by Hugh Iglarsh | May 14, 2026The Music Is Memorable in “Always … Patsy Cline,” the Framing Story Not So Much Liz Chidester gives a terrific star turn as the country music legend, but the American Blues Theater production of this warhorse jukebox musical keeps us at arm’s length from Patsy as a person.
by Hugh Iglarsh | February 19, 2026“Come Back, Little Sheba” Merits a Return Engagement American Blues Theater’s intensely intimate revival shows that William Inge’s 1950 family drama still packs a wallop.
by Hugh Iglarsh | September 12, 2025“Things with Friends” Serves up a Dinner Party from Hell American Blues Theater's new production is a bravely experimental dark comedy with a less-than-coherent plot.
by Mary Wisniewski | October 15, 2024Silly Love Songs: A Review of “The Last Wide Open” at American Blues Theater
by Mary Wisniewski | October 9, 2024A Poisonous Love Story: A Review of “Misery” at American Blues Theater
by Mary Wisniewski | February 27, 2024Monticello’s Façade: A Review of “The Reclamation of Madison Hemings” at American Blues Theater
by Tristan Bruns | December 14, 2023No Cosmic Lasso Required: A Review of “It’s A Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!” at American Blues Theater
by Dennis Polkow | December 5, 2022Out of the Darkness: A Review of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! at American Blues Theater
by Hugh Iglarsh | March 28, 2022Theater Is Participation: A Review of Stand Up If You’re Here Tonight at American Blues Theater
by Noel Schecter | February 10, 2020Discrete Data Points: A Review of Roan @ the Gates at American Blues Theater
