Podcasts about chicago theater

The story of Jonah like you've never seen it before. On this episode of The Interludes Podcast, Val “The Voice” Johnson sits down with Emma St. Kathryn, first-time director, and Erika Walton Sitzberger, actress and singer, to discuss Ionéu—a bold, reimagined stage production of the prophet Jonah's tale. Staged at the historic Athenaeum Center in Chicago, Ionéu blends Greek tragedy and folktale to unpack themes of justice, identity, and the transformative power of mercy. Erika shares how returning to the stage as Teller/Giàla has reshaped her creative journey, while Emma opens up about directing her first play and what it means to reinterpret a sacred story for a modern audience. Show Notes:

If robots take over the world what would be their relationship to humans? Would it be a carefree utopia with happy automatons cheerfully laboring away while people enjoy a life of leisure or will the robots develop ideas and aspirations of their own, eventually viewing their human creators as archaic inferior predecessors, in-fact outdated models?This is the concept behind Bo List's R.U.R. a world premiere production, freely adapted from the play Rossum's Universal Robots by Karel Capek playing now at City Lit Theatre, directed by Brian Pastor.

Charles Dickens' expose of the French Revolution is cleverly performed and seems a little too close to home in today's political climate. I would highly recommend this anyone unfamiliar with "A Tale of Two Cities" by DIckens, anyone unfamiliar with the history of the French Revolution and anyone interested in how a political movement run amok can affect the lives of every person involved resulting in unfathomable horrors perpetrated in the name of justice.

See Tom Papa at The Chicago Theater on April 11! https://www.ticketmaster.com/tom-papa-grateful-bread-tour-chicago-illinois-04-11-2025/event/0700616EE3395584?camefrom=CFC_MSG&_gl=1*17zfpis*_ga*MTE5NTE3MDA1Ny4xNzQ0MzgzMTA5*_ga_YT63BSQYCF*MTc0NDM4MzEwOC4xLjAuMTc0NDM4MzExMS4wLjAuMA.. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See Tom Papa at The Chicago Theater on April 11! https://www.ticketmaster.com/tom-papa-grateful-bread-tour-chicago-illinois-04-11-2025/event/0700616EE3395584?camefrom=CFC_MSG&_gl=1*17zfpis*_ga*MTE5NTE3MDA1Ny4xNzQ0MzgzMTA5*_ga_YT63BSQYCF*MTc0NDM4MzEwOC4xLjAuMTc0NDM4MzExMS4wLjAuMA.. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John McDermott, Catalog Director for the Jimi Hendrix family company Experience Theater, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the upcoming Chicago date for the Experience Hendrix Tour. The tour is the all-star concert event of the year, celebrating the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix. For more information on tour dates and locations, visit www.experiencehendrixtour.com.

This episode of Seeing Them Live features an in-depth and in-person conversation with Ray the Roadie and Hollywood Mike, hosts of the Rock and Roll Chicago podcast. Joined by producer and co-host Doug Florzak, the episode was recorded inside the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 in downtown Joliet, Illinois, where the Rock and Roll Chicago podcast is also recorded. The Rock and Roll Chicago podcast provides a platform for bands and musicians from the Chicago area, delving into the history of rock and roll in Chicago and Illinois, the current scene, and the challenges and opportunities for musicians today. Mike and Ray share humorous anecdotes, such as Mike jokingly proposing 'The Procrastinators' as a name for his next punk band, and Mike mentioning his varied musical activities, including performing with bands like Cadillac Groove and Mike and the Stillmasters, and his solo work. Mike also uncovers a rich musical heritage after meeting a cousin who fronts a Zydeco band in Louisiana, leading him to discover his extended family's significant contributions to various facets of the entertainment industry. Ray recounts his multifaceted career journey, involving roadie work, being a firefighter for 28 years, and later diving back into music and podcasting post-retirement. Personal anecdotes include Ray's memories of his first concert, seeing Chicago Transit Authority, and his best concert experience with ZZ Top, where he enjoyed backstage access and partied with the band. Mike fondly recalls his first concert, a Billy Squire show with Def Leppard as the opener, and his best concert experience, which was a transformative Buddy Guy performance that inspired him to become a musician. The episode concludes with Ray and Mike previewing their plans for upcoming podcast episodes and discussing the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum's ongoing development and various exhibits, including guitars from Buddy Guy, and its status as a non-profit organization reliant on donations and memberships for support.BANDS: 4 Non-Blondes, Alison Krauss, Billy Joel, Billy Squire, Buddy Guy, Cadillac Groove, Def Leppard, Flat Cats, Iron Maiden, Joker, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mabel's, Mike and the Still Masters, Outlaws, Rage Against A Machine, REO Speedwagon, REM, Robert Plant, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Train, Vulgar Boatmen, Wrought Iron Soul, ZZ Top.VENUES:  Alpine Valley, Chicago Theater, El Macomber, Illinois Rock and Roll Museum, Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66, International Amphitheater, Mabel's, Ravinia, Rialto Square Theater, Rosemount Horizon, Route 66, Taste of Westmont, The Amphitheater, The Flat Cats, The Forge, The Riviera Theater. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about Illinois being the 7th best state to raise a family, what she took away from Friday’s labor report, the cost of the wildfires in California, and the latest on mortgage interest rates. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells […]

Marissa Lynn Jones, Executive Director of the League of Chicago Theaters, joins Steve Dale to talk about next month’s Chicago Theater Week. Featuring productions all over the city and surrounding Chicagoland, Jones tells people where they can find affordable tickets during the first week of February to experience the amazing theater that Chicago has to […]

