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The Talk Theatre In Chicago Podcast is your audio source for Chicago's theatre scene.  Every Monday, the Talk Theatre In Chicago Podcast delivers new reviews, in-depth interviews, and the latest theatre news. Listen to the Talk Theatre In Chicago Podcast, and keep up to date with Theatre in Chicago.

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August 18, 2008Joyce Piven, Jennifer Green, Susan Payne - Aug 18, 2008
On this week's Talk Theatre In Chicago Podcast, Anne Nicholson Weber interviews Joyce Piven, co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of the Piven Theatre Workshop, along with Artistic Director, Jennifer Green, and faculty member Susan Payne. We also have Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



August 11, 2008Henry Godinez - Aug 11, 2008
On this week's Talk Theatre In Chicago Podcast we have an interview with Henry Godinez, the Resident Artistic Associate of the Goodman Theatre. We also have Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



August 4, 2008Chris Jones, Tony Adler, Kerry Reid - Aug 4, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with three local critics: Chris Jones, Chief Critic for The Chicago Tribune; Tony Adler, Arts Editor for The Reader; and free-lance reviewer Kerry Reid. We also have Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



July 28, 2008Lara Filip - Jul 28, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Lara Filip who talks about her current show Cyrano: Translated. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



July 21, 2008Christine Binder and Sylvia Hernandez DiStasi - Jul 21, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we interview lighting designer Chris Binder and choreographer Sylvia Hernandez DiStasi who talk about their work on Lookingglass Alice. We also have the Chicago's Theatre News for the week. View the show details>>



July 14, 2008David Alex Interview - Jul 14, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with playwright David Alex who talks about his current show Onto Infinity. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



July 7, 2008Sheldon Patinkin Interview - Jul 7, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Anne Nicholson Weber talks with Sheldon Patinkin, one of the founders of Second City and head of the theatre department at Columbia College Chicago, about his new book, "No Legs, No Jokes, No Chance": A History of the American Musical Theater. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



June 30, 2008Ed Rutherford Interview - Jun 30, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview Ed Rutherford who stars in Six Characters in Search of an Author which is playing at City Lit Theater. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



June 23, 2008Hallie Gordon and Elizabeth Margolius - Jun 23, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, we have an interview with Hallie Gordon, the Artistic Director of Theater on The Lake, as well as Elizabeth Margolius, who will be remounting Bohemian Theatre Ensemble's Songs for a New World this summer at the theater. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



June 16, 2008Arnold Johnston Interview - Jun 16, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, we have an interview with Arnold Johnston the co-creator of Jacques Brel's Lonesome Losers of The Night. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



June 9, 2008Mary-Arrchie Theatre Interview - Jun 9, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Anne Nicholson Weber interviews Richard Cotovsky, Carlo Lorenzo Garcia and Kevin Christopher Fox about their play Beggars In The Houuse of Plenty. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



June 2, 2008Brett Neveu Interview - Jun 2, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with playwright Brett Neveu about his current show Gas For Less which is playing at the Goodman Theatre. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



May 26, 2008Todd Logan Interview - May 26, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with playwright Todd Logan about his current show Botanic Garden. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



May 19, 2008Jason Moore Interview - May 19, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with director Jason Moore who is directing Avenue Q. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



May 12, 2008David H Bell - May 12, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with director, choreographer and author David H. Belll. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



May 5, 2008Brian Dickie - May 5, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Brian Dickie, the General Director of Chicago Opera Theatre. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



April 28, 2008James Bohnen Interview - Apr 28, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with James Bohnen, the Artistic Director of Remy Bumppo Theatre. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



April 21, 2008Julieanne Ehre Interview - Apr 21, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Julieanne Ehre, the Artistic Director of Greasy Joan & Co. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



April 14, 2008Alison Vesely Interview - Apr 14, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Alison Vesely, the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of First Folio Shakespeare Festival. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



April 7, 2008Stephen Flaherty Interview - Apr 7, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Tony Award winning composer Stephen Flaherty. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



March 31, 2008James Moye Interview - Mar 31, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with actor James Moye, one of the stars of the musical The Drowsy Chaperone. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



