Oct 20

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

Gary Zidek

Theater

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

Oct 14

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

Gary Zidek

Theater

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

Oct 8

Oct 8 Porchlight Music Theatre Takes Stroll Down Broadway

Gary Zidek

Theater

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.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Theater Review: Virtual PRIDE & PREJUDICE

Gary Zidek

Theater

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

Sep 8

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

Gary Zidek

Theater

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

Aug 16

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

Gary Zidek

Theater

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

Aug 10

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

Gary Zidek

Theater

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

Jul 21

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

Gary Zidek

Theater

Jul 9

Jul 9 Hell In a Handbag Revisits Golden Girls In Lockdown!

Gary Zidek

Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Hell In a Handbag Productions’ new streaming offering THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 4 – LOCKDOWN! Plus, a discussion about Non-Equity Jeff Awards.

Jun 26

Jun 26 The Dueling Critics Review Streaming Operetta and Discuss Chicago Theater Developments

Gary Zidek

Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Chicago Folks Operetta’s streaming version of THE COUSIN FROM NOWHERE and discuss some of the latest developments in the Chicago theater scene.

Jun 15

Jun 15 Long-Running Late Night Show Goes From Stage to Screen (For Now)

Gary Zidek

Theater

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Kirsten Riiber, the artistic director of the Neo-Futurists Theater, about the company’s efforts to engage audiences during the pandemic.

Jun 11

Jun 11 Oh Cymbeline ...

Gary Zidek

Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review First Folio Theatre’s streaming presentation of its award-winning 2013 production of CYMBELINE: A FOLK MUSICAL.

May 30

May 30 Timeline Theatre Resurrects Julia Child Play TO MASTER THE ART

Gary Zidek

Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, weigh in on Timeline Theatre’s streaming version of TO MASTER THE ART.

Apr 3

Apr 3 A Look Back At Some of Chicago's Most Influential Women Theatre Artists & Supporters

Gary Zidek

Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, discuss the important role women played in Chicago theatre history.

Mar 23

Mar 23 A Chicago Theater Company Innovates, Keeps Show Going Virtually

Gary Zidek

Theater

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Theater Wit artistic director Jeremy Wechsler about the theater company’s innovative pivot to remote viewing as a result of social distancing mandates.

Mar 16

Mar 16 Public Health Emergency Forces Some Chicago Stages to Go Dark

Gary Zidek

Theater

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to League of Chicago Theatres executive director Deb Clapp about the coronavirus’ impact on Chicago’s theatre community.

Mar 7

Mar 7 Theatre Review: KILL MOVE PARADISE

Gary Zidek

Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Timeline Theatre’s KILL MOVE PARADISE.

Feb 26

Feb 26 Theatre Review: THE BOYS IN THE BAND

Gary Zidek

Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Windy City Playhouse’s THE BOYS IN THE BAND.

Feb 18

Feb 18 Musical Adaptation of EMMA Opens at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

Gary Zidek

Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s new production of EMMA.

Feb 12

Feb 12 The Dueling Critics Review THE LEOPARD PLAY, OR SAD SONGS FOR LOST BOYS

Gary Zidek

Theater

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Jul 9 Hell In a Handbag Revisits Golden Girls In Lockdown!

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Hell In a Handbag Productions’ new streaming offering THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 4 – LOCKDOWN! Plus, a discussion about Non-Equity Jeff Awards.

Jun 26 The Dueling Critics Review Streaming Operetta and Discuss Chicago Theater Developments

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Chicago Folks Operetta’s streaming version of THE COUSIN FROM NOWHERE and discuss some of the latest developments in the Chicago theater scene.

Jun 11 Oh Cymbeline ...

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review First Folio Theatre’s streaming presentation of its award-winning 2013 production of CYMBELINE: A FOLK MUSICAL.

May 30 Timeline Theatre Resurrects Julia Child Play TO MASTER THE ART

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, weigh in on Timeline Theatre’s streaming version of TO MASTER THE ART.

Apr 3 A Look Back At Some of Chicago's Most Influential Women Theatre Artists & Supporters

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, discuss the important role women played in Chicago theatre history.

Mar 23 A Chicago Theater Company Innovates, Keeps Show Going Virtually

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Theater Wit artistic director Jeremy Wechsler about the theater company’s innovative pivot to remote viewing as a result of social distancing mandates.

Mar 16 Public Health Emergency Forces Some Chicago Stages to Go Dark

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to League of Chicago Theatres executive director Deb Clapp about the coronavirus’ impact on Chicago’s theatre community.

Feb 26 Theatre Review: THE BOYS IN THE BAND

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Windy City Playhouse’s THE BOYS IN THE BAND.

Feb 18 Musical Adaptation of EMMA Opens at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s new production of EMMA.

Feb 12 The Dueling Critics Review THE LEOPARD PLAY, OR SAD SONGS FOR LOST BOYS

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Steep Theatre’s world premiere, THE LEOPARD PLAY, OR SAD SONGS ABOUT LOST BOYS.