Discover the vibrant world of theater with our guest, DC Cathro, a dynamic force in the Chicago theater scene. DC, a versatile playwright, actor, and director, opens up about his creative journey, sharing insights into his organic writing process. This episode promises to be a treasure trove for theater enthusiasts eager to learn about crafting authentic narratives and navigating the creative challenges of balancing artistic pursuits with life's demands. DC's stories about finding inspiration in everyday life and his refusal to be boxed into a specific genre illustrate the rich tapestry of experiences that shape his diverse body of work.Theater's future and its vital role in promoting inclusion take center stage as we discuss the importance of representing varied voices on stage, emphasizing the unique experience live performances offer in today's digital age. DC shares his candid thoughts on theater's current struggles, including financial pressures and capturing audience attention amidst a sea of digital distractions. The conversation also takes a fascinating detour into the world of silent performance, where DC recounts his adventures in non-verbal roles, from earning accolades for his silent acting to dealing with the challenges of less favorable reviews. Engage with us for a compelling exploration of theater's artistry and evolution, and learn why supporting diverse narratives remains crucial for the future of the stage.Support the showQuill & Curtain podcast is sponsored by Theatre Marketing Lab. Theatre Marketing Lab founder Julie Nemitz has been lifting up theatre organizations and theatre artists since 2019. The Lab exists to help theatremakers like you expand your exposure by developing personal branding and marketing skills that promote your works with more clarity and purpose, always rooted in authenticity so your talent and works can be seen on more stages worldwide. To learn more visit: https://theatremarketinglab.com To support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuillandCurtainPodcast The Podcast SWAG store!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-quill-and-curtain-podcast/To read Darrin's plays, click: https://newplayexchange.org/users/76352/darrin-friedman

A conversation with Chicago Theater legend Jackie Taylor who founded the Black Ensemble Theater 48 years ago. The Black Ensemble Theater, located at 4450 N Clark St., Chicago, is recognized around the world for their productions. Taylor says of all the many shows she’s mounted the current production, Blue Eyed Soul Sung by Brown Eyed People, showing through […]

Send us a textChristopher “Chris” Tucker is an international award winning actor and comedian best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series. Tucker became a favorite on Russell Simmons' HBO Def Comedy Jam in the 1990's and came to prominence in the 1995 film Friday alongside Ice Cube. Next he co-starred and executive produced Money Talks with Charlie Sheen and then appeared in Luc Besson's The Fifth Element. In 2006, he negotiated an unprecedented $25 million salary to appear in Rush Hour 3, which at the time made him the highest paid actor in Hollywood.Chris called in to promote his upcoming show on January 24th at the Chicago Theater. (From 1-14-15)

Whitney Cummings chats with Chris of The Morning Mix about her upcoming show at The Chicago Theater on Friday, October 18th!Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whitney Cummings chats with Chris of The Morning Mix about her upcoming show at The Chicago Theater on Friday, October 18th! Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As summer winds down, theater season kicks into full swing. From small storefront productions and family dramas to high-intensity wizarding spectacles, there's something for everyone. Reset hears what Chicago's theaters have in store as we get into fall from WBEZ's Mike Davis. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

In my most popular, most shared, and most downloaded interview of all time, featuring my favorite comments from YouTubers about my "annoying Chicago accent," Dan Howell and Phil Lester (Dan and Phil) talk about their book "The Amazing Book is Not on Fire" and an upcoming appearance at the Chicago Theater. (From April 21, 2016)