March 24, 2008Horton Foote and Hallie Foote Interview - Mar 24, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with playwright Horton Foote along with his daughter, actress Hallie Foote who is currently in The Trip to Bountiful. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



March 17, 2008Summer Smart - Mar 17, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Summer Smart, the star of Sweet Charity playing at the Drury Lane- Oakbrook. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



Lois Smith InterviewLois Smith Interview - Mar 10, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Lois Smith, the star of The Trip To Bountiful playing at the Goodman Theatre. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



March 3, 2008Keith Huff Interview - Mar 3, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Keith Huff, the playwright of the hit show A Steady Rain. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



February 25, 2008Connie Canaday Howard Interview - Feb 25, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Connie Canaday Howard, the Artistic Director of the Buffalo Theatre Ensemble. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



Linda Eder InterviewLinda Eder Interview - Feb 18, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Linda Eder, the star concert and Broadway vocalist. We also have Chicago's Theatre News View the show details>>



James Harms InterviewJames Harms Interview - Feb 11, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with James Harms, one of the stars of La Cage aux Folles. We also have Chicago's Theatre News View the show details>>



February 4, 2008Denise McGowan Interview - Feb 4, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Denise McGowan, one of the hosts of "Monday Night Live" at Petterino's. We also have Chicago's Theatre News View the show details>>



January 28, 2008Patty Duke and Marni Nixon Interview - Jan 28, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have a double feature with an interview with Patty Duke as well as an interview with Marni Nixon. We also have Chicago's Theatre News View the show details>>



January 21, 2008Robert Falls Interview - Jan 21, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Robert Falls, the Artistic Director of the Goodman Theatre. We also have Chicago's Theatre News View the show details>>



January 14, 2008Alex Levy Interview - Jan 14, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Alex Levy, the Artistic Director of Pegasus Players. He discusses their current 22nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



January 7, 2008Gary Griffin Interview - Jan 7, 2008
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Gary Griffin, the director of The Goodbye Girl playing at the Drury Lane Oakbrook as well as countless other shows including The Color Purple. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



December 31, 2007Stephen Louis Grush Interview - Dec 31, 2007
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Stephen Louis Grush, one of the stars of Good Boys And True playing at the Steppenwolf Theatre. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



December 24, 2007Gregg Opelka - Dec 24, 2007
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Gregg Opelka, the playwright of Marrying Terry playing at the Victory Gardens Theater Greenhouse. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



December 17, 2007Tovah Feldshuh - Dec 17, 2007
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Tovah Feldshuh, the star of Tea At Five playing at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



December 10, 2007Heidi Kettenring Interview - Dec 10, 2007
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Heidi Kettenring, one of the stars of Little Women playing at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



December 3, 2007Vincent L. Lonergan and Shawn Pfautsch Interview - Dec 3, 2007
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Vincent L. Lonergan and Shawn Pfautsch, the stars of Signal Ensemble Theatre's Old Wicked Songs. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



November 26, 2007Erica Elam Interview - Nov 26, 2007
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Erica Elam, one of the stars of The Philadelphia Story playing at the Victory Gardens Greenhouse. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



November 19, 2007Eric Rosen Interview - Nov 19, 2007
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Eric Rosen, the founding Artisitc Director of About Face Theatre. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



November 12, 2007Karen Aldridge Interview - Nov 12, 2007
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with actress Karen Aldridge who is currently starring in The Cook. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



November 5, 2007Jeffrey Sweet Interview - Nov 5, 2007
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with playwright Jeffrey Sweet. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



October 29, 2007Kyle DeSantis Interview - Oct 29, 2007
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Kyle DeSantis, the Managing Director of the Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre and the Drury Lane Water Tower Place Theatre. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



October 22, 2007Doug Peck Interview - Oct 22, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Doug Peck, the Musical Director of "I Do, I Do" now playing at the American Theatre Company. We also have Chicago's Theatre News for your listening enjoyment. View the show details>>



October 15, 2007Diane Hires Interview - Oct 15, 2007
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have a phone interview with Diane Hires, the Equity Chair of the Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



October 8, 2007Austin Tichenor Interview - Oct 8, 2007
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have a phone interview with Austin Tichenor from the Reduced Shakespeare Company. He talks to Tom Williams about his two shows playing at the Royal George Theatre. View the show details>>



