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...
by Blues | Dec 13, 2025 | Come Back Little Sheba, News
DOWNLOAD PDF | OPEN IN BROWSER ADDITIONAL RESOURCES NAMI Chicago – promote community wellness, break down barriers to mental health care and provide support and expertise for families, professionals and individuals in Chicago and beyond. THE FAMILY INSTITUTE...
by Blues | Dec 13, 2025 | Come Back Little Sheba, News
Welcome to American Blues Theater’s continuation of our 40th anniversary season. Written in 1950, one might assume William Inge’s domestic drama Come Back, Little Sheba is a dusty period piece from the distant past. When considering it for this season, our ensemble...