This week jD is joined by Kyra from the cornfields of Western Illinois to discuss both her Pavement origin story as well as her perspective on track 19. Transcript:Track 2:[0:00] Previously on the Pavement Top 50. Blackout. So what do you think, Jessica, from Ann Arbor? I think it is a very solid Pavement song. Yeah. Like, I think it belongs in the top 20 to 30. Okay. Because, I don't know, it hits all the right Pavement beats. Hey, this is Westy from the Rock and Roll Band Pavement.Track 3:[0:27] And you're listening to The Countdown. Hey, it's J.D. here, back for another episode of our Top 50 Countdown for Seminal Indie Rock Band, Pavement. Week over week, we're going to count down the 50 essential Pavement tracks that you selected with your very own Top 20 ballots. I then tabulated the results using an abacus, six taquitos, and a bottle of bismal. How will your favorite songs fare in the rankings? Rankings you'll need to tune in to find out so there's that this week i'm joined by pavement superfan kyra from the cornfields of western illinois illinois illinois how the fuck is it going my friend it's uh pretty fucking great thank you for asking all right well um let's let's not beat around the bush let's get right into this let's talk about your pavement origin story.Track 3:[1:27] Okay um i got into pavement in the early 90s um i um graduated high school in 1994 so that was the year oh cool all right so um so you know um yeah i was 18 years old i was getting ready to graduate high school and um i'd been hearing about pavement you know and like spin and stuff magazine spin magazine and stuff like that and it sounded cool but here in the middle of fucking nowhere cornfield um they just didn't have everything you know or um you know just things were slower to get here maybe yeah stuff like that um but it's a it's a small town western illinois i lived in a town of 800 people 801 people and um i'm right now i'm in the college town that's not far from there which is a town of like 20 000 i think okay western illinois University and that's where I live now and that's where I kind of grew up around here and ended up back here but so anyway I was a teenage kid and I was into Nirvana and Pearl Jam Soundgarden all that all that stuff Alice in Chains but I was also getting into cool stuff I had a really cool curiosity I think you know I was into uh Dinosaur Jr. I was getting into Sonic Youth and uh.Track 3:[2:43] Sugar, The Replacements, REM, Morphine, just stuff like that. I think I was getting into alternative type music. And I was also really getting into Bob Dylan around that time. Oh, wow. That's pretty diverse.Track 3:[3:00] So Pavement kind of clicked with me. I got that CD called No Alternative. It was a compilation. It had a bunch of cool bands. It had a new Nirvana song on it. I think that's why I wanted to get it, because it had a cool Nirvana. A new hidden track on it or something like that um but the pavement song was really cool it was unseen power of the picket fence which is that weird rem kind of tribute not one of their best tunes but it's fun and it's cool and it introduced me to their how goofy and uh quirky and there's there's their sound and stuff like that right right so and i thought that's cool i like that filed it away maybe, hip-pocketed it. But then I got off work. I worked at the Hardee's here in town, the fast food restaurant. I got off work, went home, and I turned on my little black-and-white TV I had in my room and watched the end of the Jay Leno show. And he had pavement as his guests on his show, and I just, they played Cut Your Hair. Yeah. And it was, I just thought, I fell in love right there. I was like, this is the coolest thing I've ever heard.Track 3:[4:17] And... And you're not wrong. Yeah, right? And it was around that time where Kurt Cobain died, too. And I was a big Nirvana fan. And shit was just really serious and heavy and kind of depressing. I was listening to a lot of Pearl Jam and Nirvana and Soundgarden and Alice in Chains. And everybody was a junkie and everybody was depressed. And pavement was a cool thing to come across around that time when I was an 18-year-old impressionable youth. because it wasn't really like that. It was fun, but it still felt very urgent, I felt. Their music felt vital and urgent and had a lot of depth and meaning for an 18-year-old kid, I think. Yeah. So it was a good breather from that serious stuff I've been listening to, and I was just instantly in love with that. And my friend, I think I went to school a couple days later, and my friend's like, hey, I bought that pavement tape that you told me about on Jay Leno or whatever. And he loaned it to me, and it was Crooked Ring, Crooked Ring. And of course, that's the greatest album ever made. So that was a pretty big one to get and get into. And I fell in love with that instantly, all those great songs. Songs, you know, Gold Sound, Silent Kid, Fillmore Jive, Ranged Life.Track 3:[5:47] Every song on that one's a banger, right? It's a masterpiece. Yeah, so I got into that. I was like, well, I got to go get more of this. So I came over here to the record store. We used to have four record stores in this town. Now we have zero. Oh, shit.Track 3:[6:02] Sucks but um anyway there's uh i came over here and bought the i saw another pavement cd and it was uh watery domestic chicken on the cover and that that's also the greatest thing ever made the greatest ep ever made i guess the greatest album ever no argument from me right and this was all within like maybe a few weeks a week or a week of each other and i just loved that i thought that was the best best thing i'd ever heard um and yeah i was just in love with paper after that And I was like, this is my band. You found your band. Yeah. And I eventually, over the next few months, started getting the other stuff. I got that Westing, which I don't know if you can see it back there, my little Steve Keen of the Westing cover. A friend gave me that. She bought it down from him in Oklahoma. But anyway, that's a great, that's a cool collection of tunes. And I was like, introduced me to their early stuff, which I thought was pretty cool. But I really like what they were doing currently more, you know, yeah, they're crooked rain stuff and you know And then I started just buying everything I could get from pavement and then I heard slanted enchanted I'm like, holy shit. This is also the greatest album ever made. So Yeah, yeah all that stuff. And then wowie zowie came out like maybe a year later, you know It wasn't very long and that one was pretty amazing too little little more of a head fuck than the other ones which is I.Track 3:[7:27] Awesome you know and i just a big fan ever since um did you convert people as well i tried you had like so that you had some sort of echo chamber to be talking about this or were you isolated with your fandom um well that's a good question because my friends some of my friends kind of dug when i dug pavement and when i played it for them but i don't think they were they clicked with it like i I did, where they were totally in love with it, but they enjoyed that album, Crooked Rain and Crooked Rain. I think I might have played them something off Debris Slide or something like that. I don't know about this one, but I remember that. I actually joined the Navy right after I graduated high school and found out in the Navy that nobody liked pavement or heard of pavement.Track 3:[8:18] I hardly met anybody. buddy um but i was traveling a lot and i would go to different towns to different record stores and find the find different pavement things so that was kind of fun and i would try to turn people onto it and it didn't really click very much i converted a few people though over the years i guess i had a roommate have people to talk to about it right yeah i had a roommate who was a drummer and i played him uh watery domestic i think and he was just blown away by the drumming I think that's Gary Young, right? Doing the crazy drumming on that one. Yeah, the drumming on that was Texas Never Whispers is so cool. And he was pretty blown away by that. He's like, this drumming is so different and not your typical drumming, I guess. So I converted a few people here and there over the years. Did you ever manage to see them live?Track 3:[9:08] I did, yeah, finally, two years ago. Oh, cool. I saw them at the Chicago Theater. Yeah, good venue? They were so good. It's a classic venue, but it's not my preferred type of venue to see them in, but it was a beautiful place, and I was seeing the greatest band ever there. They sounded really good. They sounded so good on that. Yeah, they were great. So um i saw that i saw um steven malchemist and the jicks also when they first went on tour in like 2001 and that was a really cool show yeah yeah um bob was driving the rv and uh selling t-shirts really it just seemed really like a cool little tour um i think steven's um malchemist's girlfriend was in the band kind of for a while there um and she was kind of like doing background own vocals and stuff like that so it was kind of a fun gig um yeah i saw him on the pig lib tour.Track 3:[10:13] Uh but i didn't make it out i don't i wonder where he would have played here for pig lib he played at a bar called lee's palace which is like just a great venue to you know just yeah he's into and i like those be with your people right i would rather do that than be at the show the Chicago theater but um this was at the metro where I saw in Chicago which is a it's kind of the cool venue in Chicago where all the cool bands play but um and I'm from small town it's three hours to Chicago for me a three or four hour drive um and you know it's scary in Chicago because it's hard to drive and traffic and stuff like that but that's why I didn't go to a lot of shows when I was a kid.Track 3:[10:56] Just because I'm a hillbilly and uh I um didn't make it to see them when I when I would have loved to have seen them when they were at Lollapalooza or playing small clubs and stuff like that, touring behind Slanton and Enchanted. But no, I just kind of didn't get the chance to actually see them. I remember actually my now ex-wife bought me tickets to see them just on a whim. I told her I wanted to go see them in New York when they first reunited, like the reunion in 2010. 