T'was the weekend before Christmas and everyone is stirring! Between holiday shows, experiences, and shopping, there is a lot to do. Andrea talks with Rick Schuler, America's top John Denver tribute, on Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas. Then celebrate the Queen of Christmas at the Mariah Carey Pop-Up at the Virgin Hotel! Next, shop local in Rogers Park and learn about the Live Love Shop Rebate program. Finally, experience A Christmas Carol in a brand new way with Manual Cinema. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Rocky Mountain High Experience: https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/rocky-mountain-high-experience-a-john-denver-christmas/ 

Mariah Carey Holiday Bar: https://bucketlisters.com/experience/mariah-careys-black-irish-holiday-bar-at-virgin-hotels-chicago

Rogers Park: https://rpba.org/ 

Manual Cinema: https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/christmas-carol/

T'was the weekend before Christmas and everyone is stirring! Between holiday shows, experiences, and shopping, there is a lot to do. Andrea talks with Rick Schuler, America's top John Denver tribute, on Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas. Then celebrate the Queen of Christmas at the Mariah Carey Pop-Up at the Virgin Hotel! Next, shop local in Rogers Park and learn about the Live Love Shop Rebate program. Finally, experience A Christmas Carol in a brand new way with Manual Cinema.&nbsp;
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Rocky Mountain High Experience: <a href="https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/rocky-mountain-high-experience-a-john-denver-christmas/">https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/rocky-mountain-high-experience-a-john-denver-christmas/</a>&nbsp;
Mariah Carey Holiday Bar:&nbsp;<a href="https://virginhotels.com/chicago/entertainment/mariah-careys-black-irish-holiday-bar/?gclid=CjwKCAiA65m7BhAwEiwAAgu4JDiLwhRLogPxRp-McRQ7oEWyna_ATkHH12faAecxPLzTg-WbFNAdwhoCKLkQAvD_BwE&amp;ef_id=CjwKCAiA65m7BhAwEiwAAgu4JDiLwhRLogPxRp-McRQ7oEWyna_ATkHH12faAecxPLzTg-WbFNAdwhoCKLkQAvD_BwE:G:s&amp;s_kwcid=AL!4331!3!!!!x!!&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1">https://bucketlisters.com/experience/mariah-careys-black-irish-holiday-bar-at-virgin-hotels-chicago</a>
Rogers Park: <a href="https://rpba.org/">https://rpba.org/</a>&nbsp;
Manual Cinema: <a href="https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/christmas-carol/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA65m7BhAwEiwAAgu4JDHRPGlznifT1BTVqCp_m_18_pYgGLs5biwg3mF0oJ9UdduuhKJQjhoCf58QAvD_BwE">https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/christmas-carol/</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 136: T’was the Weekend Before Christmas – A John Denver Christmas, Mariah Carey holiday pop-up, Live/Love/Shop Rogers Park and Manual Cinema’s “A Christmas Carol”

One of Chicago’s largest, liveliest and most popular vintage street markets is back – the Randolph Street Market reopens on May 23rd and 24th with more vendors, more food and more entertainment than ever before.  Andrea talks to founder Sally Schwartz about the success of this 23 year old fair where you can find everything – including artwork, vintage finds, jewelry, clothing and more!  Website: randolphstreetmarket.com

 

Next up, we go back to school at the Oil Lamp Academy!  Andrea talks to Education Director Whitney Minarik about the upcoming offerings at Oil Lamp Academy – everything from who can take classes to what makes Oil Lamp Academy different from other performing arts training centers.  And, Oil Lamp Academy is taking on classes from the Laughing Academy in the fall!   Website: https://www.oillampacademy.org/

 

Then, the Jackalope Theatre features “Andy Warhol Presents The Cocaine Play”.  Sound interesting?  It is!  Andrea talks to Playwright and Director Terry Guest about this world premiere!  Website: https://www.jackalopetheatre.org/andy-warhol-presents-the-cocaine-play

 

