A legend in Chicago makes a return! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with a familiar voice on the Chicago airwaves as he updates his book and find the pulse on Chicago media. Plus, a mini-golf course for kids and kids at heart returns to Navy Pier, and Chicago is welcoming two important and powerful exhibitions and Andrea will talk with the people involved!

Our guests this week include:
Author Rick Kaempfer
Producer with Rockefeller Productions Chad Larabee
Actress Jyreika Guest
Co-Director of the Hyde Park Art Center Aaron Rodgers

You can get tickets and more information at:
medianotebook.blogspot.com
pixarputt.com
congosquaretheatre.org
hydeparkart.org

A legend in Chicago makes a return! This week on Show &amp; Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with a familiar voice on the Chicago airwaves as he updates his book and find the pulse on Chicago media. Plus, a mini-golf course for kids and kids at heart returns to Navy Pier, and Chicago is welcoming two important and powerful exhibitions and Andrea will talk with the people involved!
Our guests this week include: Author Rick Kaempfer Producer with Rockefeller Productions Chad Larabee Actress Jyreika Guest Co-Director of the Hyde Park Art Center Aaron Rodgers
You can get tickets and more information at: <a href="https://medianotebook.blogspot.com/">medianotebook.blogspot.com</a> <a href="http://pixarputt.com/">pixarputt.com</a> <a href="https://www.congosquaretheatre.org/">congosquaretheatre.org</a> <a href="https://www.hydeparkart.org/">hydeparkart.org</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 52 - The Return of Legends in Chicago and Welcoming Powerful Exhibitions

First up, Andrea talks to two of the stars of one of the biggest plays in Chicago right now – Covenant at the Goodman Theatre.  Debo Balogun and Ashli Rene Funches join Andrea to talk about their pivotal roles in this groundbreaking performance that’s getting rave reviews – and its run was just extended through June 7th.  Debo and Ashli Rene both talk about their ties to Chicago, as well as the emotional storyline in this supernatural thriller playing at the iconic Goodman Theatre.  Tickets: Goodmantheatre.org.

 

Next, the Tony- Award-winning musical comedy SPAMALOT is back in Chicago at the CIBC Theatre!  Andrea talks to actor Leo Roberts, who plays Sir Dennis Galahad, The Black Knight, and Prince Herbert’s Father in the show. Leo talks about theatre in London (and Chicago!), delighting audiences all over the country and his newfound love for deep-dish pizza!  Runs through 5/31. Tickets: broadwayinchicago.com

 

Then, it's the 10th anniversary of Mayfestaversary in Ravenswood.  Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery are back hosting their spring celebration, heralding the return of Chicago’s outdoor festival season.  Andrea talks to Begyle owner Kevin Cary about the event where the community induldges in beer, food, music and camaraderie.  Mayfestaversary takes place on Memorial Day Weekend - Saturday, May 23rd (11am-10pm) & Sunday, May 24th (11am-9pm).  Info: mayfestaversary.com.

 

Finally, it wouldn’t be Chicago without celebrating “National Beef Day” and “National Wine Day”!  Andrea talks to Joe Buona III about the sammich that makes Chicago the delicacy that is the Italian Beef Sandwich.  Joe talks about Buona Beef’s authentic Italian beef recipe dating back to 1981 and explains how you can get beefs and fries for $7.99!  Then, to wash it all down, Andrea talks to Geja’s café owner Jeff Lawler about celebrating National Wine Day at one of Chicago’s most romantic restaurants with fondue, wine pairings, tastings and flights!  Information: buona.com and gejascafe.com.

 

First up, Andrea talks to two of the stars of one of the biggest plays in Chicago right now &ndash; Covenant&nbsp;at the Goodman Theatre.&nbsp; Debo Balogun and Ashli Rene Funches join Andrea to talk about their pivotal roles in this groundbreaking performance that&rsquo;s getting rave reviews &ndash; and its run was just extended through June 7th.&nbsp; Debo and Ashli Rene both talk about their ties to Chicago, as well as the emotional storyline in this supernatural thriller playing at the iconic Goodman Theatre.&nbsp; Tickets: <a href="http://goodmantheatre.org/">Goodmantheatre.org</a>.
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Next, the Tony- Award-winning musical comedy&nbsp;SPAMALOT is back in Chicago at the CIBC Theatre!&nbsp; Andrea talks to actor Leo Roberts, who plays Sir Dennis Galahad, The Black Knight, and Prince Herbert&rsquo;s Father in the show. Leo talks about theatre in London (and Chicago!), delighting audiences all over the country and his newfound love for deep-dish pizza!&nbsp; Runs through 5/31. Tickets: <a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">broadwayinchicago.com</a>
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Then, it's the 10th anniversary of Mayfestaversary in&nbsp;Ravenswood.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.begylebrewing.com/">Begyle Brewing</a> and<a href="https://dovetailbrewery.com/"> Dovetail Brewery</a> are back hosting their spring celebration, heralding the return of Chicago&rsquo;s outdoor festival season.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Begyle owner Kevin Cary about the event where the community induldges in beer, food, music and camaraderie.&nbsp; Mayfestaversary takes place on Memorial Day Weekend - Saturday, May 23rd (11am-10pm) &amp; Sunday, May 24th (11am-9pm).&nbsp; Info: <a href="http://mayfestaversary.com/">mayfestaversary.com</a>.
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Finally, it wouldn&rsquo;t be Chicago without celebrating &ldquo;National Beef Day&rdquo; and &ldquo;National Wine Day&rdquo;!&nbsp; Andrea talks to Joe Buona III about the sammich that makes Chicago the delicacy that is the Italian Beef Sandwich.&nbsp; Joe talks about Buona Beef&rsquo;s authentic Italian beef recipe dating back to 1981 and explains how you can get beefs and fries for $7.99!&nbsp; Then, to wash it all down, Andrea talks to Geja&rsquo;s caf&eacute; owner Jeff Lawler about celebrating National Wine Day at one of Chicago&rsquo;s most romantic restaurants with fondue, wine pairings, tastings and flights!&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://buona.com/">buona.com</a> and <a href="http://gejascafe.com/">gejascafe.com</a>.
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Show & Tell, Episode 207: SPAMALOT, “Covenant”, Mayfestaversary, National Beef Day and National Wine Day

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

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