Aud Talk

Co-founder, Creative Director, & Executive Director of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Kevin Iega Jeff chats with Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan about the company before their upcoming show at the Aud on Saturday, October 23!

Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan speaks to Chicago Dance History Project's Executive and Artistic Director Jenai Cutcher about her career, CDHP's past, present, and future, plus some amazing stories from her many one-on-one interviews!

Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan interviews Michael Edwards to talk about the Chicago Loop Alliance's mission & programs, as well as the role of performing arts in the recovery of the Loop. Plus, help us identify Michael's favorite Auditorium Theatre show mentioned at end of interview!

Executive Director of Arts Alliance Illinois, Claire Rice, talks with Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan about Arts Alliance Illinois, the state of the arts during the Covid-19 pandemic, and what we all can do to help arts thrive

Jorge Pérez, Executive Director and Associate Artistic Director of Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, joins Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan for a conversation about the history of this revered Chicago dance company, memorable performances at the Auditorium Theatre, and how they’ve been keeping busy over the past few months!

Deb Clapp, Executive Director of the League of Chicago Theatres, joins us for a conversation about the history and role of the League, resources for artists and theatres, and what’s next for Chicago’s performing arts community

This week's #AudTalk features an exciting conversation between National Geographic Live speaker Brian Skerry and Dr. Steven Kessel, Director of Marine Research at the Shedd Aquarium. Skerry and Kessel bonded over their mutual love of sharks and Steven Spielberg's Jaws, and discussed ways that individuals can help protect the ocean and its inhabitants.

This week's #AudTalk features Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Robert Battle. Battle joins Auditorium CEO Rich Regan to discuss Ailey's history, it's connection to the Auditorium, and more!

This week's #AudTalk features a conversation with our ADMIT ONE Program Manager Denise Santomauro. Denise chatted with #AudTalk host Colleen Flanigan about our ADMIT ONE program, which provides transportation and tickets to Chicagoland community groups with limited access to the performing arts so they can experience world-class events at the Auditorium.

This week's #AudTalk features a conversation between Auditorium CEO Rich Regan and the City of Chicago's Commissioner of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Mark Kelly. Tune in for thoughts on Chicago's cultural landscape, the #YearOfChicagoMusic, and Commissioner Kelly's favorite Auditorium memories.

Settle in for an #AudTalk with "your best friend in the whole world": longtime radio host and DJ for WXRT, Lin Brehmer! Lin has spent years bumping elbows with the music world's biggest stars, and he's here to share his most memorable stories with you.

This week’s #AudTalk features a conversation between Auditorium CEO Rich Regan and Rolf Achilles, an art historian and historical preservationist who has written and lectured extensively on Chicago architecture. Tune in to learn about the Audiorium’s influence on European art movements, Chicago as a model for the great cities of Europe, and the architectural details that made our building the first of its kind.

Join us for a conversation with Hearts to Art Camp Director Sarah Illiatovitch-Goldman to learn about the Auditorium's performing arts summer camp for children who have experienced the death of a parent. We'll be posting a watch party for the video here at noon so that we can enjoy a shared viewing experience! Our #AudTalks are posted every Wednesday at noon; tune in to learn about Auditorium history, companies that have performed on our stage, and our educational and outreach programs.

In this edition of #AudTalk, Auditorium Theatre's Chief Marketing Officer Colleen Flanigan chats with Auditorium CEO Rich Regan about growing up in the Chicago suburbs, his background in theatre and live event production, his history with the Auditorium, and more!

Do you think of IT when you hear the word "Development"? Well, think again! We sat down with Chief Development Officer, Judie Green, and Associate Director of Development Operations, Raechel Hofsteadter, to learn more about their work and how important their roles are in a non-profit organization. Take a listen!

We FaceTimed score composer Michael Abels to learn about his experiences working on "Get Out"! Take a listen as he tells us how Jordan Peele discovered him, how he approached scoring for film, and more on our newest edition of #AudTalk.

The Auditorium Theatre's 2019-20 Season marks a milestone birthday for our National Historic Landmark — 130 years! In preparation, we sat down with Chief Programming Officer CJ Dillon to discuss what's to come across our stage this season. Whether you visit the Auditorium for world-renowned dance, uplifting music, or inspiring speakers, you will find something in our season that speaks to you!

#AudTalk: Episode 20 — All Things "Too Hot" with Soloists Rodrick Dixon & Alfreda Burke by Auditorium Theatre

Rock legend Glenn Kotche from the band Wilco teamed up with Ate9 Dance Company's Artistic Director Danielle Agami to create the collaborative piece "calling glenn" that is premiering in Chicago this week with Glenn performing live on stage! Both Kotche and Agami called us to talk about how they got connected, their collaborative process, and their excitement to perform in Chicago in the most recent episode of #AudTalk.

