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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 Arts Section 08/04/24: Joyce Award Winner Terry Guest + Lord of Rings Musical Review

The Arts Section 08/04/24: Joyce Award Winner Terry Guest + Lord of Rings Musical Review

Joyce Award-Winner Terry Guest + Lord of the Rings Musical Review
Gary Zidek

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with acclaimed theater artist Terry Guest to talk about his upcoming project, an adapted children’s book that deals with the impact on families with an incarcerated parent. Guest won a Joyce Award this week for adapting MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review Chicago Shakespeare’s much anticipated musical version of Lord of the Rings. And Gary revisits his interview with Lyric Opera’s outgoing general director, who is retiring after 30 years in the arts.

The Arts Section 08/11/24: Wabash Lights, Royko Exhibit + Political Documentary

The Arts Section 08/11/24: Wabash Lights, Royko Exhibit + Political Documentary

The Arts Section 07/28/24: Connie Converse Tribute, Steep Review + Beard Award Winner Jason Hammel

The Arts Section 07/28/24: Connie Converse Tribute, Steep Review + Beard Award Winner Jason Hammel