MAY 1 – JUNE 7, 2026
ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE
created by Ted Swindley
band & vocal orchestrations by August Eriksmoen & Tony Migliore
directed by Harmony France
music direction by ensemble member Michael Mahler
This musical play, complete with down-home country humor and big-hearted emotion, includes hits “Crazy”, “I Fall to Pieces”, “Sweet Dreams”, “Walkin’ After Midnight” and more! Starring ensemble member Liz Chidester as Patsy Cline with guest artist Molly Hernández as her forever friend Louise.
Read our Backstage Guide and the Exec. Artistic Director’s note (coming soon).
Read our digital program (coming soon).
PERFORMANCE INFO
5627 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60659
Box Office: (773) 654-3103
Runs 1 hour & 50 minutes, including a 10-minute intermission
Tickets range $34.50-$64.50.
Recommended for ages 14+
Read Frequently Asked Questions (coming soon)
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE –
Wednesdays: 2:00 PM (except May 6); 7:30 PM (May 6 only)
Thursdays: 7:30 PM
Fridays: 7:30 PM (except May 8 @ 7:00 PM)
Saturdays: 3:00 PM (May 16 & May 30 only); 7:30 PM (May 2, 9, & 23, June 6)
Sundays: 2:30 PM
SPECIAL ACCESS EVENTS – $34.50 ticket – call (773) 654-3103
~American Sign Language-Interpreted performance – Friday, May 22 @ 7:30 PM
~ Touch tour – Sunday, May 31 @ 1:30 PM
~ Audio-described performance – Sunday, May 31 @ 2:30 PM
Photography by Michael Brosilow; Videos by Marty Higginbotham;
Trailer by Marty Higginbotham & Elyse Dolan. (all coming soon)
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ARTISTS
CAST: Liz Chidester* (Patsy Cline) & Molly Hernández (Louise).
BAND: TBA
PRODUCTION TEAM: Ted Swindley (creator), Harmony France (director), Michael Mahler* (music director) Tara A. Houston (scenic), Michael Trudeau* (lights & facilities manager), Lily Walls* (costumes & wardrobe supervisor), Stefanie M. Senior & Maggie Bantner (co-sound), Tyson Carter* (properties), Richard Lundy* (stage manager), Nate Walczyk* (lighting supervisor), Tom Daniel* (technical director), Chris Walls (audio supervisor), & El Valet* (asst stage manager).
*Ensemble member or artistic affiliate of American Blues Theater.
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
We raise awareness of other non-profit organizations’ great causes through creative collaborations. We’re proud to partner and amplify the non-profit She Is The Music. We also offer complimentary tickets to Chicago Public Schools educators and students.
MORE INFORMATION ON ALWAYS…PASTY CLINE
Backstage Guide for ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE
Inside look at AWAYS…PATSY CLINE – read interviews, see designs, & learn more about the production.
Exec. Artistic Director’s Note for ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE
Coming soon
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