WVON Night at Black Ensemble Theater: The Jackie Wilson Story
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm CT
BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER
4450 NORTH CLARK ST
CHICAGO, IL 60640, United States (US)
About the Event
WVON is 63 years young—and we’re celebrating all month long!
Join us for WVON Night at the Black Ensemble Theatre, Friday, April 24th, for the return of the award-winning hit—The Jackie Wilson Story!
From “Lonely Teardrops” to “Higher and Higher,” this electrifying production brings the legend to life—his voice, his moves, his music. This ain’t just a musical… it’s a full experience.
Hosted by Atiba Buchanan and LaDonna Raeh at the Black Ensemble Theatre, 4450 North Clark.
Get your tickets now at TicketFalcon.com
WVON is 63—and we’re still having fun.
Location
BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER
4450 NORTH CLARK ST
CHICAGO, IL 60640, United States (US)
Date and Time
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm CT
Sales Ended
Refund Policy
No refunds offered.
Organizer
WVON 1690AM
For over six decades, WVON has been the voice of the city and urban community. The station has performed as a platform of Real influence, including the political campaign sector of change in President Barack Obama’s election.
The Original owners of Chess Records, Leonard and Phil Chess, first carved out the canvas of WVON in 1963, a station designed to be “The Voice of the Negro.”
Later they assembled the dynamic group of Radio personalities, The Good Guys. This group had the title of the Top 3 Radio Stations in Chicago.
Political activism and cultural awareness became the nationwide recognition attached to WVON. To magnify the station’s capabilities, in 1977, WVON was bought by Midway Broadcasting owners Wesley South and Pervis Spann. Today the station is continuing to flourish with Melody Spann-Cooper’s radio expertise in Chicago.
Organizer
WVON 1690AM
For over six decades, WVON has been the voice of the city and urban community. The station has performed as a platform of Real influence, including the political campaign sector of change in President Barack Obama’s election.
The Original owners of Chess Records, Leonard and Phil Chess, first carved out the canvas of WVON in 1963, a station designed to be “The Voice of the Negro.”
Later they assembled the dynamic group of Radio personalities, The Good Guys. This group had the title of the Top 3 Radio Stations in Chicago.
Political activism and cultural awareness became the nationwide recognition attached to WVON. To magnify the station’s capabilities, in 1977, WVON was bought by Midway Broadcasting owners Wesley South and Pervis Spann. Today the station is continuing to flourish with Melody Spann-Cooper’s radio expertise in Chicago.
