CONVERSATIONS with Ed Tracy

Acclaimed non-fiction author and historian, Arnie Bernstein, joined the conversation at the Skokie Theatre to discuss his book Swastika Nation, which explores Fritz Kuhn and the 1930s Bund movement in the United States. Recorded live at the Skokie Theatre.

Originally published August 17, 2016 | Season 1 Episode 4

Actor André De Shields joined the conversation to talk about his upcoming show, an extraordinary 46-year career and what it is that keeps bringing him back to Chicago.

Season 1 Episode 7 | Originally published August 17, 2016

Shakespeare 400 Chicago Festival Producer, Doreen Sayegh, joined the conversation to discuss everything that has been happening twixt wake and sleep, including what's coming up this fall and a treasury of everlasting "scholarly" joy called City Desk 400.

Season 1 Episode 9 | Originally published August 31, 2016

Matt Crowle, the six-time Jefferson award nominated actor, choreographer and dance instructor joined the conversation to talk about who helped to shape his performance philosophy, recognizing talent, the importance of training, and, working with one of his best friends, Bill Larkin.

Season 1 Episode 10 | Originally published September 28, 2016

Singer Paul Marinaro joined the conversation to talk about his musical career, the Birdland show in NYC, what's coming up next, and a dog named Titus.

Season 1 Episode 11 | Originally published October 13, 2016

Artistic Director of Northwestern University's American Music Theatre Project, David Bell, joined the conversation for an in-depth discussion about the challenges of developing new works for Broadway, the impact and accessibility of workshop programs for emerging artists and what's ahead for the AMTP.

Season 1 Episode 12 | Originally published October 27, 2016

Singer and actor Angela Ingersoll joined the conversation to discuss the run with Judy Garland, what's happening next for her live concert career and how she met and fell for the special 'Jersey Boy' in her life.

Season 2 Episode 4 | Originally published February 10, 2017

Comedian and Actor Bill Larkin joined the conversation to talk about Chicago's musical theatre community and his new album.

Season 1 Episode 16 | Originally published December 8, 2016