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....
by Blues | Feb 6, 2023 | News
Join host Cupid Ed Kross, Ensemble members, Artistic Affiliates, and staff raise a glass to love. All proceeds go towards “Our First Home”. Featuring cocktails, prizes, and live music. . GOAL – Raise $50,000 for our new theater. DATE –...
by Blues | Feb 1, 2023 | News
We are thrilled to announce the launch of “Our First Home” campaign and purchase of a 17,965 square foot property in Chicago’s Lincoln Avenue North Arts District (LANA). This will establish the first permanent home in our history! “This historic...
by Blues | Dec 7, 2022 | 2022 It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago
Welcome to American Blues Theater! We are so honored to share our home with you. You’re watching this production from within a redeveloped building. Last year, this brick box was a Dollar Store; before that, it stood as a Walgreens; and in the 1950s – a Mobile...
by Blues | Oct 16, 2022 | News
YOUR vote matters! Find information about online and in-person registration, voting rights, polling place locations, and important issues. Open the VOTER GUIDE RESOURCE booklet in your browser or download pdf. https://ova.elections.il.gov/...
by Blues | Oct 7, 2022 | Fundraising, News
You’re invited to our costume party with musical hosts “Batsy Cline” and “John Deadver” (Ensemble members Dara Cameron and Michael Mahler)! Featuring cocktails, prizes, and live music from beyond the graves. Guests encouraged to wear...
by Blues | Aug 31, 2022 | Alma, News
DOWNLOAD PDF | OPEN IN BROWSER Additional Resources NAMI CHICAGO – Since 1979, NAMI Chicago has fought for families and individuals impacted by mental health conditions. They promote community wellness, break down barriers to mental health care and provide...