#AudTalk: Episode 18 — Celebrating National Dance Day with Dance for Life by Auditorium Theatre

In anticipation of Giordano Dance Chicago's final performance of its 55th anniversary season, we sat down with the company’s current Artistic Programs Manager and former dancer Cesar G. Salinas for an #AudTalk! In this episode, we discuss the energy-packed program, Salinas’ triumphant return to the stage in Gus Giordano’s "Wings," and Artistic Director Nan Giordano's 33 years of leadership!

On May 15, 1968, Auditorium Theatre CEO Tania Castroverde Moskalenko and her family left Havana, Cuba and arrived in Miami as political refugees. In this #AudTalk podcast, we sat down with Castroverde Moskalenko to learn more about her story and gain insights into this weekend's performances of Ballet Nacional de Cuba's "Don Quixote"! More: theaud.us/CubaDonQ

Auditorium Theatre Ailey Ambassador and Ayodele Drum & Dance Business Manager Mashaune Hardy discussed #AILEYinChicago's upcoming performances with veteran Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer Jamar Roberts. Listen as Jamar tells us more about his choreographic debut with the company, what he's looking forward to doing while in Chicago, and what works he's excited to perform!

Auditorium Theatre CEO Tania Castroverde Moskalenko sits down with Chief Programming Officer, CJ Dillon, to discuss bringing Monaco's premier dance company to the historic Auditorium Theatre stage for their Chicago premiere of "La Belle (The Sleeping Beauty)".

Executive Director of See Chicago Dance/Audience Architects sat down with Auditorium CEO Tania Castroverde Moskalenko to discuss the Auditorium's 50th anniversary of the theatre's re-opening and what audiences can expect to see at A Golden Celebration of Dance!

Chief Executive Officer Tania Castroverde Moskalenko sat down with Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater's Executive Director Jorge Perez to discuss Ensemble's upcoming October 6 program. Listen as they talk about National Hispanic Heritage Month and how Ensemble stays relevant while honoring traditions!

We invited veteran Giordano Dance Chicago dancers Rachael Berube and Joshua Blake Carter to the Auditorium to chat with us about the company’s upcoming performance on June 10. Rachael and Joshua tell us more about the program, reminisce on their favorite Giordano memories, and hint at what's next for them after retirement!

We discussed Eifman Ballet’s return to the Auditorium with our Chief Executive Officer, Tania Castroverde Moskalenko, and her husband, Alexei Moskalenko, who is Assistant Artistic Director of the Youth America Grand Prix and a former dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet. Listen as Alexei gives us insight into Russian dance and why it is a highly valued art form in Russia, and discusses how Russian history helped shape the story of Red Giselle.

The Auditorium Theatre's 2017-18 Season marks the first season planned by new CEO Tania Castroverde Moskalenko. Auditorium Board member Henry Fogel sat down with Tania to discuss her time at the Auditorium, our new tagline, and what to expect in the 2017-18 Season!

Conductor and recipient of the 2017 Commonweath Award for Achievement, Keith Lockhart, called us to preview the upcoming concert with the Boston Pops and Bernadette Peters. Listen as Mr. Lockhart tells us more about his 22-year tenure with the Pops, the Gershwin program, and performing alongside Broadway and Television star Bernadette Peters!

Veteran Ailey Dancer, Hope Boykin, called us to discuss Ailey's return to #theAud for its 47th year! Listen as Hope discusses Ailey's progression over her 17-year career with the company, what she's looking forward to in Chicago, and her new piece "r-Evolution, Dream."

We sat down with Founder and Artistic Director of Thodos Dance Chicago, Melissa Thodos, to discuss the upcoming performance at the Auditorium Theatre. Listen as Melissa recaps 25 years of Thodos Dance Chicago, delves into the "FULL CIRCLE" program, and hints at what's to come for Thodos Dance Chicago.

Henry Fogel, Dean of the Chicago College of Performing Arts and Auditorium Theatre Board Member, sat down with the president of the Chinese Fine Arts Society, Julie Ma, to discuss the annual celebration of the Chinese New Year and the return of Jackie Chan's Long Yun Kung Fu Troupe. Listen as Julie tells us more about the Chinese New Year, Long Yun's production, and why audiences will enjoy this one-night-only performance!

Henry Fogel, Dean of Chicago's College of Performing Arts and Auditorium Theatre Board Member, sat down with creator of Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah, Marin Alsop, to discuss this rendition of Handel's Messiah. Listen as Marin tells us more about how Too Hot started, the moving parts of this annual production, and her role as a conductor.

Founder and Artistic Director of Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Orbert Davis, chats with the Auditorium Staff about the upcoming Americana program on our Landmark Stage on November 11, 2016!

Artistic Director, Irma Suarez Ruiz, and Executive Director, Jorge Perez, sit down with the Auditorium Staff to discuss the upcoming program on our Landmark Stage on September 29, 2016!

Just over a year ago we concluded our 125th Anniversary Celebration. It was both a historic and acclaimed season – and to celebrate our milestone we recorded “Keeping the Auditorium Alive”. Listen and get a brief history lesson as we delve into the stories behind these walls.