American Blues Theater

Early voting is underway for the 2026 Primary Election.
Don't miss your opportunity to be heard going into the fall's midterm elections.

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Critics & audiences agree: "Sheba" soars!
Only 31 seats available per show. Many performances are nearly full.

Grab your tickets now: americanbluestheater.com/come-back-little-sheba/
📸 Michael Brosilow

Critics & audiences are raving about "Come Back, Little Sheba"!
Don't miss this intimate & explosive production: americanbluestheater.com/come-back-little-sheba

📸 Michael Brosilow

Quiet desperation - Chicago Reader American Blues Theater's intimate revival of Come Back, Little Sheba features a revelatory performance by Gwendolyn Whiteside.

Come Back, Little Sheba is Reader Recommended! "Stirring & soulful."

Review: Gwendolyn Whiteside is superb in ‘Come Back, Little Sheba’ at American Blues The artistic director of American Blues Theater used to be busy as an actress. She returns to the stage in the lead of William Inge’s challenging play.

"Come Back, Little Sheba" is highly recommended by the Chicago Tribune!!
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20 things to do in Chicago Feb. 5-11 “The Outsiders,” Renée Fleming and Fika Fest are among the highlights in the week ahead.

"Come Back, Little Sheba" is one of the Chicago Sun-Times' top picks for things to do in Chicago! This weekend is waitlist-only, but limited tickets still remain for the rest of the run.
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6 Theater Shows To Check Out This February The classic drama “Come Back, Little Sheba” by famed playwright William Inge and an exploration of Black entrepreneur A.G. Gaston’s life are among the productions coming to Chicago stages.

Block Club Chicago named "Come Back, Little Sheba" as one of their top picks to see this February!

Read more:
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We're thrilled to announce the cast of William Inge's "Come Back, Little Sheba", directed by Elyse Dolan.
Visit our website to see the full cast list & learn more: americanbluestheater.com/come-back-li...

RUBBER BANNED BOOK CLUB - Registration Please use the form below to register for the RUBBER BANNED BOOK CLUB, reading Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. We will meet in-person to discuss Flowers for Algernon on Wednesdays, January 21 &...

The Rubber Banned Book Club is kicking off the new year by reading "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes in January & February.

Register for our free book club to join the discussion & hear excerpts read by our incredible artists:

Thank you for making 2025 possible! We can't wait to share what we're working on next.

Next up at American Blues: don’t miss this “in-your-face”, intimate staging in the Studio, starring award-winning ensemble members Philip Earl Johnson & Gwendolyn Whiteside.

"Come Back, Little Sheba" tickets are on sale now!
Learn more: americanbluestheater.com/come-back-li...

Happy closing to the cast, crew, & creative team of the 2025 production "It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!"

Thank you to everyone who celebrated the holiday season with us!
📸 Michael Brosilow

Only 5 shows left! Don't miss the 24th annual production of "It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!" 🔔

Must close Dec 28: americanbluestheater.com/2025-its-a-w...
📸 Michael Brosilow

Now in its 24th year! "It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!" is a beloved tradition, featuring a stellar cast, Foley effects, live music, & a don't'-miss-pre-show.
There are only 9 more chances to see this warm holiday favorite 🔔

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📽️ Marty Higginbotham

Today @ 1:00pm: join the American Blues family for our annual holiday party!
Seasonal bites, specialty drinks, live performances, trivia, & more ❄️

Limited walk-up tickets available at the door! Learn more: americanbluestheater.com/2025/11/17/2...

The American Sign Language-interpreted performance of "It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago" is tomorrow - Friday, Dec 5.

Use code ACCESS when purchasing your tickets:
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📸: Michael Brosilow

Today only: get $10 off tickets to "Come Back, Little Sheba" and "Always...Patsy Cline" with code word CYBER 💻

Grab your tickets now at AmericanBluesTheater.com

*Not combinable with other offers. Valid for online purchases only.*

Black Friday Sale! Get 50% off tickets for "Come Back, Little Sheba" and "Always... Patsy Cline" with code word FRIDAY.

Give the gift of theater this year! 🎁
Buy tickets at AmericanBluesTheater.com

*Not combinable with other offers. Valid for all purchases made through Nov 30.*

Join us for our annual holiday party, featuring live music, trivia, prizes, delectable bites, signature cocktails & more!

All funds benefit artists' wages.
Learn more: americanbluestheater.com/2025/11/17/2...

Audiences love "It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!" 🎄

The holiday classic is onstage now through December 28.
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📸 Michael Brosilow

2025 BRAVERY BULLETIN - American Blues Theater Accepting nominations for the 2025 Bravery Bulletin!

Happy Veterans' Day from all of us at American Blues Theater.
Honor a veteran in your life with a "Bravery Bulletin" during the 2025 production of "It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!"

Learn more: americanbluestheater.com/2025/10/21/2...

📣 Last call for early bird prices for "It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!"
Beginning tomorrow, prices will raise for select performances.

Grab your tickets now: tickettailor.com/events/americanbluestheater/1879011
Photo by Michael Brosilow

Seeking nominations for the Bravery Bulletin!

During each performance of "It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!", we honor one person who has shown remarkable courage in the face of challenge. The honor includes 2 complimentary tickets!

americanbluestheater.com/2025/10/21/2025-bravery-bulletin

Performances of "It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!" begin in less than 3 weeks! For almost 25 years, we've treated audiences to a live retelling of the Frank Capra classic in a 1940s radio broadcast tradition.

Tickets on sale now: tickettailor.com/events/americanbluestheater/1879011

The 2025 Halloween Boo Bash is today from 4pm - 7pm 🎃
Limited tickets still available (and there's still time to donate!)

Swing by and join us for a spook-tacular afternoon!
Learn more: americanbluestheater.com/2025/10/02/2025-halloween-boo-bash

The weekend before Halloween is always the best. Chicago's calendar includes bars, pop-ups and plenty of family-friendly fare.

Our Halloween Boo Bash is one of Axios' top picks for "Where To Celebrate Halloween This Weekend"
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We can't wait to see your costumes at the 2025 Halloween Boo Bash!!
There are prizes to be won & fun to be had for all ages 👻

Grab your tickets & join us for a Halloween party this Sunday: americanbluestheater.com/2025/10/02/2025-halloween-boo-bash

The 2025 Halloween Boo Bash is right around the corner!! Don't miss this all-ages costume party featuring karaoke, campfire stories, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, & more 🎃

Join us on Sunday, October 26: americanbluestheater.com/2025/10/02/2025-halloween-boo-bash

Native Knowledge 360°—Unlearning Columbus Day Myths: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day NK360° Helpful Handouts: Guidance on Common Questions provide a brief introduction to teachers about important topics regarding Native American life, cultures, and communities. Native Life and Food:…

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day: a day to recognize the resilience and diversity of Indigenous Peoples in the United States.

Learn more about Indigenous Peoples' Day & explore additional resources from the National Museum of the American Indian:

Did you know that it's Banned Books Week? In the "Rubber Banned Book Club" we read, discuss, and advocate for banned books' *bounce back* into circulation 📚

This month & next, we're reading "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" by Ken Kesey.
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