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Photos: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE At American Blues Theater

The jukebox musical starring Liz Chidester and Molly Hernández runs through June in Chicago.

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American Blues Theater is concluding its 40th anniversary season with the jukebox musical ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE, created by Ted Swindley, with band and vocal orchestrations by August Eriksmoen and Tony Migliore. Check out photos of the production,

Directed by Harmony France with music direction by Ensemble Member Michael Mahler, the production runs May 1 through June 7, 2026 at American Blues Theater in Chicago.

The musical includes songs made famous by Patsy Cline including “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Walkin’ After Midnight.”

The production stars American Blues Theater Ensemble member Liz Chidester as Patsy Cline and guest artist Molly Hernández as Louise.

. Photo Credit: Michael Brosilow

Photos: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE At American Blues Theater Image
Molly Hernandez, Liz Chidester

Photos: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE At American Blues Theater Image
Molly Hernandez, Liz Chidester

Photos: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE At American Blues Theater Image
Liz Chidester

Photos: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE At American Blues Theater Image
Liz Chidester

Photos: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE At American Blues Theater Image
Liz Chidester

Photos: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE At American Blues Theater Image
Molly Hernandez, Liz Chidester

Photos: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE At American Blues Theater Image
Molly Hernandez, Liz Chidester



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