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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain

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2 Pianos 4 Hands is a concert and a play rolled into...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/07/27

A charming play and concert rolled into one. Two talented wold-be concert pianists trade stories of their pushy parents, eccentric teachers, endless pressures of practice and all underlie a world of dreams and stardom. Joining the conversation are the two stars: Matthew McGloin (who plays Richard Greenblatt) and Adam LaSalle (playing Ted Dykstra) in a […]

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Chicago legends Alexandra Billings and Honey West...

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2024/07/25

Chicago has produced some incredible talents, and ranking near the top are Alexandra Billings and Honey West. Known so well to Chicago audiences and legends in the LGBTQ+ community, these lifelong friends will create magic on the Mercury Theater Stage for two nights only. Alexandra Billings: starred in the Amazon TV series “The Peripheral,” and the trailblazing series […]

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Uptown Music Theater of Highland Park given special...

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2024/07/22

For the decades it has been in existence, the classic and magnificent musical Cameron Macintosh’s Les Misérables has been presented only on Broadway and authorized national tours. But when producers reached out to Sir Cameron and explained that this Highland Park Theater Company wished to present a production, with a portion of proceeds going to benefit the […]

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Invictus Theatre launches its new home at Windy City...

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2024/07/19

In this new podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with Invictus Theatre Company’s founding artistic director, Charlse Askenaizer, with a look at the mission and plays of this great theater company. This is a theater company committed to making a difference in our community. Just consider the current season with past productions of: Topdog, Underdog; Three Sisters […]

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Laurie Metcalf sets the bar in ‘Little Bear Ridge...

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2024/07/16

Laurie Metcalf is a legend from her work on TV (Roseanne, the Connors), and film (Lady Bird earning an Academy Award nomination), but her heart belongs where it all started: on Stage with Steppenwolf Theatre. Chicago gets the treat of watching Metcalf at her best in the world premiere of “Little Bear Ridge Road.” Directed by […]

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‘Zac Efron’ is about a lot more than a movie star!...

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2024/07/12

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 […]

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Legendary actor Laurence Luckinbill recounts his life...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/07/09

The two part podcast continues as actor/Playwright Laurence Luckinbill recounts his life and career (“Boys in the Band,” Star Trek V: the Final Frontier). Nearing 90 and still going strong, Larry was asked nightly by his daughter Kate to “tell me another story, Daddy.” And finally, he decided it was time to put many of those […]

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Legendary actor Laurence Luckinbill recounts his life...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/07/03

This two part podcast recounts the life and career of actor/Playwright Laurence Luckinbill (“Boys in the Band,” Star Trek V: the Final Frontier). Nearing 90 and still going strong, Larry was asked nightly by his daughter Kate to “tell me another story, Daddy.” And finally, he decided it was time to put many of those life […]

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Emmy Award-winning comic Lea DeLaria will crack you...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/06/28

Lea DeLaria was the first openly gay comic on television in America but did you know she is also an accomplished Jazz performer who has performed worldwide? In this new podcast, you will hear the irreverent Lea talk about her SAG award winning role as “Big Boo” in Orange is the New Black, her Broadway and film experiences….so […]

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Magician and puzzle master David Kwong amazes...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/06/25

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...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/06/21

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...

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2024/06/18

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...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/06/13

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...

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2024/06/07

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...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/06/03

“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 […]

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They’re just too good to be true! The Jersey Boys is...

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2024/05/31

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons created the soundtrack of a generation that still lives today. And Mercury theater Chicago makes the magic happen with its production of the Jersey Boys after a decade long wait for the rights to be released. Joining in the conversation are all four of the “boys:” Joining the conversation are Michael Metcalf […]

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Magician Ondrej Psenicka’s ’52 Lovers’ wows at...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/05/24

Chicago is home to close- up magic and the latest magician to “wow” audiences at the Chicago Magic Lounge every Wednesday night at 7pm (through June 26th is the amazing Ondrej Psenicka who comes to Chicago from the Czeck Republic! He fooled Penn & Teller THREE times on their popular show “Fool Us,” so odds are he will fool […]

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It’s a musical, it’s theater, it’s an evening at the...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/05/21

It’s unlike any theatrical experience. Attending The Choir of Man is like going to the neighborhood pub (in Ireland or England, for sure) complete with beer, snacks, music and a really great time! Joining in the conversation are 5 of the 9 cast members all of whom can sing, dance and play a myriad of instruments: Chicago’s own RJ Griffiths (playing “Hardman”), Shane McDaid (playing […]

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Victor Wong Fellowship offered at Second City for...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/05/21

Second City is truly a jewel in the crown of Chicago’s comedy scene attaining international recognition and respect. Many of the greats have come from Second City including Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Gilda Radner, Chris Farley and the list goes on and on. This interview brings together one of Second City’s […]

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‘Death Becomes Her’ set to ‘slay’ audiences at the...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/05/18

It’s always exciting when a pre-Broadway show comes to Chicago to test the waters and learn from our sophisticated audiences what will make a show a smash hit on Broadway! “Death Becomes Her” is the next and current production treat for Chicago audiences. Based on the classic cult movie starring Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn, this new […]

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