Podcasts about chicago theatre week

The beginning of the year is a great time to start making your calendars for theater you won't want to miss. Also, Chicago Theatre Week tickets are now on sale! Reset learns more from WBEZ theater reporter Mike Davis. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Melissa details her 2024 Chicago Theatre Week Experience. She saw shows at the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakes, TimeLine Theatre, Writers Theatre, and Court Theatre, and she recommends them all! Resources MentionedChicago Theatre WeekLeague of Chicago TheatresChoose ChicagoGoodman TheatreChicago Shakespeare TheaterWriters TheatreCourt TheatreTimeLine Theatre Company Connect with host Melissa Schmitz***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter***101 Stage AdaptationsFollow the Podcast on Facebook & InstagramRead Melissa's plays on New Play ExchangeConnect with Melissa on LinkedInWays to support the show:- Buy Me a Coffee- Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey!- Give a 5-Star rating- Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend- Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!)Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).

Marissa Lynn Jones, the Executive Director of the League of Chicago Theatres, joins Steve Dale in studio to highlight Chicago Theatre Week and what theatre means to the city! To browse discounted shows, visit hottix.org.

Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about consumer sentiment levels jumping, the S&P 500 nearing an all-time high, why rate cuts will be good for the equity markets, and how many rate cuts does he expect to see in 2024. Segment 2: Robert Sevim, President, Chicago Region, Savills, gives […]

Chicago Magazine put out a list of 13 predictions for this year. They include the Cubs playoff fate, Madigan's corruption case outcome, and even who will win the 2024 presidential election. Producer Michelle Navarro and host Jacoby Cochran read the list and share which they agree with, which they aren't feeling, and make their own 2024 predictions. Plus, tickets for Chicago Theatre Week 2024 are on sale. We preview a few shows we're excited to see!  Good News: Tomorrow Never Knows Fest Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Lesniewicz, Senior Director Cultural Tourism at Choose Chicago, guests on Dynasty Podcasts to reflect on the city's highlights in 2023.Lesniewicz speaks on the past year in Chicago, reflecting on everything from the state of the local F&B industries to the value of exploring the city's diverse neighborhoods to the importance of Chicago's performing arts. He also offers insight into what the city offers to both creative communities and local, national, and international businesses.The Senior Director Cultural Tourism reflects on some of Chicago's notable wins in 2023, including being ranked Best Big City in the U.S. for the seventh consecutive year by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, as well as the economic impact of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour in Chicago.Lesniewicz also previews notable events happening in Chicago in 2024, including Chicago Restaurant Week, Chicago Theatre Week, CIVL Fest, the 2024 Democratic National Convention, and more.

Melissa is back with a brief solo episode about what's coming up and other shows she's guested on recently, plus your favorite episodes so far and a special request! Your Top 5 Podcast Episodes!Play Club with Amy Wheeler and Paul Kruse (Ep. 25)THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER by Mary Zimmerman (Ep. 13)Chicago Theatre Week 2023 (Ep. 19)Playwright Marketing with Patrick Gabridge (Ep. 18)National New Play Network + New Play Exchange with Nan Barnett (Ep. 9)Melissa on Other Shows!Theatrical Shenanigans Episode 6Nerdinary Episode 12AOther Episodes Referenced:UNTITLED CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION by Rachel Feeny-Williams (Ep. 15)Toward a Brave New Theatre World with Nan Barnett (Ep. 27)Would you take a moment to rate and review the show?Rate + Review 101 Stage Adaptations on Apple PodcastsRate on SpotifyConnect with host Melissa Schmitz***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter***101 Stage AdaptationsFollow the Podcast on Facebook & InstagramRead Melissa's plays on New Play ExchangeConnect with Melissa on LinkedInWays to support the show:- Buy Me a Coffee- Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey!- Give a 5-Star rating- Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend- Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!)Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).

In this episode, we discuss:What Chicago Theatre Week isWays to save money on a big theatre tripWhat plays Melissa saw and the experiences she hadWhat she might do differently next time to see even MOAR theatre at a better priceAnd more!Resources MentionedChicago Theatre WeekLeague of Chicago TheatresChoose ChicagoHot TixGoldstarTodayTixBroadway in Chicago DealsRemy Bumppo Theatre CompanySteppenwolfCourt TheatreFen set tourAguijón Theater CompanyBroadway in ChicagoBramble Theatre CompanyLookingglass Theatre CompanyTimeLine Theatre CompanyLoyola University Chicago Theatre DepartmentConnect with host Melissa Schmitz***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter***101 Stage AdaptationsFollow the Podcast on Facebook & InstagramRead Melissa's plays on New Play ExchangeConnect with Melissa on LinkedInWays to support the show:- Buy Me a Coffee- Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey!- Give a 5-Star rating- Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend- Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!)Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).

In a blow to Chicago comedy fans, HBO Max announced Tuesday that it would not pick up “South Side” for a fourth season. The show follows various characters — from workers at a rent-to-own store to wannabe rappers to cops — hustling on Chicago's South Side. As we grieve the loss of this TV gem, we're revisiting a conversation host Jacoby Cochran had with creators Diallo Riddle (who plays Allen Gayle), Sultan Salahuddin (Simon James), and Bashir Salahuddin (Officer Sandy Goodnight). They tell us how the show stays true to Chicago. This conversation was originally published Dec. 5, 2022. #SaveSouthSide Petition Some good news: Don't miss the last weekend of Black Restaurant Week and Chicago Theatre Week. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight at the Chicago Auto Show you can take part in Friday Night Flights from 6 to 9pm. Chicago Theatre Week is going on now until February 26th. The Mardi Gras Bar Crawl is happening tomorrow from 2 to 10pm.

