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Venues central to Black American culture in the 1930s–'70s
The Chitlin' Circuit was a collection of performance venues found throughout the eastern, southern, and upper Midwest areas of the United States. They
Chitlin'_Circuit
2025 concert tour by Beyoncé
Cowboy Carter Tour (written in full as Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour) was the seventh concert tour by the American singer-songwriter
Cowboy_Carter_Tour
Intestine soul food dish
Chitlins (American English: /ˈtʃɪt(ər)lɪŋz/ CHIT-linz; also chit'lins, chitterlings) are an American dish made from intestines, typically the small intestine
Chitlins
and Orpheum controlled Chicago and everything to the west of it. The Chitlin' Circuit was a "collection of all-black venues, clubs, [and] theaters". Reopened
List_of_stand-up_circuits
American comedian and actress (1897–1975)
theater stage in the 1920s and became a veteran entertainer of the Chitlin' Circuit of black vaudeville. Mabley later recorded comedy albums and appeared
Moms_Mabley
Vaudeville-era African American entertainment
served Black audiences. Eventually, TOBA was replaced in the 1930s by "chitlin' circuits", which emerged to link black performers and entertainment opportunities
Black_Vaudeville
Offal
the initial airing, the rumor became an urban legend. Food portal Chitlin' Circuit Chunchullo (in Latin America) Flaki Gopchang Haggis Kishka (food) Pacha
Intestines_as_food
Ethnic cuisine of Black Americans
called the Chitlin' Circuit, named after the dish that was usually associated with Black southerners and soul food. The Chitlin' Circuit was given its
Soul_food
Surname list
a bassist who performed with Jackie Wilson and Isaac Hayes on the "Chitlin' Circuit" in the ’60s and ’70s. His dad also co-founded the Batiste Brothers
Batiste_family
United States historic place
entertainment from the late 1940s through the 1960s. The club was part of the "Chitlin' Circuit," an informal network of performance venues throughout the United States
California_Hotel
American family pop band
genres. The Jackson 5 first performed in talent shows and clubs on the Chitlin' Circuit and eventually signed with Steeltown Records in 1967, under which their
The_Jackson_5
Men's suit style of the 1940s
The zoot suit originated in African American comedy shows within the Chitlin' Circuit in the 1920s. Comedians such as Pigmeat Markham, Stepin Fetchit, and
Zoot_suit
Cultural region of New York, US
the crown jewel of the Catskills. History of the Catskill Mountains Chitlin' Circuit – Venues central to Black American culture in the 1930s–'70s Sawdust
Borscht_Belt
American comedian and actor (1921–1995)
was an American comedian and actor. He worked with Redd Foxx on the Chitlin' Circuit of stand-up comedy during the 1950s and 1960s. He appeared on the television
Slappy_White
Matriarch of Jackson entertainment family (born 1930)
joining soon after. They performed in talent shows and clubs on the Chitlin' Circuit, then signed with Steeltown Records in 1967 and released two singles
Katherine_Jackson
Style of rhythm and blues music
the most prestigious venues for black performers on the so-called "Chitlin Circuit", which served as a school of the performing arts for blacks who had
Doo-wop
American businessman and nightclub owner (1895–1957)
owner in Indianapolis, who had a leading role in establishing the "Chitlin' Circuit" of United States entertainment venues for black entertainers and audiences
Denver_D._Ferguson
American comedian (born 1973)
to Siddiq, Rob Stapleton had previously told him to "Get out of the Chitlin' Circuit, and get in a mainstream room. Don't worry about how much they pay