October 1, 2007Bill Pullinsi Interview - Oct 1, 2007
This week on the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast Bill Pullinsi, Artistic Director of Theatre at the Center, talks to Tom Williams about his latest show "Hello, Dolly!". We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



September 24, 2007Maury Yeston Interview - Sep 24, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Maury Yeston, the Tony Award winning composer and lyricist. He talks about his show "Phantom" which is playing at the Theatre Building Chicago. Also, we have the week's Chicago theatre news. View the show details>>



September 17, 2007Chaon Cross Interview - Sep 17, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Chaon Cross, one of the stars in "Cymbeline" playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Also, we have the week's Chicago theatre news. View the show details>>



September 10, 2007Marc Robin Interview - Sep 10, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Marc Robin, the director of "The Producers" playing at the Marriott Theatre. Also, we have the week's Chicago theatre news. View the show details>>



September 3, 2007Louis Contey Interview - Sep 3, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Louis Contey, the director of "Paradise Lost" playing at the TimeLine Theatre. Also, we have the week's Chicago theatre news. View the show details>>



August 27, 2007Greg Kolack Interview - Aug 27, 2007
This week: Greg Kolack, Director of "The Odd Couple" now playing at the Oakbrook Terrace Drury Lane Theatre talks to Tom Williams. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



August 20, 2007Ron Hawking Interview - Aug 20, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Ron Hawking, the star of "The Men And Their Music" playing at the Mercury Theatre. Also, we have the week's Chicago theatre news. View the show details>>



August 13, 2007James Dunn Interview - Aug 13, 2007
On this week's episode we have an interview with James Dunn from Raven Theatre's "Resort 76." We also have reviews by Tom Williams and Al Bresloff. And, of course, Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



August 6, 2007Beverly Friend Interview - Aug 6, 2007
On this week's episode we have an interview with Beverly Friend, the theatre critic for the Pioneer Press. Also, we have a new review segment and Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



July 30, 2007Michael Mahler Interview - Jul 30, 2007
On this week's episode we have an interview with Michael Mahler from Joe, The Musical at the Chicago Dramatists. Also, we have Chicago's Theatre News for you. View the show details>>



July 23, 2007Stratford Fellows Interview - Jul 23, 2007
This week on Talk Theatre in Chicago, Anne Nicholson Weber interviews Chicago actors Ian Novak and Brendan Averett, two alumni of the prestigious Fellows Program of the Chicago Associates of the Stratford Festival. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



July 16, 2007Anthony Guerrero Interview - Jul 16, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with Anthony Guerrero from Love! Valor! Compassion! Also, we have Chicago's Theatre News for your listening pleasure, View the show details>>



July 9, 2007Terry James Interview - Jul 9, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Terry James, the Executive Producer of the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. We also have an audio review and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



July 2, 2007Molly Brennan and Paul Kalina Interview - Jul 2, 2007
This week on Talk Theatre in Chicago, Anne Nicholson Weber interviews "500 Clown" company-members Paul Kalina and Molly Brennan. We also have Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



June 25, 2007Maura Kidwell Interview - Jun 25, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Maura Kidwell who is in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the Actors Workshop Theatre. We also have an audio review and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



June 18, 2007Jack Hickey Interview - Jun 18, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Jack Hickey, the Artistic Director of the Oak Park Festival Theatre. We also have an audio review and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



June 11, 2007Caludia Allen Interview - Jun 11, 2007
This week on Talk Theatre in Chicago, Anne Nicholson Weber talks with playwright Claudia Allen about the process of adapting Stuart Dybek's novel, I Sailed With Magellan, for the Victory Gardens stage. Also, we have another audio review and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



June 4, 2007Max Wagner Interview - Jun 4, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Producer Max Wagner, he talks about producing The Strange Tree Group's "Mr. Spacky…The Man Who Was Continuously Followed by Wolves". We also have an audio review and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



May 28, 2007David Zak Interview - May 28, 2007
On this week's episode we have an interview with David Zak, Artistic Director of Bailiwick Repertory, about their latest show " Jerry Springer - The Opera". We also have an audio review of the show and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



