First up, the Tony Award-winning musical The Great Gatsby rides into Chicago this spring through May 3rd at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph.  Andrea talks to actress Lila Coogan who plays Myrtle Wilson about her role, the show's glitz and glamour, and a preview that will bedazzle Chicago audiences of all ages.  Tickets and information: BroadwayinChicago.com 


Next up, the Porchlight Theatre presents "Chicago Sings Broadway's British Invasion". Porchlight's Artistic Director Michael Weber joins Andrea to talk abut the best of Britain's broadway- all together on stage - at the House of Blues on May 11th.  Think *Oliver*, *Mamma Mia*, *Six*, and *Paddington the Musical* meets the Windy City!  Tickets and information: porchlightmusictheatre.org


Then, The Curious Theatre Presents "Talking About Godard" - 30 years later with the same cast reprising their roles.  Andrea talks with Founding Co-Artistic Director Jenny Magnus about the cast: what they've learned over the past three decades and how their roles and friendships

have changed - both on and off stage.  Tickets and information: curioustheatrebranch.com
The Chicago Lighthouse is one of Chicago's oldest and most recognized organizations for the visually impaired.  Dr. Janet Szlyk, President and CEO of the Chicago Lighthouse, joins Andrea to discuss the "Seeing What's Possible" anniversary gala on May 16th, as well as other programs including a summer fashion show at the Walnut Room!  Information: ChicagoLighthouse.org  

First up, the Tony Award-winning musical&nbsp;The Great Gatsby&nbsp;rides into Chicago this spring through May 3rd at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph.&nbsp; Andrea talks to actress&nbsp;Lila Coogan who plays Myrtle Wilson about her role, the show's glitz and glamour, and a preview that will bedazzle Chicago audiences of all ages.&nbsp; Tickets and information: BroadwayinChicago.com&nbsp;
 Next up,&nbsp;the Porchlight Theatre presents "Chicago Sings Broadway's British Invasion". Porchlight's&nbsp;Artistic Director Michael Weber&nbsp;joins Andrea to talk abut the best of Britain's broadway- all together on stage - at the House of Blues on May 11th.&nbsp; Think *Oliver*, *Mamma Mia*, *Six*, and *Paddington the Musical* meets the Windy City!&nbsp; Tickets and information:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fporchlightmusictheatre.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CHillary.Hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7C1c1524297fcf4a30b67a08dea09a88fa%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639124782801527592%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8THLhiQKFVXjH%2BNi%2FeTxgoTG5JVF33uIQFpXGTclXlA%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">porchlightmusictheatre.org</a>
 Then,&nbsp;The Curious Theatre Presents "Talking About Godard"&nbsp;- 30 years later with the same cast reprising their roles.&nbsp; Andrea talks with&nbsp;Founding Co-Artistic Director Jenny Magnus&nbsp;about the cast: what they've learned over the past three decades and how their roles and friendships
have changed - both on and off stage.&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcurioustheatrebranch.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CHillary.Hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7C1c1524297fcf4a30b67a08dea09a88fa%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639124782801591147%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RtHS%2FtBrI2TggdlvzwJKIgtmZRPCFG2Ssvk5iho8H%2BQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">curioustheatrebranch.com</a> The Chicago Lighthouse&nbsp;is one of Chicago's oldest and most recognized organizations for the visually impaired.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dr. Janet Szlyk,&nbsp;President and CEO of the Chicago Lighthouse, joins Andrea to discuss the "Seeing What's Possible" anniversary&nbsp;gala on May 16th, as well as other programs including a summer&nbsp;fashion&nbsp;show at the Walnut Room!&nbsp; Information: ChicagoLighthouse.org&nbsp;&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, Ep. 203: The Great Gatsby, Porchlight Theatre presents "Chicago Sings Broadway's British Invasion",  The Curious Theatre Presents "Talking about Godard" & The Chicago Lighthouse

First up, the Rodeo is back! “The Stampede” at Sonny Acres in West Chicago will be held on June 13th-15th and 19th and 20th! Owner Jeannine Fontana talks to Andrea about all of the fun the rodeo offers including world class rodeo stars, bronc riding, steer wrestling and bull riding! There’s trick riding, rodeo clowns, roasted corn, and all kinds of kid and family friendly entertainment.  Tickets and information:   Sonnyacres.com

 

