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”

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

Show & Tell, Ep. 188: Chicago Theatre Week, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, "Stranger Things" pop-up, & jazz musician Paul Marinaro

The incomparable Phantom of the Opera is back at the Cadillac Palace Theatre through February 1st.  Andrea talks to the star of the show, Alexa Moster who plays Christine! Alexa talks about growing up in Chicago, going to Northwestern, and returning to her hometown to star in this iconic musical!  Tickets: Broadwayinchicago.com

 

Next up, comedian Paul Chowdhry makes his US debut with a hilarious performance at the Park West on January 13th! Paul talks about his show AI ("Artificial Indian"), his early comedic influences, world politics, and dating IRL! It's a show you don't want to miss - get your tickets at jamusa.com.

 

Then, a spectacular sensory production tailored for children! You don’t want to miss RAIN: for babies and their carers at the Filament Theatre January 6th-18th. Director Ellie Levine joins us to talk about this intimate, sensory experience which creates a safe, musical space for babies, children, parents and caregivers. TIckets: filamenttheatre.org

 

FInally, Amadeus at the Steppenwolf Theatre has been extended through January 25th!  I'll visit with the star of the show, David Darrow, who talks about what it's like playing one of the most interesting - and complex- composers in history!  Tickets: steppenwolf.org

The incomparable&nbsp;Phantom of the Opera&nbsp;is back at the Cadillac Palace Theatre through February 1st.&nbsp; Andrea talks to the star of the show,&nbsp;Alexa Moster&nbsp;who plays Christine! Alexa talks about growing up in Chicago, going to Northwestern, and returning to her hometown to star in this iconic musical!&nbsp; Tickets: Broadwayinchicago.com
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Next up, comedian&nbsp;Paul Chowdhry&nbsp;makes his US debut with a hilarious performance at the&nbsp;Park West&nbsp;on January 13th! Paul talks about his show&nbsp;AI ("Artificial Indian"), his early comedic influences, world politics, and dating IRL! It's a show you don't want to miss - get your tickets at&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjamusa.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CHillary.Hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7Cfbd58f9524ab44206ddc08de495b66d0%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639028854108421779%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Yp2z7Al6sWSnMu%2FAiV%2FVj1qRkJE0aFEeJsFR697beyk%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">jamusa.com</a>.
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Then, a spectacular sensory production tailored for children! You don&rsquo;t want to miss&nbsp;RAIN: for&nbsp;babies&nbsp;and their carers&nbsp;at the Filament Theatre January&nbsp;6th-18th.&nbsp;Director Ellie Levine&nbsp;joins us to talk about this intimate, sensory experience which creates a safe, musical space for babies, children, parents and caregivers. TIckets:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffilamenttheatre.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CHillary.Hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7Cfbd58f9524ab44206ddc08de495b66d0%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639028854108451164%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=q%2BMAVRYBn8%2ByRMP%2Fk0UQrs%2F0gy0ETxDdfxCV8w%2BYcYQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">filamenttheatre.org</a>
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FInally,&nbsp;Amadeus at the Steppenwolf Theatre&nbsp;has been extended through January 25th!&nbsp; I'll visit with the star of the show,&nbsp;David Darrow, who talks about what it's like playing one of the most interesting - and complex- composers in history!&nbsp; Tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsteppenwolf.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CHillary.Hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7Cfbd58f9524ab44206ddc08de495b66d0%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639028854108468751%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LNF8Q0rouZ%2BeaRHFUmROIo8L2FHC%2BsitlsWB%2B58Z7Kc%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">steppenwolf.org</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 187: Phantom of the Opera, Paul Chowdhry, RAIN and Amadeus

This episode of Show & Tell gives you five amazing ideas for your New Year’s Eve festivities!  Whether it’s partying the night away at Bally’s Casino, having a delicious dinner at Sunda, tipping a few back at the Broken Oar in Barrington, a dinner theatre/NYE package at the Marriott Lincolnshire or hosting - or attending - a house party with treats from Goddess and Grocer, we’ve got you covered with food, gifts, cocktails, live music, dinner, a theatre performance, gambling…and of course a little bubbly for your champagne toast at midnight!

