Episodes

  • Dog Man: The Musical at Studebaker Theater

    Dog Man: The Musical at Studebaker Theater
    Nov 17 2024
    Brandon James explains what Dog Man: the Musical is about. He plays Dog Man, which is based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants. This very family friendly show is at the historic Studebaker Theater, located at 410 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, through December 1.
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  • Chicago Theater legend Jackie Taylor highlights ‘Blue Eyed Soul Sung by Brown Eyed People’

    Chicago Theater legend Jackie Taylor highlights ‘Blue Eyed Soul Sung by Brown Eyed People’
    Nov 17 2024
    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 […]
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  • Dr. Mark Goldstein shares his story with pancreatic cancer

    Dr. Mark Goldstein shares his story with pancreatic cancer
    Nov 3 2024
    Dr Mark Goldstein was in studio to talk about his journey fighting pancreatic cancer. He was told several years ago that he likely – by now – wouldn’t be here. Today, Dr. Goldstein is mentoring others who are diagnosed. He’s also one of the most celebrated veterinarians ever, and will talk about how he was […]
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  • Bob Fioretti makes his case for Cook County State’s Attorney

    Bob Fioretti makes his case for Cook County State’s Attorney
    Nov 3 2024
    Bob Fioretti, candidate for Cook County States Attorney, pops into the WGN Radio studio to talk about what he intends to do should he earn the office, particularly about crime and also holding adult caretakers responsible for what their children do.
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  • ‘Some Like it Hot’ at the Cadillac Theatre

    ‘Some Like it Hot’ at the Cadillac Theatre
    Oct 30 2024
    In the Broadway in Chicago production of Some Like it Hot at the Cadillac Theatre, Leandra Ellis-Gaston plays Sugar, the role which Marilyn Monroe originated in the movie. She talks about that and many of the funniest moments in this award-winning musical. Also, why she has so many images of fruits and vegetables on her Instagram page.
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  • Teatro ZinZanni Presents The LiV Warfield Xperience

    Teatro ZinZanni Presents The LiV Warfield Xperience
    Oct 30 2024
    Teatro ZinZanni Presents The LiV Warfield Xperience on November 18 at the Cambria Hotel (32 W. Randolph St.) promises to be just that. Recently receiving the Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent, and mentored by the likes of Prince, musicians are well-acquainted with this incredible performer even if she isn’t (yet) a household name. She describes what Prince was […]
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  • Pat Quinn: Mayor Johnson is on the wrong track

    Pat Quinn: Mayor Johnson is on the wrong track
    Oct 30 2024
    Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says he’s disappointed with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s position regarding the potential tax increase saying “he’s on the wrong track.” He tells Steve Dale that Illinois has the second highest property taxes in the country. And Quinn is touting a referendum on the ballot, the Illinois Property Tax Relief Amendment, […]
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  • Harry Lennix brings ‘Inherit the Wind’ to the stage at the Goodman Theatre

    Harry Lennix brings ‘Inherit the Wind’ to the stage at the Goodman Theatre
    Oct 11 2024
    Harry Lennix has an ease on stage isn’t all too different than how Spencer Tracy played many roles, including Henry Drummond in the 1960 film Inherit the Wind (which he was nominated for an Oscar). In the play at the Goodman Theatre, the true story of Scopes Monkey Trial, Lennix is magnificent. The show may be decades […]
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