On this episode of Show & Tell with Andrea Darlas: it’s a small episode, but it packs a punch! First up, Frank Maugeri, Founder and Artistic Director of Cabinet of Curiosity, joins me. He is here to promote opening weekend for their outdoor pedal power playground celebrations. After that, you don’t want to miss it! Steve Landes, who has the privilege of playing the great John Lennon, tells us all about RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles. It’s here this weekend only at the CIBC Theatre. It’s a great weekend to be in the city of Chicago! 
Frank Maugeri, Founder and Artistic Director of Cabinet of Curiosity, promotes their second year of Pedal Power Playground celebrations. Visit www.cocechicago.com for a list of events and details. 
Steve Landes tells us about his love for the Beatles and how it translates into his portrayal of John Lennon in RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles. It’s here May 17-18 at the CIBC Theatre. For tickets, visit www.broadwayinchicago.com. 

On this episode of Show &amp; Tell with Andrea Darlas: it’s a small episode, but it packs a punch! First up, Frank Maugeri, Founder and Artistic Director of Cabinet of Curiosity, joins me. He is here to promote opening weekend for their outdoor pedal power playground celebrations. After that, you don’t want to miss it! Steve Landes, who has the privilege of playing the great John Lennon, tells us all about RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles. It’s here this weekend only at the CIBC Theatre. It’s a great weekend to be in the city of Chicago! 
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<li>Frank Maugeri, Founder and Artistic Director of Cabinet of Curiosity, promotes their second year of Pedal Power Playground celebrations. Visit <a href="http://www.cocechicago.com">www.cocechicago.com</a> for a list of events and details. </li>
<li>Steve Landes tells us about his love for the Beatles and how it translates into his portrayal of John Lennon in RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles. It’s here May 17-18 at the CIBC Theatre. For tickets, visit <a href="http://www.broadwayinchicago.com">www.broadwayinchicago.com</a>. </li>
</ul>

"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!

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Episode 104: A Weekend in the City

This week Andrea talks to one of the QUEENS gracing the stage at the Nederlander theatre as part of SIX the Musical, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre.  Alize Cruz talks about what it's like playing Katherine Howard - Henry's 5th wife who was beheaded as a teenager!  Then, we cross the pond...well, we head to Wheaton for the 38th annual Scottish Festival and Highland games!  Our friend Gus Noble, the President of the Chicago Scots tells us what we can expect - including a bagpipe competition, caber tossing, hammer throwing and plenty of haggis!  Finally, we talk with Suzanne Lopez from the Joffrey Ballet about a free upcoming concert and about the new season at Chicago's premiere ballet company! 

This week Andrea talks to one of the QUEENS gracing the stage at the Nederlander theatre as part of SIX the Musical, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre.  Alize Cruz talks about what it's like playing Katherine Howard - Henry's 5th wife who was beheaded as a teenager!  Then, we cross the pond...well, we head to Wheaton for the 38th annual Scottish Festival and Highland games!  Our friend Gus Noble, the President of the Chicago Scots tells us what we can expect - including a bagpipe competition, caber tossing, hammer throwing and plenty of haggis!  Finally, we talk with Suzanne Lopez from the Joffrey Ballet about a free upcoming concert and about the new season at Chicago's premiere ballet company!

Episode 108: Katherine Howard, Chicago Scots, and Free Ballet

Episode 107:
Andrea speaks with Jonathan Shaboo from “The Kite Runner,” a powerful story of friendship and redemption, brought to life on stage now through June 23. After that, playwright Jay Stull explores AI and humanity in “The Singularity Play,” running now through June 22. Veteran tragicomedian and director Billy Bullion has all of the details on the world premiere of “Viva La Mort.” The Conspirators like you’ve never heard them…because they’ve added music into the mix. This special show plays now through June 9. And finally, speaking of music, director Becca Holloway tells us about the Factory Theater’s newest show, “Die Hard 4 Your Luv.” This nostalgic show about a boy band in 1999 is sure to take you back (and make you laugh!) 

Jonathan Shaboo tells us about “The Kite Runner,” a powerful story of friendship and redemption, playing now through June 23 at the CIBC Theatre. For tickets, visit www.broadwayinchicago.com.  
Playwright Jay Stull explores human-ness and artificial intelligence in “The Singularity Play,” running now through June 22 at Edgewater’s Berger Park. For tickets or details, visit www.JackalopeTheatre.org. 
Director and Conspirators Co-founder Billy Bullion has all the details on the world premiere of “Viva La Mort,” which is the Conspirators…but with music. It’s now through June 9 at the Otherworld Theatre. Visit www.otherworldtheatre.org. 
Director Becca Holloway takes us back to NYE 1999 and all of the Y2K nostalgia with “Die Hard 4 Your Luv.” See it through July 13 at the Factory Theater. Visit www.thefactorytheater.com. 

