Just in time for Halloween, the Idle Muse Theatre Company presents Witch. Andrea talks to Director Libby Beyreis about this powerful performance where the Devil comes to town and starts making promises to folks in town in exchange for their souls- the only one not buying it is the town witch!  It’s a story of what to hope…and what to hope for!  Runs through October 10th at the Edge Off Broadway, 1133 W. Catalpa.  Tickets and information: idlemuse.org

Next up, “Ride the Cyclone” storms into the Metropolis Theatre.  Andrea talks to Director Lilian Castillo who describes it as a “kooky 90-minute musical that’s a little bit of everything and at the same time nothing you’ve ever seen in your life”.  Think of 6 kids who die in an amusement park accident - and one gets to come back to life!  Runs through October 18th. Tickets and information: metropolisarts.com

What started out as a homework assignment has turned into an international sensation - “I’m Going to Marry You Tobey McGuire”.  Andrea talks to playwright Samantha Hurley about her first play – which has gone from Broadway, to London and now to Chicago at the Den Theatre - through October 31st.  Sam talks about being raised on the east coast, moving to Chicago and keeping this story alive which anyone who subscribed to Teen Beat and Tiger Beat can relate to! Tickets and information: thedentheatre.com

Next up, Ballets Jazz Montreal presents Dance Me: The Music of Leonard Cohen at the Auditorium Theatre on November 7th.  Andrea talks to BJM Company Director Alexandra Damiani about this tribute to the artistry of fellow Montrealer, singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen on the 10-year anniversary of Cohen’s death.  Ticket and information: auditoriumtheatre.org

In recognition of World Alzheimer’s Day and ahead of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Chicago, Jet’s Pizza is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter to raise awareness and support families affected by dementia.  Andrea talks to CEO Dave Falato joins Andrea to talk about his personal connection to this cause.  Now through Halloween, dozens of Chicagoland Jet’s locations will offer purple sugar-topped Alzheimer’s Association Cinnamon Stix, donating 10% of proceeds to fund local care, support programs, and Alzheimer’s research.  Visit www.jetspizza.com.