Let's Talk Arts & Entertainment Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Kevin Hart talks with people in and around the Springfield area about their Arts endeavors. Segments also include: Wayout Wednesday (Mike Wennmacher joins Kevin to discuss some outrageous news stories in a funny conversation), and Bottom Of The Bargain Bin (cheap movies that are usually found on clearance or in "bargain bins," remember, that doesn't always mean they are bad). Let's Talk Arts & Entertainment broadcasts live every Saturday from 11am to 12pm and Sundays 1pm-2pm on WMAY (92.7, 94.7, and 970 AM). Full shows can be found here as well
Movie news, TV news, and even some theatre news! Listen to it on the Pop Culture Workshop!
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UIS Performing Arts Center Artistic Programs Director Carly Shank joins me to talk about a new paid production "And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank"
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Nessie is back in the news, you know what that means: more immature jokes from Kevin and Mike. And it doesn't stop there, you got milked? I hope not
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So much Toronto Film Festival and Disney news. Kevin and Mike talk about it on the Pop Culture Workshop
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The Queen was a gamer? You bet. And fellas, is it sexist to cook?
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Updates on the shows we're watching, and CINEMA DAY!
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Emotional Support Animals have gone TOO FAR! And you think you like October and Pumpkins more than anyone? We have a voyager to introduce you to!
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Very excited to talk with Sona Movsesian, Conan O'Brien's assistant for the past 13 years. You can hear her on the podcast "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend" and you can also get her book "The World's Worst Assistant"
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Streaming news, and more documentaries! It's the Pop Culture Workshop
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This year, Rockballet will be held out the Muni! Julie Ratz of Copper Coin Ballet Company talks to me about it.
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A classic play with historical significance is about to enter its second weekend at Theatre in the Park in New Salem. Assistant Director Kim Shafer joins me to discuss this courtroom drama that even 70 years later remains relevant.
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Is a gum heist worth prison time? And you'd be better off dealing with cataracts by ripping your eyes than using a medieval concoction recently unearthed by Cambridge.
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Kevin and Mike watched 2 different documentaries on Woodstock '99. They talk about it and some more HBO max news on POP CULTURE WORKSHOP
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While it made national news, an unauthorized holier-than-thou production of the broadway hit "Hamilton" may have flown under your radar. Also we discuss a Kenyan presidential candidate who would probably do well in the States. That and more on WAY OUT WEDNESDAY
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Are you down to clown? Robert Quance's show "Buster and Friends" is playing at the fair this weekend, where you can have some laughs and be entertained!
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New releases and trailers... but what the heck is going on with HBO Max? Mike and Kevin have some thoughts
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If the mayor of your town was a Shetland Pony, would you give him some liquor? Also, even in 2022 Oliver can't catch a break
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As Mike and Kevin fill in for Jim, we discuss the top selling albums
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As Mike and Kevin fill in for Jim, they ask what is your least favorite movie?
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The Springfield Area Arts Council's Sheila Walk joins me with an announcement you'll only hear here! We also discuss the many live music events coming up!
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A Lockness monster update that is not as vulgar, but still immature, and is your turtle too fast and sneaky? One small trick can help
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Theatre In The Park's latest production, the Rodgers and Hart musical "Babes In Arms" has had a few performances cancelled to to COVID-19 infections in the staff. The show is scheduled to go on July 30th. Cast member Cynthia Higginson discusses this and talks about the show
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The Legacy Theatre's production of the Gershwin musical "My One and Only" runs through this weekend
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Some buzz and speculation surrounding comic con, some streaming talk, and a classic TV show is coming back way of Rob Zombie, will it be good?
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Director Chuck McCue and Actor Tim Crawford join me to discuss Spencer Theatre Company's production of Driving Miss Daisy.
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Al Nimpson's Stand Up comedy show is this Friday at the Hoogland Center For The Arts
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What happens when you die during flight? And being a friend doesn't mean killing them because they may bring about the wrath of Bigfoot
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Kevin and Mike talk about Stranger Things and Thor and many other topics of the day
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Company is coming up at Theatre in the Park, Jacqueline Keysear talks to me about that and several other things going on!
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New musical news involving Matilda and...The Joker? Mike and Kevin talk about it
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Kevin talks with cast members of The Muni's second show of the season, Ragtime. Sara Goeckner plays Mother and Brett Rutherford plays Father
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Kevin and Mike discuss the latest episodes of "Ms. Marvel", "Stranger Things", and "Kenobi" as well as upcoming releases!
