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Customer Reviews for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

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Review 1 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

4 / 5

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- Sat, Aug 18, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Marvin Gaye swooning the ladies in the audience. @

Posted 08/21/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Chicago

Great show!! It was very well put together. Loved the audience participation. The singing was great and the band was wonderful!

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Review 2 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

4 / 5

Trouble Man

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- Wed, Aug 15, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When everyone circled around Marvin Gaye. To me, the story had come full circle. @

Posted 08/18/2012

by CCanada

Location:South side of Chicago/Kenwood neighborhood

My boyfriend and I thought the play was very good. I loved the music choices. Thought Ms. Taylor did a fine job telling Marvin Gaye's story. Took me back to my grammar and high school days.

The actor who played Marvin Gaye really surprised me. I did not think (looking at his pic in the stage bill) he could pull it off, however, he did. I thought everyone did a fantastic job playing their roles.

Theater is not that big...in fact, very intimate, which I like. Wherever you sit, you will have great seats. Our seats were on the front row. While the view was great, the acoustics were bad. I suspect having all the speakers right in your face did not make the acoustic situation any better. The band played too loud often drowning out the singers, and those of us sitting on the front row had a hard time hearing the songs. Don't get me wrong, the band was good, however, I wanted to hear the songs.

During intermission, I mentioned to one of the workers that we were having a hard time hearing, and the second half was a little better. Unless the Black Ensemble Theater fix the acoustics, I do not recommend front-row seating. I asked someone sitting in the balcony seats how was the sound. The theater goer responded that their sound was great. They could hear clearly.

Overall, it was great, and I would like to see it come back!

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- Wed, Aug 15, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When everyone circled around Marvin Gaye. To me, the story had come full circle. @

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Review 3 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

5 / 5

Jackie did it again!

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- Sun, Aug 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment.. when mother Gaye found her voice! @

Posted 08/14/2012

by Dorethaday

Location:Chicago

For those of us boomers, Marvin Gaye was like family. With strong emotions surrounding his death, I was skeptical about a production detailing his life However, as production began with a no fault - no blame clause, we were take on a journey about how greatness looked and lived in one of the most prolific artists of the century. Though the current run is due to end shortly, I implore you to see it before the curtain goes down, and take some friends.

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- Sun, Aug 12, 2012 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment.. when mother Gaye found her voice! @

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Review 4 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

5 / 5

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Posted 08/13/2012

by Anonymous

Great play, wonderful acting and powerful performances

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Review 5 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

4 / 5

Wonderful

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- Sat, Aug 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was to see Marvin Gaye's transition into a different style of music. @

Posted 08/13/2012

by Rhobaren

Location:Illinois

The play was wonderful. They did an excellent job with the portrayal of Marvin Gaye's life. I had read the story of his life. The play made the story really come to life. The actors/actresses were great.

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- Sat, Aug 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was to see Marvin Gaye's transition into a different style of music. @

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Review 6 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

5 / 5

Simply Amazing...Marvin Gaye Story

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- Thu, Aug 9, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Marvin Gaye singing What's Going On and Sexual Healing. @

Posted 08/12/2012

by Shay68

Location:Indianapolis, IN

This was an excellent play with a phenomenal message on forgiveness. The actors were very very believable and did wonderful jobs. I would recommend this play even if you have to travel to see it....I did!! The play should be on Broadway!! Thanks for an awesome and fulfilling evening in the windy city. This play will not disappoint!!! 10 stars....

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- Thu, Aug 9, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Marvin Gaye singing What's Going On and Sexual Healing. @

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Review 7 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

5 / 5

An affair to remember

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- Wed, Aug 8, 2012 @

Posted 08/10/2012

by SweetLish

I am a huge Marvin Gaye fan. This production was outstanding. It really gave a good overview of his life and included details that I was unaware of. It caused a range of emotions from sadness to love and laughter. The characters were believable and their voices were great!

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Review 8 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

5 / 5

The Marvin Gaye Story was outstanding!

