


Artistic Director’s Note on BEAUTY’S DAUGHTER
Welcome to American Blues Theater’s 32nd Season “The Beat Goes On”. For over three decades, our Ensemble has told stories of the American identity. We are thrilled to present the Chicago premiere of Beauty’s Daughter written by lauded playwright Dael Orlandersmith....Read moreAnnouncing the 2017 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival (May 22-25) of new work.
See staged readings of four exceptional plays:

Buy Tickets to 2017 RIPPED: THE LIVING NEWSPAPER FESTIVAL
Join us for the 2017 Ripped: The Living Newspaper Festival. All proceeds benefit American Blues Theater’s free arts education program The Lincoln Project in Chicago Public Schools which serves over 2,000 students.Tuesday May 2, 2017 Doors open 6:00pm; Performance...
2017 RIPPED FESTIVAL RAFFLE
$10 for each raffle ticket. Drawing on May 2 @ 9pm. Need not be present to win. Value: priceless. Trip to Starved Rock, IL – enjoy 2 days + one night at the Starved Rock lodge. Enjoy many hiking trails, the pool, sitting in the great room with a fireplace, and...Read moreRead the rave reviews about THE COLUMNIST.