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, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join WDCB’s Gary ZIdek to talk about their favorite holiday-themed theatrical productions taking place this year.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with renowned conductor Richard Kaufman to talk about his career, film scores and conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Volumes Bookcafe co-owner Rebecca George to talk about the past 9 months, her hopes for next year and what releases have been selling well this holiday season.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago Detours founder and creative director Amanda Scotese to talk about her company’s pivot to the virtual realm and its new holiday tour.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Music Box Theatre general manager Ryan Oestreich to talk about moving the annual holiday double feature to the drive-in and adapting to the state’s pandemic rules.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to cabaret performer and arts administrator Denise McGowan Tracy about the children’s book and now musical that she created titled ELEANOR’s VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Cassie Belek & Phylicia McLeod, the co-creators of the new comedy, A SNOW GLOBE KISSMAS: A HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIE PARODY.