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2022 Blue Ink Award Winner Announced

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2022 Blue Ink Award Winner Announced

Feb 16, 2022 | Blue Ink Playwriting Award, News

Congratulations to our 2022 Blue Ink Award winner – Mardee Bennett

ORIGIN STORY

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ORIGIN STORY

Feb 3, 2022 | News, The Room

Join us for a powerful and relevant reading on Zoom by award-winning playwright Nathan Alan Davis.

Seeking a General Manager

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Seeking a General Manager

Jan 20, 2022 | News

We are seeking a General Manager with demonstrated strong leadership skills.

John Mohrlein (1947-2021)

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John Mohrlein (1947-2021)

Dec 9, 2021 | News

Beloved veteran actor and artist John Mohrlein passed away December 8, 2021.

Program for 2021 IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!

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Program for 2021 IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!

Nov 23, 2021 | 2021 It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago, News

Read our program for the 20th anniversary of IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access

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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access

Nov 18, 2021 | News

Learn more about IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access) at American Blues.

“TEACHER TRIBUTE” during 2021 IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!

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“TEACHER TRIBUTE” during 2021 IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!

Nov 18, 2021 | 2021 It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago, News

Nominate a beloved teacher or education worker for a “Teacher Tribute” during our 2021 IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!

ANTIRACISM Statement & Commitment

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ANTIRACISM Statement & Commitment

Nov 18, 2021 | News

We stand in solidarity with those fighting for Black lives across this country – Black Lives Matter.

Backstage Guide for IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO! & Additional Resources

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Backstage Guide for IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO! & Additional Resources

Nov 17, 2021 | 2021 It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago, News

Inside look at IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO! – read interviews, see designs, & learn more about the production.

Artistic Director’s Note for 2021 IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!

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Artistic Director’s Note for 2021 IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!

Nov 17, 2021 | 2021 It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago, News

Welcome to the 20th anniversary of our holiday tradition IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO! Frank Capra’s story resonates with audiences as strongly today as its 1947 premiere.

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