by Blues | Jul 1, 2023 | News
“…it falls on all of us – to work together to create a ‘new normal’ in which the legacy of bigotry and unequal treatment no longer infects our institutions or our hearts.” – President Barack Obama July 2023 –...
by Blues | Jun 13, 2023 | News, The Room
In a small town in the boonies of South Carolina, a closeted young man named George is trying to figure out how to keep his late father’s business running, only to be faced with a ghost from his youth. A young Muslim, who he knew as his boyhood lover Latif, has...
by Blues | May 31, 2023 | News, The Ripped Festival
Read 30 short works inspired and ripped from today’s headlines in our online script library. Back by demand and in our 15th year, we’re thrilled to celebrate these writers and short plays during the entire month of June. Come back each week to read the...
by Blues | May 14, 2023 | News, The Garage
This Chicago-based trio is a vintage-inspired pop rock powerhouse whose songs feature tight harmonies, inventive arrangements, and poignant lyrics. Audiences are amazed at the sound produced by just three guys. Veterans of the stage, their live show engages and...
by Blues | May 9, 2023 | News, The Room
“You’ve got an overworked maitre d…a bartender bleeding all over the guests, a general manager who sits in the office all night because he DOESN’T KNOW WHAT THE F*^K HE’S DOING, and a chef who throws raw steaks at his sous chef.”...
by Blues | Apr 16, 2023 | News
Join us at the City of Chicago and ComEd’s 9th annual “Switch on Summer” to celebrate the start of summer with the turning on of Chicago’s iconic Buckingham Foundation. Stop by our event table to win prizes in our musical quiz show! May 13 from...
by Blues | Mar 18, 2023 | Blue Bash, News
Join us for our annual party on Sunday, April 23! Includes musical performance by award-winning Ensemble member Ian Paul Custer, live auction + raffle, delicious food from Kubo, and fully-stocked open bar. We have 3 types of tickets! The General Admission ticket...
by Blues | Mar 12, 2023 | News, The Garage
Award-winning performer and Artistic Affiliate Liz Chidester performs favorite songs from the women of Americana – including legends Brandi Carlile, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Allison Krause, and more. Don’t miss this special one-night-only...
by Blues | Feb 17, 2023 | Classes for the Masses, News
For all ages – improve your craft or learn a new skill. This is your opportunity to level up! Pay-what-you-can and scholarships available. Send all questions to info@AmericanBluesTheater.com Download PDF | Open in browser INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHIES LIZ CHIDESTER...
by Blues | Feb 10, 2023 | Blue Ink Playwriting Award, News
Congratulations to Kristoffer Diaz, winner of the 2023 Blue Ink Award for Things With Friends. As part of the award, Diaz receives a $2,500 cash prize, a staged reading at American Blues Theater, and the opportunity to further develop his script with our artists....