And last but not least, everyone’s favorite senior ladies are back – the Golden Girls are back!  Andrea talks to David Cerda, the Artistic Director of Hell in a Handbag Productions which is presenting “The Golden Girls: the Lost Episodes – the Cheese Pyramid!”  David plays Dorothy in Handbag’s newest of parody of The Golden Girls and Hell in a Handbag is also celebrating its 25th year!  Website: handbagproductions.org

One of Chicago&rsquo;s largest, liveliest and most popular vintage street markets is back &ndash; the&nbsp;Randolph Street Market&nbsp;reopens on May 23rd&nbsp;and 24th&nbsp;with more vendors, more food and more entertainment than ever before.&nbsp;&nbsp;Andrea&nbsp;talks to founder Sally Schwartz about the success of this 23 year old fair where you can find everything &ndash; including artwork, vintage finds, jewelry, clothing and more!&nbsp; Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Frandolphstreetmarket.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CThomas.Hush%40cumulus.com%7Cbf9b9b70ad6646b1639708deb1e34bd4%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639143787009305294%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VOwl1ni0P9mOgyocGK3%2FqC1mMjqE%2FMfEM1MEszaavZE%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">randolphstreetmarket.com</a>
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Next up, we go back to school at the&nbsp;Oil Lamp Academy!&nbsp;&nbsp;Andrea talks to Education Director Whitney Minarik about the upcoming offerings at Oil Lamp Academy &ndash; everything from who can take classes to what makes Oil Lamp Academy different from other performing arts training centers.&nbsp; And, Oil Lamp Academy is taking on classes from the Laughing Academy in the fall!&nbsp;&nbsp; Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oillampacademy.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CThomas.Hush%40cumulus.com%7Cbf9b9b70ad6646b1639708deb1e34bd4%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639143787009395614%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aoTzQ90weBvU8P3BXTq%2Bfn5ZdZ9d6h6ZfmfuZwFOR2M%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">https://www.oillampacademy.org/</a>
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Then,&nbsp;the Jackalope Theatre features &ldquo;Andy Warhol Presents The Cocaine Play&rdquo;.&nbsp; Sound interesting?&nbsp; It is!&nbsp;&nbsp;Andrea&nbsp;talks to Playwright and Director Terry Guest about this world premiere!&nbsp; Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jackalopetheatre.org%2Fandy-warhol-presents-the-cocaine-play&amp;data=05%7C02%7CThomas.Hush%40cumulus.com%7Cbf9b9b70ad6646b1639708deb1e34bd4%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639143787009456505%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gJEO2oVtuH2cM%2BZRioRB2sOfU605GugPunZ2NhzqWsQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://www.jackalopetheatre.org/andy-warhol-presents-the-cocaine-play</a>
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And last but not least, everyone&rsquo;s favorite senior ladies are back &ndash; the Golden Girls are back!&nbsp;&nbsp;Andrea&nbsp;talks to David Cerda, the Artistic Director of&nbsp;Hell in a Handbag Productions&nbsp;which is presenting &ldquo;The Golden Girls: the Lost Episodes &ndash; the Cheese Pyramid!&rdquo;&nbsp; David plays Dorothy in Handbag&rsquo;s newest of parody of The Golden Girls and Hell in a Handbag is also celebrating its 25th&nbsp;year!&nbsp; Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhandbagproductions.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CThomas.Hush%40cumulus.com%7Cbf9b9b70ad6646b1639708deb1e34bd4%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639143787009599729%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=BFddLkEL%2F1zw6VoIsVmmWamybHt19eL6ecK0ZoWvSUU%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">handbagproductions.org</a>

Show & Tell, Episode 206: The Randolph Street Market, Oil Lamp Academy, “Andy Warhol Presents the Cocaine Play” and “The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes – the Cheese Pyramid”

Welcome back to another jam-packed episode! First up, the British are coming! Porchlight Music Theatre's annual fundraiser highlights Great Britain’s contributions to the biggest hits of Broadway. Artistic Director Michael Weber talks about this one night only event, held on May 11 at House of Blues, as well as the 2026-2027 season. https://porchlightmusictheatre.org/chicago-sings-broadways-british-invasion/

