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 9

Sep 9 Abner Mikva's Life & Legacy Illuminated In New Documentary

Gary Zidek

FIlm

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Bob Hercules about his new documentary MIKVA! DEMOCRACY AS A VERB.

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.

Sep 2

Sep 2 What's That Jacket, Margiela? Review of New Martin Margiela Documentary

Gary Zidek

FIlm

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new documentary, MARTIN MARGIELA: IN HIS OWN WORDS.

Sep 1

Sep 1 Chicago Music Festivals Go Virtual

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly to talk programming in the virtual space.

Aug 17

Aug 17 JAZZ ON A SUMMER'S DAY ... At Home

Gary Zidek

FIlm

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with station music director Paul Abella to talk about the newly restored version of the classic 1959 concert film, JAZZ ON A SUMMER’S DAY.

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 30

Jul 30 Local Scottish Tradition Continues This Summer (Virtually)

Gary Zidek

Culture

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Scots president Gus Noble about the 34th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games, which will be taking place virtually this year.

Jul 21

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

Gary Zidek

Theater

Jul 16

Jul 16 Streaming Concert Celebrates Cuban Culture & Humanitarian Efforts

Gary Zidek

Culture

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 30

Jun 30 Cinemas Navigate Reopening

Gary Zidek

FIlm

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson and Siskel Film Center Executive Director Jean St. Aubin about their approaches as Illinois enters phase-4 of the state’s gradual reopening plan.

Jun 23

Jun 23 Tom Green Revives Streaming Show

Gary Zidek

Comedy

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to comedian Tom Green about reviving internet talk show and upcoming Laughs & Drafts Comedy Event.

Jun 22

Jun 22 Hyde Park Art Center Adapting With Changes

Gary Zidek

Visual Art

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Hyde Park Art Center executive director Kate Lorenz about moving summer classes online, new contribute what-you-can model, and Black Lives Matter Support.

Jun 16

Jun 16 Orchestra Hall Is Empty, But CSO Musicians Are Still Finding Ways to Connect With Audiences

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek takes a closer look at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s approach to creating digital content during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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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.

Sep 2 What's That Jacket, Margiela? Review of New Martin Margiela Documentary

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new documentary, MARTIN MARGIELA: IN HIS OWN WORDS.

Sep 1 Chicago Music Festivals Go Virtual

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly to talk programming in the virtual space.

Aug 17 JAZZ ON A SUMMER'S DAY ... At Home

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with station music director Paul Abella to talk about the newly restored version of the classic 1959 concert film, JAZZ ON A SUMMER’S DAY.

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 30 Local Scottish Tradition Continues This Summer (Virtually)

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Scots president Gus Noble about the 34th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games, which will be taking place virtually this year.

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

Jul 16 Streaming Concert Celebrates Cuban Culture & Humanitarian Efforts

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 30 Cinemas Navigate Reopening

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson and Siskel Film Center Executive Director Jean St. Aubin about their approaches as Illinois enters phase-4 of the state’s gradual reopening plan.

Jun 23 Tom Green Revives Streaming Show

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to comedian Tom Green about reviving internet talk show and upcoming Laughs & Drafts Comedy Event.

Jun 22 Hyde Park Art Center Adapting With Changes

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Hyde Park Art Center executive director Kate Lorenz about moving summer classes online, new contribute what-you-can model, and Black Lives Matter Support.

Jun 16 Orchestra Hall Is Empty, But CSO Musicians Are Still Finding Ways to Connect With Audiences

WDCB’s Gary Zidek takes a closer look at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s approach to creating digital content during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.