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Its been a while! We have found the worst way to pick up a cutie, and Father's day is upon us! The worst gifts you can get are in stock!
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It's time for the Pop Culture Workshop! We discuss Kenobi and how Top Gun is doing among other things!
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Maggie Darlington, lead dancer of Riverdance joins me to talk about the upcoming touring production making its way to the Sangamon Auditorium on June 8th
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Opening Night of The Spongebob Musical! Jim and I talk about what to expect
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Donna Jefferson's original play Mama's Day is at the Hoogland this weekend!
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The Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair is back! Jeff Ambrose joins me to discuss the many events you can be a part of and take part in this weekend.
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She Hulk, Stranger Things, All Things Star Wars? We talk about it on the Pop Culture Workshop!
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Capital City Improv has a new show next month!
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Mark talks about first Friday and Good Vibes!
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A new podcast where Mike and Kevin talk about some entertainment news and streaming shows they are excited about
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Tomorrow may be April Fool's day, but this concert is no joke
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Kevin jumps in briefly to talk about STC's most recent show.
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On a Thursday? Yep! Another subsidiary of Way Out Wednesday, its: "Totally Out There Thursday" with Mike Wennmacher
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Tomorrow is the First Friday of the month! It's time to chat again with Mark Gifford
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On this Tu-Tu Tuesday, Julie Ratz makes a big announcement
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Kate Tombaugh joins the Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Ken Lam for two nights of music at 7:30 in Springfield Saturday and Bloomington Sunday.
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Kevin and Jim discuss commercials, and Kevin takes calls about the game, half time show, and plenty other things
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An important Black History Month concert is coming your way, Yona joins us to talk all about it.
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Erik Davis from Fandango joins me to discuss the Oscars and the new Batman movie!
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Gus Gordon joined me live on air to talk arts in the community!
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She's been on stage, tv, film, print, and now she's on audiobook! Actress Joyce Bulifant talks about the new audiobook (recorded by her) of her memoir "My Four Hollywood Husbands" full of stories of her time in show business, as well as very personal stories about relationships, alcoholism, and literacy. She talks about dancing with Fred Astaire, a "revealing" Auntie Mame with Gypsy Rose Lee, and how she was almost the star of an extremely popular TV show.
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Far Out Friday is a subsidiary of Way Out Wednesday
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First Friday concerts are back! Mark Gifford tells me all about it
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Gus Gordon and I talk about things going on locally the next few weeks
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On the evening of February 12th, you can enjoy dinner and a show with a loved one.
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Usually I'm doing the interviewing, but I jumped on Greg Bishop's show to talk about the Miscast Cabaret being pushed back to May.
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Capitol City Improv's Christmas show is this Saturday the 18th
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Erik Davis is the managing Editor of Fandango, he joins me to talk West Side Story, Being the Ricardos and more!
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Talked a little bit about the student loan debt crisis and if our president is gonna make good on a campaign promise
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I finally got around to watching the latest James Bond movie, here are some initial thoughts
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Izzy Stewart and Mark Anderson join me to talk about Elf The Musical!
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This edition of Way Out Wednesday was done live during the Mike Wennmacher show!
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Terry is part of the cast of Arsenic and Old Lace
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Kevin Purcell is directing The Weir at The Hoogland
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You've seen him on Channel 20, but you can also see him on stage this weekend in Arsenic and Old Lace
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A review over a year in the making, Mike joins me on air so we can finally review the sequel that I'm sure would like a mulligan: Caddyshack II.
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Emily joins me again to talk about her recent endeavors, and shares some of her music!
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Mark Gifford is Emceeing the next "First Friday" Concert at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception tomorrow at 7pm
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The Music Man marches onto The Legacy Theatre's stage on July 9th! Get your tickets
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Legacy of Giving Festival is this friday! Headliner Enamel joined me for an interview and performance!
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A virtual production from Coalescence dealing with identity is opening this weekend
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An exciting performing arts camp is coming your way
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Kevin Hart and Gus Gordon discuss several events happening around here and nationally on State of the Arts
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Anna McFarland and Deb Rudis join me to talk about a new virtual choir you can be a part of
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Artist on the Plaza is back! Sheila Walk tells us all about it
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Things are continuing to open up, and performances are coming back.
