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...
by Blues | Apr 16, 2026 | Always...Patsy Cline, News
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...
by Blues | Apr 11, 2026 | 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, APRIL 15, 2026 (6:30-7:30 PM...
by Blues | Mar 24, 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...
by Blues | Mar 24, 2026 | Always...Patsy Cline, News
DOWNLOAD PDF | OPEN IN BROWSER ADDITIONAL RESOURCES SHE IS THE MUSIC – is a non-profit that leads the industrywide movement to empower female creators. NAMI Chicago – promote community wellness, break down barriers to mental health care and provide support and...
by Blues | Mar 24, 2026 | Always...Patsy Cline, News
Welcome to American Blues Theater. In the past 15 years, we’ve showcased three bio-musicals featuring music legends who defined their eras. You may have caught our critically-acclaimed productions of Hank Williams: Lost Highway and award-winning, smash hit Buddy...
by Blues | Jan 7, 2026 | News
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. JANUARY 21, 2026 (6:30-8:00pm) – @ 5627 N...
by Blues | Jan 1, 2026 | Come Back Little Sheba, News
We asked ensemble member Elyse Dolan (director) a few questions about her work on COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA. What drew you to this project? When I first read this play, I was struck by how modern it felt. Though written 75 years ago, the struggles & pressures that...
by Blues | Dec 13, 2025 | Come Back Little Sheba
We asked award-winning ensemble members PHILIP EARL JOHNSON (Doc) and GWENDOLYN (WENDY) WHITESIDE (Lola) a few questions. Read the interview below: How did you prepare physically, emotionally, and/or mentally for your role? PHIL: The main aspect that I felt like I...
