On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek sits down with a local opera singer to talk about her unique path to the stage and an upcoming performance with the New Philharmonic. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a new production of a play that originally premiered in Chicago in 1938. Later in the show, Gary visits a new exhibit of Tiffany Lamps. Plus, we’ll hear all about a local theater organization that’s been presenting Gilbert and Sullivan works for over 60 years.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek checks in with the executive director of the Hyde Park Jazz Festival to talk about some of the challenges facing the annual event. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to preview the best local stage productions opening this fall. Later in the show, Gary talks to two of the producers behind WTTW’s new season of Chicago Stories. And we’ll hear from the author of a biography of B.B. King.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek profiles a Chicago organization dedicated to keeping the tradition of film projection alive. He’ll talk to executive director of the Chicago Film Society. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review the musical adaptation of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Later in the show, Gary catches up with bestselling author Kerri Maher. And we’ll revisit the Cleve Carney Museum of Art’s Hokusai exhibit before it closes.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek takes you inside a new exhibit inspired by an old Asian design principle involving borrowed scenery. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, joins Gary to review a world premiere that takes a closer look at the teenage girl experience. Later in the show, we’ll hear about a new art therapy program that just launched in the west suburbs. And Gary profiles a non-profit club that’s been providing women musicians community for 150 years.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with Academy Award-winning composer Justin Hurwitz to talk about a special live score presentation of one of his most popular films. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a politically charged musical comedy. Later in the show, Gary visits the Newberry Library to check out a new exhibit that explores society’s relationship with birds. And we’ll hear from the author all about scents.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up renowned filmmaker Angus Maclachlan to talk about his new movie, A LITTLE PRAYER. Theater critic Jonathan Abarbanel joins Gary to review a new musical revue of Stephen Sondheim’s work. Later in the show, Gary chats with guitarist Nathaniel Braddock about his upcoming performance at the Chicago Jazz Fest. And I’ll look back at 50 years of the northshore’s Marriott Theater.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to the two authors of a charming new book that shines a light on the history and current state of Chicago’s Uptown Theater. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a musical adaptation of the French film AMELIE. And later in the show, Gary catches up with the executive director of a local Puerto Rican arts organization looking to expand.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with award-winning author Rebecca Makkai to talk about a writers festival taking place in Chicago. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join me to review a revival of the Tony Award-winning musical PARADE. Later in the show, Gary talks to the president of Aurora’s Paramount Theater about some funding issues and programming changes. And we’ll hear about a suburban museum’s permanent collection.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek is highlighting the intersection of arts & commerce. He’ll catch up with a local jazz musician who started her own business after the pandemic changed everything. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a new one-women play that’s generating a lot of discussion. Later in the show, Gary visits a Wheaton music academy that offers privates lessons to kids through people in their 80s. And he’ll highlight a new west suburban store that offers records and beer.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with the indie folk duo STONE AND SNOW. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review Celine Song’s play TOM AND ELIZA. Later in the show, Gary takes you with to a special summer arts camp that aims to provide comfort to kids who have lost a parent. And we’ll check in with food critic Nick Allen to talk about some of his favorite local summer spots.