Backstage Chicago with Lisa Fielding
Backstage Chicago with Lisa Fielding
CATEGORY: Arts
Join WBBM’s Lisa Fielding for Backstage Chicago. Lisa takes you behind the curtain with entertainment insiders. She’ll get a first look at pre-Broadway rehearsals, explore the latest art exhibitions, talk to the artists and creators who are finally back to work, and experience Chicago’s long-awaited return to live, in-person performances. Listen to new episodes every Thursday.
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Punk Rock Paleontologist at the Field MuseumWho doesn't like a good dinosaur exhibit? Especially at Chicago's Field Museum? This month on Backstage with Lisa Fielding, we switch things up and talk with paleontologist and scientist Jingmai O'Connor about… -
Cue to Choir: Uniting Voices of ChicagoIn the latest episode, we talk with an iconic Chicago-based children's choir that was created in a direct response to the civil rights movements to bring people of all background together. From the suburbs to t… -
From Ukraine to Cabaret ZazouIn the latest episode, we talk to a circus power couple. He is a professional juggler, a AGT finalist, a family man, and proud Ukrainian. His wife, a world famous Mongolian contortionist. Viktor Kee and Ulzii M… -
Chicago Is A Film CityWe're back! We're turning the lights on and opening up the curtains for Backstage Chicago with Lisa Fielding. The podcast will continue on a monthly basis where we'll give you an inside look at the arts & cultu… -
Lyric Opera: The woman behind the curtainThis week on Backstage Chicago, She's one of the few women calling the shots backstage in the live performance industry. Rachel Tobias has been the stage manager for the Lyric Opera for 20 years. She calls hers… -
Cabaret Week: An Exploration of Chicago's Cabaret SceneThis week on Backstage Chicago, Lisa sits down with a group of performers bringing the first Cabaret Week to the city of Chicago May 6 - May 16. Each performer talks about the joys of live performance and the r… -
The Otherworld Theater: A Sci-Fi Production CompanyThis week on Backstage Chicago, Lisa travels to a hidden treasure in Wrigleyville called the Otherworld Theater. It's considered the premiere Sci Fi/Fantasy production company in North America and houses two st… -
Show Me How You Burlesque!On this episode of Backstage Chicago, Lisa travels to Sway Dance studio on the north side to talk to three amazing burlesque dancers about the history of burlesque, their unique approach to the art form, and wh… -
Ravinia Music Festival: A Summer StapleThis week on Backstage Chicago, Lisa sits down with Jeff Haydon, President and CEO of Ravinia to talk about its history and how excited they are to be back after a three-year hiatus. This episode gives our list… -
World Comedy Expo: It's Time to LaughOn this episode of Backstage Chicago, Lisa visits The Second City's UP Comedy Club to discuss the World Comedy Expo's debut, with Kerry Sheehan (Business Director), Saku Yanagawa (Artistic Director), and Kelly… -
3Arts: Witnessing the Spectrum of HumanityThis week on Backstage Chicago, we visit the MOMENTA dance space in Oak Park and talk to the folks from 3Arts. Esther Grimm (3Arts Executive Director), Robby Lee Williams (dance artist), and Brian Balcom (theat… -
Chicago a cappella: Coming Out of the DarkThis week on Backstage Chicago, we travel to Wheaton College to chat with Dr. John William Trotter (artistic director), Trevor Mitchell (tenor) and Emily Price (mezzo soprano) of Chicago a cappella. Their new p… -
Chicago Tap Theatre: Tap's Golden MomentOn this week's episode of Backstage Chicago, we hoof it with the dancers of Chicago Tap Theatre, Chris Large (Apprentice) and Mark Yonally (Founder and Artistic Director). We talk about the history of the dance… -
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: 131 Years of MusicThis week on Backstage Chicago, we sit down with two musicians, Bill Buchman (Bassoon) and Max Rami (Viola), from one of the oldest and greatest orchestras in the world: The Chicago Symphony Orchestra. We talk… -
Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival: Bringing Art to Life through PuppetryThis week on Backstage Chicago, we visit the Chicago Puppet Studio inside the historic fine arts building. We talk to some of the artists who use creativity and storytelling through puppetry. We'll also get a s… -
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum: Building the Road to Rock on Route 66On this week's edition of Backstage Chicago, Lisa travels down to Joliet to the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum where Founder and Executive Director Ron Romero gives us the scoop on building this road to rock on th… -
Teatro ZinZanni: An International EnsembleThis week on Backstage Chicago, we go behind the scenes with some of the cast members of Teatro ZinZanni, an international ensemble of singers, dancers, clowns, acrobats, and aerialists who've been wowing crowd… -
Magician Dennis Watkins: A decade in the historic Palmer HouseThis week on Backstage Chicago, Lisa sits down with magician Dennis Watkins inside the Magic Parlour at the historic Palmer House to discuss card tricks, mind blowing mentalism, and how hot magic is right now.… -
Behind the Scenes with Disney's Frozen: The MusicalThis week on Backstage Chicago, Lisa catches up with the cast and crew of Disney's: Frozen The Musical now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theater in Chicago. Next week, Lisa sits down with Magician Dennis Watk… -
Black Ensemble Theater: A Village of ArtistsThis week, we took a trip to the iconic Black Ensemble Theater to hear from the founder Jackie Taylor and producing managing director Darryl Brooks about their history and plans for the future.Tune in next week…