2010, I guess it would have been. Yeah, and she actually bought tickets, but we ended up going to Jamaica and getting married instead around the same time, so I had to cancel that. I mean, that's kind of a bust.Track 3:[11:45] So I kind of missed the opportunity there, I guess. But yeah, I've just been a huge fan ever since. I always felt like all of their album releases were like an event. And I remember hanging out like when I was stationed in Texas, hanging out with some friends when Bright in the Corners came out.Track 3:[12:08] Playing it for them, and they actually really liked some of the songs on it. I remember, like, Stereo and Shady Lane and stuff like that. I thought that stuff could have been a hit. I was like, this stuff's going to be a hit, guys. And they're like, yeah, sure. And, of course, I'm always wrong. I was always wrong about that. I'm actually a radio person. I used to run the alternative rock station here in town when they had one, and I was always a champion of pavement.Track 3:[12:32] I do have a funny story, I guess, kind of funny. So I worked for the radio station here in town. there's like this local group of six radio stations yeah um and i was the um i ran the alternative station i was the music director and the dj there and then uh also was like the classic morning classic rock morning show person and um also the news kind of a news person too i just kind of did a lot of things jack of all trades or whatever but um our little station group got bought out by this uh corporate butthole hedge fund dude came down and bought the stations and then fired all the people basically but um they kind of kept me around for a couple months and i learned how to they talked told me i had to do the news so i was the news director and i had to make news stories and stuff like that which not much of a journalist but i was doing i was trying but um eventually they had they were going to fire me too and they did and i knew they were going to fire me so i did not go out without a fight and i um made this news story about how oh, the new owner was a butthole and all this stuff. But, you know, I still had like two something minutes left on my newscast.Track 3:[13:40] So I play, I'm like, oh, and here's pavement, gold sounds. And then I put gold sounds in there. And then I broadcast that out the rest of the day. They fired me across the whole area on all six of their stations. And so that went out and I exposed people to pavement and made my little...Track 3:[14:03] Snide remarks about the the butthole uh guy who bought the stations and fired everybody and, it was uh it was a good feeling you played gold sounds yeah yeah i just i just thought that was a good it was it was a good length i think it's it's it might be my favorite of their songs i i don't know what i don't have i don't think i have a favorite but i have many but um yeah that Very nostalgic. Yeah, it is. Yeah, it's just got that feel. Yeah, just something wistful about it, I guess.Track 3:[14:37] But, yeah, that was... Do you have a go-to record at this point? Like, do you have one that you'll put on, you know, when you're feeling pavement-y? Or does it depend on a specific mood? It's definitely a mood thing. It seems like Wowie Zowie is always getting played around here a lot for some reason. Um because that one's that one's big it's like the white album kind of you know favorite albums so it's a big long one with uh different moods and stuff like that and i kind of it's kind of how i am a moody person so i like the roller coaster ride of that one and i like the kind of woozy sound of a lot of the songs on that one i think it's just this beautiful sounding record and.Track 3:[15:20] Um, it's got songs I don't like on it, even like a couple that kind of, I find a little more jarring, but, uh, it's still the one I've been listening to the most, I guess. But I, um, the first three, I think are, you know, the greatest albums ever made. And, um, I like the other ones also. So I have those ones on vinyl. I don't have the last two albums on vinyl and I play a lot of vinyl. So I guess that's why I, um, but my kids are into it too. That's kind of cool. They've, uh, tick tock was the harness your hopes thing. I heard my kids listening to it and I was like, Whoa, that's so cool. And they, uh, they would like, I had a t-shirt and didn't fit me anymore. So they would, they would fight over the t-shirt. They had a couple of daughters.Track 3:[16:10] Yeah. Right. But they, uh, they did. I tried to get them a little deeper into it, but they, they know harness your hopes. Which is cool and uh i was like why what does this mean my daughter said it's for a fit check i'm like what the heck is a fit check it's like an outfit showing off your outfit yeah i didn't know that it's been around yeah yeah so that's it's over my head too i'm 50 years old yeah, so i think that's pretty cool and then i've they've gotten into it it's cool seeing younger kids get into it i see it every once in a while i see somebody who's considerably younger than to myself almost in my kids age and getting into Pavement I'm like that's good it means it's I was right this whole time you know about this great band justice.Track 3:[16:55] Exactly well Kyra what do you say we flip the record and get into track number 19.Track 3:[17:08] Okay alright we'll do that right after this.Track 3:[19:46] This week, we're going deep on Box Elder. How are you feeling about song number 19, Kyra, from the COWI? I fucking love Box Elder so much. It's a great song. It's one of the earlier Pavement songs. I think it's a very early Pavement song. Say it's, you know, song number one. Yeah, yeah, exactly. Which is cool. And it's one that really holds up, I think, too. So I was saying, if you're just joining us, I got into Pavement in 1994 at Crook and Rain, and it was awesome. And then I got Watery Domestic, and then I think a few weeks later, I got the Westing collection of tunes. And yeah, I just remember that one, immediately liking that song.Track 3:[20:37] One thing I like about it is it's got a twee kind of twee element to it almost like a beat happening or something like that, like K Records Calvin Johnson kind of sound which I didn't really know much about then but when I hear it now and there's also something R.E.M. About that guitar riff on that I agree with you there Early R.E.M., for sure. Yeah, and I know that it was a big influence on them. And I'm a huge R.E.M. fan now. So there's that. And that song, I actually had to look this up, but it said that it's a true collaboration between the two, Stephen and Scott. Spiral, yeah. Yeah, they kind of just, it was his riff, I think, and then Malcolm Husky wrote the lyrics and sang over it. And they didn't really write songs like that before or after. It's kind of one of the only ones that was like really a collaboration like that, I guess. Very. I mean, I think they were all collaborations in one way or the other, but...Track 3:[21:42] Yeah, for sure. On that tune. I love the lyrics of the tune. I love the meaning of it. I'm from Vermont, Illinois. Vermont IL, population 801. And Box Elder MO is just, I'm going to head to Box Elder MO. It's just he's going to head to some hillbilly ass town in Missouri. It's kind of what that's what i got out of it anyway um but being from a small town and being somebody who's different i'm a transgender woman um i didn't know it then but it's something i've always felt and it's something i still feel and getting hearing that line i've got to get the fuck out of this town meant something back then and recently maybe in the last couple years that tune is really everyone's like man i really love this song because i love that line i've got to get get the fuck out of this town because i was living in this other small town nearby which is just very, bigotty town and i was ready to get the fuck out of there so i'm glad to be out of that town um had to get the fuck out of that town and come over here to yes box elder love that that it means box elder yeah it's got some deep deep meaning um i think and uh yeah i'm in a place where there's I was in the town, there's not a lot of pavement fans, you know?Track 3:[23:02] So get the fuck out of this town. So yeah, it's a cool song. I think their sound and their songwriting improved significantly after that. But as an early tune, I think it's definitely one of their best. And it's one that definitely means something to me, I think, for sure. Love that song. Love Box Elder. It's a good one. What do you think about where it landed on the countdown, number 19?Track 3:[23:33] That's actually perfect. Do you think it's a fair spot for it? Yeah. I guess, yeah. I think it's a perfect spot. I mean, considering they made so many other great songs and that they really improved on their sound after that, but also as an early tune and they're finding their sound, I think that was definitely one of the most important songs in there.Track 3:[23:56] In their canon of awesome tunes. Well, really, I mean, if you think back, this song was covered by Wedding Present and played by John Peel. And I wonder if John Peel hadn't got his hands or mine wrapped around pavement. Like, they are so huge in the UK. Yeah. And it just makes me wonder what, you know, what would have happened had they not had access to you know john peel it would have been very interesting but so that's how he got into them through wedding presents cover that's how uh my memory is so shit but i feel that sounds yeah okay yeah if i'm wrong send me an email jd meeting malcolmus at gmail.com new email address everybody well kyra it's been good talking to you today from uh western illinois and uh talking about box elder i enjoyed myself i hope you enjoyed yourself and um that's about what we have to say do you have anything you want to plug.Track 3:[25:04] Um no i mean i i host a i host a folk uh alternative country americana radio show on tri-states public radio every sunday night at seven o'clock if people are into that sort of stuff um but uh that's what i do but nothing to plug i'm just here to talk about pavement.Track 3:[25:25] Love it i love the show it's a it's great show keep up the good work oh thanks that means a lot for real that's what i gotta say this week and uh we'll be back next week with song number 18 we are in the thick of the top 20 my goodness wash your goddamn hands.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/meeting-malkmus-a-pavement-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For whatever reason, society harbors feelings of discrimination against certain communities, one of which is the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community. Token Theatre is a relatively new player in the Chicago Theater world which presents Asians in the positive light they deserve with an emphasis of casting the community in meaningful stories which need to […]

