CHICAGO (AP) — Iconic music producer Quincy Jones and entertainers Jennifer Hudson and Chance the Rapper are now co-owners of the historic Ramova Theatre on Chicago's South Side.
Developer and co-owner Tyler Nevius bought the property and an adjacent lot from the city in 2017 for $1, the newspaper reported.
Jones, Hudson and Chance the Rapper, whose real name is Chancelor Bennett, are Chicago natives.
Political Cartoons View All 1250 ImagesBennett says “Chicago will always be part" of who he is.
When it reopens, the renovated theater will feature a 1,500-seat live music venue and beer garden and grill.
Persons:
Quincy Jones, Jennifer Hudson, Chance, Tyler Nevius, Jones, Chancelor Bennett, “, ” Hudson, Bennett
Organizations:
CHICAGO, Chicago Sun, Times, Chicago, National Register of Historic Places
Locations:
Hudson, Chicago, York