February 16, 2014 (CHICAGO) --
As the nation commemorates Black History Month, the Chicago Opera Theater is out with a new opera.Queenie Pie is Duke Ellington's story of Madam CJ Walker.
She developed a line of hair and beauty products and became the first female African American self-made millionaire.
The performance continues through March 5 at the Harris Theater in the Loop.
Tickets start at $35.