Scott Aukerman first appeared on The Big Wakeup Call back in 2014 to discuss the season one DVD of the Comedy Bang! Bang! TV show. Here on his 20th appearance, we discuss the origin of the TV show and what could have been a spinoff, the 15th anniversary of the podcast, the CBB action figures, CBB book, and the Bang! Bang! Into Your Mouth Tour that will visit the Chicago Theater on August 3rd.

WBEZ's May highlights of productions feature a mix of works at storefront and big-name theaters.The mix of local and national talent on stage is a testament to Chicago's place in the theater ecosystem. Reset gets the scoop from WBEZ's theater reporter, Mike Davis. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Legendy playwright August Wilson – considered one of the most important Black voices in theater – wrote the story of his life in the play How I Learned What I Learned. Today, that script is coming to life in a one-man show at the Broadway Playhouse in Water Tower Place. And Chicago-bred actor Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, Matrix Reloaded) is stepping into the role of August Wilson himself. How I Learned What I Learned is on a limited run until May 5, and Reset sits down with the actor for more on what audiences can expect. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Charles welcomes Rick Onstop who hosts the Rock Talk Studio podcast. Rick is a seasoned veteran of the music industry with a rich history in music distribution, blogging, and podcasting. Rick shares his journey from working in a record store in Hollywood, experiencing in-store appearances by big names like Bruce Springsteen, Alice Cooper, Patrick Swayze and Itzhak Perlman, to attending iconic concerts, including an unforgettable KISS concert at the young age of 14. Rick's deep-rooted connections within the music scene unfold as he describes his personal encounters with music legends and one near encounter with Bob Dylan.Among the live music experiences Rick delves into, he recounts the electric atmosphere of U2 concerts that deeply moved him, leaving a lasting impression. Rick's narrative brings to life the profound impact these live performances had on him. Additionally, Rick reflects on his near encounter with Bob Dylan, sharing a candid story that nearly brought him face-to-face with the music legend in an intimate backstage moment, further illustrating the unpredictability and excitement inherent to the music industry.The conversation shifts to Rick's podcast, "Rock Talk Studio," where he shares his passion for rock music through book and documentary reviews. Rick explains his unique rating system to help listeners gauge the depth of content suitable for casual fans versus enthusiasts, underscoring his commitment to providing insightful and honest reviews. Through discussions on various topics, from music books to documentaries, Rick and Charles illustrate the vast landscapes of rock music culture and its enduring legacy, highlighting the storytelling aspect of Rick's work that captivates and educates his audience.BANDS:Alice Cooper, The Band, Billy Idol, Blind Melon, Bruce Springsteen, Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, Geddy Lee, Guns N Roses, Harry Styles, J Giles Band, James Brown, Kiss, Lindsey Buckingham, Little Richard, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Suicidal Tendencies, The Allman Brothers, The Immediate Family, The Violent Femmes, Tina Turner, Tommy Lee, U2, Yes, ZZ Top.VENUES:Aragon Ballroom, Athenium Center, Belly Up, Bushnell Theater, Chicago Theater, Greek Theater, LA Sports Arena, Solider Field, Springfield Civic Center, UIC Pavilion. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708

Comedian, storyteller, director and actor Mike Birbiglia joins John Williams to talk about, “Please Stop the Ride,” his new show coming to the Chicago Theater later this month. Mike tells John about having eclipse fever, his desire to go to a Cubs game while he’s in town, how he mined material for this new show, […]

