What’s happening at American Blues
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!
NOV 21 – DEC 28, 2025
Now in its 24th year! Join us for the original and Chicago’s favorite holiday radio show featuring a stellar cast, Foley effects, live music, and a don’t-miss-pre-show. Performances will sell out. LEARN MORE.
BRAVERY BULLETIN
NOV 21 – DEC 28, 2025
Nominate someone whose actions remind us of the power of courage in everyday life! A priceless gift that will be remembered for years to come. Only 26 spots. These will go fast! LEARN MORE.
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
NOV 25, 2025 @ 6:30 PM via ZOOM
Next up in Rubber Banned Book Club is Ken Kesey’s unforgettable about individualism set in a psychiatric hospital. Excerpts read by Ensemble members Dawn Bach, Ian Paul Custer, and Jim Ortlieb. LEARN MORE.
IT'S A WONDERFUL PARTY!
DEC 7, 2025 from 4-7 PM
Join us for our annual holiday party, featuring live performances from the cast of Wonderful Life, delectable bites & signature cocktails. All proceeds benefit our artistic programming. MORE INFO SOON.
COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA
FEB 6 – MAR 22, 2026
Don’t miss this “in-your-face”, intimate staging in the Studio, featuring award-winning Ensemble members Philip Earl Johnson and Gwendolyn Whiteside. This will sell out! BUY TICKETS.
ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE
MAY 1 – JUNE 7, 2026
Down-home, country humor and big-hearted emotion, includes “Crazy”, “I Fall to Pieces”, “Sweet Dreams”, “Walkin’ After Midnight”, and 23 other songs. Starring Ensemble member, and award winner Liz Chidester as Patsy. Tickets on sale Nov 17.
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