Studio 5 in Evanston is hosting its first ever “Down Home Weekend” June 13th-15th to celebrate their 10th anniversary!  Andrea talks to founder Steve Rashid about all of the music they’re featuring including jazz, bluegrass, folk, and square dancing!  There will also be folk singers, a fiddle workshop as well as cajun sounds!  Tickets and information: studio5.dance

 

“Kinky Boots” is strutting back into Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre through June 21st.   Andrea talks to one of the stars Carlyn Barenholtz about her Chicago theatre debut, the message of friendship and all the glitz and glam you will see on stage! Tickets and information: BroadwayinChicago.com

 

“Always…Patsy Cline” is back at the American Blues Theatre through June 21st.  Andrea talks to Patsy herself Liz Chidester about growing up “down the mountain” from Patsy, how music influenced her acting journey and Chicago as her second home! Tickets and information:  Americanbluestheater.com

 

And, the Highland Games are back at the DuPage County Fair grounds this weekend! Gus Noble, President of the Chicago Scots joins Andrea to talk about this festival’s 40th annual celebration featuring caber tossing, whiskey tasting, world renowned bagpipers, and of course the Scotty dogs!  This year the Highland games will honor veterans as part of America’s 250thbirthday celebration, as well as host a FIFA watch party to cheer on Scotland!  Tickets and information:  chicagoscots.org

First up, the Rodeo is back!&nbsp;&ldquo;The Stampede&rdquo; at Sonny Acres&nbsp;in West Chicago will be held on June 13th-15th and 19th and 20th!&nbsp;Owner Jeannine Fontana&nbsp;talks to Andrea about all of the fun the&nbsp;rodeo&nbsp;offers including world class&nbsp;rodeo&nbsp;stars, bronc riding, steer wrestling and bull riding! There&rsquo;s trick riding,&nbsp;rodeo&nbsp;clowns, roasted corn, and all kinds of kid and family friendly entertainment.&nbsp; Tickets and information:&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://sonnyacres.com/">Sonnyacres.com</a>
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Studio 5 in Evanston is hosting its first ever &ldquo;Down Home Weekend&rdquo; June 13th-15th to celebrate their 10th anniversary!&nbsp; Andrea talks to founder Steve Rashid about all of the music they&rsquo;re featuring including jazz, bluegrass, folk, and square dancing! &nbsp;There will also be folk singers, a fiddle workshop as well as cajun sounds!&nbsp; Tickets and information: studio5.dance
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&ldquo;Kinky Boots&rdquo; is strutting back into Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre through June 21st.&nbsp; &nbsp;Andrea talks to one of the stars Carlyn Barenholtz about her Chicago theatre debut, the message of friendship and all the glitz and glam you will see on stage! Tickets and information: <a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">BroadwayinChicago.com</a>
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&ldquo;Always&hellip;Patsy Cline&rdquo; is back at the American Blues Theatre through June 21st.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Patsy herself Liz Chidester about growing up &ldquo;down the mountain&rdquo; from Patsy, how music influenced her acting journey and Chicago as her second home! Tickets and information:&nbsp; <a href="http://americanbluestheater.com/">Americanbluestheater.com</a>
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And, the Highland Games are back at the DuPage County Fair grounds this weekend!&nbsp;Gus Noble, President of the Chicago Scots joins Andrea to talk about this festival&rsquo;s 40th annual celebration featuring caber tossing, whiskey tasting, world renowned bagpipers, and of course the Scotty dogs!&nbsp; This year the Highland games will honor veterans as part of America&rsquo;s 250thbirthday celebration, as well as host a FIFA watch party to cheer on Scotland!&nbsp; Tickets and information:&nbsp; <a href="http://chicagoscots.org/">chicagoscots.org</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 210: The Rodeo at Sonny Acres, "Down Home Weekend" at Studio 5, "Always...Patsy Cline", "Kinky Boots" and the Highland Games

One of Chicago’s favorite sons' Gary Cole is back in Chicago for the first time on stage here in 25 years - at the Steppenwolf - in the wildly acclaimed “Catch As Catch Can”. Gary talks to Andrea about the dual role he plays on stage at the iconic Steppenwolf under the direction of his friend Amy Morton (star of Chicago PD)!  Gary also discusses the roles for which he gets most recognized, revisiting Wrigleyville and hitting a few Cubs games, and what he loves most about this city! Runs through 7/12. Tickets and information: Steppenwolf.org

 