Comedian, storyteller, director and actor Mike Birbiglia joins John Williams to talk about, “Please Stop the Ride,” his new show coming to the Chicago Theater later this month. Mike tells John about having eclipse fever, his desire to go to a Cubs game while he’s in town, how he mined material for this new show, […]

Comedian, storyteller, director and actor Mike Birbiglia joins John Williams to talk about, “Please Stop the Ride,” his new show coming to the Chicago Theater later this month. Mike tells John about having eclipse fever, his desire to go to a Cubs game while he’s in town, how he mined material for this new show, […]

The Price Is Right Live Stage Show will be at the Chicago Theater on March 2nd. Jennifer Aniston presented her good friend Adam Sandler with an award during the People's Choice Awards. Garrett Popcorn is celebrating national chocolate mint day with Frango Chocolate.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Michael Jackson’s biopic, Usher’s TV drama, a new tour with Jennifer Lopez, and the cast of the new ‘Fantastic Four.’ They also discussed why the Chicago Theater postponed a few shows, New York Fashion […]

A preview of Chicago Theater Week, how FAFSA delays are leaving some students in limbo and a device intended to enable direct communication between the human brain and technology.

In this episode of "Seeing Them Live," Charles welcomes guest Andy to share memorable concert stories. Andy discusses his extensive collection of concert ticket stubs, mentioning that he has about 350 concert stubs and over 125 stubs from other events. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as they reminisce about concerts they attended together since seventh grade.Charles asks Andy about his first concert, and Andy's unique response involves distinguishing between tickets with stubs and those without. He reflects on his early concert experiences, particularly at Chicago Fest, where he saw acts like the Greg Kihn Band and the Joe Perry Project. The discussion delves into the significance of ticket stubs as memory triggers, providing insight into the concerts and events they attended.The conversation also touches on the value of concert tickets as collectibles. Andy shares that some of his Grateful Dead tickets from the 1980s are now worth more as collectibles than the original ticket prices. The mention of different venues and festivals like Chicago Fest sparks memories of specific shows and experiences, including encounters with iconic musicians like Muddy Waters.The conversation transitions to discussing the unique aspects of certain concerts, such as the legendary "wall of sound" designed by Owsley Bear Stanley for the Grateful Dead. Andy explains that, while he didn't witness the wall of sound, it was a significant part of the band's history. The discussion also covers social protocols at concerts, including designated areas for different groups of fans, such as the "deaf zone" for those going deaf and the presence of spinners (dancers).As the episode progresses, the hosts explore Andy's decision to swear off heavy metal concerts and share anecdotes from specific shows, both positive and challenging. The episode concludes with a brief mention of the Ticket Stub Museum, a concept introduced by the hosts, and the idea of incorporating personal stories or notations for each ticket in the museum. They express enthusiasm for the tangible and sentimental value of physical ticket stubs in contrast to digital ticketing.Bands Mentioned: Almond Brothers, Bob Dylan, Bob Weir, Grateful Dead, Greg Kihn Band, Iggy Pop, Jane's Addiction, Jason and the Scorchers, Jerry Garcia Band, Jethro Tull, Joe Perry Project, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Neil Young, Phil Lesh, Ramones, REM, Santana, Slayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Moody Blues, Vulgar Boatmen.Venues Mentioned: Alpine Valley (mentioned in connection with Iron Maiden), Champaign (general reference), Chicago Fest, Chicago Theater, International Amphitheater (mentioned in connection with Iron Maiden and Judas Priest), Las Vegas (mentioned in connection with Bobby Weir), Mabel's (venue in Champaign, mentioned in connection with Otis and the Elevators), Salt Shed (King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard concert), Soldier Field (mentioned in connection with Chicago Fest with Stevie Ray Vaughan), UIC Pavilion. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708

“Christmas with C.S. Lewis” will play Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place for a limited engagement today through Sunday. David Payne, who plays C.S. Lewis, joins Brian and Aubrey for an interview. (Send us a message on social media @commongoodtalk for a special 50% discount code being offered through the C.S. Lewis Institute!) Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks episode is another solo dolo. Had to talk about my experience opening for Nimesh Patel at the Chicago Theater. Also went over my first time getting drunk in utah, and my experience driving dirty in Utah.  This week is the return to the drunk videos, so go ahead and send me them funny drunk videos. Like comment and Subscribe, tell yo aunty and great grandma about the show.  Social media links https://www.patreon.com/Adrunkennightout  https://www.facebook.com/ADRUNKENNIGHTOUT https://www.facebook.com/Kendalehamlett https://www.instagram.com/kenhamlett/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzHOZjx8yWynzKQocYLcL3Q  https://www.Bigblackshlongs.com  

It's already October, and it's been quite the merry goo year for The Untitled Beatles Podcast. In August, we recorded live at Beatlefest! And last week, we took a field trip to see Ringo Starr and His All Star Hamms (TM) at the beautiful, historic Chicago Theater; a Chicago landmark owned and operated by Madison Square Garden, just a few blocks from longtime classic Chicago store, Macy's! (Damn you, NYC…) Tony and T.J. got to grace an actual Beatle with their presence - together, as a duo - for the very first time, And this week's episode captures the all the rawdio as the guys pre-game to the rockin' sounds of Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus' death, demand obscure requests from the All Starr Band, and deep dish the entire concert; something TONY ABSOLUTELY WANTED TO DO! Along the way, they simply must ask:

Segment 1: John Bever, Financial Advisor, Phase 3 Advisory Services, joins John to talk about how the market has been performing recently and year-to-date, the latest on the Kroger / Albertsons merger, people still feeling the impact of inflation, the Fed finally normalizing interest rates, how the Israel-Hamas war is impacting the economy, and if he believes […]

