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 living in Chicago’s western suburbs and the empathy that lies within all of us! "Eureka Day" runs through February 22nd. Tickets: BroadwayinChicago.com
Next, Andrea introduces a spiritual new exhibit, American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture at the American Writers Museum. Director Carey Cranston joins us to talk about the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating more than 100 different creative works. Discover faith-inspired songs by Chance the Rapper and Patti Smith, as well as cool artifacts from Chicagoans including Harold Ramis and Flannery O’Connor. Info: americanwritersmuseum.org
Chicago Theatre Week is back February 5th through the 15th! 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 prices! Information: choosechicago.com
Finally, we have an epic preview for you of "Lord of the Rings" in concert at the Auditorium Theatre March 13th and 14th. Artistic consultant Doug Adams joins us to talk about this presentation featuring a 238 piece orchestra playing alongside the award-winning film "Lord of the Rings" for two nights only! Info: auditoriumtheatre.org

Show & Tell, Ep. 195: Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill at the Des Plaines Theatre, the Sons of Cream at the Arcada, NorthSide Restaurant Week, Greektown Restaurant Week & the Chicago Golf Show in Rosemont
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Show & Tell, Ep. 194: A Night of Broadway in Naperville, Little Shop of Horrors at the Marriott Theatre, Newberry Consort's "Corkscrews, Coils, and Clocks" and the Northside Wedding Walk
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Show & Tell, Ep 193: The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden, "Juniper Junction" at the Morton Arboretum, the Chicago Vintage Guitar Show & the Chicago Camping and RV Show!
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