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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain

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Meet Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Stars – Part...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/11/05

In Harry Potter and the Cursed Child interview Part One, you met several actors who play the younger generation and supporting cast. In this Part TWO interview, you’ll hear from Harry Potter himself (played by John Skelley), Hermione Granger(Ebony Blake) and Ron Weasley (Matt Mueller). Get the “original generation” of characters views of the story from […]

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Author and reporter Greg Pratt takes us inside the...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/10/31

Lori Lightfoot swept into the office of Chicago Mayor in a surprisingly decisive victory in 2019, the first African American gay mayor made history. In her four years as Mayor, she faced a global pandemic, battles with the police and teachers unions and a host of other challenges. How will history look back on the […]

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Comedian Judy Gold appearing at Venus Cabaret Nov...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/10/28

Comedian, actress, podcaster, author and many more things…all of which add up to a fun night of stand-up at the Venus Cabaret Theater! Her specials have been on HBO, Comedy Central and part of a Netflix special: Stand out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. Her one-woman show, “Yes I Can Say That!” appeared off Broadway in 2023 […]

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Classic Little Shop of Horrors plays at Music Theater...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/10/24

Little Shop of Horrors is one of the more fun and popular musicals ever! The story of a man-eating plant is encased in a score of the most memorable musical score ever (by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken), including “Suddenly Seymour” and “Somewhere That’s Green.” Joining in the conversation are the leads: Jimmy Hogan (who plays Seymour […]

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Great Gatsby Comedy Show (featuring WGN’s Paul...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/10/17

Gatsby is a comedian born in Nigeria, moved to South Africa and then came to America where he settled in Chicago. Here, he has been producing, writing and starring in comedy throughout the city. He has worked with Trevor Noah, Second City and is clearly on a fast path to great success. Come see “The Great Gatsby Comedy […]

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Inherit the Wind, a masterful production at Goodman...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/10/15

Inherit the Wind is a play written in 1955 about an actual trial which challenged teaching Darwinism in schools. Famously known as the “Scopes Monkey Trial,” (the defendant was John T. Scopes who was on trial for teaching Darwinism in school), the message of the play is as vibrant and important today as it was nearly […]

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New bestselling book: ‘Attack From Within: How...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/10/11

These days, everyone understands the prevalence and dangers of disinformation and misinformation….but how do these things differ and exactly what are they? More importantly, how is false information being used to influence the beliefs and actions of Americans, and especially during election time? Barbara McQuade is a former U.S. Attorney, a Professor of Law at the University […]

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Gilded Age and Broadway star Claybourne Elder at...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/10/03

If you are a fan of HBO’s The Gilded Age, then you love its characters including John Adams, played by singer/actor Claybourne Elder. Or, you might be a fan of Clay’s from his many roles on Broadway and around the country including the Tony Award winning revival of “Company,” “Sunday in the Park with George,” “West Side […]

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It’s time to believe in magic at the Nederlander Theatre

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/09/29

In the first of this two-part podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with the cast of Broadway’s long awaited sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child which is finally in Chicago to kick off its first-ever North American Tour! Picking up where the last of the Potter books left off, this new adventure and experience in the wizarding […]

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Hilarious comedian Jamie Wolf brings his comedy to...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/09/20

Jamie Wolf is a hilarious comedian well known on the comedy circuit, especially in New York City where he can be seen at the Comedy Cellar and New York Comedy Club. Now he brings his unique brand of comedy to Zanie’s on Wells street in Old Town for One performance only. Jamie’s comedy is often on […]

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The Full Monty is FULL JOY playing at the Paramount...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/09/16

Paul goes Behind the Curtain with the cast of The Full Monty currently playing at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora through October 6th. This very fun musical was a hit on Broadway and the national tour. Now, the story of a group of out of work blue collar workers who decide they need to make some quickly to […]

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A stunning production of Paddy Chayefsky’s ‘Network’...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/09/12

Invictus Theatre of Chicago’s production of “Network” is stunning, immersive and unforgettable. Set in the 1970’s, one would think the message of the play has been lost over time or is no longer relevant. But, as Mark Twain wrote, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” The message of corporate greed, power of television […]

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Broadway leading man Raul Esparza to receive...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/09/09

Raúl Esparza is an American stage and screen actor, recently starring as “Galileo Galilei” in Galileo in the world-premiere musical at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Since making his Broadway debut as “Riff Raff” in The Rocky Horror Show in 1999, Esparza has become one of Broadway’s most acclaimed leading men as well as a respected interpreter of Stephen Sondheim’s work. […]

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Meet singer, actor and dancer Garrett Clayton!

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/09/06

Former Disney star (“Teen Beach Movie” and “Teen Beach 2”) also known for starring in the film ”King Cobra,” and known for his turn in “Hairspray – LIVE” among many other roles. He’ll be performing the numbers people have come to expect in this celebration of his journey from innocent ingenue to out and proud […]

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‘Disproven’ looks at claims of voter fraud in the...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/08/30

Ken Block is an expert in voter data, a technology entrepreneur, and even a two-time candidate for Governor of Rhode Island. He was hired by the lead attorney for former US president Donald Trump’s campaign to conduct a study of the many challenges made to the voting integrity of the 2020 election. His book is called: “Disproven: […]

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The Voice of Whitney Houston brought to Life at...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/08/22

Everyone would agree that Whitney Houston left us way too soon. Her voice was incredible and was called by Guiness Book of World records, “the most awarded female artist of all time.” Now for one evening, composer musician Sean Mayes (who is also working on the world premiere of “Ali the Musical” coming to Chicago) will conduct […]

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‘Road Signs’ is jaw-dropping amazement!

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/08/20

Created by Jon Tai and Alex Gruhin and starring Tai, Road Signs is described as a magic show, but that moniker does not do the production justice. It’s magic married to theater, with all the wonder, drama, intensity and surprise that is offered by theater’s best. Hosted by A Red Orchid Theater at 1531 N Wells in Old Town, […]

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Flyover Chicago dazzles at Navy Pier!

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/08/16

Chicago is home to a new major attraction and experience that is an amazing way to experience this magnificent city! Flyover Chicago is an immersive, multi-sensory attraction which showcases the city in a way that will impress Chicagoans and tourists alike. You’ll experience skyscrapers from 13,000 feet in the air, to dive straight down the city’s buildings […]

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Back to the Future takes us back to our memories at...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/08/14

In this new podcast, meet the stars of Back to the Future: the Musical! Classic characters Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox in the movie) is played on stage by Caden Brauch and Doc Brown (played by Christopher Lloyd in the movie) is brought to life by Don Stephenson on stage. Do the actors understand the audience’s […]

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Leopold and Loeb crime drama ‘Thrill Me’ is a...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2024/08/09

Paul goes Behind the Curtain with playwright Stephen Dolginoff who wrote his musical “Thrill Me” in 1994 and presents the long history of the show’s development from then to today in his new book, “Thrill Maker: The Story of My Musical: Thrill Me.” Since that time, the show has played over 200 stagings, in 25 countries and […]

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