Welcome to Episode 162!  From the headlines, one of the most influential news monarchs is taking a step back.  What does that mean exactly?  How will things be different over at the most popular newsrooms in the US?  It feels a bit like the final season of 'Succession' perhaps?In the last week it was announced Rupert Murdoch, head of Fox News (Fox), is stepping back from his duties at age 92.  The word "retirement" was bandied about to describe what's happening but somehow the description under the title doesn't seem like a retirement we would want for ourselves.  It was also told Lachlan Murdoch (his son) is taking over leadership.  What does that mean for news?  Let the speculation, discussion, and curiosity flow as Casey & Mark are discussing their thoughts on the matter as well as the state of news and television currently.  There's a lot to discuss and unpack here.To kick off the week's episode, in the Trash Pick-Up,  Casey is giving us the download of his night out at the Chicago Theater with Miss Jeffrey and Mark is celebrating family as a family member turns 90!  In this week's Trash Talk, #bottomdinner is trending, trouble between co-stars on Ryan Murphy's set, and a refund request on a flight from Singapore to Paris but you'll never guess why.In this week's recommendations there a rare new limited series hitting a streaming service (given all the folks on strike in Hollywood) as well as a limited docu-series over 25 years in the making.This one's chocked full of hilarity, discourse and of course, plenty of faggotry with your gay best friends!  So pour some of the last of that summer port vintage, grab your colors, put on a fresh diaper, and pull up a chair to spill the tea with your GBFs.  It's time to paint!=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-Let The Boys of Painted Trash know your thoughts on this week's topics and episode! What street festivals do you attend? Do you like street fests? What is your favorite festival??Have a topic idea or story you recommend for Trash Talk, be sure to send it in to our email or through the "contact us" on our website.Follow us on:Instagram: instragram.com/paintedtrashpodTwitter: twitter.com/paintedtrashpodFacebook: facebookcom/paintedtrashpodcastDon't forget to click Subscribe and/or Follow and leave us a review!email: paintedtrashpodcast@gmail.comweb: www.paintedtrashpodcast.com

Live From The Chicago Theater!  Today, this is what's important: Evanstan, floofy hair, Florida, Malort, aliens, Blake breaking his back, diarrhea, Instagram algorithms, Q&A, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garry Peterson is a Canadian and American drummer who over the course of a iconic career spanning more then six decades is best known for: being a founding member and co-owner of the legendary Canadian rock band The Guess Who; performing with former Guess Who member Burton Cummings; and performing with Bachman Turner Overdrive during their support of Van Halen's 5150 Tour. For Garry, being a child prodigy meant success came at a very young age with his first professional gig by the age of four and by six he had already performed with Peggy Lee at the Chicago Theater in Chicago, IL. Similar gigs would following with the likes of Lionel Hampton, The Four Lands, and The Andrew Sisters to name a few.By sixteen, Garry had joined the Winnipeg band Al & The Silvertones; which over the next couple of years would transform itself into The Guess Who. As a member of The Guess Who, Garry has to his credit: fifteen albums that have charted on Billboard 200; fourteen singles that have charted on Billboard's Top 40, including two #1's; and three Gold Singles and three Gold Albums as certified by RIAA. Through The Guess Who, Garry has also been inducted in The Canadian Music Hall of Fame and received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement for contribution to popular music in Canada. Garry is also the only current or former member of The Guess Who that has performed on every single album and participated in every single tour over the course of the band's lengthy history.Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @hiddentracks99

Join the laughter as comedian Leanne Morgan joins Ramblin Ray on the Big 89 to discuss the impact of politics on her comedy, her savvy approach to social media in her 50s, and the thrill of gracing the iconic Chicago Theater stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathleen opens the show drinking a State Wide Hazy Pale Ale from St. Louis's 4 Hands Brewery. She announces that the Chicago Cubs have invited her to throw out the 1st pitch at the game before her upcoming show at the Chicago Theater, and reminisces about all of the fun that she and her friends had traveling to Chicago to see Cardinals vs Cubs series as a teenager. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Taylor Swift shut down Long Beach Island over the weekend while attending Jack Antonoff's wedding rehearsal dinner, and Stevie Nicks made local headlines having her hair done at a local Kansas City salon before her Arrowhead Stadium show. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Terrell's Syracuse Style potato chips, and Ott's Ozark Recipe BBQ Sauce (made for Silver Dollar City.)UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Mandy Matney's forthcoming book “Blood On Their Hands,” MH370 debris is found in Madagascar, and Britney Spears has more marital drama.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a an 1,800-year-old coin at an after-school club in Germany.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on frequent fliers boycotting Southwest's new boarding change, the “Restaurant of Mistaken Orders” in Japan known for employing dementia patients, a huge backlog of 200 ships are stuck at the entrance of the Panama Canal, two drunk tourists are trapped overnight in the Eiffel Tower, and a man jumps off the top of the Mandarin Oriental in NYC and is split in half.LYRICAL BREAKDOWN: Kathleen compares the lyrical breakdown of Toto's “Africa” to Taylor Swift's “ Karma.”WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.ngSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us as we sit down with Lajé, a multi-talented music artist, songwriter, and entrepreneur. In this episode, Lajé shares her inspiring journey of achieving her long-standing goal of performing not once, but twice at the prestigious Chicago Theater. We delved into the challenges she faced while balancing a regular job with her creative pursuits, discussing how it often drained her creative energy. Lajé also reveals her latest venture, "The Genie Creative Studios," offering photography, videography, and podcast services. Additionally, we explore topics such as artist management, label dynamics, the pursuit of independence, and much more. Tune in for an enriching conversation filled with insights and experiences from Lajé's remarkable career. ----Connect With Us On Social Media ----- Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/illanoizeradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/illanoizeradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/illanoizeradio

Comedian LEANNE MORGAN is so funny and currently on her "JUST GETTING STARTED TOUR" 100 city tour which includes stops in Des Moines, Iowa and The Chicago Theater - go to LeanneMorgan.com Her 1 hour stand-up comedy special "I'm Every Woman" is  streaming now on NETFLIX-Being a grandmother-Leanne grew up in the meatpacking family business as did Lisa!-T-shirt ideas:  "I do know Meat" "Ask me about my Meat"-Taking Dexatrim at 17 years old with her mother and sister-Def Leppard & Journey -Leanne can sell anything-Pete's Pink Cadillac - why?-Rock musicians TINY LITTLE LEGS-Costco - get the USDA PRIME!!!Leanne is so funny! 

