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In this new podcast, Paul chats with the cast and director of “Falsettos” playing through Dec 15th at the Court Theatre (in cooperation with TimeLine Theatre Company). Set in the late 1970’s and early ‘80s, it’s the story of a Jewish couple with a son who live on the Upper West Side when the husband falls […]
Jared Kirchheimer is a Chicago-based actor, writer, director and producer. Never giving up on his life dream to be a filmmaker, Jared balances a career in civil engineering with his efforts to pursue his dream projects. And now, “Say Her” is being screened with a bright future ahead for the film. This movie tells the story of weightlifter […]
Whether you are a Die Hard fan, or you’ve never even heard of the movie, this is one show you don’t want to miss! Yippee Ki Yay (the parody celebration of Die Hard), stars acclaimed writer, actor and poet Richard Marsh in a genre-bending stage show retelling of the 1988 action hit from the perspective […]
Teatro Zinzanni has played in a few different iterations in an ongoing production at the Cambria Hotel in its marvelously mirrored circus Spiegeltent, but the current show is new, fresh, invigorating and most of all, fun! The production is led by the fabulous vocalists Liv Warfield (a golden buzzer recipient on America’s Got Talent this season) […]
Paul goes behind the curtain with the multi-talented jazz artist Bryan Eng. Bryan grew up on the east coast but found his musical grounding at Northwestern University and Chicago where he worked as a street musician, performer at Marriot Lincolnshire, Lookingglass Theatre, and Drury Lane and went on to the great venues of Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Birdland Jazz […]
In Harry Potter and the Cursed Child interview Part One, you met several actors who play the younger generation and supporting cast. In this Part TWO interview, you’ll hear from Harry Potter himself (played by John Skelley), Hermione Granger(Ebony Blake) and Ron Weasley (Matt Mueller). Get the “original generation” of characters views of the story from […]
Lori Lightfoot swept into the office of Chicago Mayor in a surprisingly decisive victory in 2019, the first African American gay mayor made history. In her four years as Mayor, she faced a global pandemic, battles with the police and teachers unions and a host of other challenges. How will history look back on the […]
Comedian, actress, podcaster, author and many more things…all of which add up to a fun night of stand-up at the Venus Cabaret Theater! Her specials have been on HBO, Comedy Central and part of a Netflix special: Stand out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. Her one-woman show, “Yes I Can Say That!” appeared off Broadway in 2023 […]
Little Shop of Horrors is one of the more fun and popular musicals ever! The story of a man-eating plant is encased in a score of the most memorable musical score ever (by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken), including “Suddenly Seymour” and “Somewhere That’s Green.” Joining in the conversation are the leads: Jimmy Hogan (who plays Seymour […]
Gatsby is a comedian born in Nigeria, moved to South Africa and then came to America where he settled in Chicago. Here, he has been producing, writing and starring in comedy throughout the city. He has worked with Trevor Noah, Second City and is clearly on a fast path to great success. Come see “The Great Gatsby Comedy […]
Inherit the Wind is a play written in 1955 about an actual trial which challenged teaching Darwinism in schools. Famously known as the “Scopes Monkey Trial,” (the defendant was John T. Scopes who was on trial for teaching Darwinism in school), the message of the play is as vibrant and important today as it was nearly […]
These days, everyone understands the prevalence and dangers of disinformation and misinformation….but how do these things differ and exactly what are they? More importantly, how is false information being used to influence the beliefs and actions of Americans, and especially during election time? Barbara McQuade is a former U.S. Attorney, a Professor of Law at the University […]
If you are a fan of HBO’s The Gilded Age, then you love its characters including John Adams, played by singer/actor Claybourne Elder. Or, you might be a fan of Clay’s from his many roles on Broadway and around the country including the Tony Award winning revival of “Company,” “Sunday in the Park with George,” “West Side […]
In the first of this two-part podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with the cast of Broadway’s long awaited sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child which is finally in Chicago to kick off its first-ever North American Tour! Picking up where the last of the Potter books left off, this new adventure and experience in the wizarding […]
Jamie Wolf is a hilarious comedian well known on the comedy circuit, especially in New York City where he can be seen at the Comedy Cellar and New York Comedy Club. Now he brings his unique brand of comedy to Zanie’s on Wells street in Old Town for One performance only. Jamie’s comedy is often on […]
Paul goes Behind the Curtain with the cast of The Full Monty currently playing at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora through October 6th. This very fun musical was a hit on Broadway and the national tour. Now, the story of a group of out of work blue collar workers who decide they need to make some quickly to […]
Invictus Theatre of Chicago’s production of “Network” is stunning, immersive and unforgettable. Set in the 1970’s, one would think the message of the play has been lost over time or is no longer relevant. But, as Mark Twain wrote, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” The message of corporate greed, power of television […]
Raúl Esparza is an American stage and screen actor, recently starring as “Galileo Galilei” in Galileo in the world-premiere musical at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Since making his Broadway debut as “Riff Raff” in The Rocky Horror Show in 1999, Esparza has become one of Broadway’s most acclaimed leading men as well as a respected interpreter of Stephen Sondheim’s work. […]
Former Disney star (“Teen Beach Movie” and “Teen Beach 2”) also known for starring in the film ”King Cobra,” and known for his turn in “Hairspray – LIVE” among many other roles. Many have come to expect excellence in his journey from innocent ingenue to out and proud villain! PLUS, Garrett gives some really interesting advice […]
Ken Block is an expert in voter data, a technology entrepreneur, and even a two-time candidate for Governor of Rhode Island. He was hired by the lead attorney for former US president Donald Trump’s campaign to conduct a study of the many challenges made to the voting integrity of the 2020 election. His book is called: “Disproven: […]
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