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>

"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

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

Stereophonic, the most Tony award nominated play ever, has arrived in Chicago!  It’s a homecoming for one of the stars of the show Emilie Kouatchou, who plays Holly. Andrea talks to Emilie about growing up in Palatine, performing on stage at Fremd High School, studying at Northwestern and what it means to be performing in one of the most celebrated “plays with music” in history! Stereophonic runs 1/27-2/8 at the CIBC Theatre.  Tickets: BroadwayinChicago.com

 

The most anticipated culinary event of the year, Chicago Restaurant Week is finally here!  17 days, more than 500 participating restaurants in Chicago and the suburbs, all offering prix fixe brunches, lunches and dinners where you can sample some of the best food in the country for exceptional prices!  Choose Chicago’s VP of Partnerships Jordan Engerman joins Andrea to talk about this incredible week for all foodies, celebrating its 19th year! Information: choosechicago.com

 

The Boat Show is back in Rosemont, celebrating its 94th show! Andrea talks to Show Manager Jeff Marquard about sailboats, speedboats, pontoons and everything in between.  Jeff talks about new brands & models, new products and cruisers!  Plus there are interactive displays featuring trout fishing for kids, a paddle fest pool, a surfing simulator, and bumper boats!  The Boat Show is at the Stephens Convention Center from January 28-February 1st.  Info: Chicagoboatshow.com

 

Next, Chicago International Puppet Theatre Festival continues at various locations throughout Chicago. Director Sandy Gerding talks to Andrea about the 8th annual festival, which features 100 events over 12 days, at landmark theatres, intimate works on smaller stages, the late night puppet cabarets and a long list of free puppet events all over the city.  The festival runs through February 1st. Tickets and information:  chicagopuppetfest.org

 

And, it’s a “New Year, New Hue” at the Color Factory in Chicago.  To celebrate, they’re hosting a special night on Sunday January 25th, where guests can come and experience 14 colorful rooms featuring interactive installations and collaborations from around the world. Color Factory’s Lorena Mendez tells Andrea there will be an aura reader on site, taking portraits and offering insightful interpretations for the new year!  Information: colorfactory.co

Stereophonic, the most Tony award nominated play ever, has arrived in Chicago!&nbsp; It&rsquo;s a homecoming for one of the stars of the show Emilie Kouatchou, who plays Holly. Andrea talks to Emilie about growing up in Palatine, performing on stage at Fremd High School, studying at Northwestern and what it means to be performing in one of the most celebrated &ldquo;plays with music&rdquo; in history! Stereophonic runs 1/27-2/8 at the CIBC Theatre.&nbsp; Tickets: <a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">BroadwayinChicago.com</a>
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The most anticipated culinary event of the year, Chicago Restaurant Week is finally here!&nbsp; 17 days, more than 500 participating restaurants in Chicago and the suburbs, all offering prix fixe brunches, lunches and dinners where you can sample some of the best food in the country for exceptional prices!&nbsp; Choose Chicago&rsquo;s VP of Partnerships Jordan Engerman joins Andrea to talk about this incredible week for all foodies, celebrating its 19th year! Information: <a href="http://choosechicago.com/">choosechicago.com</a>
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The Boat Show is back in Rosemont, celebrating its 94th show! Andrea talks to Show Manager Jeff Marquard about sailboats, speedboats, pontoons and everything in between.&nbsp; Jeff talks about new brands &amp; models, new products and cruisers!&nbsp; Plus there are interactive displays featuring trout fishing for kids, a paddle fest pool, a surfing simulator, and bumper boats!&nbsp; The Boat Show is at the Stephens Convention Center from January 28-February 1st.&nbsp; Info: <a href="http://chicagoboatshow.com/">Chicagoboatshow.com</a>
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Next, Chicago International Puppet Theatre Festival continues at various locations throughout Chicago. Director Sandy Gerding talks to Andrea about the 8th annual festival, which features 100 events over 12 days, at landmark theatres, intimate works on smaller stages, the late night puppet cabarets and a long list of free puppet events all over the city.&nbsp; The festival runs through February 1st. Tickets and information:&nbsp; <a href="http://chicagopuppetfest.org/">chicagopuppetfest.org</a>
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And, it&rsquo;s a &ldquo;New Year, New Hue&rdquo; at the Color Factory in Chicago.&nbsp; To celebrate, they&rsquo;re hosting a special night on Sunday January 25th, where guests can come and experience 14 colorful rooms featuring interactive installations and collaborations from around the world. Color Factory&rsquo;s Lorena Mendez tells Andrea there will be an aura reader on site, taking portraits and offering insightful interpretations for the new year!&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://colorfactory.co/">colorfactory.co</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 190: Stereophonic, Chicago Restaurant Week, the Boat Show, Chicago International Puppet Theatre Festival & the Color Factory

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Eureka Day is here! The 2025 Tony Award winner for "Best Revival of a Play" is now playing at the Broadway Playhouse in Chicago! Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show, Rebekah Ward who plays Suzanne. Rebakah talks about the hype – and the message – behind this incredible show, as well as living in Chicago’s western suburbs and the empathy that lies within all of us!  "Eureka Day" runs through February 22nd.  Tickets: BroadwayinChicago.com

 

Next, Andrea introduces a spiritual new exhibit, American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture at the American Writers Museum. Director Carey Cranston joins us to talk about the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating more than 100 different creative works. Discover faith-inspired songs by Chance the Rapper and Patti Smith, as well as cool artifacts from Chicagoans including Harold Ramis and Flannery O’Connor. Info: americanwritersmuseum.org

 