This year, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off celebrates 40 years of playing hooky and touring the streets of Chicago. Dan Goldrosen has created the “Life Moves Pretty Fast” walking tour on the day Ferris, Sloan and Cameron took their world famous “ditch day” on June 11th.  You’ll tour the famous sites they saw including the Art Institute, the Flamingo, and the iconic parade site along Dearborn.  There will be hot dogs, a little twisting and shouting, and you’ll even see where the valets took that Ferarri on a little joyride.  Tickets and information: onlocationtours.com

 

Nova Linea Musica has just concluded its 3rd season and musicians from all over the world came to Chicago to celebate!  Andrea talks to 2-time Grammy nominated guitar phenom Mak Grjic about his journey from martial arts to becoming a world renowned classical guitarist. Mak talks about the symbolism of performing in Chicago, playing with Nova Linea and touring the world – his next stop is Croatia.  Information: makgrjic.com and novalineadance.com

 

Intonation Music is celebrating its 20th year in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood by providing young people with musical instruments and instruction. Students can play any instrument, from guitars and bass to drums.  Students form a band and perform together and even learn singing and songwriting techniques. Founder and instructor Tonya Howell talks with Andrea about the success of this south side musical institution that has turned students into rock stars.  Information: Intonationmusic.org

 

Finally, we meet two of the winners from Broadway In Chicago’s 15th annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA), celebrating excellence in high school theatre across the state.  Logan Arroyo from Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort won Best Actor for his portrayal of Will Bloom in BIG FISH: SCHOOL EDITION and Jane Nuich from Maine South High School in Park Ridge won Best Actress for her portrayal of Eurydice in HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION. They will represent the state of Illinois on an all-expense paid trip to New York City to participate in The Jimmy Awards. Jane and Logan talk to Andrea about what it  means to know your passion so early in life, what it means to go to NYC and make their Broadway debut, and how they envision theatre being part of their lives in the future. 

One of Chicago&rsquo;s favorite sons' Gary Cole is back in Chicago for the first time on stage here in 25 years - at the Steppenwolf - in the wildly acclaimed &ldquo;Catch As Catch Can&rdquo;.&nbsp;Gary talks to Andrea about the dual role he plays on stage at the iconic Steppenwolf under the direction of his friend Amy Morton (star of Chicago PD)!&nbsp; Gary also discusses the roles for which he gets most recognized, revisiting Wrigleyville and hitting a few Cubs games, and what he loves most about this city! Runs through 7/12. Tickets and information: <a href="http://steppenwolf.org/">Steppenwolf.org</a>
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This year, Ferris Bueller&rsquo;s Day Off celebrates 40 years of playing hooky and touring the streets of Chicago.&nbsp;Dan Goldrosen has created the &ldquo;Life Moves Pretty Fast&rdquo; walking tour on the day Ferris, Sloan and Cameron took their world famous &ldquo;ditch day&rdquo; on June 11th.&nbsp; You&rsquo;ll tour the famous sites they saw including the Art Institute, the Flamingo, and the iconic parade site along Dearborn.&nbsp; There will be hot dogs, a little twisting and shouting, and you&rsquo;ll even see where the valets took that Ferarri on a little joyride.&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://onlocationtours.com/">onlocationtours.com</a>
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Nova Linea Musica has just concluded its 3rd season and musicians from all over the world came to Chicago to celebate!&nbsp; Andrea talks to 2-time Grammy nominated guitar phenom Mak Grjic about his journey from martial arts to becoming a world renowned classical guitarist. Mak talks about the symbolism of performing in Chicago, playing with Nova Linea and touring the world &ndash; his next stop is Croatia.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://makgrjic.com/">makgrjic.com</a> and <a href="http://novalineadance.com/">novalineadance.com</a>
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Intonation Music is celebrating its 20th year in Chicago&rsquo;s Bronzeville neighborhood by providing young people with musical instruments and instruction. Students can play any instrument, from guitars and bass to drums.&nbsp; Students form a band and perform together and even learn singing and songwriting techniques. Founder and instructor&nbsp;Tonya Howell talks with Andrea about the success of this south side musical institution that has turned students into rock stars.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://intonationmusic.org/">Intonationmusic.org</a>
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Finally, we meet two of the winners from Broadway In Chicago&rsquo;s 15th annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA), celebrating excellence in high school theatre across the state.&nbsp; Logan Arroyo from Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort won Best Actor for his portrayal of Will Bloom in&nbsp;BIG FISH: SCHOOL EDITION&nbsp;and Jane Nuich from Maine South High School in Park Ridge won Best Actress for her portrayal of Eurydice in&nbsp;HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION.&nbsp;They&nbsp;will represent the state of Illinois on an all-expense paid trip to New York City to participate in The Jimmy Awards. Jane and Logan talk to Andrea about what it &nbsp;means to know your passion so early in life, what it means to go to NYC and make their Broadway debut, and how they&nbsp;envision theatre being part of their lives in the future.&nbsp;

