American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces the second event in the new music series, “The Garage," Valentunes, favorite love songs of the American Blues Ensemble and Artistic Affiliates, is on Friday, February 12, 2012.
The Garage’s 60-minute concert on Zoom continues American Blues Theater’s new music series featuring the musical talent of Ensemble members and Artistic Affiliates. “The Garage” will run monthly for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following every concert, stay in the virtual space to meet the artists.
The next event in ‘The Garage’ series is Valentunes (February 12), featuring favorite love songs of the American Blues Ensemble and Artistic Affiliates sung by Audrey Billings, Matthew Brumlow, Dara Cameron, Austin Cook, Ian Custer, Cisco Lopez, Michael Mahler, Camille Robinson, Denzel Tsopnang, Zachary Stevenson, Adrienne Walker, and more.
Tickets may be purchased at AmericanBluesTheater.com or (773) 654-3103. Suggested donation for Dead Ringer is $25 or pay-what-you-can. Valentunes is $50. Both productions are expected to sell out.
About American Blues Theater
Winner of the American Theatre Wing’s prestigious National Theatre Company Award, American Blues Theater is a premier arts organization with an intimate environment that patrons, artists, and all Chicagoans call home. American Blues Theater explores the American identity through the plays it produces and communities it serves.
The diverse and multi-generational artists have established the second-oldest professional Equity Ensemble theater in Chicago. As of 2020, the theater and artists received 221 Joseph Jefferson Awards and nominations that celebrate excellence in Chicago theater and 40 Black Theatre Alliance Awards. The artists are honored with Pulitzer Prize nominations, Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Emmy Awards and numerous other accolades.