BE OUR BUDDY – Benefit Concert for American Blues Theater
BUY TICKETS AND DONATE HERE >> Featuring ZACHARY STEVENSON (Buddy Holly) MICHAEL MAHLER, SHAUN WHITLEY, & KIERAN MCCABE (the Crickets) and members of the incredible Buddy Holly ensemble - ELISA CARLSON, LIZ CHIDESTER, IAN PAUL CUSTER, VASILY DERIS, MOLLY...
Gift Certificates Available for American Blues Theater!
Gift certificates are now available from American Blues Theater! These make “wonderful” stocking stuffers!
Artistic Director’s Note on IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!
We proudly celebrate the 17th anniversary of this holiday tradition. We’ve delighted over 50,000 patrons throughout the years and featured the work of 29 Ensemble members and Artistic Affiliates.
About IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO! Artists
Read the cast and creative team’s biographies for IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!
Announcing 2018 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival
Join us for the 2018 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival – June 9-12, 2018.
Rave Reviews for BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
Read the incredible critical response to our revival of BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY.
Read moreJoin us for the 2018 Ripped: The Living Newspaper Festival.
Buy Tickets to 2018 RIPPED: THE LIVING NEWSPAPER FESTIVAL
Learn more about the 2018 Ripped: The Living Newspaper Festival.
About BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Artists
Read the cast and creative team’s biographies for BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY.
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Town Halls for BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
Read about our free events for audiences of BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY.
Artistic Director’s Note on BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
Welcome to the final production of American Blues Theater’s 32nd season “The Beat Goes On”. We proudly present a revival of BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY for Chicago audiences. Charles Hardin Holley (nicknamed “Buddy” in childhood) was born in Lubbock, Texas.