Ali_Siddiq
American blues and soul singer and musician (1930–2013)
his first single for Duke in 1955. In 1956 he began touring on the Chitlin' Circuit with Junior Parker in a revue called Blues Consolidated, initially
Bobby_Bland
American businessman
well-known musicians, and soon he began operating nightclubs on the Chitlin' Circuit such as the Club Handy, Club Ebony, and the Club Paradise. Mitchell
Sunbeam_Mitchell
New York City Rita Bell (1893-1992), singer, entertainer Orpheum Circuit Chitlin' Circuit Borscht Belt Slide, Anthony (2012). The Encyclopedia of Vaudeville
B._F._Keith_Circuit
American blues singer (1938–2012)
R&B clubs, collectively known in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s as the Chitlin' Circuit. She sang in various genres, including gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, rock
Etta_James
American actor and filmmaker (born 1969)
productions, touring with them on the so-called "Chitlin' Circuit", now also known as the "urban theater circuit" and developing a large, devoted following
Tyler_Perry
American entertainer (1904–1981)
known by white audiences, and had almost exclusively performed on the "Chitlin' Circuit" of vaudeville, theatres, and night clubs and appeared in several race
Pigmeat_Markham
American actress and comedian (1920–2002)
performed their own stage acts, working alongside each other on the Chitlin' Circuit and Foxx's TV sitcom Sanford and Son. Page began her career as a performer
LaWanda_Page
American guitarist (1942–1970)
Clarksville, then Nashville, Tennessee, and began playing gigs on the Chitlin' Circuit, earning a place in the Isley Brothers' backing band and later with
Jimi_Hendrix
American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter (1925–2015)
in Washington and the Apollo in New York, as well as touring the "Chitlin' Circuit". 1956 became a record-breaking year, with 342 concerts booked and
B._B._King
Capital city of Texas, United States
and Esther's Follies. The Victory Grill was a renowned venue on the Chitlin' Circuit. Public art and performances in the parks and on bridges are popular
Austin,_Texas
American nightclub in Memphis, Tennessee
of composer W.C. Handy in 1958. The Club Handy was a stop on the "Chitlin' Circuit," a selection of venues considered safe and acceptable for African-American
Club_Handy
1967 single by the Jimi Hendrix Experience
himself here, and his life as a musician on the road in the R&B/soul 'Chitlin' Circuit', and forming his own unique vision and style." He adds that musically
Highway_Chile
Rochester, NY jazz club that closed in 1974
Pythodd Room ("The Pythodd") was a prominent jazz club on the national Chitlin' Circuit located on Clarissa Street, in Rochester, New York's historic Third
The_Pythodd_Room
Hawkins, a golfer from Massachusetts. It was known affectionately as the Chitlin Circuit and included many talented golfers such as Ted Rhodes, Bill Spiller
United_Golf_Association
originally opened as a vaudeville and movie theater and was a stop on the "Chitlin' Circuit" of places considered safe and acceptable for African American entertainers
Hippodrome Theater (Richmond, Virginia)
Hippodrome_Theater_(Richmond,_Virginia)
Film genre
Tressie Souders, Lester Walton, Maria P. Williams, Spencer Williams Influences Black Vaudeville Influenced Chitlin' Circuit, Independent Black cinema
Race_film
American singer and actress (1929–2025)
1929. Her father was a saxophonist and her mother was a dancer on the Chitlin Circuit. Her parents separated during her childhood and her mother remarried
Olga_James
Historic hotel in Kentucky, U.S.
