First up, everyone's favorite elf Buddy is back in Chicago as ELF the Musical returns to the Auditorium Theatre!  Andrea talks to actor Jeff Brooks about his role as Walter Hobbs, as well as this festive holiday musical which features Buddy, Jovie and of course - Santa Claus!  Elf the Musical will be bringing holiday memories and good cheer to all at the historic Auditorium Theatre through December 14th.  Tickets and information: BroadwayinChicago.com


Next, it wouldn't be the holidays without the Joffrey Ballet's magnificent portrayal of the Nutcracker at the beautiful Lyric Opera.  Andrea talks to the head of children's programs Amy Giancarlo about this Chicago-centric masterpiece complete with sugarplum fairies, the toy soldiers, the Rat King and the iconic Nutcracker in its 10th year celebrating Christmas, family, love and tradition!  Tickets: joffrey.org


Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’ Again, is back at Theater Wit this holiday season. Andrea talks with the Jeff-award winning star of the show, Blake Montgomery about this newly revised production. Charles Dickens Begrudgingly… paints an intimate and slightly absurd portrait of the famous author. Runs through December 28. Tickets: theaterwit.org


And it's the perfect time of the year for "Hot Holidays" with Jewel-Osco! Communications Director Mary Francis Trucco joins us to talk about this tropical-themed holiday takeover at Water Tower Place on December 13 & 14.  It’s free, open to the public, and filled with tons of holiday fun for the family - including Surf School, Hula lessons, Santa selfies, and cookie decorating. Information: celebratewithjewelosco.com

First up, everyone's favorite elf Buddy is back in Chicago as ELF the Musical returns to the Auditorium Theatre!&nbsp; Andrea talks to actor&nbsp;Jeff Brooks about his role as Walter Hobbs, as well as this festive holiday musical which features Buddy, Jovie and of course - Santa Claus!&nbsp; Elf the Musical will be bringing holiday memories and good cheer to all at the historic Auditorium Theatre through December 14th.&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">BroadwayinChicago.com</a>
 Next, it wouldn't be the holidays without the Joffrey Ballet's magnificent&nbsp;portrayal of the Nutcracker at the beautiful Lyric Opera.&nbsp; Andrea talks to the head of children's&nbsp;programs Amy Giancarlo about this Chicago-centric masterpiece complete with sugarplum fairies, the toy soldiers, the Rat King and the iconic Nutcracker in its 10th year celebrating&nbsp;Christmas, family, love and tradition!&nbsp; Tickets: <a href="http://joffrey.org/">joffrey.org</a>
 <a href="https://www.dickenschicago.com/">Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.dickenschicago.com/">&lsquo;</a><a href="https://www.dickenschicago.com/">A Christmas Carol</a><a href="https://www.dickenschicago.com/">&rsquo;&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.dickenschicago.com/">Again</a>, is back at Theater Wit this holiday season. Andrea talks with the Jeff-award winning star of the show, Blake Montgomery about this newly revised production. Charles Dickens Begrudgingly&hellip; paints an intimate and slightly absurd portrait of the famous author. Runs through December 28. Tickets: <a href="http://theaterwit.org/">theaterwit.org</a>
 And it's the perfect time of the year for "Hot Holidays" with Jewel-Osco!&nbsp;Communications Director Mary Francis Trucco joins us to talk about this&nbsp;tropical-themed holiday takeover at Water Tower Place on December 13 &amp; 14.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s free, open to the public, and filled with tons of holiday&nbsp;fun for the family - including&nbsp;Surf School, Hula lessons, Santa selfies, and cookie decorating. Information: <a href="http://celebratewithjewelosco.com/">celebratewithjewelosco.com</a>

"Show and Tell" with Andrea Darlas is a local arts and entertainment podcast hosted by Chicago media personality, Andrea Darlas. Every week Andrea will tell you about a new play or musical or exhibit a museum… something cultural in our community!

Show & Tell with Andrea Darlas

"ELF the Musical" at the Auditorium Theatre, the Joffrey Ballet's NUTCRACKER at the Lyric Opera, "Charles Dickens' Begrudgingly Performs 'A Christmas Carol' Again" & "Hot Holidays" with Jewel-Osco

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