by Blues | Jul 22, 2026 | News
Congratulations and gratitude to the entire creative & production teams who made Season 40 productions possible! Things With Friends Joseph Jefferson Award nomination for Ensemble (Audrey Billings, Casey Campbell, Jon Hudson Odom, Cruz Gonzalez-Cadel, Maya Lou...
by Blues | Jul 14, 2026 | News
by Blues | Jul 10, 2026 | News, The Commons
Join us for our first Commons’ event of Season 41 – a live concert reading. It’s summer of 2011, and Ellie, an awkward 16-year-old, has written what she believes to be a groundbreaking new musical inspired by the early discography of Avril Lavigne. She has...
by Blues | Jun 19, 2026 | News, The Ripped Festival
Join us for the 2026 Ripped Festival on Zoom. Monday, June 29 @ 7:00 PM Central Back by demand and in our 18th year, we’re thrilled to celebrate short plays ripped from today’s headlines. FEATURED WRITERS – Benjamin Benne, Darren Canady*, Liz Chidester*, John...
by Blues | Jun 15, 2026 | News, Rubber Banned Book Club
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, JULY 15, 2026 (6:30-8:00 PM)...
by Blues | May 27, 2026 | News
– GreaterWorks Productions presents – Join us for an intimate and inspiring evening of gospel music in honor of Juneteenth, a commemoration of freedom, remembrance, and the enduring pursuit of justice. Marking the historic day that came to symbolize the...
by Blues | May 12, 2026 | News
Join us SUNDAY, MAY 17 @ 2:30 PM for the AmBlue Jubilee from the incredible company of Always…Patsy Cline. Runs 70 minutes with no intermission. Tickets are $35 – no added fees. Inspired by the Ozark Jubilee that featured Patsy Cline and other recording...
by Blues | May 11, 2026 | News
In-person appointments for AEA and non-union performers are available. We also accept all video submissions. LOCATION American Blues Theater 5627 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60659 AUDITION DATES / TIMES By appointment only: Thursday, May 21 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM...
by Blues | Apr 23, 2026 | News
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...
by Blues | Apr 16, 2026 | Always...Patsy Cline
We asked award-winning artists HARMONY FRANCE (director) and MICHAEL MAHLER (music director) a few questions. Read the interview below: You’ve both had extensive experience with bio-musicals [Harmony with Patsy Cline; Michael with Hank Williams & Buddy...
