The critically acclaimed Topdog/Underdog continues its run at the Steppenwolf Theatre this fall. Andrea talks to actor, producer, and co-artistic director Glenn Davis about this emotional performance, Glenn’s commitment to Chicago theatre and what it means to be performing at the Steppenwolf.  Runs at Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater through November 1st.  Tickets and information: Steppenwolf.org

Waitress is coming back to Chicago this fall!  Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show - Jason Whitton, who plays Cal. Jason talks about the show’s message of empowerment, change  – and of course, plenty of pie!  This hit musical features an amazing score by Grammy award-winning artist Sara Bareilles. Waitress plays at the Nederlander Theater through October 18th. Tickets and information: broadwayinchicago.com

Babes with Blades Theatre Company presents King Lear at Theater Wit. Andrea talks to co-artistic director Hayley Rice about this production, which features a “verbal joust” between King Lear and his three daughters over who loves him the most!  Runs through November 21st. Tickets and information: babeswithblades.org

The Military Miniature Society of Illinois (MMSI) hosts its 51st annual Chicago show on October 16th and 17th.  Andrea talks with MMSI president Joe Berton about the longevitiy of the show and head judge, MMSI secretary and Chicago media legend Jim DeRogatis about the work he’ll be displaying as well as how they both got into this intricate-  and mind-blowing work!  Tickets and information: military-miniature-society-illinois.com.

Finally, Andrea talks to producer, host, actress and podcaster Corrbette Pasko. Corrbette talks about a super cool forum she’s founded - Write Club Chicago, which showcases the best writer-performers in the city in an all-out word brawl they call “Literature as Bloodsport.” Check out “Write Club Chicago” at the GMan Tavern at 3740 N. Clark St – and see Corrbette's rock band perform on 10/20.  Information: writeclubnation.com