UHURU at American Blues Theater
Dates: 4/2/2027 - 5/9/2027
📍 Theatre: American Blues Theater
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Written by Gloria Majule and directed by Mikael Burke, this Chicago Premiere is a sharp satire following an unlikely foursome ascending Mount Kilimanjaro. The dramedy follows a tour guide, a Tanzanian-American tourist, and two missionaries as they confront questions of identity, access, and who deserves a place on the mountain. Featuring American Blues artists Manny Buckley, Ian Paul Custer, William Anthony Sebastian Rose II, and J.G. Smith.
Cast and Creative Team for UHURU at American Blues Theater
Cast
Michael Mahler
Ensemble
J.G. Smith
Ensemble
William Anthony Sebastian Rose II
Ensemble
Ian Paul Custer
Ensemble
Manny Buckley
Ensemble
Editha Rosario-Moore
Ensemble
Molly Hernández
Louise
Liz Chidester
Patsy Cline
Creative Team
Gwendolyn Whiteside
Executive Artistic Director
J. Nicole Brooks
Director
Jonathan Berry
Director
Mikael Burke
Director
Michael Mahler
Music Director
Ted Swindley
Creator
Harmony France
Director
August Eriksmoen
Orchestrator
Tony Migliore
Orchestrator
News About UHURU at American Blues Theater
Tania Richard's Solo Show BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB is Coming to American Blues Theater
July 07, 2026 American Blues Theater will open its 41st Season with the world premiere of Black Girl from a White Suburb, a solo show by Artistic Affiliate Tania Richard, directed by J. Nicole Brooks.
BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB World Premiere and More Set for American Blues Theater 2026-2027 Season
May 11, 2026 American Blues Theater announced its 2026-2027 Season, featuring world premieres of BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB and THE CONQUERED, the Chicago premiere of UHURU, and the 25th anniversary of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO!American Blues Theater Launches The Commons Series With UHURU
January 16, 2024 American Blues Theater launches The Commons, a new, monthly community event initiative, with a reading of Gloria Majule’s Uhuru, directed by Ensemble Member Manny Buckley.
American Blues Theater Celebrates Kristoffer Diaz, Winner of 2023 Blue Ink Festival of New Plays
August 18, 2023 Discover the talented playwright, Kristoffer Diaz, as he is honored as the winner of the 2023 Blue Ink Festival of New Plays by American Blues Theater. Learn more about the festival and the exciting future of Diaz's work in this insightful article.
American Blues Theater Hosts the 2023 Blue Ink Festival of New Plays in August
August 02, 2023 American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Executive Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, presents the 2023 Blue Ink Festival of new plays, featuring four staged readings of works by the 2023 Blue Ink Award winner and featured finalists.
American Blues Theater Names Kristoffer Diaz The Recipient Of The 2023 Blue Ink Award For His Play THINGS WITH FRIENDS
February 10, 2023 American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces the recipient of the 2023 Blue Ink Award is Kristoffer Diaz for his play Things With Friends. As part of the award, Diaz receives a $2,500 cash prize, a staged reading at American Blues Theater, and the opportunity to further develop his script with American Blues Theater.About the Theatre
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What shows are coming up next at American Blues Theater?
Overnight at the Museum (08/01/26-08/31/26)
and thou shalt be healed (08/01/26-08/31/26)
The Scouts of America Don't Sell Cookies, B*tch (08/01/26-08/31/26)
Black Girl from a White Suburb (09/04/26-10/04/26)
It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! (11/19/26-12/27/26)
The Conquered (06/11/27-07/18/27)
and thou shalt be healed (08/01/26-08/31/26)
The Scouts of America Don't Sell Cookies, B*tch (08/01/26-08/31/26)
Black Girl from a White Suburb (09/04/26-10/04/26)
It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! (11/19/26-12/27/26)
The Conquered (06/11/27-07/18/27)
What shows have played recently at American Blues Theater?
Always...Patsy Cline (05/01/26-06/07/26)
Come Back, Little Sheba (02/06/26-03/22/26)
It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! (11/21/25-12/28/25)
Things with Friends (08/25/25-10/04/25)
It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! (11/29/24-12/22/24)
The Lion (01/15/21-01/15/21)
It's a Wonderful Life (11/14/19-01/04/20)
Five Presidents (09/06/19-10/19/19)
The Spitfire Grill (07/12/19-08/17/19)
The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey (03/29/19-04/27/19)
Come Back, Little Sheba (02/06/26-03/22/26)
It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! (11/21/25-12/28/25)
Things with Friends (08/25/25-10/04/25)
It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! (11/29/24-12/22/24)
The Lion (01/15/21-01/15/21)
It's a Wonderful Life (11/14/19-01/04/20)
Five Presidents (09/06/19-10/19/19)
The Spitfire Grill (07/12/19-08/17/19)
The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey (03/29/19-04/27/19)
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