“Recommended. Enveloping, powerfully acted, and emotional production! There are some formidable performances. It’s a most interesting hour.”
-Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
“WAITING FOR LEFTY might well have you exiting the Victory Gardens Studio with your fist in the air and a plan for action in your heart. Talk about catharsis.”
-Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times
“American Blues Theater strikes gold with WAITING FOR LEFTY. The performances are uniformly excellent, the pacing impeccable, and the emotional heart of the play right out there on its sleeve.”
-Kelly Kleiman, WBEZ
“The time
might be ripe once again for a revolutionary theater of the people—especially if American Blues Theater and the storm-birds of the working class have their way.”
-Brian Hieggelke, NewCity Chicago
“Power-packed, deeply felt offering by American Blues Theater. Riveting revival, a production worthy of the original Group Theatre effort.”
-Lawrence Bommer, Chicago Theater Beat
“Recommended. Don’t be surprised if you get caught up enough to rise to your feet with the cast. It just feels 
right!”
-Alan Bresloff, Around the Town Chicago
“Cautionary tale about the effects of hard times on American workers packs a punch!”
-Tom Williams, Chicago Critic
“Not only are you watching a fantastic play, but you’re also experiencing a vital piece of American history that changed the [shape] of our nation.”
-Tyler Tidmore, Chicago Stage Style