May 21, 2007Gabe Greene and Richard Pettengill Interview - May 21, 2007
This week on Talk Theatre in Chicago, guests Gabe Greene and Richard Pettengill talk with Anne Nicholson Weber about the crucial role of the audience as participant in the theatrical creation, and the many resources available to theatergoers who want to deepen their understanding of a particular play, production or company. Also, we have another audio review and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



May 14, 2007Estrogen Fest Interview - May 14, 2007
This week on Talk Theatre in Chicago, Anne Nicholson Weber interviews Marilyn Campbell, Joanie Schultz and Ann Filmer about the upcoming Estrogen Fest - a ten-day festival of music, theater, dance, poetry, visual and performance art programs, discussions and workshops, by or about women. Also, we have an audio review of "My Children, My Africa" and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



May 7, 2007Eugene Dizon and Walter Stearns Interview - May 7, 2007
For this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Eugene Dizon and Walter Stearns from Porchlight Music Theatre about their latest show "Ragtime". Also, we have an audio review of "Ragtime" and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



April 30, 2007Susan Hart and Ben Viccellio Interview - Apr 30, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Susan Hart and Ben Viccellio from "Oedipus Complex" at the Goodman Theatre. Also we have an audio review of "Frozen" by Next Theatre Company and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



April 23, 2007The Puppetmaster of Lodz Interview - Apr 23, 2007
On this week's episode, Anne Nicholson Weber talks with director Jimmy McDermott, puppet artist Michael Montenegro and actor Larry Neumann, Jr. about their collaboration on "The Puppetmaster of Lodz" currently playing at Writers’ Theatre. Also, we have an audio review of the show and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



April 16, 2007Tony Fiorentino Interview - Apr 16, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Playwright Tony Fiorentino about his new show "Fraternal Instinct." Also, we have an audio review of the show and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



April 9, 2007Jeff Awards Interview - Apr 9, 2007
On this weeks episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we interview members of the Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee about the judging process. Also, we have an audio review of "She Stoops to Conquer" and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



April 2, 2007Lia D. Mortensen and Daniel Cantor Interview - Apr 2, 2007
For this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Lia D. Mortensen and Daniel Cantor from David Lindsey-Abaire's "Rabbit Hole" at the Goodman Theatre. Also, we have an audio review of "Rabbit Hole" and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



March 26, 2007Peter Oyloe Interview - Mar 26, 2007
On this week's episode we have an interview with Peter Oyloe from The Actors Workshop Theatre production of Peter Shaffer's "Equus". We also have an audio review of "Equus" and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



March 19, 2007Silk Road Theatre Project Interview - Mar 19, 2007
On this episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Jamil Khoury and Malik Gillani about the impetus for the founding of their company, Silk Road Theatre Project. Also, we have another audio review and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



March 12, 2007Signal Ensemble Interview - Mar 12, 2007
On this episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Signal Ensemble Theatre about their latest show "The Wier." Also, we have an audio review of "The Wier" and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



March 5, 2007Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs Interview - Mar 5, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago, we talk to Janet Carl Smith, Julie Burros and Claire Geall Sutton from the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs. Also, we have an audio review of "The Piano Tuner" and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



February 26, 2007Lee Pelty Interview - Feb 26, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Lee Pelty from Theatre at the Center's "Fiddler on the Roof". Also, we have an audio review of "Fiddler" and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



February 19, 2007Jason Loewith and David Cromer Interview - Feb 19, 2007
For this week's episode we have an interview with Jason Loewith and David Cromer from "The Adding Machine" by Next Theatre Company. Also, we have an audio review of "Oklahoma" and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



February 12, 2007Linda Reiter Interview - Feb 12, 2007
For our 1 Year Anniversary episode we have an interview with Linda Reiter from Shattered Globe Theatre's "The Price". We also have an audio review of "The Price", and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



February 5, 2007George Wendt and Richard Thomas Interview - Feb 5, 2007
This week on Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with George Wendt and Richard Thomas from "Twelve Angry Men" now playing at the LaSalle Bank Theatre. We also have an audio review of "Twelve Angry Men", and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