Then, it's time for wedding season. Metropolis Performing Arts Center presents “The Wedding Singer,” running through May 24. Director Amber Mak talks about the classic film being brought to the stage! Get your tickets at https://www.metropolisarts.com/event/the-wedding-singer/ 

Next, take a trip down memory lane with Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble and the Architecture of Memory. Founder and Artistic Director Ellyzabeth Adler talks about how this story follows the memory, hope, and perseverance that ties different characters together. Runs through May 23rd. Get your tickets at http://www.danztheatre.org/ 

Then, The Conspirators share the dangers of cultishly believing only what you choose to believe despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary. Founder and Director Billy Bullion talks about the updated take on Molière’s classic comedy, running through June 17. Get your tickets at https://conspirewithus.org/ 

Finally, it's that time of year again. The Old Town Art Fair returns on June 13th and June 14th! Organizer Barbara Guttman talks to Andrea about the unique pieces that can be found this year. Learn more at https://www.oldtownartfair.org/ 

Welcome back to another jam-packed episode! First up, the British are coming! Porchlight Music Theatre's annual fundraiser highlights Great Britain&rsquo;s contributions to the biggest hits of Broadway. Artistic Director Michael Weber talks about this one night only event, held on May 11 at House of Blues, as well as the 2026-2027 season.&nbsp;<a href="https://porchlightmusictheatre.org/chicago-sings-broadways-british-invasion/">https://porchlightmusictheatre.org/chicago-sings-broadways-british-invasion/</a>
Then, it's time for wedding season. Metropolis Performing Arts Center presents &ldquo;The Wedding Singer,&rdquo; running through May 24. Director Amber Mak talks about the classic film being brought to the stage! Get your tickets at <a href="https://www.metropolisarts.com/event/the-wedding-singer/">https://www.metropolisarts.com/event/the-wedding-singer/</a>&nbsp;
Next, take a trip down memory lane with Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble and the Architecture of Memory. Founder and Artistic Director Ellyzabeth Adler talks about how this story follows the memory, hope, and perseverance that ties different characters together. Runs through May 23rd. Get your tickets at <a href="http://www.danztheatre.org/">http://www.danztheatre.org/</a>&nbsp;
Then, The Conspirators share the dangers of cultishly believing only what you choose to believe despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary. Founder and Director Billy Bullion talks about the updated take on Moli&egrave;re&rsquo;s classic comedy, running through June 17. Get your tickets at&nbsp;<a href="https://conspirewithus.org/">https://conspirewithus.org/</a>&nbsp;
Finally, it's that time of year again. The Old Town Art Fair returns on June 13th and June 14th! Organizer Barbara Guttman talks to Andrea about the unique pieces that can be found this year. Learn more at <a href="https://www.oldtownartfair.org/">https://www.oldtownartfair.org/</a>&nbsp;

Show & Tell, Episode 205: Porchlight Music Theatre/Chicago Sings Broadway’s British Invasion, Metropolis Performing Arts Center presents “The Wedding Singer”, Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble presents Architecture of Memory,  The Conspirators presents Tartuffe, or, The Charlatan and the Old Towne Art Fair

Windfall

Steppenwolf Artistic Director Glenn Davis joins Andrea to talk about his performance in Windfall at the Steppenwolf Theatre. Windfall is about a Chicago family dealing with personal tragedy and surviving that loss.  Glenn recently appeared on Broadway in Steppenwolf’s transfer of Purpose, which won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Through 5/31. Tickets and information: Steppenwolf.org

 

Spaceman

[producing body] presents Spaceman! Founder and Artistic Director Amy Carpenter joins Andrea to talk about this futuristic production that draws parallels to modern society.  You’ll see elements of space brought right to the stage in this one-woman production at The Edge Off Broadway theatre. Tickets and information: producingbody.com

 

The Targeted

Hanna Kime, playwright of A Red Orchid Theatre’s production of The Targeted talks to Andrea about another sci-fi story brought to the stage about a group of targeted individuals in the woods talking strategy about taking down the deep state. Tickets and information: aedorchidteatre.org

 

The Great Gatsby rides into Chicago this spring at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph.  Andrea talks to actress Lila Coogan who plays Myrtle Wilson about her role, the show's glitz and glamour, and a preview that will bedazzle Chicago audiences of all ages.  Through 5/3.  Tickets and information: BroadwayinChicago.com.

