The Hank Williams: Lost Highway Artists and Crew
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST DANA BLACK (Waitress) is a proud artistic affiliate of American Blues Theater. She is thrilled to be back in the diner again with Hank and American Blues. Recent credits include, Miss Marx (Strawdog Theatre and winner of the 2014 Non-Equity Jeff...
Read moreIt’s Theater Week! Enter for a chance to win tickets to some of Chicago’s great theaters, including American Blues Theater, from now until August 4th.
American Blues & ComEd’s “The Coolest Summer Ever”!
The coolest week of the ComEd’s Coolest Week Ever is underway. It’s Theater Week! Enter for a chance to win tickets to some of Chicago’s great theaters
Read moreAmerican Blues Theater presents a staged-reading of Elaine Romero’s play GRAVEYARD OF EMPIRES. This script is the winner of our 2013 Blue Ink Playwriting Award.
“Graveyard of Empires” Staged-Reading
Software Engineer Drew Snider has a mind that remembers every moment of his life. Maybe that’s why he can never quite let go of his ex-wife, Shanti, and why he still remembers the software he developed for unmanned flying vehicles for the U.S. military.
Read moreWe are seeking submissions of new plays for our 2014 award. The winning play will be selected by the theater’s award-winning Ensemble.
Blue Ink Call for Submissions!
We are seeking submissions of new plays for our 2014 award. 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.
RIPPED FESTIVAL on JUNE 24th!
Join us for the annual Ripped Festival on June 24th at the American Blues Theater!
Read more“Whip-smart! American Blues Theater’s production is so darn on-the-money! Delicious and admirably honest couple of hours… Intimate, classy, involving, well-acted production.” – Chicago Tribune.
Collected Stories is a HIT!
“Whip-smart! American Blues Theater’s production is so darn on-the-money! Delicious and admirably honest couple of hours… Intimate, classy, involving, well-acted production.” – Chicago Tribune.
Read more“This production culminates in a knock-down, drag-out that leaves welts.” –Tony Adler, Chicago Reader
RAVE REVIEWS FOR COLLECTED STORIES!!
“FIVE STARS (out of 5)! MUST SEE ‘STORY’! Incredible production! American Blues Theater, one of Chicago’s pioneers, just keeps getting stronger. Masterful set designed by Sarah E. Ross and solid lighting by Sarah Hughey!” –Alan Bresloff, Around the Town
Preview Audiences LOVE “Collected Stories”!
Our Pink Preview audiences LOVE "Collected Stories". "Outstanding play; excellent acting. Highly recommended." --Arthur E. "The actors were tremendously gifted...the set is a feast for the eyes. Truly touching and entertaining. Don't miss this beautiful gem!"...
Read moreAfter weeks of detailed rehearsals and thorough examinations of Donald Margulies’ script, Collected Stories is in a great place for Chicago audiences.
Collected Stories, Blog #2
High spirits and positive energy are beaming out of the Richard Christiansen Theater at the Victory Gardens Biograph. After weeks of detailed rehearsals and thorough examinations of Donald Margulies’ script, Collected Stories is in a great place for Chicago audiences.
Read moreCollected Stories is a whirlpool of emotion told expressed by a renowned aging author and her aspiring pupil.
Collected Stories, Blog #1
American Blues Theater Ensemble members Gwendolyn Whiteside and Carmen Roman will be stepping into the shoes of Margulies’ vibrant female characters under the leadership and co-direction of the mother/daughter team MaryAnn and Jessica Thebus.