for African Americans traveling through the area; was a stop on the Chitlin' Circuit, and was listed in The Negro Motorist Green Book. The Hotel Metropolitan
Hotel_Metropolitan_Museum
American musician (1932–2020)
as in England and France, in the U.S. Richard had to perform on the Chitlin' Circuit. Richard's flamboyant look, while a hit during the 1950s, failed to
Little_Richard
Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael. The group played their first shows on the Chitlin' Circuit and eventually signed with Steeltown Records in 1967, under which their
List of the Jacksons band members
List_of_the_Jacksons_band_members
American guitarist (1943–2024)
that name. In 1969, guitarist Duane Allman, a veteran of the South's "Chitlin' Circuit" of roadhouses and small local venues, had already formed several bands
Dickey_Betts
Genre of music
1962. Along with the Kings of Rhythm and the Ikettes, they toured the Chitlin' Circuit as the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Writer Peter Guralnick is among those
Soul_music
American singer (1951–2026)
Bryson to perform as Peabo. Two years later, he left home to tour the Chitlin' Circuit with another local band, Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display. Bryson's
Peabo_Bryson
Drag king or drag queen performance show
Greenwich Village. Many of the venues they performed at were part of the "chitlin' circuit", the Howard Theatre (Washington, D.C.), the Baltimore-Royal Theatre
Drag_show
Name given to B.B. King's guitars
blues The Beale Streeters Beale Street WDIA B.B. King's Bluesville Chitlin' Circuit Bihari brothers Lucille (guitar) B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive
Lucille_(guitar)
City in Lake County, Indiana
Gary is mentioned as the intermediary stop on a 3-city tour along the Chitlin' Circuit. The 2024 Netflix series 'The Deliverance' set in Gary is based on
Gary,_Indiana
1974 single by James Brown
became The Payback. — Alan Leeds, There Was a Time: James Brown, The Chitlin' Circuit, and Me. Page 225. Post Hill Press, 2020. In the song, James Brown
The_Payback_(song)
United States historic place
located at 1104 E. 11th St, Austin, Texas. The nightclub was on the Chitlin' Circuit and hosted famous African American acts such as Bobby Bland, Clarence
Victory_Grill
American actress and singer (1922–1965)
Depression, work virtually dried up for the Dandridges, as it did for many Chitlin' Circuit performers. Ruby moved her family to Hollywood, California, where she
Dorothy_Dandridge
American comedian, actor, writer, activist and social critic (1932–2017)
a comedian in small, primarily black-patronized nightclubs of the Chitlin' Circuit. In an interview with The Huffington Post, Gregory described the history
Dick_Gregory
American comedian and actor (1933–1998)
regularly through nightclubs with a black clientele in the so-called "Chitlin' Circuit". During the 1960s, Wilson became a regular at the Apollo Theater in
Flip_Wilson
American musical duo
grueling series of one-nighters throughout the United States on the Chitlin' Circuit, breaking racial barriers by performing in front of integrated audiences
Ike_&_Tina_Turner
United States historic place
is located on 2240 N. Broad Street. It became a major venue on the Chitlin' Circuit from 1951 to 1978. In 1982, it was listed on the National Register
Uptown_Theater_(Philadelphia)
2004 film by Taylor Hackford
Ray signs his own record deal and leaves the band. Touring on the Chitlin' Circuit as "Ray Charles", he is introduced to heroin. Ray is discovered by
Ray_(film)
American bassist (born 1941)
southeast, once as far north as Indianapolis playing what was called the "Chitlin' Circuit". Cox and Hendrix also played in the backing band for Marion James
Billy_Cox
1967 studio album by Albert King
catapulted King into mainstream popularity. King went from playing on the Chitlin' Circuit as a relatively unknown musician, to large rock arenas such as the
Born_Under_a_Bad_Sign
American singer-songwriter
the Scorsese film, Rolling Stone magazine named him "'King of the Chitlin' Circuit' because of his 50 years of relentless touring and colorful live shows
Bobby_Rush_(musician)
Entertainment genre
Moms Mabley was a comedienne who got her start in Vaudeville and the Chitlin circuits in the 1920s, and ended up with mainstream success in the 20th century
Vaudeville
Blues standard popularized by B.B.King
blues The Beale Streeters Beale Street WDIA B.B. King's Bluesville Chitlin' Circuit Bihari brothers Lucille (guitar) B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive
The_Thrill_Is_Gone
American musician (1931–2007)
Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)". The Revue performed rigorously on the Chitlin' Circuit and built a reputation as "one of the hottest, most durable, and potentially
Ike_Turner
Music venue in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. (1928–1968)
African-American entertainers in America. On what for a time was known as the Chitlin' Circuit, the Regal also featured motion pictures and live stage shows. Nat
Regal_Theater,_Chicago
2024 studio album by Beyoncé
Instagram of the album's tracklist inspired by vintage posters from the Chitlin' Circuit era. It revealed collaborations with Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson
Cowboy_Carter
Singer-songwriter and actress (1939–2023)
country. Tina Turner became the lead vocalist. During the days of the Chitlin' Circuit, the Ike & Tina Turner Revue built a reputation as "one of the hottest
Tina_Turner
US musical group
regularly at the Apollo, The Regal, and other large theaters on the Chitlin circuit. Sometimes bass singer Gerald Gregory helped other doo-wop groups.
