What’s happening at American Blues
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 winning actress/musician Liz Chidester as Patsy. BUY TICKETS.
MESSAGE FROM LIZ
ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE
Read a special message from ensemble member Liz Chidester (Patsy Cline) in our production of Always…Patsy Cline. She writes, “I feel very kindred to Patsy in so many ways, little girls from Virginia with music blessing and saving our lives.” READ MORE.
2026 ANNOUNCEMENT
Coming soon!
The 2026 Blue Ink Award will be announced by April 24, along with this year’s finalists and semi-finalists. There were over 1,400 submissions from across the world.
WICKED
MAY 20 via Zoom
Next up in Rubber Banned Book Club is Gregory Maguire’s WICKED. Listen to Ensemble members Dara Cameron & Editha Rosario-Moore read and discuss their favorite excerpts. This is the book from which the musical and movies were inspired. READ MORE.
GENERAL AUDITIONS
MAY 21-23, 2026
In-person appointments for AEA and non-union performers will be available during May 21-23. We will also accept all video submissions. Check this space in late April for more information!
SEASON 41
2026-2027
We can’t wait to share SEASON 41 – featuring 2 world premieres, 1 Chicago premiere, our 25th anniversary of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!, and more! Full announcement coming soon.
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