Show & Tell with Andrea Darlas
Show & Tell with Andrea Darlas
Playlist by Show & Tell with Andrea Darlas"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 …Follow the podcast:
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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…
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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…
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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! …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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"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 …
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Show & Tell, Ep 182: 'Twas the Night Before...by Cirque du Soleil, Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol, Alicia Witt, the Chicago Cellar Boys and Geoffrey Baer!
'Twas the Night Before...by Cirque du Soleil is back at the Chicago Theatre this holiday season! Andrea is joined by Jordan Smith, a professional hand-to-hand acrobat and one half of an Australian roller-skating duo with Alina Suvorina. Together on stage as the “Disco Lovers” in ’Twas the Night Bef…
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Show & Tell, Ep 181: "A Christmas Carol" at the Goodman Theatre", the "Beatrix Potter Holiday Party" at the Chicago Children's Theatre, "'Twas the Week Before Christmas in Chicago"/Bach & Beethoven experience, Holiday City Cruises and Olio e Piu's holiday menu!
"A Christmas Carol" at the Goodman Theatre is back again this year! Andrea talks to two of the stars of the show - Lucky Stiff, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Past, and Bethany Thomas, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Present. Lucky and Bethany talk about this holiday "must-see" show that has bec…
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Show & Tell, Ep 180: Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Ice skating/holiday season begins in Rosemont, Lillstreet Art Center’s 50th Anniversary Holiday Party and Cindy Lou Who returns!
Lightscape is now open at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Experience the region’s brightest, boldest, and most unforgettable holiday event at Lightscape through January 4th. Associate VP of Visitor Events & Programs Jodi Zombolo joins Andrea to talk about the festive trail that will set the Garden agl…
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