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Premiering this Friday at 7pm on Youtube, Wicked Waltz has been described as "Footloose in the 1800's." Director Dennis Thread tells me all about it
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Soultru is one of the artists performing in the Levitt Amp Concert Series
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Goofy is a dog, not a cow! Also make sure to tip, and for god sakes don't ask for it back!
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A new series of podcasts recount the Springfield Municipal Opera's storied history.
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The Summer Camp for young performers and theatre enthusiasts alike is coming back this summer!
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When we last talked, Emily was across the country. She's back in Springfield, and offering voice and guitar lessons as well!
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Pridefest is this weekend! Jonna Cooley tells us all about it.
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Springfield Dance is looking to expand its pre-school program
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Grateful Coffee's first Open Mic Night is this Friday
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Spencer Theatre Company will be producing the play that inspired Netflix's The Crown.
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An interview with two of the actors from Sugar and Vice, Virginia Lynn and Danny Lee
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Pridefest will look a little different this year, Jonna Cooley tells us all about it.
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The Muni's Virtual Trivia Fundraiser is this Saturday
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A modern take on the classic Antigone opens tonight
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An art contest with a little something for everyone is looking for your submissions
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Grateful Coffee Co. is off to a great start.
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On April 25th you can enjoy dinner and a show. Also you can bid on an online auction
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Director Kim Shafer and Producer Cynthia Higginson join me to discuss STC's latest Murder Mystery Fundraiser.
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Anne of Green Gables and The Chicken Dance are heading to a streaming device of your choice!
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Director Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson joins me to talk about UIS Theatre's production of the Shakespeare classic
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A free concert will be available Saturday at 7pm.
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The Coalescence Theatre Project is producing a free show on April 23, 24, 25 based on Antigone.
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This play being put on by Edwards Place is like "Footloose" in the 1870s
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Filming for STC's Broadway Through The Ages gets underway on Saturday. Kevin talks with some fellow cast members about the return to the stage in the age of COVID-19.
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Adam Reisch president of Theatre In The Park discusses TIP's season being pushed back
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Creating a Culture of Consent Through Intimacy Direction in Theater is the title of Mary Young's masterclass.
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Gil Opferman is writing a musical for Athens Highschool
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From music, to a sitcom, to business owner, Brandon Austin tells us about his new venture: Grateful Coffee
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A new theatre venture is starting up in Jacksonville, but they won't just be in Jacksonville all the time.
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Local author Jessica Rubinkowski's book "The Bold and The Pale" was just released last week.
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Several events happened this week. Even more to happen in the coming weeks. Hear it all on State Of The Arts
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Reggie Guyton who is also heading one of the masterclasses for the Springfield Theatre Centre, explains about the 3 classes this week and weekend.
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Craig McFarland is part of the Chatham Area Library's Murder Mystery Fundraiser
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If you have been looking to learn how to sing, or want to improve your vocal skills? Lexi Tyus may be able to help.
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Like many events this past year, Poetry Out Loud will go on as planned, but will be held virtually.
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There is no shortage of virtual events being offered by the UIS School of Music
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Springfield Dance Theatre is putting on a new show that will be both in person and virtual.
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As he says on his website: "the world is diverse, and reading should be too!"
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Jacob Deters and Jen Gronewald from the Springfield Theatre Centre join me to discuss all the things happening the next couple of months at STC!
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Springfield native Stella Cole has been recording music during this time and has a virtual concert on Saturday.
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When we last spoke with Betsy, she was part of the band Take 10, now she has new venture, The Big Suns
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A ticket to Dixie Longate's new show Dixie's Happy Hour will help out support the Legacy Theatre here in Springfield.
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Hannibal The Cannibal gets his own TV show. How is it? Well, let's take a look at season 1
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Kevin Hart and Gus Gordon discuss Theatre and Arts on the local and national level every Thursday.
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Sheila talks about a new fundraising dinner happening in a few weeks
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I know it sounds a bit bizarre, but with stage-movie adaptations, they aren't always up to par.
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UIS Performing Arts Center Assistant Director of Operations Carly Shank told me of some of the exciting things coming our way in the coming months.
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Does this musical sequel live up to its predecessor? Or does it not even hold a candle?
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A new, laid back production of one of Shakespeare's classics, A Midsummer Night's Dream is coming your way soon.