Show & Tell, Ep. 209:  Gary Cole in “Catch as Catch Can” at the Steppenwolf, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Walking Tour, Mak Grjic/Nova Linea Musica, Intonation Music, and Broadway in Chicago's High School award winners

The start of street festival season is underway in Chicago and the Do Division festival is back May 29th-31st along Division, between Damen and Leavitt.  Andrea is joined by West Town Chamber Director of Operations Jenny Lauren to preview one of Chicago’s favorite festivals.  We'll chat about the food, the fashion show and of course the music on two stages featuring local favorites from Subterranean and Empty Bottle.  Information: westtownchamber.org

Then it’s the “Rite of Spring”, a one-of-a-kind performance by the Chicago Repertory Ballet May 29-30th!  Andrea talks to Founding Artistic Director Wade Schaff about “Rite of Spring”, set to Igor Stravinsky’s watershed score. Tickets and information: chicagorepertoryballet.com.

Next up, we visit with magician Jeanette Andrews, about her first solo museum exhibition at the Elmhurst Art Museum!  Jeanette talks with Andrea about her roots in Wheaton, as well as her past performances at the Magic Lounge the MCA.  Jeanette’s exhibit “On Wonder, Mind, and Magic”runs through August 24th.  Information: elmhurstartmuseum.org.

Finally, we head to the Cleve Carney Museum of Art's upcoming exhibit that aligns with the FIFA World Cup - a showcase of photographs by legendary soccer photographer, Peter Robinson.  Director & Curator Justin Witte talks about the 53 photographs that will be on display at the CCMA, curated in themes of Robinson's work in sections including "Rituals" and "Beyond the Pitch”.   Information: theccmaorg.

The start of street festival season is underway in Chicago and the Do Division festival is back May 29th-31st along Division, between Damen and Leavitt.&nbsp; Andrea is joined by West Town Chamber Director of Operations Jenny Lauren to preview one of Chicago&rsquo;s favorite festivals.&nbsp; We'll chat about the food, the fashion show and of course the music on two stages featuring local favorites from Subterranean and Empty Bottle.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://westtownchamber.org/">westtownchamber.org</a>
Then it&rsquo;s the &ldquo;Rite of Spring&rdquo;, a one-of-a-kind performance by&nbsp;the Chicago Repertory Ballet May 29-30th!&nbsp; Andrea talks to Founding Artistic Director Wade Schaff about &ldquo;Rite of Spring&rdquo;, set to Igor Stravinsky&rsquo;s watershed score. Tickets and information: <a href="http://chicagorepertoryballet.com/">chicagorepertoryballet.com</a>.
Next up, we visit with magician Jeanette Andrews, about her first solo museum exhibition at the Elmhurst Art Museum!&nbsp; Jeanette talks with Andrea about her roots in Wheaton, as well as her past performances at the Magic Lounge the MCA.&nbsp; Jeanette&rsquo;s exhibit &ldquo;On Wonder, Mind, and Magic&rdquo;runs through August 24th.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://elmhurstartmuseum.org/">elmhurstartmuseum.org</a>.
Finally, we head to the&nbsp;Cleve Carney Museum of Art's upcoming exhibit that aligns with the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup - a showcase of photographs by&nbsp;legendary soccer photographer, Peter Robinson.&nbsp; Director &amp; Curator Justin Witte talks about the 53 photographs that will be on display at the CCMA, curated in themes of Robinson's work in sections including "Rituals" and "Beyond the Pitch&rdquo;.&nbsp; &nbsp;Information: theccmaorg.

Show & Tell, Ep. 208: Do Division Fest, Chicago Repertory Ballet's Rite of Spring, Elmhurst Art Museum's "On Wonder, Mind & Magic" and FIFA photography at Cleve Carney

Show & Tell, Ep. 203: The Great Gatsby, Porchlight Theatre presents "Chicago Sings Broadway's British Invasion", The Curious Theatre Presents "Talking about Godard" & The Chicago Lighthouse

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