Executive Director of the League of Chicago Theatres Deb Clapp joined Steve Dale to shared details about Chicago Theatre Week occurring in the Chicagoland area from February 17th to the 27th. The event provides Chicagoans “an opportunity to experience something new” by going out and seeing a show. Some of the performances include “Gem of […]

This week’s “This Week in Theater” features Deb Clapp, Executive Director at the League of Chicago Theatres. Clapp talks about “Chicago Theatre Week” and the shows that come along with it. You can celebrate Black History Month and more during Chicago Theatre week. Visit ChicagoPlays.com for a full list of the featured shows. The League […]

Longtime journalist and music critic Greg Kot says goodbye to the Chicago Tribune after 30 years. Hear Kot talk to Dean about his time at the Tribune. This week’s “This Week in Theater” features Deb Clapp, Executive Director at the League of Chicago Theatres. Clapp talks about “Chicago Theatre Week” and the shows that come […]

In honor of Chicago Theatre Week and the Year of Chicago Theatre, this week Laura and Joelle are joined by six members of Steep Theatre in their newly opened Boxcar venue. Steep is the quintessential storefront theatre and is committed to producing new and under-produced plays that tell the stories of ordinary people in extraordinary situations. Their current sold out production Red Rex is about a small theatre company embarking on an explosive new play with the hope of finally breaking it big and has already been named one of Chicago Tribune's top 10 Chicago shows for 2019. Located at 1115 W. Berwyn, you can find this intimate theatre just two doors down from the Berwyn El Station. To view episode show notes, please click here. 

Everyone knows about the connections between politics and performance, but it turns out mayors and theater critics have a lot in common as well. At the start of both Chicago Theatre Week and the Year of Chicago Theatre, the great drama critic Chris Jones sat down with Mayor Emanuel to talk all things theater, from his favorite up-and-coming companies, to the politics of theater in new book "Rise Up,” the impact of the Internet, and—of course—what makes Chicago the greatest theater town in the world.

We are thrilled to be part of the launch of the "Year of Chicago Theatre", helmed by the Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events (DCASE) Commisioner, Mark Kelly. Mark at the Chicago Jazz Festival Mark joined us to talk about this first-ever City initiative that is "calling on the world to recognize the power of Chicago Theatre." Partnering with the League of Chicago Theatres and all of the individual theatres, the goal is: "to be a Chicagoan, you are welcome into a Chicago Theatre." From the City's press release: "To truly fall in love with Chicago, you must go to our theaters. This is where the city bares its fearless soul. From joy to heartache and every feeling in between, Chicago theatre tells stories that evoke big emotions. Stories that take risks, inspire awe, ask tough questions – and dare audiences to do the same. Through Broadway musicals or storefront plays and improv, the energy of the city comes alive in our theaters. And with a diverse collection of over 250 dynamic theaters throughout our neighborhoods, there’s always a seat waiting for you...The Year of Chicago Theatre will also encourage dialog within Chicago’s theatre and philanthropic communities around inclusion and equity issues – and will seek to expand the geographic scope of Chicago theatre, especially on the city’s south and west sides." Sandra Marquez - photo credit Joe Mazza We also welcome to the show an important member of the theatre community, actress and director Sandra Marquez. Most recently we saw her brilliant direction of Isaac Gomez's play, "La Ruta" (episode 89) and her wonderful performance in Jen Silverman's "The Roommate" with Ora Jones. Marquez is a longtime member of Teatro Vista, the only equity Latino theatre company in the midwest. She has also been a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble since 2016. She is on the faculty at Northwestern University, teaching acting and voice. She is in rehearsal to play Nora in Steppenwolf's production of "A Doll's House, Part 2". Previews start Jan. 31. Can't wait to see her in this. Hear Sandra and Mark's takes on what makes theatre here so special. "We are doing new work all the time, everyone supporting and pushing each other to do gutsy and innovative work...We have more world premieres than anywhere else." Chicago Theatre Week is coming up from Feb. 7 - 17, with theatres of all sizes offering tickets from $15 to $30. Click on this link for a complete schedule of some really great shows. Learn about Mark's fascinating job at DCASE, which presents theatre, music, art, and other mostly free cultural events to 28 million people annually and awards grants across a wide spectrum of the arts. One of his goals is to encourage more support for the vitality of Chicago arts organizations, financially and otherwise. Hear some fascinating stories about Mark and Sandra's backgrounds and other interests. As in Mark is a drummer and Sandra once tried to join a convent. And you don't want to miss Mark's story about pretending to be a celebrity so he could sit in the actual Booth One at the Pump Room back in the day. Kiss of Death: Marc Hauser World-renowned photographer Marc Hauser was a friend and a guest on our show. Read about him in Mark Brown's excellent obituary for the Chicago Sun-Times, which surprisingly quotes Marc's Booth One interview. He was a remarkable talent and character. We will all miss him. Here is a link to our interview with him. If you check out the show notes, you will see several of his iconic images. The photo above is Marc with Gary and Roscoe in his studio.

Deb Clapp, Executive Director of The League of Chicago Theatres joined the conversation to talk about a wide range of topics including the mission and important work of the League, the HotTix program, the 2017 Holiday Theatre Guide and a preview of the 2018 Chicago Theatre Week to be held February 9th -18th. Season 2 Episode 30. Originally published December 7, 2017.