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If you ever wanted to watch Thanos' dad fight a car with a mind of it's own, you're in luck, do I have the movie for you.
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Jamie Merideth of CAMP - Creators of Art Music & Poetry joins me on Let's Talk Arts and Entertainment to talk about their new show Saturday night!
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Talking with Phil Funkenbusch, who has recently retired from the Abraham Lincoln Presidental Library and Museum.
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Dual Piano has a new YouTube channel where you can find clips from previous concerts and possibly some new content. Mark Gifford tells us all about it.
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Theres still some virtual theatre to watch tonight and these next couple of days. Also Gus and I look back at the year
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The official sequel to the Christmas Classic "A Christmas Story." Didn't know it existed, neither did a lot of people
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First Night will go on, but will look a little different, Sheila Walk tells us all about it.
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UIS' Virtual Concert "We Stream A Little Christmas" premieres tonight at 7pm! Betsy O'Brien who helped put the show together talks to me about it!
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It's opening night for Santa's Workshop's Got Talent! One of the show's directors, Shawn Smith joins me to talk about it!
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We discuss the various shows going on in the area, as well as the passing of a broadway legend.
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As glad as I am to see NBC continuing to do Televised Musicals, I wish it wasn't this one...
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Only intended for mature audiences who are hopelessly immature.
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Cynthia Higginson is the director of the Springfield Theatre Centre’s Virtual Production of the new play "Santa's Workshop's Got Talent" which premieres December 17th!
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A piece of 007 history has collapsed, and steaming veggies in the dishwasher?
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Maria, now living in Chicago is offering acting lessons! Learn how to get in contact with her to start your lessons!
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Anna talks to me about meeting Santa virtually this year, thanks to The Muni!
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Cece played Clara in SBC's Nutcracker Ballet in 2016, and is also featured in the upcoming documentary Through Clara's Eyes.
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State of the Arts, Way Out Wednesday, Juneteenth Street Interviews, Bottom Of the Bargain Bin (LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special)
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Dolly Parton remains the absolute best, also Ben Shapiro can't keep his twitter fingers at bay when a man does the unthinkable.... wearing a dress.
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Jim Yale is the Narrator in The Spirit of Lincoln. Catch the final performance tonight through ShowTix4U
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Cassie is in the Spirit of Lincoln, premiering on Friday!
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The sequel to the musical about everyone's favorite redheaded orphan, starring Emperor Palpatine and Sweeney Todd that centers around a crazy woman wanting to blow up Buckingham Palace? What could possibly go wrong?
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Julie Ratz talks to me once again about Through Clara's Eyes
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The Spirit of Lincoln premieres in less than two weeks, and although there will not be a VIP in-person event, you can still stream the show through ShowTix4U
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The scariest musical movie, for all the wrong reasons
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It's opening night for Dracula - A Radio Play!
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Adena Rivas wears many hats here in the Central Illinois Area. She is coordinating the virtual talent show "Springfield's Got Talent" as well as involved with Creative Reuse Marketplace and the Household Hazardous Waste drop off.
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Sheila Walk talks about the musical instrument pick up happening now!
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State of the arts, Way Out Wednesday, Scott Richardson, Bottom of the Bargain Bin (Komodo and The Terror)
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The Gala is coming up, as well as several local productions and events
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Ever wanted to hear Nurse Ratched's origin story? Probably not. Ever wanted to watch another season of American Horror Story? Well, you're in luck because that's kind of what this is.
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Kevin and Gus talk about the success of Songs For A New World plus a look at some of the exciting new shows coming this and next month
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STC's The Spirit of Lincoln has just finished filming and is set to be released next month. The show's director Hope Cherry joins me once again.
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It's the morning after Hoogland's Songs For A New World. A wonderful virtual production filmed and streamed. I talk with Mary Kate Smith, one of the stars of the production.
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Is Venom a perfect symbiosis of comic book characters and action blockbusters? Or is it a dried up turd in the wind?
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Julie Ratz, the Artistic Director of the Springfield Ballet Company talked with me briefly right after a performance at Southwind Park
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Craig Williams II is the director of Songs For A New World, which will be available to stream on Friday, October 9th
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State of the arts, Dominic Cellini, Reggie Guyton, Little Shop of Horrors (1960)
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A flytrap-like plant that feeds on blood is the only thing keeping a failing flowershop alive? What could possibly go wrong? Roger Corman's B-Movie shot in 2 days inspired an off broadway musical, and was famously re-adapted in 1986 with Rick Moranis and Ellen Greene (reprising her off broadway role).