Six Years of SIX

The Illinois Conservatory for the Arts reunites the original Broadway Queens from smash hit musical Six in: “The Royal Reunion, Celebrating Six years of Six” on Monday, June 22 at the Fairlie in West Loop. Andrea talks with the OG Katheryn Howard- Samantha Pauly - about the role that launched her career, the musical that put the ‘six wives’ on the pop culture map, and returning to Chicago with the original cast of SIX. Tickets and info: ilconservatory.org.

Windfall
Steppenwolf Artistic Director&nbsp;Glenn Davis&nbsp;joins Andrea to talk about his performance in&nbsp;Windfall&nbsp;at the Steppenwolf Theatre. Windfall is about a Chicago family dealing with personal tragedy and surviving that loss.&nbsp; Glenn recently appeared on Broadway in Steppenwolf&rsquo;s transfer of&nbsp;Purpose, which won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Through 5/31. Tickets and information: Steppenwolf.org
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Spaceman
[producing body] presents&nbsp;Spaceman! Founder and Artistic Director&nbsp;Amy Carpenter&nbsp;joins Andrea to talk about this futuristic production that draws parallels to modern society.&nbsp; You&rsquo;ll see elements of space brought right to the stage in this one-woman production at The Edge Off Broadway theatre. Tickets and information:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fproducingbody.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CHillary.Hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7C25074a2017d045cf8b6c08dea55e1258%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639130020744456775%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=htw7vQ9M6szyYBO5%2BzuBhnWHYjU3b0KEOeUgk%2F4e9TA%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">producingbody.com</a>
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The Targeted
Hanna Kime, playwright of A Red Orchid Theatre&rsquo;s production of&nbsp;The Targeted&nbsp;talks to Andrea about another sci-fi story brought to the stage about a group of targeted individuals in the woods talking strategy about taking down the deep state. Tickets and information:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faedorchidteatre.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CHillary.Hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7C25074a2017d045cf8b6c08dea55e1258%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639130020744526734%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=QbKuLshYQFz%2BtMUvBRW2OTrlnhaayPTy6JFOiG7J9Gk%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">aedorchidteatre.org</a>
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The Great Gatsby&nbsp;rides into Chicago this spring at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph.&nbsp; Andrea talks to actress&nbsp;Lila Coogan&nbsp;who plays Myrtle Wilson about her role, the show's glitz and glamour, and a preview that will bedazzle Chicago audiences of all ages.&nbsp; Through 5/3.&nbsp; Tickets and information: BroadwayinChicago.com.
Six Years of SIX
The Illinois Conservatory for the Arts&nbsp;reunites the original Broadway Queens from smash hit musical&nbsp;Six&nbsp;in:&nbsp;&ldquo;The Royal Reunion, Celebrating Six years of&nbsp;Six&rdquo;&nbsp;on&nbsp;Monday, June 22&nbsp;at the Fairlie&nbsp;in West Loop. Andrea talks with the OG Katheryn Howard-&nbsp;Samantha Pauly&nbsp;- about the role that launched her career, the musical that put the &lsquo;six wives&rsquo; on the pop culture map, and returning to Chicago with the original cast of SIX. Tickets and info:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Filconservatory.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CHillary.Hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7C25074a2017d045cf8b6c08dea55e1258%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639130020744590900%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=BOLw9E4mG6snd%2B0VYkE4eG5sJ%2BxgQQb%2BCMtgcolADdM%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">ilconservatory.org</a>.

Episode 136: T’was the Weekend Before Christmas – A John Denver Christmas, Mariah Carey holiday pop-up, Live/Love/Shop Rogers Park and Manual Cinema’s “A Christmas Carol”

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