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.
WORD FROM IAN CUSTER
2025 WONDERFUL LIFE
Ensemble member Ian Paul Custer explains the importance of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! to him, both personally and professionally. Don’t miss his brilliant interpretation of Clarence & Mr. Potter. LEARN MORE.
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! LEARN MORE.
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. BUY TICKETS.
2026 Books!
Throughout the year
We’ve selected our 2026 titles for Rubber Banned Book Club – including Flowers for Algernon, Wicked, Water for Elephants, and A Clockwork Orange. Join us for readings and discussions with our Blues artists. LEARN MORE.
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