The_Spaniels
2006 film by Bill Condon
himself as their new manager, he hires them as backup singers for Chitlin' Circuit R&B star Jimmy "Thunder" Early. He soon starts his own record label
Dreamgirls_(film)
American singer and songwriter (1941–1967)
Mighty Panthers, Redding toured the southern United States on the Chitlin' Circuit, a string of venues that were hospitable to African-American entertainers
Otis_Redding
American singer and songwriter (1931–1964)
Still a relatively new artist, Cooke wanted to branch further from the Chitlin' Circuit and in March 1958, just months after "You Send Me" topped the charts
Sam_Cooke
Nightclub in Memphis, Tennessee, US
645 E. Georgia Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee. It was a stop on the "Chitlin' Circuit," a selection of venues considered safe and acceptable for African-American
Club_Paradise_(nightclub)
American drummer and singer (1947–2008)
California and with a new band toured the California coast, and the Chitlin' Circuit in the U.S. south before disbanding in early 1989. While residing in
Buddy_Miles
Influential Cleveland nightclub
Jazz artists. The club was widely recognized as a key stop on the Chitlin' Circuit and one of Cleveland's most racially integrated entertainment spaces
Leo's_Casino
American record label
tour called the "Motortown Revue", which was popular, first, on the "Chitlin' Circuit", and, later, around the world. The tours gave the younger artists
Motown
1977 film by Frank Packard
original release was very limited, primarily to what was known as the "Chitlin' Circuit" of Southern drive-ins. The film was shot in the Baldwin Hills and
Abar, the First Black Superman
Abar,_the_First_Black_Superman
1965 live album by B. B. King
blues The Beale Streeters Beale Street WDIA B.B. King's Bluesville Chitlin' Circuit Bihari brothers Lucille (guitar) B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive
Live_at_the_Regal
American singer and actor (1925–1990)
the trio regularly performed at predominantly black venues in the Chitlin' Circuit. During this era, Davis first got acquainted with Mickey Rooney, who
Sammy_Davis_Jr.
British television series
Waters. After he was discharged in 1962, he became involved in the Chitlin' Circuit, playing with figures such as Little Richard. Former Animals member
Seven_Ages_of_Rock
Museum celebrating the cultural heritage of the Mississippi Delta
blues The Beale Streeters Beale Street WDIA B.B. King's Bluesville Chitlin' Circuit Bihari brothers Lucille (guitar) B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive
B.B._King_Museum
American musician (born 1950)
Wonder was 12 years old, he joined the Motortown Revue, touring the "Chitlin' Circuit" of theaters across America that accepted black artists. At the Regal
Stevie_Wonder
Musical artist
January to June". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved May 28, 2025. Chitlin' Circuit Archived 2011-02-13 at the Wayback Machine, Memphis Magazine (July
Marvin_Sease
Blues standard
blues The Beale Streeters Beale Street WDIA B.B. King's Bluesville Chitlin' Circuit Bihari brothers Lucille (guitar) B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive
Every_Day_I_Have_the_Blues
American singer and mother of Whitney Houston (1933–2024)
Following the release of their first single, the group began touring the Chitlin' Circuit. Their first album, The Sweet Inspirations, charted, reaching number
Cissy_Houston
girlfriend Titty Tassel Toni around 1959 or 1960 when Gaye toured the chitlin' circuit with Harvey and the Moonglows. The singer remained a heavy user of
Personal_life_of_Marvin_Gaye
American R&B singer (born 1945)
artist, and as a result she made relatively few appearances on the Chitlin' Circuit. The label also sent her to modeling and charm school. From 1962 to
Dee_Dee_Sharp
American singer and restaurateur (born 1940)
Turner Revue performed a grueling schedule of one-nighters on the Chitlin Circuit in the segregated south, and recorded constantly, but Montgomery recalled
Robbie_Montgomery
American jazz and R&B singer (1924–1997)
