First up, 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.

One of Chicago’s largest, liveliest, and most popular vintage street markets is back – the Randolph Street Market reopens on May 23rd and 24th with more vendors, more food and more entertainment than ever before!  Andrea talks to founder Sally Schwartz about the 23rd annual season where you can find anything and everything from vinyl to artwork to vintage finds, jewelry and clothing!  Tickets and information: Randolphstreetmarket.com

Next up, we visit with the President and CEO of the Harris Theater Lori Dimun about the Harris Theater for Music and Dance’s 20th anniversary season!  Lori talks about the signature Harris Theater Presents’ series with 2026-27 season showcasing 'Only-At-The-Harris Creative collaborations' of contemporary dance, classical music, and visual arts. We’ll get a preview of Trisha Brown Dance Company performances, Steve Hackman conducting a symphonic fusion of Biggie and Tupac and Handal’s Resurrection. Tickets and information:  harristheater.org

Finally, the South Chicago Dance Theatre presents three world premiers at the Harris Theatre in one celebratory evening on May 1st. Andrea talks to Director of Vision and Strategy and Resident Choreographer Kia S. Smith about her program Suite On The Sahara.  The piece weaves sounds from Argentina, Morocco, Spain, and Italy, immersing audiences in a landscape flowing with light, color and passion. Tickets and information: southchicagodancetheatre.com