Chicago Theatre Week is back February 5th through the 15th! League of Chicago Theatres' Marketing Director Alexis Davis joins Andrea to talk about this incredible week where you have an opportunity to see hundreds of plays, musicials, comedy shows and performances all across the Chicagoland area for discounted prices! Information: choosechicago.com

 

Finally, we have an epic preview for you of "Lord of the Rings" in concert at the Auditorium Theatre March 13th and 14th. Artistic consultant Doug Adams joins us to talk about this presentation featuring a 238 piece orchestra playing alongside the award-winning film "Lord of the Rings" for two nights only! Info: auditoriumtheatre.org

Eureka Day&nbsp;is here! The 2025 Tony Award winner for "Best Revival of a Play" is now playing at the Broadway Playhouse in Chicago! Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show,&nbsp;Rebekah Ward&nbsp;who plays Suzanne. Rebakah talks about the hype &ndash; and the message &ndash; behind this incredible show, as well as living in Chicago&rsquo;s western suburbs and the empathy that lies within all of us!&nbsp; "Eureka Day" runs through February 22nd.&nbsp; Tickets: <a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">BroadwayinChicago.com</a>
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Next, Andrea introduces a spiritual new exhibit,&nbsp;American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture&nbsp;at the American Writers Museum.&nbsp;Director Carey Cranston&nbsp;joins us to talk about the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating more than 100 different creative works. Discover faith-inspired songs by Chance the Rapper and Patti Smith, as well as cool artifacts from Chicagoans including Harold Ramis and Flannery O&rsquo;Connor. Info:&nbsp;<a href="http://americanwritersmuseum.org/">americanwritersmuseum.org</a>
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Chicago Theatre Week&nbsp;is back February 5th through the 15th! League of Chicago Theatres' Marketing Director&nbsp;Alexis Davis&nbsp;joins Andrea to talk about this incredible&nbsp;week where you have an opportunity&nbsp;to see hundreds of plays, musicials, comedy shows and performances all across the Chicagoland area for discounted prices! Information:&nbsp;<a href="http://choosechicago.com/">choosechicago.com</a>
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Finally, we have an epic preview for you of&nbsp;"Lord of the Rings" in concert&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Auditorium Theatre March 13th and 14th. Artistic consultant&nbsp;Doug Adams&nbsp;joins us to talk about this presentation featuring a 238 piece orchestra playing alongside&nbsp;the award-winning film "Lord of the Rings" for two nights only! Info:&nbsp;<a href="http://auditoriumtheatre.org/">auditoriumtheatre.org</a>

Show & Tell, Ep 189: Eureka Day at the Broadway Playhouse, "American Prophets" at the American Writers Museum, Chicago Theatre Week & Lord of the Rings at the Auditorium Theatre

Chicago Theatre Week is back February 5-15! League of Chicago Theatres' Marketing Director Alexis Davis joins Andrea to talk about this incredible week where you have an opportunity to see hundreds of plays, musicials, comedy shows and performances all across the Chicagoland area for discounted prices!  From the Lyric, the Goodman and the Shakespeare Theatres to the Northlight, Writers and Rivendell Theatres!  Information: choosechicago.com
Next up, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has set its new line up for 2026 and you won't be disappointed.  Director of Programs Jim Fahey joins Andrea to talk about their first concerts of the year including 2001: A Space Odyssey (which features the Chicago Symphony Chorus), Bruckner's Romantic Symphony, the SCP's Piano series, and CSO for kids! Information: cso.org
Then, the world's biggest phenomenon Stranger Things continues its run in Chicago with a "Stranger Things" pop-up at Replay Lincoln Park! Owner Mark Kwiatkowsi joins Andrea to talk about this immersive experience, which features 80's arcade games, themed cocktails, photo ops with Demogorgons and Hawkins inspired decor. Now at Replay Lincoln Park through January 31st. Information: replaylincolnpark.com
Finally, you know him and love him - jazz musician Paul Marinaro is back at Studio5 in Evanston for two nights only Jan. 24-25. Paul talks to us about his new album(s) and upcoming show, "Mood Ellington". Tickets: studio5.dance

Chicago Theatre Week is back February 5-15! League of Chicago Theatres' Marketing Director Alexis Davis joins Andrea to talk about this incredible&nbsp;week where you have an opportunity&nbsp;to see hundreds of plays, musicials, comedy shows and performances all across the Chicagoland area for discounted prices!&nbsp; From the Lyric, the Goodman and the Shakespeare Theatres to the Northlight, Writers and Rivendell Theatres!&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://choosechicago.com/">choosechicago.com</a> Next up, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has set its new line up for 2026 and you won't be disappointed.&nbsp; Director of Programs&nbsp;Jim Fahey joins Andrea to talk about their first concerts of the year including 2001: A Space Odyssey (which features the Chicago Symphony Chorus), Bruckner's Romantic Symphony, the SCP's Piano series, and CSO for kids! Information: <a href="http://cso.org/">cso.org</a> Then, the world's biggest phenomenon&nbsp;Stranger Things continues its run in Chicago with a "Stranger Things" pop-up at Replay Lincoln Park! Owner Mark Kwiatkowsi joins Andrea to talk about this immersive experience, which features 80's arcade games, themed cocktails, photo ops with Demogorgons and Hawkins inspired decor. Now at Replay Lincoln Park through January 31st. Information: <a href="http://replaylincolnpark.com/">replaylincolnpark.com</a> Finally, you know him and love him - jazz musician Paul Marinaro is back at Studio5 in Evanston&nbsp;for two nights only Jan. 24-25. Paul talks to us about his new album(s) and upcoming show, "Mood Ellington". Tickets: studio5.dance

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