In this Artist Exploration, Jessie and Charlie discuss: Growing up in the Chicago Theater scene with the family in the business  Stepping into the role of Carole King  Setting future goals and the building blocks of each role  Unpacking the “it' factor  Don't forget to check out Jorge Rivera-Herrans' new musical My Heart Says Go If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  Meghan Cordier:@meghanmarie2014 About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier and Charlie Murphy. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour one on Kap & J. Hood, downtown Chicago is full of surprises a homeless man laid out in front of the Chicago Theater and gets help. Kap hangs with his ex-wife plus Lebron James finally looked old and an Animal Story.

In this Artist Exploration, Sean and Charlie discuss:  Staring out in the Chicago Theater scene  Experiencing your spouse's Broadway Debut as a castmate  What it means to be generosity on stage  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  Meghan Cordier:@meghanmarie2014 About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier and Charlie Murphy. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about the start and impact that Chicago Theater! We talk with local docent, Robin Simon, who takes us on a fascinating history lesson of B&K. For food we had Ragadan and one of the most amazing burgers in Chicago! Help Dion Feed the Dream! He just launched a nationwide fundraising campaign to raise $1 million to feed 1000 MORE households around Chicago! You can donate here by joining ⁠Team 77 Flavors of Chicago⁠, start your own team, or contribute as an individual. Go to ⁠FeedTheDreamFund.com⁠ or ⁠FundFeedTheDream.com⁠ to donate! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history, please email us at media@77flavorschi.com  WATCH US ON YOUTUBE HERE! Visit our website https://www.77flavorschi.com Shop our gear from Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/shop/77flavorschi Follow us on IG: 77 Flavors of Chicago @77flavorschi Dario @super_dario_bro Sara @TamarHindi.s --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/77-flavors-of-chicago/support

Nick is joined by music journalist Jim Ryan, from Forbes and The Daily Herald to talk about The Year in Music, including the best albums of 2022 (Spoon, Eddie Vedder, Tears For Fears are among the artists on the list) and the best concerts of 2022 (including The B52s at the Chicago Theater, Jack White at Empty Bottle, and Chris Stapleton at Wrigley Field). They also talk about how Joe Walsh has always been waaaay too good for The Eagles, and the time that Paul Oakenfold pretended to be both Pet Shop Boys. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about more celebrity drama (Richard Gere and Debra Winger HATED each other during the making of "An Officer and a Gentleman" and Justin Bieber is a punk), fulfill a drunken Megaphone Message, taste some Japanese candy that look suspiciously like meth rocks, and Nick's Dad Tells a Joke! [EP107]

Nick is joined by music journalist Jim Ryan, from Forbes and The Daily Herald to talk about the interviews Jim did with Roger Taylor from Queen, Nick Mason from Pink Floyd and Jim Kerr from Simple Minds. They also talk about the Johnny Depp/Jeff Beck concert, The B52s show at the Chicago Theater, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and much more. Then Esmeralda Leon chats with Nick about Catholic weddings, food marketing ploys, and they taste test some crazy Japanese snack foods....and Nick's Dad Tells a Joke! [EP90]

A hidden door in what looks like a laundromat. A theater with dining-room-style seating where magicians come right to your table. All this is an ordinary evening at the Chicago Magic Lounge in Andersonville. Reset learns more about their shows with Joey Cranford, CEO and co-founder of Chicago Magic Lounge, and speaks to one of their current magician residents Paige Thompson.

Live from The Chicago Theater, Paul, June, and Jason discuss the 1996 fantasy adventure film The Adventures of Pinocchio starring Martin Landau and Jonathan Taylor Thomas. They talk about Geppetto and Pinocchio getting in a bathtub, donkey transformations, Pepe the talking cricket, and much more.HDTGM is going on tour! For tickets and info check out www.hdtgm.comFor more Matinee Monday content, check out Paul's Youtube pageHDTGM Discord: discord.gg/hdtgmPaul's Discord: https://discord.gg/paulscheerCheck out Paul and Rob Huebel live on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/friendzone) every Thursday 8-10pm ESTSubscribe to The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael here: listen.earwolf.com/deepdiveSubscribe to Unspooled with Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson here: listen.earwolf.com/unspooledCheck out The Jane Club over at www.janeclub.comCheck out new HDTGM merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hdtgmWhere to Find Jason, June & Paul:@PaulScheer on Instagram & Twitter@Junediane on IG and @MsJuneDiane on TwitterJason is Not on Twitter

It's bottoms up when Lovett or Leave It rolls into town for a show at the beautiful Chicago Theater. The Chicago Gay Men's Chorus reminds us we were born this way: tired and gay. Ali Barthwell does the Cell Block Tango with Trump's murderers' row of henchmen. Abby McEnany serves up the Gay News deep dish. A former Jane (Kim Quindlen) gives us hope in a post-Roe world. Ashley Ray and Lovett raise a shot glass to the Second City, and our Hot Takes are the only thing steamier than this humid Windy City summer.--Thanks to The Chicago Theatre and MSG Entertainment for hosting this week's show.

It's bottoms up when Lovett or Leave It rolls into town for a show at the beautiful Chicago Theater. The Chicago Gay Men's Chorus reminds us we were born this way: tired and gay. Ali Barthwell does the Cell Block Tango with Trump's murderers' row of henchmen. Abby McEnany serves up the Gay News deep dish. A former Jane (Kim Quindlen) gives us hope in a post-Roe world. Ashley Ray and Lovett raise a shot glass to the Second City, and our Hot Takes are the only thing steamier than this humid Windy City summer.--Thanks to The Chicago Theatre and MSG Entertainment for hosting this week's show.