What’s happening at American Blues

BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE

EXTENDED thru JUNE 21, 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.

BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

18th ANNUAL RIPPED

JUNE 29 @ 7:00 PM via ZOOM

Join us for the 18th annual RIPPED FESTIVAL of short works. Inspired by the WPA’s “The Living Newspaper,” we’ll feature 8 new works that are ripped from today’s headlines. MORE SOON.

BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

JULY 15 & AUG 19, 2026

Next up in Rubber Banned Book Club is Sara Gruen’s smash hit novel that was adapted to a film and Broadway musical. Excerpts read by artistic affiliate Nate Santana and James Sherman. READ MORE.

BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

SEASON 41

2026-2027

SEASON 41 features the world premiere of a solo show, Chicago premiere of a dramedy, our 25th anniversary of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!, and world premiere of a psychological thriller. READ MORE.

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