The Arts Section

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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

The Dueling Critics Take Manhattan

Nov 22

Nov 22 The Dueling Critics Take Manhattan

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarnanel, talk about some of the productions they during their recent trip to New York City.

New Book Explores Heyday of Chicago's Soul Music Scene

Nov 19

Nov 19 New Book Explores Heyday of Chicago's Soul Music Scene

Chicago radio legend Richard Steele sits down with author Aaron Cohen to talk about his new book, MOVE ON UP: CHICAGO SOUL MUSIC AND BLACK CULTURAL POWER.

Perception Is Power: A Conversation With THE KINGMAKER Director Lauren Greenfield

Nov 16

Nov 16 Perception Is Power: A Conversation With THE KINGMAKER Director Lauren Greenfield

Theatre Review: PROXY

Nov 14

Nov 14 Theatre Review: PROXY

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Underscore Theatre’s world premiere musical PROXY.

So Much Streaming

Nov 12

Nov 12 So Much Streaming

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Daily Herald multi-platform editor and Widescreen columnist Sean Stangland to talk about the expanding world of streaming services.

Steppenwolf Theatre & Ladysmith Black Mambazo Join Creative Forces (Again)

Nov 11

Nov 11 Steppenwolf Theatre & Ladysmith Black Mambazo Join Creative Forces (Again)

WDCB’s Gary Zidek has the story of how Steppenwolf Theatre’s world premiere musical, LINDIWE, was born.

Theatre Review: First Floor Theater's SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS

Nov 5

Nov 5 Theatre Review: First Floor Theater's SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review First Floor Theater’s Chicago premiere of SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS.

City Winery Founder Michael Dorf Looks Back At His Career In New Book

Nov 4

Nov 4 City Winery Founder Michael Dorf Looks Back At His Career In New Book

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with City Winery founder and CEO Michael Dorf to talk about his new book INDULGE YOUR SENSES.

How DEAD MAN WALKING Became an Opera

Nov 1

Nov 1 How DEAD MAN WALKING Became an Opera

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Sister Helen Prejean, author of the 1993 best-seller DEAD MAN WALKING and Jake Heggie, the composer that brought the story to life on stage through music.

It's a Music-Filled Homecoming In Raven Theatre's SUNDOWN, YELLOW MOON

Oct 31

Oct 31 It's a Music-Filled Homecoming In Raven Theatre's SUNDOWN, YELLOW MOON

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Raven Theatre’s SUNDOWN, YELLOW MOON.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra To Premiere DREAM For Orchestra

Oct 29

Oct 29 Chicago Symphony Orchestra To Premiere DREAM For Orchestra

Music writer Dennis Polkow sits down with Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Bernard Rands to talk about the upcoming world premiere of DREAM for Orchestra.

Chicago-Area House Inspires New Horror Film

Oct 26

Oct 26 Chicago-Area House Inspires New Horror Film

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with the stars of the new horror movie, GIRL ON THE THIRD FLOOR.

Some Overlooked Horror Films to Check Out This Halloween Season

Oct 25

Oct 25 Some Overlooked Horror Films to Check Out This Halloween Season

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with RogerEbert.com’s Nick Allen to talk about some scary movies to check out ahead of Halloween.

Scary & Spooky Theatrical Productions To See (If You Dare)

Oct 23

Oct 23 Scary & Spooky Theatrical Productions To See (If You Dare)

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, discuss some of the spookier theatrical productions they’re looking forward to seeing.

Theatre Review: Silk Road Rising's World Premiere TWICE, THRICE, FRICE...

Oct 22

Oct 22 Theatre Review: Silk Road Rising's World Premiere TWICE, THRICE, FRICE...

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Silk Road Rising’s new play TWICE, THRICE, FRICE…