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Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Premieres at the...

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2023/03/09

In this new podcast, Paul goes Behind the Curtain with the two actresses who share the role of Tina Turner (each performing four times a week). Naomi Rodgers and Zurin Villaneuva discuss the challenges of portraying a living legend and icon of Rock and Roll who has given her blessing to this production. Tina plays […]

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Lady Day at Emerson Bar & Grill: An unforgettable...

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2023/03/02

In this new podcast, Paul goes Behind the Curtain with the star of “Lady Day at Emerson Bar & Grill,” Alexis J. Roston, to discuss her incredible one-woman performance as Billie Holiday appearing now at the Venus Cabaret at the Mercury Theater (3745 N. Southport in Chicago) through March 26th. Turn back the clock to […]

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World of Chocolate Benefits AIDS Foundation Chicago...

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2023/01/26

In this podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with Maddie Miley, the Senior Manager of Development and Communications Of AIDS Foundation Chicago. World of Chocolate 2023 is an evening of the most fantastic chocolate in every imaginable form, all set out in the iconic setting of Union Station in the Grand Hallway on Friday, February 17th from […]

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“Chicago The Musical” plays the CIBC through January...

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2023/01/19

In this podcast, Paul goes Behind the Curtain with the stars of “Chicago the Musical.” Katie Frieden, who plays Roxie Hart, and Logan Floyd, who plays Velma Kelly, talk about the wonderful production of this 25th Anniversary Tour. With classic Kander and Ebb songs including “All that Jazz,” “Razzle Dazzle,” and “Mr. Cellophane,” and Ann Reinking […]

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Family Affair’s Kathy Garver talks about her...

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2023/01/13

Legendary actress and one of the stars of the classic American sitcom Family Affair Kathy Garver joins Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain to talk about her illustrious career. Listen in while Kathy reminisces on her time playing the beloved character of ‘Cissy Davis’. To learn more about what Kathy is up to and to sign […]

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Reflections from former Alderman Helen Shiller told...

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2023/01/06

In this new podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with former Alderman Helen Shiller who represented uptown for nearly a quarter of a century fighting the people’s battle on housing, human rights and so much more. Rich with stories about Mayor Harold Washington and those who followed, Shiller is candid and direct as she talks […]

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‘Starstruck’ tells the no-holds-barred history of the...

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2022/12/22

On this podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with author and the founder of the Chicago International Film Festival, Michael Kutza. This Chicago institution has humble roots and the founder of the festival almost 60 years old shares stories involving any and every movie star and director that you can think of. It’s a real […]

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King Tut Immersive takes a unique look at a story...

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2022/12/15

In this new podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain to discuss the new Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light, now playing at Lighthouse Artspace on Germania Place. As creative consultant Richard Ouzounian explains, in the tradition of its predecessors (the Art of Van Gogh, Kahlo, Monet) this exhibit is a 360 degree immersive […]

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‘CLUE’ has audiences laughing all night at the...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2022/12/08

On this podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with the director and two of the stars of CLUE, currently playing at the Mercury Theater Chicago. Mercury Theater’s Executive Director and Director of CLUE, L. Walter Stearns is joined by cast members Mark David Kaplan (who plays Wadsworth) and Jonah D. Winston (who plays Colonel Mustard). […]

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Trouble in Mind is Timeline Theatre’s Latest Thought...

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2022/12/01

In this new podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with the cast of Timeline’s Latest thought provoking production; “Trouble in Mind.” Here is his review of the show published at www.aroundthetownchicago.com: 5/5 stars…. “Trouble in Mind,” by Alice Childress is troubling and difficult to watch. Not because it isn’t an amazing production with incredible performances, because […]

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‘A Paige in Time’ presents a Magical Evening at the...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2022/11/24

In this new podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with Magician extraordinaire Paige Thompson and the co-owner/CEO of the Magic Lounge Joey Cranford to discuss the current main stage show and an evening of fun that awaits you! Paige Thompson appears in “A Paige in Time,” allowing her to exhibit the skills and fun that […]

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The Jazz-Gospel Messiah, Too Hot to Handel plays two...

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2022/11/22

On this podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with the stars of “Too Hot to Handel,” the Jazz-Gospell Messiah which plays at the Auditorium Theatre for two performances Oonly! Soprano Alfreda Burke and Tenor Rodrick Dixon talk about this unique version of Handel’s Messiah that incorporates Jazz, gospel, blues, choir, orchestra, jazz band, scat and […]

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Chicago has fallen in love once again with WICKED!

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2022/11/17

In this new podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with cast members from the Broadway musical hit “Wicked” currently playing at the Nederlander Theater. Kimberly Immanuel (who plays Nessa Rose) and Jacob Pedersen (who plays Boq) join to talk about why Wicked resonates so strongly and has for so long with audience members. This Stephen […]

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Black Ensemble’s ‘Blue Heaven’ brings music greats to...

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2022/11/16

In this new podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain to discuss Black Ensemble Theater’s current production: “Blue Heaven.” Writer/Director Daryl Brooks and actor Billy Rude talk about the music and story that bring together: Howlin’ Wolf, Big Mama Thornton, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan and B.B King to tell their stories and jam for the […]

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You can see Stephen Schwartz’s ‘Children of Eden,’...

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2022/10/14

In this new podcast, the legendary Stephen Schwartz talks about the one day only (Saturday, Oct 15th at 3pm and 8pm) performances of his “Children of Eden,” performed in concert and the Cadillac Palace Theater. This one day limited special engagement brings Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child), Grammy winner David Phelps, Internet singing Sensation Sam Tsui all […]

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Fiddler on the Roof ‘wows’ audiences at the Lyric...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2022/09/23

On this special podcast, Paul talks about the incredible and powerful production of “Fiddler on the Roof” currently playing at the Lyric Opera House through October 7th. Joining in are the lead actors playing Tevye (Steven Skybell) and Golde (Debbie Gravitte). This is a production of Fiddler like you’ve never seen before. In many ways […]

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Broadway Legend Donna McKechnie to be honored with...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2022/09/16

On this special podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with Broadway legend and icon Donna McKechnie recipient of this year’s ICON Award from Porchlight Music Theatre being presented on Friday Sept 23rd at the Ritz Carlton. It will be an evening of music, song and dance, including performances by Ms. McKechnie herself! It is a DON’T […]

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Award-winning film ‘A Sexplanation’ goes where other...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2022/09/15

On this new podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with filmmaker Alexander Liu (@alexanderxliu) to discuss his new multi-award winning film: “A Sexplanation.” Having grown up in a family and culture where the discussion of sex was taboo, and acknowledging his own homosexuality, Alex decided it was time to document the realities of what is […]

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Former Republican strategist Tim Miller on his NYT...

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2022/08/25

On this podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with Tim Miller, MSNBC analyst and writer-at-large at The Bulwark to discuss his new best-selling book, “Why We Did It: A Travelogue From the Republican Road to Hell.” Tim was a republican political operative who was the communications director for Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign and the spokesman […]

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