Episode 107: Andrea speaks with Jonathan Shaboo from “The Kite Runner,” a powerful story of friendship and redemption, brought to life on stage now through June 23. After that, playwright Jay Stull explores AI and humanity in “The Singularity Play,” running now through June 22. Veteran tragicomedian and director Billy Bullion has all of the details on the world premiere of “Viva La Mort.” The Conspirators like you’ve never heard them…because they’ve added music into the mix. This special show plays now through June 9. And finally, speaking of music, director Becca Holloway tells us about the Factory Theater’s newest show, “Die Hard 4 Your Luv.” This nostalgic show about a boy band in 1999 is sure to take you back (and make you laugh!)  Jonathan Shaboo tells us about “The Kite Runner,” a powerful story of friendship and redemption, playing now through June 23 at the CIBC Theatre. For tickets, visit <a href="http://www.broadwayinchicago.com/" data-auth="VerificationFailed" data-linkindex="0">www.broadwayinchicago.com</a>.   Playwright Jay Stull explores human-ness and artificial intelligence in “The Singularity Play,” running now through June 22 at Edgewater’s Berger Park. For tickets or details, visit <a href="http://www.jackalopetheatre.org/" data-auth="VerificationFailed" data-linkindex="1">www.JackalopeTheatre.org</a>.  Director and Conspirators Co-founder Billy Bullion has all the details on the world premiere of “Viva La Mort,” which is the Conspirators…but with music. It’s now through June 9 at the Otherworld Theatre. Visit <a href="http://www.otherworldtheatre.org/" data-auth="VerificationFailed" data-linkindex="2">www.otherworldtheatre.org</a>.  Director Becca Holloway takes us back to NYE 1999 and all of the Y2K nostalgia with “Die Hard 4 Your Luv.” See it through July 13 at the Factory Theater. Visit <a href="http://www.thefactorytheater.com/" data-auth="VerificationFailed" data-linkindex="3">www.thefactorytheater.com</a>.

Episode 107: AI, Y2K, and the power of friendship

On this episode of Show & Tell: Another round of show-stopping, exciting guests. First up, Jacob Harvey plans your next Friday for you: Chicago’s historic Fine Arts building is hosting Second Free Fridays once again! Their open studios feature art, opera, puppetry and more. After that, Chicago singer and bandleader Lucy Smith dazzles us with “Shout OUT: A Tribute to Gays in Gospel Music.” This one night only show is one you can’t miss - and a great way to kick off a month of celebration. Next, Audrey Francis tells us all about the Chicago premiere of The Thanksgiving Play. See it at the Steppenwolf through this weekend. Finally, with June beginning, we kick off Chicago Dance Month (no pun intended!) Julia Mayer, Executive Director of See Chicago Dance, tells us about all of the ways you can celebrate. 


Managing Artistic Director Jacob Harvey walks us through all of the exciting events happening every Second Friday at Chicago’s historic Fine Arts Building. For more information, visit www.fineartsbuilding.com/second-fridays.  
Lucy Smith, Chicago singer and bandleader, has the details on “Shout OUT: A Tribute to Gays in Gospel Music.” See it June 9 at the Beverly Arts Center. Visit www.thebeverlyartscenter.com.  
Audrey Francis, Artistic Director of Steppenwolf Theatre, tells us all about the Chicago premiere of The Thanksgiving Play. See it now through June 2 at the Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theatre. Visit www.steppenwolf.org.  
Julia Mayer, Executive Director of See Chicago Dance, has the details on how you can celebrate Chicago Dance Month! Visit www.seechicagodance.com for more. 

On this episode of Show &amp; Tell: Another round of show-stopping, exciting guests. First up, Jacob Harvey plans your next Friday for you: Chicago’s historic Fine Arts building is hosting Second Free Fridays once again! Their open studios feature art, opera, puppetry and more. After that, Chicago singer and bandleader Lucy Smith dazzles us with “Shout OUT: A Tribute to Gays in Gospel Music.” This one night only show is one you can’t miss - and a great way to kick off a month of celebration. Next, Audrey Francis tells us all about the Chicago premiere of The Thanksgiving Play. See it at the Steppenwolf through this weekend. Finally, with June beginning, we kick off Chicago Dance Month (no pun intended!) Julia Mayer, Executive Director of See Chicago Dance, tells us about all of the ways you can celebrate. 
 
<ul>
<li>Managing Artistic Director Jacob Harvey walks us through all of the exciting events happening every Second Friday at Chicago’s historic Fine Arts Building. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.fineartsbuilding.com/second-fridays">www.fineartsbuilding.com/second-fridays</a>.  </li>
<li>Lucy Smith, Chicago singer and bandleader, has the details on “Shout OUT: A Tribute to Gays in Gospel Music.” See it June 9 at the Beverly Arts Center. Visit <a href="http://www.thebeverlyartscenter.com">www.thebeverlyartscenter.com</a>.  </li>
<li>Audrey Francis, Artistic Director of Steppenwolf Theatre, tells us all about the Chicago premiere of The Thanksgiving Play. See it now through June 2 at the Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theatre. Visit <a href="http://www.steppenwolf.org">www.steppenwolf.org</a>.  </li>
<li>Julia Mayer, Executive Director of See Chicago Dance, has the details on how you can celebrate Chicago Dance Month! Visit <a href="http://www.seechicagodance.com">www.seechicagodance.com</a> for more. </li>
</ul>

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