What’s happening at American Blues
2025 BLUE BASH
MAR 22, 2025
Join us for our annual fundraiser – 2025 Blue Bash. This year’s casino-themed party features live performances by our award-winning Ensemble, food, full bar, DJ, and after party. LEARN MORE.
2025 RAFFLE
DRAWN MAR 22, 2025
Enter our raffle for a chance to win a gorgeous blue topaz bracelet or a priceless race track experience for only $30. Only 100 raffle tickets will be sold per item. Winners do not need to be present to win. BUY TICKETS.
2025 ONLINE AUCTION
NOW – MARCH 22
The online auction is now live! Priceless experiences, tickets, art, and more are a click away. The only way to guarantee a win is Buy-It-Now! SEE CATALOG.
THE REAL TIME
APR 5, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
The Real Time is a 5-piece Chicago-based band playing the hits you know and originals. Their set list is full of rock, alternative, pop, and band’s own original funk music. LEARN MORE.
2025 RIPPED FESTIVAL
APR 7 (in person) & APR 14 (Zoom)
Featuring short work by Benjamin Benne, Eric Berg, Darren Canady*, Liz Chidester*, Mikki Gillette, Heather Meyers*, Katarzyna Muller*, Karissa Murrell Myers, James Still*, Wandachristine*, and Sharifa Yasmin. (*Ensemble or Artistic Affiliate). LEARN MORE.
ANNE FRANK - THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL
APR 22 (in person) & MAY 27 (via Zoom)
Next up in Rubber Banned Book Club is *the definitive edition* of Anne Frank – The Diary of a Young Girl which is one of the most disseminated accounts of Nazi occupation. LEARN MORE.
SEASON GENERALS
APR 24-26, 2025
Appointments for AEA and non-union talent are now available. We’re always looking for new-to-us talent. Can’t make those dates and times? We got you! We also accept video submissions. LEARN MORE.
GOLDEN LEAF RAGTIME BLUES
MAY 23 – JUNE 29, 2025
Chicago Premiere! Pompey is an aging white vaudevillian (Ensemble member & TV vet Dennis Cockrum); Jet is a Black teenager. Thrown together beyond their control, see how basic needs transcend race, religion, and age. LEARN MORE.
INCLUSION & ALLYSHIP
MAY 6, 2025 @ 6:30-8:00 PM CT
Doing the work of anti-racism? Want more skills to build on what you’ve started? Join us for a workshop taught by Artistic Affiliate & Belonging Specialist Tania Richard on Zoom through our @Home series. LEARN MORE.
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