IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!
George Bailey – the Everyman from small town Bedford Falls whose dreams of escape and adventure were stopped by family obligation and civic duty – has fallen onto desperate times. Only a miracle can save him from despair. Filled with original music and classic holiday carols, this warm "holiday favorite makes the bell ring every time." (Chicago Tribune)

For over 20 years, American Blues has treated audiences to a live retelling of the Frank Capra classic in a 1940s radio broadcast tradition, making It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! the second longest-running holiday play in Chicago! 

This performance takes place at 5627 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659.

TICKET INFORMATION
All tickets purchased online are General Admission Seating, meaning that you will choose your seats when you arrive at the theater.

To upgrade to Reserved Seating for an additional fee of $5 per seat, please call (773) 654-3103.

New this year! A limited number of seats are reserved “Blues Box Seats”, available for an extra $10 per ticket. These may be purchased online or by phone.

    Read Frequently Asked Questions!

VENUE INFORMATION
PARKING
There is free parking available on Lincoln Ave and the surrounding side streets such as Talman and Bryn Mawr.

Parking in our lot is unreserved, subject to availability. Patrons needing accommodations should contact BoxOffice@AmericanBluesTheater.com or (773) 654-3103.

TRAIN
The Western Brown Line is 1.4 miles from the theater.

BUS
The #11 Lincoln Avenue - the Lincoln and Bryn Mawr stop is approximately 150 feet from the theater.

ACCESS
The venue is fully accessible. There are no steps into the building or to the accessible seating section in the theater.

See our website for more accessibility information.

For any accessibility requests, please call (773) 654-3103 or email BoxOffice@AmericanBluesTheater.com.