26 at Black Ensemble Theatre. Photo courtesy of Black Ensemble Theatre.
The production draws audiences in with passionate acting and superb vocals. The artists portrayed in this show are B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Big Mama Thornton and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Starring as the acclaimed musicians are Lyle Miller, Cynthia Carter, Dwight Neal, JJ Smith and Aaron Reese Boseman. The show also features a backing band of excellent musicians.
Among highlighted tunes in the show are “Little Red Rooster,” “I Ain't Got Nobody,” “Ball and Chain,”/”Hound Dog,” “The Thrill Is Gone” and “Let the Good Times Roll.”
Aaron Reese Boseman stars as B.B. King in "Blue Heaven." Photo courtesy of Black Ensemble Theatre.
Anyone who's a blues lover will want to snap up a ticket for “Blue Heaven.” Don't miss it.
Upcoming at Black Ensemble Theatre will be “A Black Ensemble Holiday Spectacular,” running Nov. 29 to Dec. 21.
FYI: “Blue Heaven” continues to Oct. 26. Tickets are $57.50 to $66.50. Visit www.blackensemble.org