Alexis Davis, Marketing Director for the League of Chicago Theatres, joins Steve Dale to announce their half-price holiday specials, which kick off now and run through December 15. You can see about 50 productions around the Chicago area for half price. For more information on all productions on sale, visit: hottix.org/special-offer-half-price-holidays.

When you hear “Chicago”, what comes to mind first?

From the heart of Chicago at Petterino’s, Steve Dale is joined by World Business Chicago President/CEO Philip B. Clement and Choose Chicago President/CEO Kristen Reynolds on the Booth 46 Podcast. While both organizations are different and serve separate purposes, they both represent Chicago and show those outside the city, state and country what makes it one of the greatest places in the world. Listen to the podcast to learn more about World Business Chicago and Choose Chicago, what Philip and Kristen love about the city they promote, and much more!

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 10 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

• Choose Chicago President/CEO Kristen Reynolds and World Business Chicago President/CEO Philip B. Clement with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Choose Chicago President/CEO Kristen Reynolds and World Business Chicago President/CEO Philip B. Clement with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Choose Chicago President/CEO Kristen Reynolds and World Business Chicago President/CEO Philip B. Clement with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Choose Chicago President/CEO Kristen Reynolds and World Business Chicago President/CEO Philip B. Clement with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Choose Chicago President/CEO Kristen Reynolds and World Business Chicago President/CEO Philip B. Clement with Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

Chaz Allen, Bar Manager at The Dandy Crown, joins Steve Dale to talk about their pop-up bar! The two talk about custom drinks, a dog-friendly patio, and special holiday events. For more information on A Very Dandy Holiday, visit: www.thedandycrown.com

A Heated Duffy Boat will keep you warm on the Chicago River, and if you want to go the extra mile, get a hot tub boat! Ron Silvia of Chicago Boat Company joins Steve Dale to talk about adding boats to their operation, the temperature of the boats and hot tubs, and how you can get on a ride.

Classically trained actor Chike Johnson joins the classic story of A Christmas Carol as Ebenezer Scrooge. He joins Steve Dale to talk about how he gets into character, the history of the story, and more! For information on the play and ticket prices, visit: www.goodmantheatre.org/show/a-christmas-carol/

From subscription seller to joining the cast of Elf The Musical, Patrick Johnson joins Steve Dale to talk about his journey to center stage. The show will be at the Auditorium Theater from December 2nd to December 14th. For more information about the show, visit www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/elf-the-musical/

John O’Hurley, National Dog Show Host and actor joined Steve Dale on the show to preview the upcoming “The National Dog Show,” airing on Thanksgiving following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Tony Award nominated actor and one of the stars of ‘Beautiful Noise’, Robert Westenberg, joins Steve Dale on the show to share some ‘beautiful noise’ of his own. Listen in while Robert shares what makes this Neil Diamond Musical a must-see that features some of your favorite tunes such as “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” and so many more. Be sure to catch Robert as modern day Neil in Beautiful Noise at the Cadillac Palace Theatre between now and November 30th.

Does Santa Claus use GPS? What has Scrooge learned from the three ghosts? Who would win in a fight between the two?

These are actual questions that are asked and answered on the latest episode of The Booth 46 Podcast, as Steve Dale is visited (and joined) by actor Chiké Johnson and theatre writer/reviewer Alan Bresloff for a fun conversation at Petterino’s. Chiké plays Ebenezer Scrooge, not just on this podcast but also at The Goodman Theatre in this year’s production of A Christmas Carol. And on his best behavior, Al is dressed as Santa Claus, but you can also read his work on AroundTheTownChicago.com.

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 9 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

• Here comes Santa Claus…Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Steve Dale, in a Santa and Scrooge Sandwich. Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Joining Steve Dale in Booth 46, Chiké Johnson (Scrooge) and Al Bresloff (Santa). Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Joining Steve Dale in Booth 46, Chiké Johnson (Scrooge) and Al Bresloff (Santa). Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Joining Steve Dale in Booth 46, Chiké Johnson (Scrooge) and Al Bresloff (Santa). Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio
• Joining Steve Dale in Booth 46, Chiké Johnson (Scrooge) and Al Bresloff (Santa). Photo by Julia McGuire / WGN Radio

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

WGN Radio’s Steve Dale is joined by two of the stars of the Chicago tour cast of Hell’s Kitchen, Jaylen T. Bryant and Rashada Dawan. Listen in while Steve, Jaylen and Rashada share what makes this show a must-see before it leaves Chicago after November 30th.