2026 Blue Ink Award Winner Announced

2026 Blue Ink Award Winner Announced

Congratulations to Nia Akilah Robinson, winner of the 2026 Blue Ink Award for Overnight at the Museum. As part of the award, Robinson receives a $3,000 cash prize and an opportunity to further develop her script as part of the 2026 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival, along...
Message from Liz Chidester (Patsy Cline)

Message from Liz Chidester (Patsy Cline)

In 2013, I moved by train from my little mountain town in Virginia to Chicago, starting my life as a singer/songwriter, actor, and teaching artist. I remember walking down Belmont, seeing pictures of American Blues productions hanging off the street lights. I thought...

WICKED

Join us for our next book in the Rubber Banned Book Club! HOW DOES THE CLUB WORK? Admission is free. Registration required. There are 2 sessions per book. Professional artists read sections of the book and members discuss. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 (6:30-7:30 PM...
2026 Blue Bash

2026 Blue Bash

Join us for our annual party on Saturday, April 4! Includes performances and appearances by our award-winning ensemble & artistic affiliates, live & silent auctions + raffle, delicious NOLA fare, fully-stocked bar, specialty drinks, Mather High School marching...