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 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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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