This week on Show and Tell, it's all about the theater. First up is Paula Poundstone, recognized by Comedy Central as one of the 100 Best Standup Comics of All Time. She returns to the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) for the first time in more than 10 years for one performance only Saturday, Sept. 14. Up next is Book of Mormon's Sam McLellan, who plays as Elder Price. Catch the show at the Cadillac Palace Theatre Sept 10-15. Then it's Happy 25th Anniversary to Broadway in Chicago! BIC Vice President Eileen LaCario shares how the past quarter-century has shaped Chicago. Finally, Andrea J. Dymond talks about the world premiere of "7 Minutes to Live" from the Unexpected Theatre Company. 

For More Information:

Paula Poundstone: https://atthemac.org/events/paula-poundstone/

Book of Mormon: https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/the-book-of-mormon-24/

Broadway in Chicago: https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/

Unexpected Theatre Company: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/unexpectedtheatrecompany/1334787? 

This week on Show and Tell, it's all about the theater. First up is Paula Poundstone, recognized by Comedy Central as one of the 100 Best Standup Comics of All Time. She returns to the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) for the first time in more than 10 years for one performance only Saturday, Sept. 14. Up next is Book of Mormon's Sam McLellan, who plays as Elder Price. Catch the show at the Cadillac Palace Theatre Sept 10-15. Then it's Happy 25th Anniversary to Broadway in Chicago! BIC Vice President Eileen LaCario shares how the past quarter-century has shaped Chicago. Finally, Andrea J. Dymond talks about the world premiere of "7 Minutes to Live" from the Unexpected Theatre Company. 
For More Information:
Paula Poundstone: <a href="https://atthemac.org/events/paula-poundstone/">https://atthemac.org/events/paula-poundstone/</a> 
Book of Mormon: <a href="https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/the-book-of-mormon-24/">https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/the-book-of-mormon-24/</a> 
Broadway in Chicago: <a href="https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/">https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/</a> 
Unexpected Theatre Company: <a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/unexpectedtheatrecompany/1334787">https://www.tickettailor.com/events/unexpectedtheatrecompany/1334787</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!

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Episode 120:  Paula Poundstone, Book of Mormon, Unexpected Theatre, and Broadway in Chicago

This week on the show, we have two different performances of the same opera with two different conductors, at two different landmark venues in Chicago we rise to shine a light on the Chicago Lighthouse and their biggest race of the year and update you on everything happening this week at the Chicago Humanities Festival. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Matthew Ozawa: https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2024-25/fidelio/

Lawrence Edelson: https://www.chicagooperatheater.org/

Angela D'Antonio: https://chicagolighthouse.org/

Michael Green: https://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/

This week on the show, we have two different performances of the same opera with two different conductors, at two different landmark venues in Chicago we rise to shine a light on the Chicago Lighthouse and their biggest race of the year and update you on everything happening this week at the Chicago Humanities Festival. 
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Matthew Ozawa: <a href="https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2024-25/fidelio/">https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2024-25/fidelio/</a> 
Lawrence Edelson: <a href="https://www.chicagooperatheater.org/">https://www.chicagooperatheater.org/</a> 
Angela D'Antonio: <a href="https://chicagolighthouse.org/">https://chicagolighthouse.org/</a> 
Michael Green: <a href="https://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/">https://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/</a>

Episode 123: Two Versions of the Same Opera, Rise to Shine, and the Chicago Humanities Festival!

Get ready for a jam-packed episode! 

First up, we visit with our friend Michael Green the Co-Creative/Executive Director of the Chicago Humanities Festival! Then, we talk to Bernell Lassai III, one of the starts of the National Broadway Tour of Ain’t Too Proud- The Life and Times of the Temptations. Then, our friend Frank Ferrante is back in the Chicago area at the NorthShore Center for the Performing Arts starring in “Caeser’s Circus” Nov. 27-Dec 1st! Finally, we talk to Stacy Moscatelli, the CEO of Original X Productions about the new immersively-delicious experience Hershey Super Sweet Adventure.

