



Show & Tell, Ep. 192: Holiday at the Goodman, Birds of North America at the Red Orchid, Dance of Death at the Steppenwolf, Arrival from Sweden at the Auditorium!
Four major stars, three plays, one major cover band ... and four iconic venues! This week on the show, Andrea talks to the stars of "Holiday" at the Goodman Theatre, "Birds of North America" at the Red Orchid Theatre, "Dance of Death" at the Steppenwolf and Arrival from Sweden: the music of ABBA -…

Show & Tell, Ep. 191: Remy Bumppo's Hedda Gabler, Governors State University presents Halftime High Notes, Porchlight Music Theatre's The Irish... and How They Got That Way, The Factory Theater's KUBRICKIAN, and the Metropolis' The Play That Goes Wrong
Welcome to Show and Tell! This week is a theater-packed episode. First up, Andrea talks to Aurora Real de Asua on Remy Bumppo Theatre's Hedda Gabler, running from 2/5-3/8. Tickets: remybumppo.org Then its game day at Governors State University with Halftime High Notes. Andrea talks to tenor John …

Show & Tell, Ep. 190: Stereophonic, Chicago Restaurant Week, the Boat Show, Chicago International Puppet Theatre Festival & the Color Factory
Stereophonic, the most Tony award nominated play ever, has arrived in Chicago! It’s a homecoming for one of the stars of the show Emilie Kouatchou, who plays Holly. Andrea talks to Emilie about growing up in Palatine, performing on stage at Fremd High School, studying at Northwestern and what it m…

Show & Tell, Ep 189: Eureka Day at the Broadway Playhouse, "American Prophets" at the American Writers Museum, Chicago Theatre Week & Lord of the Rings at the Auditorium Theatre
Eureka Day is here! The 2025 Tony Award winner for "Best Revival of a Play" is now playing at the Broadway Playhouse in Chicago! Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show, Rebekah Ward who plays Suzanne. Rebakah talks about the hype – and the message – behind this incredible show, as well as liv…

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

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

Show & Tell, Ep. 186 – the New Year’s Eve Show!! Featuring Bally’s, Sunda, Broken Oar, Marriott Lincolnshire & Goddess and Grocer
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…

Show & Tell, Ep 185: "Amadeus" at the Steppenwolf, "Lights, Camera, Action" at Cantigny, Practical Theatre's "Quick or We're Cancelled" at Studio5, & "Lord of the Rings" in concert at the Auditorium Theatre
Amadeus at the Steppenwolf Theatre has been extended through January 25, 2026 and we have Mozart himself - David Darrow - on the show with us! David talks about what it's like playing one of the most interesting and complex composers in history at one of the most iconic theatres in Chicago. Ticke…

Show & Tell, Ep. 184: Mannheim Steamroller, SIX the Musical, Christmas at Cantigny and Holiday Whirlyball
Mannheim Steamroller is coming to Chicago for the holidays for two shows only on December 20th! Andrea chats with 18-year member Tom Sharpe about Mannheim's 40th anniversary tour as well as his hometown roots, graduating from DePaul and calling Chicago home! He talks about what it's like touring …

"ELF the Musical" at the Auditorium Theatre, the Joffrey Ballet's NUTCRACKER at the Lyric Opera, "Charles Dickens' Begrudgingly Performs 'A Christmas Carol' Again" & "Hot Holidays" with Jewel-Osco
First up, everyone's favorite elf Buddy is back in Chicago as ELF the Musical returns to the Auditorium Theatre! Andrea talks to actor Jeff Brooks about his role as Walter Hobbs, as well as this festive holiday musical which features Buddy, Jovie and of course - Santa Claus! Elf the Musical will …