What's happening in the dog days of summer? This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with Wicker Park about their upcoming Wicker Park Fest, and a producer with Lighthouse Immersive about the live music happening at the Lighthouse Art Space. Plus, The Goddess and Grocer is teaming up with PAWS Chicago, and 'The Who's Tommy' is the musical to see at the Goodman Theatre!

Our guests this week include:
Executive Director of the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce Pamela Maass
Lighthouse Immersive Producer Irina Shabsis
Marketing Director Emma Watson
Music Director and Conductor Rick Fox

You can get tickets and more information at:
wickerparkbucktown.com
lighthouseartspace.com
goddessandgrocer.com
goodmantheatre.org

What's happening in the dog days of summer? This week on Show &amp; Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with Wicker Park about their upcoming Wicker Park Fest, and a producer with Lighthouse Immersive about the live music happening at the Lighthouse Art Space. Plus, The Goddess and Grocer is teaming up with PAWS Chicago, and 'The Who's Tommy' is the musical to see at the Goodman Theatre!
Our guests this week include: Executive Director of the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce Pamela Maass Lighthouse Immersive Producer Irina Shabsis Marketing Director Emma Watson Music Director and Conductor Rick Fox
You can get tickets and more information at: <a href="https://www.wickerparkbucktown.com/">wickerparkbucktown.com</a> <a href="https://www.lighthouseartspace.com/artspace/chicago">lighthouseartspace.com</a> <a href="https://www.goddessandgrocer.com/">goddessandgrocer.com</a> <a href="https://www.goodmantheatre.org/">goodmantheatre.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!

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Episode 66 - Wicker Park Fest, Live Music, & a PAWS Collab

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>.

Show & Tell, Ep. 204: Windfall, Spaceman, the Targeted, the Great Gatsby & Six Years of Six

First up, the Tony Award-winning musical The Great Gatsby rides into Chicago this spring through May 3rd 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.  Tickets and information: BroadwayinChicago.com 


Next up, the Porchlight Theatre presents "Chicago Sings Broadway's British Invasion". Porchlight's Artistic Director Michael Weber joins Andrea to talk abut the best of Britain's broadway- all together on stage - at the House of Blues on May 11th.  Think *Oliver*, *Mamma Mia*, *Six*, and *Paddington the Musical* meets the Windy City!  Tickets and information: porchlightmusictheatre.org


Then, The Curious Theatre Presents "Talking About Godard" - 30 years later with the same cast reprising their roles.  Andrea talks with Founding Co-Artistic Director Jenny Magnus about the cast: what they've learned over the past three decades and how their roles and friendships

have changed - both on and off stage.  Tickets and information: curioustheatrebranch.com
The Chicago Lighthouse is one of Chicago's oldest and most recognized organizations for the visually impaired.  Dr. Janet Szlyk, President and CEO of the Chicago Lighthouse, joins Andrea to discuss the "Seeing What's Possible" anniversary gala on May 16th, as well as other programs including a summer fashion show at the Walnut Room!  Information: ChicagoLighthouse.org  

First up, the Tony Award-winning musical&nbsp;The Great Gatsby&nbsp;rides into Chicago this spring through May 3rd at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph.&nbsp; Andrea talks to actress&nbsp;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.&nbsp; Tickets and information: BroadwayinChicago.com&nbsp;
 Next up,&nbsp;the Porchlight Theatre presents "Chicago Sings Broadway's British Invasion". Porchlight's&nbsp;Artistic Director Michael Weber&nbsp;joins Andrea to talk abut the best of Britain's broadway- all together on stage - at the House of Blues on May 11th.&nbsp; Think *Oliver*, *Mamma Mia*, *Six*, and *Paddington the Musical* meets the Windy City!&nbsp; Tickets and information:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fporchlightmusictheatre.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CHillary.Hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7C1c1524297fcf4a30b67a08dea09a88fa%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639124782801527592%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8THLhiQKFVXjH%2BNi%2FeTxgoTG5JVF33uIQFpXGTclXlA%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">porchlightmusictheatre.org</a>
 Then,&nbsp;The Curious Theatre Presents "Talking About Godard"&nbsp;- 30 years later with the same cast reprising their roles.&nbsp; Andrea talks with&nbsp;Founding Co-Artistic Director Jenny Magnus&nbsp;about the cast: what they've learned over the past three decades and how their roles and friendships
have changed - both on and off stage.&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcurioustheatrebranch.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CHillary.Hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7C1c1524297fcf4a30b67a08dea09a88fa%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639124782801591147%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RtHS%2FtBrI2TggdlvzwJKIgtmZRPCFG2Ssvk5iho8H%2BQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">curioustheatrebranch.com</a> The Chicago Lighthouse&nbsp;is one of Chicago's oldest and most recognized organizations for the visually impaired.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dr. Janet Szlyk,&nbsp;President and CEO of the Chicago Lighthouse, joins Andrea to discuss the "Seeing What's Possible" anniversary&nbsp;gala on May 16th, as well as other programs including a summer&nbsp;fashion&nbsp;show at the Walnut Room!&nbsp; Information: ChicagoLighthouse.org&nbsp;&nbsp;

Show & Tell, Ep. 203: The Great Gatsby, Porchlight Theatre presents "Chicago Sings Broadway's British Invasion",  The Curious Theatre Presents "Talking about Godard" & The Chicago Lighthouse

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