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We are getting closer and closer to the release of Hoogland's "Songs For A New World." The production is taped and being edited as we speak. There are also some live concerts this weekend, both are free.
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Reggie was set to direct the Muni's Ragtime this summer when the pandemic caused almost all live theatre to pause. Now he is involved with both Hoogland's Songs for a New World and STC's The Spirit of Lincoln as well as his continued work at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
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Dominic Cellini joins me again to talk about the current status of his various projects as well as recent visual trends in movies and TV
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John Travolta's Scientology passion project is a baffling failure of epic proportions
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Kevin and Gus Gordon discuss various script readings and halted productions around the country and world. Also Gus talks about some exciting upcoming projects at the Hoogland Center For The Arts.
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The pilot episode of a new Springfield-based sitcom, Minimum Wage has premiered. Kevin talks once again with the show's creator who also stars in it, Brandon Austin.
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Hope Cherry, Gus Gordon (state of the arts), Way Out Wednesday, and Bottom Of The Bargain Bin (Dirty Harry 5)
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Clint Eastwood phones in the 5th movie in the Dirty Harry series only because he wanted the money to do another movie.
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Gus Gordon and Kevin talk about theatre here and around the world
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Hope Cherry, the Director of STC's Spirit of Lincoln joins us once again to give us some updates on the production which will be filmed.
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State of The Arts, Brandon Austin, Bottom Of The Bargain Bin (Music Man 2003 TV Movie), Way Out Wednesday
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Oh ho, I have a lot to say about this awful movie. Why did Disney feel the need to remake a musical movie that was already fine to begin with? And adapted well?
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This week Gus and I discuss several topics including one of my favorite movies being adapted into a stage musical, Broadway seeming to do away with stage-dooring when theatre returns, and Hairspray writers closing a loophole to stop white people playing black characters in the show. Also if you've ever wanted to direct a show, Theatre In The Park has an opportunity for you.
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Brandon has been doing both theatre and music in the area for a couple of years. When we last talked he was holding auditions for his sitcom "Minimum Wage." Now he is in post production of the pilot and we could see it pretty soon!
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State of the Arts, Remembering Chadwick Boseman, Way Out Wednesday, and Bottom of the Bargain Bin (Dinosaur)
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State of The Arts with Gus Gordon, Way Out Weekends, Bottom of the Bargain Bin Movie Reviews (Death Wish 5)
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Emily Wheeler, Way Out Wednesday, State Of The Arts, Bottom Of The Bargain Bin (The Grand Duel)
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Way Out Wednesday, West Side Story (What's Streaming), Gus Gordon [INTERVIEW], and Bottom Of The Bargain Bin (2 Headed Shark Attack)
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Checking back in once again with Gus Gordon from the Hoogland Center for the Arts about the future of Songs for A New World and some updates to the theatre itself!
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Nationally syndicated conservative radio host and Daily Wire writer Ben Shapiro can't believe a song about sex is sexually explicit. Also a man puts Legend of Zelda in his new book... by accident.
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On this Weekend Edition: Hope Cherry, Way Out Wednesday, Oscar Meyer Trivia, Bottom Of The Bargain Bin Double Feature (Batman Serials parts 1 and 2), and What's Streaming with Terminator 3.
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On this show: Julie Staley, Wayout Wednesday, Bottom of the Bargain Bin (John Carter of Mars), and Brandon Austin.
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The Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile was at the APL today, I visited for a short interview with Cold Cuts Chloe and Chilli Dog CJ! And I even participated in their trivia!
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Some segments with Chris on the morning newsfeed to start off, then The Naked Gun! Then Bottom of the Bargain Bin (Batman 1943) and my interview with Justin Carter.
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Justin Carter is in the Hoogland Center for The Arts' new production: Songs For A New World.
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What's Streaming (Carousel), Way Out Wednesday, Bottom of the Bargain Bin (The Terror), and Decatur Underground Theatre's Little Shop of Horrors.
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Jen Gronewold, Way Out Wednesday, and some of my Worst To Best 007 Podcast.
