Producing Artistic Director’s Note on THE COLUMNIST
It is a distinct privilege for our production team to collaborate with Mr. Auburn. To have him sit in rehearsals, accessible throughout the creative process with feedback, and participate with our audience is a singular gift to our storefront theater.
2017 Blue Ink Playwriting Award Winner Announced
Congratulations to Idris Goodwin, winner of the 2017 Blue Ink Playwriting Award.
2017 Blue Bash Raffle
Buy tickets for the 2017 Blue Bash raffle. Prizes include Sedona trip and sapphire earrings.
2017 Blue Bash – Buy Tickets Now!
Join us for the 2017 Blue Bash – includes open bar, food, live performances, and more.
Read moreRead the rave reviews about IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!
Rave Reviews about “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!”
Read the rave reviews for the 15th anniversary production.
Producing Artistic Director’s Note on IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!”
This story reminds us of the fragility of life. Frank Capra’s line – “Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?”
2016 GutterBall – a bowl-a-thon fundraiser
WHEN: Sunday, October 30, 2016, 4-7pm
WHERE: Burnt City Bowling, 2747 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago
Read moreWe’re honored to receive 7 nominations from the Joseph Jefferson Award committee.
Season 30 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations!
We're honored to receive 7 nominations from the Joseph Jefferson Award committee. Congratulations to all who helped us celebrate Season 30! THE RAINMAKER production - midsize director of play | Ed Blatchford scenic design - midsize | Sarah Ross ...
Read moreRead the rave reviews for historic pairing of Dutchman and TRANSit.
Rave Reviews for Historic “Dutchman / TRANSit”!
Read the rave reviews for historic pairing of Dutchman and TRANSit.
Producing Artistic Director’s Note on DUTCHMAN / TRANSit
Welcome to American Blues Theater’s 31st season. Lauded American poet Robert Frost wrote, “Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself.”