2023 BLUE BASH

Join us for our annual party on Sunday, April 23! Includes musical performance by award-winning Ensemble member Ian Paul Custer, live auction + raffle, delicious food from Kubo, and fully-stocked open bar. We have 3 types of tickets! The General Admission ticket...
WOMEN OF AMERICANA

WOMEN OF AMERICANA

Award-winning performer and Artistic Affiliate Liz Chidester performs favorite songs from the women of Americana – including legends Brandi Carlile, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Allison Krause, and more. Don’t miss this special one-night-only...
Classes for the Masses – Session 5

Classes for the Masses – Session 5

For all ages – improve your craft or learn a new skill. This is your opportunity to level up! Pay-what-you-can and scholarships available. Send all questions to info@AmericanBluesTheater.com Download PDF | Open in browser INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHIES LIZ CHIDESTER...
2023 Blue Ink Award Winner Announced

2023 Blue Ink Award Winner Announced

Congratulations to Kristoffer Diaz, winner of the 2023 Blue Ink Award for Things With Friends. As part of the award, Diaz receives a $2,500 cash prize, a staged reading at American Blues Theater, and the opportunity to further develop his script with our artists....
2023 VALENTUNES

2023 VALENTUNES

 Join host Cupid Ed Kross, Ensemble members, Artistic Affiliates, and staff raise a glass to love. All proceeds go towards “Our First Home”. Featuring cocktails, prizes, and live music.        . GOAL – Raise $50,000 for our new theater. DATE –...
Announcing Our First Home

Announcing Our First Home

We are thrilled to announce the launch of “Our First Home” campaign and purchase of a 17,965 square foot property in Chicago’s Lincoln Avenue North Arts District (LANA). This will establish the first permanent home in our history! “This historic move to a...