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Looking at safely reopening schools and a new ordinance regulating convenience stores. Also, 217 Food Week
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Kevin filled in for Greg Bishop this week and had some discussions with Chris Murphy. Among the topics were Covid-19 numbers here, in Florida, and all over, Portillo's coming to Springfield, and where we are 6 months into the legalization of Marijuana.
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On this weekend edition: Sheila Walk, Way Out Wednesday, Bottom of the Bargain Bin (Android Cop), Gus Gordon.
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A RoboCop, Dirty Harry, Blade Runner, Terminator, and every cop movie ever ripoff. It thinks its smart, but any intelligence in this movie is purely artificial.
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Artist on Adams starts 07/07/2020 at 12 Noon!
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Brandon Austin has been making music and performing locally for years. Now he is casting a sitcom: “Minimum Wage” which he has also written!
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A look at this weeks arts and entertainment both local and national
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On this edition: Julie Ratz of the Springfield Ballet Company, Wayout Wednesday, Bottom of the Bargain Bin (The King and I 1999), and Mark Gifford sharing some "Comfort Songs"
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Auditions for the Springfield Ballet Company are coming up! Among other theatre related things, Julie Ratz explains how auditions will work and what is on the plate for Springfield Ballet Company these next couple of months.
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You've definitely heard heard him play the piano and the organ around town, Mark Gifford talks to me on Let's Talk Arts & Entertainment about Comfort Songs, Dual Piano, and more!
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A look at this weeks arts and entertainment both local and national
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On this weekend edition of Let's Talk Arts and Entertainment: Interviews with Scott Richardson (The Legacy Theatre), Adam Reisch (Theatre In The Park), and Justin Carter (Newschannel 20). Also my Bottom of the Bargain Bin Review of A Car's Life 3: The Royal Heist.
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A bunch of poorly animated cars try to solve the mystery of who stole the queen's jewelry ahead of a drag race where Not-Lightning-McQueen hopes to be the winner. Listen to why even your kids won't like this awful movie.
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Adam Reisch, current president of Theatre In The Park talks to Kevin about what will be going on next year at TIP and what's going on now.
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Scott Richardson talks with Kevin today about the Legacy Theatre and their ongoing series "Ghostlight Songs."
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On this weekend edition, we have interviews from Gus Gordon and Greg Donathan. Also Bottom of The Bargain Bin (Attila).
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ATTILA, the movie where the military tries to uncover the mystery of the Staff of Moses and accidentally awakens an ancient Nomad. Confused? Join the club.
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Talking with Kevin this week on Let's Talk Arts and Entertainment: you know the man, you know the name. It's Gus Gordon, Executive and Artistic Director of The Hoogland Center For The Arts. Gus talks about his own history here in Springfield and the history of the Hoogland.
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In this weekend edition of Lets Talk Arts and Entertainment: Kevin's interviews with Courtney Wick and Betsy Buttell. Also the first edition of "Bottom Of The Bargain Bin" with a review of 7 Steps of Kung Fu
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In the first of a new weekly series, Kevin reviews one of the 12 movies in a $2 DVD set of Kung Fu Films: 1979's "Seven Steps of Kung Fu."
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The 2020 Muni President, Greg Donathan joins Kevin on Let's Talk Arts and Entertainment to talk about The Muni and Theatre in general.
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Included in this show are Kevin's interviews with Craig McFarland and Dominic Cellini as well as part of the 007 Rogue Agents Podcast.
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This week, Kevin talks to Courtney Wick about not only some shows and projects they've worked on together such as Little Shop of Horrors and Hope School's Musical, but some of her upcoming endeavors as well.
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On this episode of Let's Talk Arts and Entertainment, Kevin talks the Craig McFarland, who has been podcasting in the Springfield Area for 5 years now with The Front Row Network. He is also very active in the Springfield Theatre Community (where they met).
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Kevin talks with his good friend and talented illustrator, Dominic Cellini on this week's edition of Let's Talk Arts and Entertainment.
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Kevin talks with Betsy Buttell of Take 10 and Betsy Buttell Music on this episode of Let's Talk Arts and Enterainment.
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Kevin takes a look at the 3 unofficial James Bond movies, made outside of EON Productions on the Let's Talk Arts and Entertainment Podcast.
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Kevin Hart kicks off Let's Talk Arts & Entertainment breaking down the best and worst James Bond films.
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