January 29, 2007Dennis Watkins & Nathan Allen Interview - Jan 29, 2007
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with the people behind The House Theatre. Also we have an audio review of "The Sparrow", and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



January 22, 2007Mikhael Tara Garver Interview - Jan 22, 2007
On this week's episode we have an interview with Mikhael Tara Garver from Uma Productions. We also have an audio review of Faith Healer, and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



January 15, 2007Cherry Jones Interview - Jan 15, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with actress Cherry Jones from "Doubt". Also, we have another audio review and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



January 8, 2007Kevin Massey Interview - Jan 8, 2007
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with actor Kevin Massey from Chicago Shakespeare Theatre's "The Three Musketeers". Also, we have another audio review and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



January 1, 2007Al Bresloff Interview - Jan 1, 2007
To kick off the New Year on this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Theatre Critic Al Bresloff. Also, we have an audio review of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," and Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



December 25, 2006Margie Korshak Interview - Dec 25, 2006
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview Margie Korshak from Margie Korshak, Inc. Also we have another audio review and Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



December 18, 2006Michael Smith Interview - Dec 18, 2006
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an interview with Michael Smith from the Victory Gardens Theater's production of "The Snow Queen". Also, we have another audio review along with Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



December 11, 2006Felicia Fields Interview - Dec 11, 2006
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Felicia Fields from the smash hit "The Color Purple". Also, we have another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



December 4, 2006Jonathan Weir Interview - Dec 4, 2006
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an interview with Jonathan Weir who plays Scrooge in Goodman Theatre's annual classic holiday production "A Christmas Carol". Also, we have another audio review along with Chicago's Theatre News View the show details>>



November 27, 2006Bob Knuth and Kevin Bellie Interview - Nov 27, 2006
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an interview with Producing Director Bob Knuth and Artistic Director Kevin Bellie from Circle Theatre. Also, we have another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



November 20, 2006Hadley Fraser Interview - Nov 20, 2006
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago, critic Tom Williams talks with Hadley Fraser who is currently playing one of the lead roles as Tiernan in the epic musical "The Pirate Queen". Also, we have another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



November 13, 2006Elliot, a Soldier's Fugue Interview - Nov 13, 2006
On this week's episode, Anne Nicholson Weber talks to director Lisa Portes and cast members Meighan Gerachis and Juan Villa about "Elliott, A Soldier's Fugue", by Quiara Allegria Hudes. They discuss the artistic challenges presented by the unusual form of the play, the emotional impact it has had on veterans, and the organizational challenges and rewards of co-production. Also, we have another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News View the show details>>



November 6, 2006Nick Sandys Interview - Nov 6, 2006
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago, critic Joe Stead talks with Nick Sandys of Remy Bumppo about their latest play "The Real Thing". Also, we have another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



October 30, 2006Children's Theatre Interview - Oct 30, 2006
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast Anne Nicholson Weber talks with Frances Limoncelli of Lifeline Theatre, Tom Arvetis of Vittum Theatre, and Andrew Lines of Tireswing Theatre about making theatre for children in Chicago. Also, we have another audio review, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News View the show details>>



October 23, 2006Michael Menendian Interview - Oct 23, 2006
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an interview with Raven Theatre's Artistic Director MICHAEL MENENDIAN. Also, we have another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



October 16, 2006Neil LaBute Interview - Oct 16, 2006
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast Anne Nicholson Weber interviews Playwright NEIL LABUTE. Also we have another audio review, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



October 9, 2006Stacey Flaster Interview - Oct 9, 2006
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with local Choreographer STACEY FLASTER. Also, Tom Williams brings us another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



October 2, 2006Gene Janson Interview - Oct 2, 2006
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an interview with Gene Janson. Also Tom Williams brings us another audio review, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News.

