“It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago” Cast Announced!
IAN PAUL CUSTER (Harry) is a proud artistic affiliate at American Blues Theater. He’s excited to return to It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! for his second straight year. Recent Chicago credits include: To Master the Art (Broadway Playhouse/TimeLine Theatre);...
Read moreWe’re grateful to be named in Newcity’s “Best of Chicago“!
We’re in Newcity’s “Best of Chicago”!
Best Tribute Show That’s Actually a Play – “Hank Williams: Lost Highway and Best Mother/Daughter Directorial Effort – “Collected Stories”
Read moreAll GutterBall proceeds benefit American Blues Theater, a not-for-profit organization.
GutterBall – Join Us!
All GutterBall proceeds benefit American Blues Theater, a not-for-profit organization.
Read moreAmerican Blues Theater wins an Edgerton Foundation New American Play Award
for “American Myth”!
American Blues Wins Edgerton Foundation New American Play Award
The award enables a longer rehearsal process for our world-premiere production of Christina Gorman’s 2012 Blue Ink Playwriting Awarded script.
American Blues Extends hit HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY!
American Blues Theater is proud to announce additional performances and an extended week of our hit show, “Hank Williams: Lost Highway”!
Read more“Strikingly honest and guileless picture that could well mean commercial legs and a big fat hit for American Blues. Brumlow nails Williams – sweet, low and hard. Highly recommended!” – Chicago Tribune
“Hank Williams: Lost Highway” is “a big fat hit!” – Chicago Tribune
The reviews are in for Hank Williams: Lost Highway!
CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR “HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY”
3 ½ stars! Strikingly honest and guileless picture that could well mean commercial legs and a big fat hit for American Blues. Brumlow nails Williams, sweet, low, and hard.
Joseph Jefferson Nominations for 2012/2013 Season!
Joseph Jefferson Nominations for 2012/2013 Season. Congratulations for our nominations by the Joseph Jefferson committee for excellence in Chicago theater!
Audiences love “Hank Williams: Lost Highway”
With nearly sold-out previews, the audiences are crooning their love for Hank Williams: Lost Highway!
Read moreOur deadline for 2014 Blue Ink Playwriting Award is quickly approaching. We are only accepting submissions of new plays until September 1.
2014 Blue Ink Playwriting Award deadline is Sept. 1
The winning play will be selected by the theater’s award-winning Ensemble. The winner of this annual competition will be awarded the Blue Ink Playwriting Award of $1,000 and receive a staged reading at American Blues Theater in Chicago.