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- Sun, Aug 5, 2012 @

Posted 08/08/2012

by Anonymous

Location:from Northwest suburbs

My friend and I recently saw the story of Marvin Gaye at the Black Ensemble Theater. The performance was amazing. We learned so much about the troubled life of Marvin Gaye, while enjoying his wonderful music. We were transformed back in time in this very entertaining play. You only have a few days left to see this wonderful theater and this fantastic show.

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Review 9 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

4 / 5

The Marvin Gaye Story was great!

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- Sat, Aug 4, 2012 @

Posted 08/06/2012

by CKB83

Location:Chicago

I really enjoyed the music and the acting.

Great show!

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Review 10 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

5 / 5

Fantastic!

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- Sat, Aug 4, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Marvin singing Distant Lover! @

Posted 08/06/2012

by sgalloway

Location:Work

I enjoyed this play more than I can say. The actors were amazing, especially the actors who played Marvin & his mother.

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Favorite moment: Marvin singing Distant Lover! @

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Review 11 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

4 / 5

Marvin Gaye Story was Awesome!!!!

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- Fri, Aug 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"....w/Tammi Terrell @

Posted 08/05/2012

by TAH800

Cast did a great job for the size of production. Performance met my expectation. Didn't expect crowd participation though! Funk Brothers Band (stand-ins) were great too!

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- Fri, Aug 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"....w/Tammi Terrell @

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Review 12 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

5 / 5

Marvin Gay Story

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- Wed, Aug 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The act about Marvin and Tammy Terrell's relationship. @

Posted 08/03/2012

by 1actors2

Location:flossmoor

This an excellent play! I'm glad I was able to see it before it ended.

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- Wed, Aug 1, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The act about Marvin and Tammy Terrell's relationship. @

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Review 13 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

4 / 5

Great Show!!!

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- Sun, Jul 29, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When Rashawn/ Marvin came out in the audience and hugged and kissed several women. @

Posted 08/02/2012

by justice51

Location:oak pk.il.

The play was so hot. The guy that played Marvin Gaye, Rashawn Thompson, did an
excellent job and the guy who played his father, Donald Barnes was so good people in the audience were booing him because of his depiction of the abuse Marvin's father was said to have put upon the family as a whole. The songs and the band was absolutely fabulous!!! I really enjoyed the show. Rashawn also was good in the Jackie Wilson Story as well as Melainie Mccloullough who played Tammi Terrell and Janis Gaye.

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- Sun, Jul 29, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When Rashawn/ Marvin came out in the audience and hugged and kissed several women. @

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Review 14 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

5 / 5

The Marvin Gaye Story

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Posted 07/31/2012

by Anonymous

The show was well done and riveting to the end! The acting was phenomenal!

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Review 15 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

5 / 5

Excellent Emotional Play

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- Sat, Jul 28, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When the mother saw her son being shot by his father. @

Posted 07/31/2012

by Lala151963

Location:Orland Park, IL

The performance was excellent. The singing and acting was phenomenal. I loved this play

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Favorite moment: When the mother saw her son being shot by his father. @

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Review 16 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

5 / 5

Performances was outstanding

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- Fri, Jul 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The singing @

Posted 07/30/2012

by DLTMoney

Can't say enough about the performers! I'll be back for more!!!

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- Fri, Jul 27, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The singing @

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Review 17 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

4 / 5

The Marvin Gaye story was great,

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Posted 07/30/2012

by Traciez1

The singing was awesome and so was the story line. I can't wait for the movie ;)

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Review 18 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

3 / 5

it was a decent play,learned alot about Marvin Gay

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Posted 07/29/2012

by lelamay

The play was cool. I expected a little more though. I wasn't blown away, but I did learn a lot about his life. A lot of singing, too less of acting. That's just my opinion though.

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Review 19 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

5 / 5

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- Wed, Jul 25, 2012 @

Posted 07/27/2012

by Anonymous

Loved it. Marvins mama was exceptional and Marvin was terrific

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Review 20 for The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father, Because God Is My Friend

5 / 5

Fabulous Folks taking you Back!

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- Wed, Jul 18, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The issues of his father and how that took over the old man's behavior. @

Posted 07/21/2012

by Duddy1

This is a must see show great acting, singing and story that makes you want to get up and shout.

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- Wed, Jul 18, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The issues of his father and how that took over the old man's behavior. @

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