We posted this podcast interview on October 2nd. We are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Gene on October 4th. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. View the show details>>



September 25, 2006David Cromer Interview - Sep 25, 2006
For this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago Podcast Anne Nicholson Weber talks with DAVID CROMER. Also we bring you another audio review, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



September 18, 2006Josh Solomon and Matt Dyson Interview - Sep 18, 2006
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with JOSH SOLOMON and MATT DYSON from One Theatre's "Lend Me A Tenor". Also, Tom Williams brings us another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



September 11, 2006Greg Allen and B.J. Jones Interview - Sep 11, 2006
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast Anne Nicholson Weber talks with GREG ALLEN and BJ JONES. Also, Tom Williams brings us another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



September 4, 2006Christopher Durang Interview - Sep 4, 2006
For this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have a phone interview with CHRISTOPHER DURANG. Also, Chicago Critic Tom Williams brings us another audio review, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News. View the show details>>



August 28, 2006Eileen LaCario Interview - Aug 28, 2006
On this week's podcast of Talk Theatre in Chicago, we have an interview with EILEEN LACARIO, from Broadway in Chicago. Also, Tom Williams gives us an audio review of a highly recommended show, and Dustin Mote reports the week's Theatre News View the show details>>



August 21, 2006James Walker Interview - Aug 21, 2006
This week on the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with James Walker, the playwright of "Proving Mr. Jennings". Also, Chicago Critic Tom Williams gives us a new audio review, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



August 14, 2006Anish Jethmalani Interview - Aug 14, 2006
On This week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast Anne Nicholson Weber talks with Anish Jethmalani, the Artistic Director of the Eclipse Theatre Company. Also, Tom Williams gives us another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



August 7, 2006John Sparks Interivew - Aug 7, 2006
For this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with John Sparks, the Artistic Director of the Theatre Building Chicago. Also, Chicago Critic Tom Williams gives us a new audio review, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



July 31, 2006Derrick Trumbly & Bill Larkin Interview - Jul 31, 2006
On This week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast We have an interview with Derrick Trumbly & Bill Larkin from "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" now playing at the Drury Lane Water Tower. Also, Tom Williams gives us some more audio reviews and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



July 24, 2006Stuart Oken and Dominic Missimi Interview - Jul 24, 2006
For this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have a great interview with STUART OKEN and DOMINIC MISSIMI from Northwestern University. Also, Chicago Critic Tom Williams gives us two more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



July 17, 2006Edward Sobel Interview - Jul 17, 2006
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have a great interview with Steppenwolf's Director of New Play Development EDWARD SOBEL. Also, Chicago Critic Tom Williams brings us two more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



July 10, 2006Jackie Taylor Interview - Jul 10, 2006
For this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with JACKIE TAYLOR from Black Ensemble Theatre. She talks with Tom Williams about her new show "Don’t Make Me Over (In Tribute to Dionne Warwick)". Also, Tom gives two more audio reviews and Dustin Mote brings us Chicago theatre's news. View the show details>>



July 3, 2006Libby Adler Mages Interview - Jul 3, 2006
On this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with Producer LIBBY ADLER MAGES about her new show "The Water Coolers". Also, Tom Williams brings us two more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



June 26, 2006Matthew Friedman Inteview - Jun 26, 2006
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with MATTHEW FRIEDMAN from Billy Joel's "Movin' Out". Also, Tom Williams brings us two more audio reviews and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



June 19, 2006Michael Patrick Thornton Interview - Jun 19, 2006
For this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an in-depth interview with MICHAEL PATRICK THORNTON from Gift Theatre's "The Good Thief". Also, Tom Williams brings us two more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



June 12, 2006James Sherman Interview - Jun 12, 2006
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an interview with playwright JAMES SHERMAN about his new play "Half and Half." Also, Tom Williams brings us two more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



June 5, 2006Stephen Genovese and Eric Lindahl Interview - Jun 5, 2006
On this weeks episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with Stephen Genovese and Eric Lindahl from Bohemian Theatre Ensemble's "Side Show". Also, Tom Williams gives us two more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



May 29, 2006Peter Moore and Jim Poole Interview - May 29, 2006
For this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have a great interview with PETER MOORE and JIM POOLE from Steep Theatre. Also, Tom Williams give us two more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote delivers chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>



May 22, 2006Raymond Fox Interview - May 22, 2006
On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have 2 interivews for your listening pleasure. We talk with RAYMOND FOX from Lookingglass's "Old Curiosity Shop", and MATTHEW HOLZFEIND and EMILY SCHWARTZ from "Funeral Wedding". Also, Tom Williams brings us 2 more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news. View the show details>>