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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain

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

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

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...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

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...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

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...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

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,’...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

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...

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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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