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Theatre Review: Strawdog Theatre Asks HOW DO WE NAVIGATE SPACE?

Apr 5

Apr 5 Theatre Review: Strawdog Theatre Asks HOW DO WE NAVIGATE SPACE?

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join WDCB’s Gary Zidek to discuss Strawdog Theatre’s latest virtual production, HOW DO WE NAVIGATE SPACE?

Chicago Theatre Company Sees the Light By Going Dark

Mar 29

Mar 29 Chicago Theatre Company Sees the Light By Going Dark

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Theatre in the Dark co-founder Corey Bradberry to talk about the company’s origins and evolution over the past 12 months.

Perfect Timing For Release of Steppenwolf's DUCHESS! DUCHESS! DUCHESS!

Mar 16

Mar 16 Perfect Timing For Release of Steppenwolf's DUCHESS! DUCHESS! DUCHESS!

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join WDCB’s Gary Zidek to review Steppenwolf Theatre’s latest virtual release, DUCHESS! DUCHESS! DUCHESS!

Congo Square Goes For Laughs In New Online Series

Feb 15

Feb 15 Congo Square Goes For Laughs In New Online Series

What Will Chicago-area Theatre Look Like In 2021?

Jan 12

Jan 12 What Will Chicago-area Theatre Look Like In 2021?

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, discuss what local theatre could look like in 2021.

The Dueling Critics Look Back at the Year in Chicago-area Theatre

Dec 29

Dec 29 The Dueling Critics Look Back at the Year in Chicago-area Theatre

Manual Cinema Updates A CHRISTMAS CAROL For Our Times

Dec 10

Dec 10 Manual Cinema Updates A CHRISTMAS CAROL For Our Times

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, discuss Manual Cinema’s world premiere adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Holiday Theatre Preview: 2020 Virtual Edition

Dec 2

Dec 2 Holiday Theatre Preview: 2020 Virtual Edition

Theatre Review: A Virtual Production & A Radio Play Take Center Stage

Nov 23

Nov 23 Theatre Review: A Virtual Production & A Radio Play Take Center Stage

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Steppenwolf Theatre’s new virtual production, WHAT IS LEFT, BURNS and Steep Theatre’s new audio play, MOONY.

New Chicago-based Theatre Company Premieres BLACK MAGIC

Nov 11

Nov 11 New Chicago-based Theatre Company Premieres BLACK MAGIC

A Conversation With Chicago-based Writer & Director Spenser Davis

Nov 9

Nov 9 A Conversation With Chicago-based Writer & Director Spenser Davis

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago-based theatre artist Spenser Davis about being creative in the time of COVID and his new play, THE SPIN.

Steppenwolf Creates Radio Play Adaptation of ANIMAL FARM

Oct 22

Oct 22 Steppenwolf Creates Radio Play Adaptation of ANIMAL FARM

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to some of the people involved with brining Steppenwolf For Young Adults’ new radio play adaptation of ANIMAL FARM to life.

Theatre Review: Neo-Futurists Look Back At America's 45 First Ladies

Oct 20

Oct 20 Theatre Review: Neo-Futurists Look Back At America's 45 First Ladies

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review the Neo-Futurists new streaming production 45 PLAYS FOR AMERICA’S FIRST LADIES.

What Does the Fox Say? The Dueling Critics Review Strawdog Theatre's Latest

Oct 14

Oct 14 What Does the Fox Say? The Dueling Critics Review Strawdog Theatre's Latest

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Strawdog Theatre’s new virtual production RUN THE BEAST DOWN.

Porchlight Music Theatre Takes Stroll Down Broadway

Oct 8

Oct 8 Porchlight Music Theatre Takes Stroll Down Broadway

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join WDCB’s Gary Zidek to talk about Porchlight Music Theatre’s new virtual production, BROADWAY BY THE DECADE.

Theater Review: Virtual PRIDE & PREJUDICE

Sep 16

Sep 16 Theater Review: Virtual PRIDE & PREJUDICE

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Lifeline Theatre’s new virtual adaptation of Jane Austen’s PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.

BoHo Theatre Explores Themes of Freedom in New Streaming Show

Sep 8

Sep 8 BoHo Theatre Explores Themes of Freedom in New Streaming Show

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review BoHo Theatre’s new streaming show, THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS: A BoHo Exploration of Freedom.

Shadowplay: A Review of Manual Cinema's FRANKENSTEIN

Aug 16

Aug 16 Shadowplay: A Review of Manual Cinema's FRANKENSTEIN

WDCB’s Gary Zidek discusses Manual Cinema’s streaming version of FRANKENSTEIN with the Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel.

Double the Fun, the Dueling Critics Review Two Virtual Plays

Aug 10

Aug 10 Double the Fun, the Dueling Critics Review Two Virtual Plays

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, duel over Trap Door Theatre and Otherworld Theatre’s latest streaming projects.

New York City's Public Theater Premieres Streaming Work Inspired By Current Events

Jul 21

Jul 21 New York City's Public Theater Premieres Streaming Work Inspired By Current Events