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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
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Magician and puzzle master David Kwong amazes audiences at Chicago Shakes with ‘The Enigmatist’ through June 30th
Many magicians come to our town and they are really amazing and fun. But David Kwong is different…he’s a master magician but also a New York Times crossword puzzle constructor and puzzle solver! From the moment you arrive at the theater, you are greeted with challenges in the Puzzle Garden to be solved even before you enter […]
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‘SIX’ is electric at the Nederlander Theatre through July 14th!
The exhilarating Broadway musical SIX (see my Review below) returns to Chicago at the Nederlander Theatre through July 14th. Joining in this new podcast conversation are Cassie Silva (who plays Anne Boleyn) and Alize Cruz (who plays Katherine Howard). If you have never seen the show, this is NOT any kind of traditional telling of history. It’s […]
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3 SNL stars (James Austin Johnson, Andrew Dismukes and Devon Walker) bring their Summer Jobs Tour to the Den on July 5th and 6th
This new podcast brings you three of SNL’s brightest stars! Saturday Night Live is about to begin its 50th season on TV and still shows it has staying power! Now, three of its top stars: James Austin Johnson (who plays both Trump and Biden),, Andrew Dismukes and Devon Walker (who plays Sen. Tim Scott) come to the […]
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The risk of being gay in the military detailed in new book ‘Hiding For my Life’
In this new Pride month podcast Paul chats with Karen Solt, now retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer who served in the Navy from 1984 to 2006. Those service dates mean she began her service before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and continued after the adoption of that policy. Growing up in a small conservative town, […]
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Master magician amazes the entire family while being “Ridiculous” at The Rhapsody Theater through June 30th
In this podcast, we enter the world of magic again! Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz (the Physician Magician) owns The Rhapsody Theater and never ceases to amaze and entertain with the performers he brings to this “north of the Loop so avoid congestion” magic venue. David Williamson is regarded as one of the top magicians in the world with […]
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‘Turret’ starring Michael Shannon at Chopin Theatre is gripping audiences through June 22nd
“Turret” is Levi Holloway’s stunning new play making its World Premiere with A Red Orchid Theatre, and playing at The Chopin Theatre thru June 22nd. This is a stunning, futuristic, science fiction-esque story that will have you gripping at the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Two men, Green and Rabbit, survive an […]