This week on the program, we focus on new performances at the Lookingglass and the Oil Lamp Theatres, take you to a newly revamped boutique hotel in the financial district, tell you about a new website for all do 'see and do' in the 3-1-2, visit with the actress who steals the show in "Kimberly Akimbo" and tell you about a Sustainability Conference where you can see Robert Redford’s new documentary, the legendary Tom Skilling and other Chicago media personalities.

First up, we head to the Lookingglass Theatre and tell you about a new play called “Iraq, but Funny”. We’ll talk to ensemble member Atra Asdou about her new satire detailing five generations of Assyrian women reclaiming their stories, as narrated by a British guy!  Runs through July 20th. Tickets at Lookingglasstheatre.org.

Then, we head up north to the Oil Lamp Theatre in Glenview where we visit with Lauren Katz, the director of “The Marvelous Wonderettes”!  Lauren will talk to Andrea about the story which delves into the world of four high schoolers who light up the stage with iconic hits like “Mr. Sandman” and “It’s My Party”.  Runs through July 20th. Tickets at oillamptheater.org.

Next, we tell you about a newly remodeled hotel in Chicago’s financial district, the LaSalle Chicago Autograph Collection located at 208 S. LaSalle Street. Director of Sales and Marketing Tim Plamondon tells us about this new hotspot redefining luxury in the loop!  Don’t forget to check out their new lobby, revamped rooms, jazz nights and yoga classes -for guests and locals!  Information at thelasallechicago.com.

And, if you’re not sure what to do in Chicago, we have the place – or the site for you – it’s Do312.com.  Whether you want to see a concert, visit a museum, check out what’s happening for every season in Chicago, founder Abhijeet Rahni joins us to tell us about this incredible curated experience for tourists and Chicagoans alike- there’s something to see and do for everyone!  Information at Do312.com.

Finally, be sure to catch “Kimberly Akimbo” at the CIBC Theatre through June 22nd.  I’ll talk to the star who steals the show Emily Koch about playing the cool aunt Debra in the show and what it’s like touring with this amazing cast.  Tickets at BroadwayInChicago.com.

And last but not least, be sure to catch Robert Redford’s new documentary, along with Tom Skilling, Carol Marin, Bill Kurtis and other Chicago celebrities emceeing a variety of panels next week at the Sustainability Research and Innovation Conference at the Sheridan hotel.  Redford’s new documentary “The Way of the Rain- Hope for Earth- A symphony for our planet” will be shown on Tuesday, June 17th at 8pm and is free to the public, but registration is required at sricongress.org.  A panel discussion and a Q and A session will follow!

This week on the program, we focus on new performances at the Lookingglass and the Oil Lamp Theatres, take you to a newly revamped boutique hotel in the financial district, tell you about a new website for all do 'see and do' in the 3-1-2, visit with the actress who steals the show in "Kimberly Akimbo" and tell you about a Sustainability Conference where you can see Robert Redford&rsquo;s new documentary, the legendary Tom Skilling and other Chicago media personalities.
First up, we head to the Lookingglass Theatre and tell you about a new play called &ldquo;Iraq, but Funny&rdquo;. We&rsquo;ll talk to ensemble member Atra Asdou about her new satire detailing five generations of Assyrian women reclaiming their stories, as narrated by a British guy!&nbsp; Runs through July 20th. Tickets at <a href="http://lookingglasstheatre.org/">Lookingglasstheatre.org</a>.
Then, we head up north to the Oil Lamp Theatre in Glenview where we visit with Lauren Katz, the director of &ldquo;The Marvelous Wonderettes&rdquo;!&nbsp; Lauren will talk to Andrea about the story which delves into the world of four high schoolers who light up the stage with iconic hits like &ldquo;Mr. Sandman&rdquo; and &ldquo;It&rsquo;s My Party&rdquo;.&nbsp; Runs through July 20th. Tickets at <a href="http://oillamptheater.org/">oillamptheater.org</a>.
Next, we tell you about a newly remodeled hotel in Chicago&rsquo;s financial district, the LaSalle Chicago Autograph Collection located at 208 S. LaSalle Street.&nbsp;Director of Sales and Marketing Tim Plamondon tells us about this new hotspot redefining luxury in the loop!&nbsp; Don&rsquo;t forget to check out their new lobby, revamped rooms, jazz nights and yoga classes -for guests and locals!&nbsp; Information at <a href="http://thelasallechicago.com/">thelasallechicago.com</a>.
And, if you&rsquo;re not sure what to do in Chicago, we have the place &ndash; or the site for you &ndash; it&rsquo;s <a href="http://do312.com/">Do312.com</a>.&nbsp; Whether you want to see a concert, visit a museum, check out what&rsquo;s happening for every season in Chicago, founder Abhijeet Rahni joins us to tell us about this incredible curated experience for tourists and Chicagoans alike- there&rsquo;s something to see and do for everyone!&nbsp; Information at <a href="http://do312.com/">Do312.com</a>.
Finally, be sure to catch &ldquo;Kimberly Akimbo&rdquo; at the CIBC Theatre through June 22nd.&nbsp; I&rsquo;ll talk to the star who steals the show Emily Koch about playing the cool aunt Debra in the show and what it&rsquo;s like touring with this amazing cast.&nbsp; Tickets at <a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">BroadwayInChicago.com</a>.
And last but not least, be sure to catch Robert Redford&rsquo;s new documentary, along with Tom Skilling, Carol Marin, Bill Kurtis and other Chicago celebrities emceeing a variety of panels next week at the Sustainability Research and Innovation Conference at the Sheridan hotel.&nbsp; Redford&rsquo;s new documentary &ldquo;The Way of the Rain- Hope for Earth- A symphony for our planet&rdquo; will be shown on Tuesday, June 17th at 8pm and is free to the public, but registration is required at <a href="http://sricongress.org/">sricongress.org</a>.&nbsp; A panel discussion and a Q and A session will follow!

"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 159: The Lookingglass and Oil Lamp Theatres, the LaSalle Autograph Collection Hotel, Do312.com, Kimberly Akimbo and Robert Redford’s new documentary at the SRI!