For More Information:

Chicago Humanities Festival: ChicagoHumanities.org 

Ain't Too Proud: https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/aint-too-proud/

Caesar's Circus: https://northshorecenter.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=10000649 

Hershey Super Sweet Adventure: https://www.hersheysupersweetadventure.com/about/

Get ready for a jam-packed episode! 
First up, we visit with our friend Michael Green the Co-Creative/Executive Director of the Chicago Humanities Festival! Then, we talk to Bernell Lassai III, one of the starts of the National Broadway Tour of Ain’t Too Proud- The Life and Times of the Temptations. Then, our friend Frank Ferrante is back in the Chicago area at the NorthShore Center for the Performing Arts starring in “Caeser’s Circus” Nov. 27-Dec 1st! Finally, we talk to Stacy Moscatelli, the CEO of Original X Productions about the new immersively-delicious experience Hershey Super Sweet Adventure.
For More Information:
Chicago Humanities Festival: <a href="https://www.chicagohumanities.org/">ChicagoHumanities.org </a>
Ain't Too Proud: <a href="https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/aint-too-proud/">https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/aint-too-proud/</a> 
Caesar's Circus: <a href="https://northshorecenter.org/event/caesars-circus/2024-11-27/">https://northshorecenter.org/?post_type=tribe_events&amp;p=10000649 </a>
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure: <a href="https://www.hersheysupersweetadventure.com/about/">https://www.hersheysupersweetadventure.com/about/</a>

Episode 122: Chicago Humanities Festival, "Ain't Too Proud", Frank Ferrante Returns, & the Hershey's Experience!!

Strap in for an exciting episode! First up, the Chicago Children’s Museum is taking play to new heights this Fall as they introduce their newest exhibit: Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen. We hear President and CEO Jennifer Farrington talk about the exhibit and the museum. Then, we’ll head to Oak Brook and a whole new immersive experience with the Wonderverse!  We’ll talk to Director of Administration Justin Biggs about Sony Pictures immersive dining and entertainment experience, located in Oakbrook Center! Then, we’ll take you back to the movies at the Elmhurst History Museum.  Curator of Exhibits Sarah Cox tells us about their newest exhibit - Chicagoland Movie Palaces: A Century of Follies & Film. Finally, we visit with acclaimed director John William Trotter as Chicago a cappella kicks off its 2024-25 season with Lamentations through October 6 at various locations throughout Chicagoland. 

For More Information:

Chicago Children's Museum: https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/

Wonderverse: https://www.wonderversechicago.com/

Elmhurst History Museum: https://www.elmhursthistory.org/

Chicago a cappella: https://www.chicagoacappella.org/

Strap in for an exciting episode! First up, the Chicago Children’s Museum is taking play to new heights this Fall as they introduce their newest exhibit: Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen. We hear President and CEO Jennifer Farrington talk about the exhibit and the museum. Then, we’ll head to Oak Brook and a whole new immersive experience with the Wonderverse!  We’ll talk to Director of Administration Justin Biggs about Sony Pictures immersive dining and entertainment experience, located in Oakbrook Center! Then, we’ll take you back to the movies at the Elmhurst History Museum.  Curator of Exhibits Sarah Cox tells us about their newest exhibit - Chicagoland Movie Palaces: A Century of Follies &amp; Film. Finally, we visit with acclaimed director John William Trotter as Chicago a cappella kicks off its 2024-25 season with Lamentations through October 6 at various locations throughout Chicagoland. 
For More Information:
Chicago Children's Museum: <a href="https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/">https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/</a> 
Wonderverse: <a href="https://www.wonderversechicago.com/">https://www.wonderversechicago.com/</a> 
Elmhurst History Museum: <a href="https://www.elmhursthistory.org/">https://www.elmhursthistory.org/</a> 
Chicago a cappella: <a href="https://www.chicagoacappella.org/">https://www.chicagoacappella.org/</a>

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