Past, Present, and Future “George Bailey”

Past, Present, and Future “George Bailey”

by | Nov 25, 2014 | News

Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn (Wendy) Whiteside interviewed the three actors who play “George Bailey” (past, present, and future) in Blues’ It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! [l to r – Ensemble members Jim Leaming, Kevin Kelly, and Artistic...

The BEST holiday-themed theatrical production: Best of Chicago.” – Newcity Chicago

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“4 out of 4 stars. You never doubt the truth … you are seeing in this gutsy, powerful, relentless, profoundly disturbing piece of Chicago theater.” – Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune

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Congratulations to American Blues Theater Ensemble, Artistic Affiliates, and guest artists for their Jeff nominations for 2014!!

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Thoughts from the Director & Playwright

Thoughts from the Director & Playwright

by | Aug 14, 2014 | News

ON TAVERNS AND TALL TALES Stories are bigger at the bar. There is something about the inherent camaraderie of tippling strangers that renders even the simple story a little bigger, a little more rigorously outlandish. The fits and starts that comprise our daily lives...
“Hank Williams: Lost Highway” Director Statements

“Hank Williams: Lost Highway” Director Statements

by | Jul 17, 2014 | News

In January 2011, Matt Brumlow invited me to his solo performance Nobody Lonesome for Me about Hank Williams Sr at Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Watching his incredible portrayal of Hank – rich with celebrated songs; physical manifestations of spina bifida, substance...