 

First up if you’re looking for a New Year’s Eve dinner you won’t soon forget, head to Sunda!  We have the owner, Chicago entrepreneur Billy Dec with us to chat about their new year’s eve festivities, Chicago restaurant week, their fabulous Ube pie and more! Info: sundanewasian.com

 

If you’re in the burbs and have more of a bar vibe with surf and turf, the Broken Oar in Port Barrington is your place!  Owner Bonnie Miske joins us to talk about their NYE Arctic Winter Pop Up Bar, live music featuring the always fun dueling pianos and more! Reservations at brokenoar.com

 

If you want to stay downtown and play some slots, Bally’s Chicago is your place!  Rich Sharpe, VP Marketing joins us to talk about their circus themed NYE Extravaganza which features a countdown, champagne toast and goes until the wee hours of the morning!  Info at:  ballyschicago.com

 

If you’re more of a dinner theatre, stay overnight at a luxury hotel kind of person, the Marriott Lincolnshire is for you!  Peter Blair the EP at Marriott Theatre joins us to talk about their Rockabilly New Year’s Eve package featuring Million Dollar Quartet Christmas – that’s dinner, hotel, and a concert package!  Info: marriotttheatre.com

 

And if you’re staying home or going to a house party, the Goddess and Grocer is your one stop shop. Marketing Director Emma Watson joins me to talk about their multitude of gift baskets, catering, the best champagne in town, food, baked goods – featuring their famous rainbow cake!  Info: goddessandgrocer.com

This episode of Show &amp; Tell gives you five amazing ideas for your New Year&rsquo;s Eve festivities!&nbsp; Whether it&rsquo;s partying the night away at Bally&rsquo;s Casino, having a delicious dinner at Sunda, tipping a few back at the Broken Oar in Barrington, a dinner theatre/NYE package at the Marriott Lincolnshire or hosting - or attending - a house party with treats from Goddess and Grocer, we&rsquo;ve got you covered with food, gifts, cocktails, live music, dinner, a theatre performance, gambling&hellip;and of course a little bubbly for your champagne toast at midnight!
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First up if you&rsquo;re looking for a New Year&rsquo;s Eve dinner you won&rsquo;t soon forget, head to Sunda!&nbsp; We have the owner, Chicago entrepreneur Billy Dec with us to chat about their new year&rsquo;s eve festivities, Chicago restaurant week, their fabulous Ube pie and more! Info: <a href="http://sundanewasian.com/">sundanewasian.com</a>
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If you&rsquo;re in the burbs and have more of a bar vibe with surf and turf, the Broken Oar in Port Barrington is your place!&nbsp; Owner Bonnie Miske joins us to talk about their NYE Arctic Winter Pop Up Bar, live music featuring the always fun dueling pianos and more! Reservations at <a href="http://brokenoar.com/">brokenoar.com</a>
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If you want to stay downtown and play some slots, Bally&rsquo;s Chicago is your place!&nbsp; Rich Sharpe, VP Marketing joins us to talk about their circus themed NYE Extravaganza which features a countdown, champagne toast and goes until the wee hours of the morning!&nbsp; Info at: &nbsp;<a href="http://ballyschicago.com/">ballyschicago.com</a>
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If you&rsquo;re more of a dinner theatre, stay overnight at a luxury hotel kind of person, the Marriott Lincolnshire is for you!&nbsp; Peter Blair the EP at Marriott Theatre joins us to talk about their Rockabilly New Year&rsquo;s Eve package featuring Million Dollar Quartet Christmas &ndash; that&rsquo;s dinner, hotel, and a concert package!&nbsp; Info: <a href="http://marriotttheatre.com/">marriotttheatre.com</a>
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And if you&rsquo;re staying home or going to a house party, the Goddess and Grocer is your one stop shop. Marketing Director Emma Watson joins me to talk about their multitude of gift baskets, catering, the best champagne in town, food, baked goods &ndash; featuring their famous rainbow cake!&nbsp; Info: <a href="http://goddessandgrocer.com/">goddessandgrocer.com</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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