Happy Halloween! We're still thinking about all of the fantastic costumes we saw at the Halloween Boo Bash last weekend. 🎃 Thank you again to everyone who celebrated the spooky season with us!

We're proud to announce that American Blues Theater is participating in the national "Women+ on the Edge of Democracy" project with a **live Zoom reading** on Monday, Nov 2 @ 7:00 PM Central. Learn more & RSVP: americanbluestheater.com/2026/10/22/w...

Halloween Boo Bash is one of the Chicago Tribune's Top 20 picks for Halloween! Join us on Sunday, Oct 25 for our all-ages Halloween party! Featuring trick-or-treating in the theater, karaoke, a costume contest, and chilling campfire stories 🎃 www.chicagotribune.com/2026/10/08/h...

Top 20 for Halloween: Haunted houses, horrifying puppets and the parade

From now until All Hallows’ Eve and beyond, our annual haunted house guide, plus 10 other attractions for your spooky season.

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Join us in wishing a happy closing to the "Black Girl from a White Suburb" team. Thank you to everyone who made this production possible, and a special thank you to Tania Richard for sharing your story with all of us. 📸 Michael Brosilow

You're invited to our annual, all-ages Halloween party! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM for killer karaoke, pumpkin decorating, campfire stories, costume contest, seasonal bites, specialty drinks, and trick-or-treating! Tickets only $35: americanbluestheater.com/2026/09/09/2...

📣 Last call for early bird prices for "It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!" Prices will increase tomorrow, Oct. 1 at 12:00 PM noon. Grab your tickets for this beloved holiday tradition at the lowest price of the season: www.tickettailor.com/events/ameri...

Oh no! You missed your chance to get tickets to "Black Girl from a White Suburb"?! Don't worry: we just released a limited number of tickets for select dates! Grab yours before they sell out again: www.tickettailor.com/events/ameri...

Join us via Zoom on Tues, Sept 29 @ 6:30 PM for a *free* virtual Q&A with Tania Richard - the writer & performer of "Black Girl Froma White Suburb. This virtual event is free to attend, but advanced registration is required! RSVP now: americanblues.wufoo.com/forms/mq2hz9...

Tonight is Industry Night for "Black Girl from a White Suburb" 🎭 $15 Industry Tickets are available with code word INDUSTRY while supplies last. Only 4 tickets left! 🎟️ americanbluestheater.com/black-girl-f... 📸 Michael Brosilow

Happy Labor Day! We believe that every individual deserves to be compensated fairly for their contributions. You can read our full Pay Equity Policy on our website: bit.ly/AmericanBlue...

"Black Girl From a White Suburb" is one of the Daily Herald's top picks for fall theater! www.dailyherald.com/20260901/the...

Evanston Round Table talked with playwright & performer Tania Richard about "Black Girl From a White Suburb." Check it out: evanstonroundtable.com/2026/08/30/t...

Evanston playwright to premier show based on her memoir - Evanston RoundTable

Tania Richard is an accomplished actor, playwright, author and inspirational speaker. She and her family live in Evanston. She is in rehearsals preparing

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📣 Last chance to submit to the 2027 Blue Ink Award! Learn more & submit your unpublished, unproduced play here: americanbluestheater.com/single-ticke...

Tania Richard's "Black Girl From a White Suburb" blends cautionary tales, social commentary, and humor. Performances begin Sept 4! 🎟️: americanbluestheater.com/black-girl-f...

"Black Girl From a White Suburb" is one of Choose Chicago's "can't-miss" shows of the fall! www.choosechicago.com/blog/theater...

Chicago Theater Shows to See This Fall: Hot Picks

These are the hottest Chicago theater productions on stage right now that you won't want to sleep on!

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Only 2 weeks until "Black Girl From a White Suburb" takes the stage! Read our full interview with award-wining writer & performer Tania Richard: americanbluestheater.com/2026/07/27/i...

📣 Calling all new play fans: tomorrow is the 2026 Blue Ink Festival! Limited tickets remain! Reserve your spot to see 1, 2, or all 3 readings: americanbluestheater.com/2026/07/28/2...

Meet the performers of the 2026 Blue Ink Festival: Christopher Acevedo, Manny Buckley, Terah Jene, Rasaan Khalil, Martel Manning, Kieran McCabe, Editha Rosario-Moore, Nate Santana, J.G. Smith, and Kelan Smith. Learn more & reserve your spot: americanbluestheater.com/2026/07/28/2...

The 2027 Blue Ink Award for playwriting is now accepting submissions of full-length, unproduced plays! The deadline to submit is August 31, 2026 @ 11:59PM CT. Learn more: americanbluestheater.com/single-ticke...

Tickets are on sale now for the 25th Anniversary production of "It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!" 🔔 Get tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/ameri...

Tonight @ 7:00 PM - don't miss the one-night-only concert reading of Hanna Kime's "The Best Damn Thing" starring Elisabeth Del Toro & Maya Lou Hlava 🎤🎸🤘 Limited tickets available online & at the door! Learn more: americanbluestheater.com/2026/07/10/t...

Tickets for the 25th anniversary production of "It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!" will go on sale in 10 days... but did you know that VIP members get first access, before tickets go on sale to the public? Learn more & sign up for a membership today: americanbluestheater.com/memberships

Did you know? Membership card holders get 10% off at participating area restaurants 🍽️ Grab a meal and see a show - all for less! Membership pricing starts at just $59. Learn more & sign up: americanbluestheater.com/memberships

Tickets are on sale now for the 2026 Blue Ink Festival! 🖊️ Join us on Saturday, August 15 for new work from Nia Akilah Robinson (2026 Blue Ink Winner), Benjamin Benne, and Claire Crowley. Get tickets: americanblues.wufoo.com/forms/myag31...

It’s the summer of 2011, and Ellie, an awkward 16-year-old, has written what she believes to be a groundbreaking new musical inspired by the early discography of Avril Lavigne... Join us for a concert reading of "The Best Damn Thing" on Friday, July 31 🎸 americanbluestheater.com/2026/07/10/t...

Tickets are on sale now for the world premiere of Tania Richard's "Black Girl from a White Suburb", directed by J. Nicole Brooks. Performances begin September 4! Learn more: www.tickettailor.com/events/ameri...

This month & next, the Rubber Banned Book Club is reading Sara Gruen's "Water for Elephants" Join our free book club to read with us! Learn more & register: americanbluestheater.com/2026/06/15/water-for-elephants

⭐ Season 41 memberships are on sale now ⭐ Prices start at just $59 to see 3 shows! Learn more & sign up: americanbluestheater.com/memberships/

Inspired by the WPA's "The Living Newspaper", the 18th annual "Ripped Festival" will feature 8 new works - live on Zoom! Get your tickets to join us on Monday, June 29: americanbluestheater.com/.../2026-rip...

Happy Juneteenth!! This week we had the immense privilege of celebrating Juneteenth with "Sounds of the Soul", presented in our studio theatre by ensemble member Warren Levon & Greater Works Productions. Thank you to everyone who joined us!