Aud Talk

Settle in for an #AudTalk with "your best friend in the whole world": longtime radio host and DJ for WXRT, Lin Brehmer!

Lin has spent years bumping elbows with the music world's biggest stars, and he's here to share his most memorable stories with you.

This week’s #AudTalk features a conversation between Auditorium CEO Rich Regan and Rolf Achilles, an art historian and historical preservationist who has written and lectured extensively on Chicago architecture. Tune in to learn about the Audiorium’s influence on European art movements, Chicago as a model for the great cities of Europe, and the architectural details that made our building the first of its kind.

Join us for a conversation with Hearts to Art Camp Director Sarah Illiatovitch-Goldman to learn about the Auditorium's performing arts summer camp for children who have experienced the death of a parent. We'll be posting a watch party for the video here at noon so that we can enjoy a shared viewing experience!

Our #AudTalks are posted every Wednesday at noon; tune in to learn about Auditorium history, companies that have performed on our stage, and our educational and outreach programs.

In this edition of #AudTalk, Auditorium Theatre's Chief Marketing Officer Colleen Flanigan chats with Auditorium CEO Rich Regan about growing up in the Chicago suburbs, his background in theatre and live event production, his history with the Auditorium, and more!

Do you think of IT when you hear the word "Development"? Well, think again! We sat down with Chief Development Officer, Judie Green, and Associate Director of Development Operations, Raechel Hofsteadter, to learn more about their work and how important their roles are in a non-profit organization. Take a listen!

We FaceTimed score composer Michael Abels to learn about his experiences working on "Get Out"! Take a listen as he tells us how Jordan Peele discovered him, how he approached scoring for film, and more on our newest edition of #AudTalk.

The Auditorium Theatre's 2019-20 Season marks a milestone birthday for our National Historic Landmark — 130 years! In preparation, we sat down with Chief Programming Officer CJ Dillon to discuss what's to come across our stage this season. Whether you visit the Auditorium for world-renowned dance, uplifting music, or inspiring speakers, you will find something in our season that speaks to you!

#AudTalk: Episode 20 — All Things "Too Hot" with Soloists Rodrick Dixon & Alfreda Burke by Auditorium Theatre

Rock legend Glenn Kotche from the band Wilco teamed up with Ate9 Dance Company's Artistic Director Danielle Agami to create the collaborative piece "calling glenn" that is premiering in Chicago this week with Glenn performing live on stage! Both Kotche and Agami called us to talk about how they got connected, their collaborative process, and their excitement to perform in Chicago in the most recent episode of #AudTalk.

#AudTalk: Episode 18 — Celebrating National Dance Day with Dance for Life by Auditorium Theatre