as an emotive balladeer and as one of the most popular acts on the Chitlin' Circuit. He recorded R&B classics such as Roy Brown's "Good Rocking Tonight"
Arthur_Prysock
1964 studio album by Otis Redding
Panthers, Redding toured in the Southern United States, mostly on the Chitlin' Circuit, a string of nightclubs and dance halls hospitable to African-American
Pain_in_My_Heart
1963 live album by James Brown and the Famous Flames
force to be reckoned with, it's a time capsule, living testament of a chitlin circuit now defunct. The band is clean as a silk suit, and how the women love
Live at the Apollo (1963 album)
Live_at_the_Apollo_(1963_album)
Town in Florida, US
the days of racial integration, Club Eaton was a popular stop on the Chitlin' Circuit, hosting performers ranging from B.B. King to Aretha Franklin, Ray
Eatonville,_Florida
1962 single by Otis Redding
Band, Redding toured in the Southern United States, especially on the Chitlin' Circuit. These performance venues were safe for African American musicians
These Arms of Mine (Otis Redding song)
These_Arms_of_Mine_(Otis_Redding_song)
American musician and composer (born 1937)
Clarissa Street in segregated Rochester, where he met players on the Chitlin Circuit who encouraged him to go to New York City. Carter's first jobs as a
Ron_Carter
Temporary buildings used for revival meetings
Sunday's hand as a public manifestation of their conversion experience. Chitlin' Circuit Borscht Belt Random House Dictionary Firstenberger, 37; McLoughlin
Sawdust_trail
1939 song recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra
Junction." Erskine explained that the Junction was a whistle stop on the "Chitlin' Circuit". That information inspired Feyne's lyrics, which Hawkins preferred
Tuxedo_Junction
Vaudeville circuit for African American performers
umkc.edu, retrieved 15 November 2015 Lauterbach, Preston (2011). The Chitlin' Circuit and the Road to Rock'n'Roll. New York: W. W. Norton. p. 303. ISBN 978-0-393-34294-9
Theatre Owners Booking Association
Theatre_Owners_Booking_Association
1946 single by Jack McVea and His All Stars
J. (2004). "This is Pop". Richard Speaks! Chasing a Tune from the Chitlin Circuit to the Mormon Tabernacle. Harvard University Press. ISBN 0-674-01321-2
Open_the_Door,_Richard!
Sleepers "Strongest Man" () "Just Friends" b/w "Scars" () from The Chitlin Circuit 1.5 "Nobody Like Me" b/w "Welcome To Durham" () from The Minstrel Show
Little_Brother_discography
City in Kentucky, United States
arts. From the 1930s to the 1960s, Hopkinsville had two stops on the Chitlin' Circuit tour route, The Skylark and The Chesterfield, which featured Black
Hopkinsville,_Kentucky
American saxophonist
age 14, Young began playing saxophone professionally at Beale Street Chitlin' Circuit clubs run by Sunbeam Mitchell, while still enrolled at Manassas High
Evelyn_Young_(saxophonist)
2024 song by Beyoncé
freedom and joy in the face of adversity. The song also evokes the Chitlin’ Circuit, which were a collection of venues that embraced and employed Black
Ya_Ya_(Beyoncé_song)
2015 Canadian film
musicians who are still performing on the traditional African American Chitlin' Circuit. Musicians appearing in the film include Bobby Rush, Barbara Lynn,
I_Am_the_Blues_(film)
blues The Beale Streeters Beale Street WDIA B.B. King's Bluesville Chitlin' Circuit Bihari brothers Lucille (guitar) B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive
B._B._King_discography
American R&B and soul vocal group
performing in nightclubs and other high-profile venues after years on the Chitlin' Circuit. According to an Ebony article on the group, the group began grossing
The_Miracles
Hippodrome until its closure in 1968. The venue was a stop on the "Chitlin' Circuit," a selection of venues considered safe and acceptable for African-American
Hippodrome_(Memphis)
American musician (born 1936)
in the (formerly) racially segregated string of venues known as the Chitlin' Circuit. He also toured the world with Sylvia Embry and the Mississippi All-Stars
Sam_Myers
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