Out Chicago (Full Episodes)

On this week's show Scott is joined by Tania Richard (filling in for Ellen Miller) and their guests are: - Jaylon C. Crump, starring as the messenger god Hermes in the North American Tour of the 2019 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, " Hadestown ." It is playing at Chicago's CIBC Theatre through May 18. - Art historian Jonathan Katz, curator of Wrightwood 659's new exhibit " The First Homosexual...

On this week's show: - Channyn Lynn Parker, CEO of  Brave Space Alliance , talking about the May 15 Partners in Dignity Soiree - Terry Guest (writer, cast member) and Paul Michael Thompson (cast member) of The Story Theatre's " At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen ," playing through May 11 - Jane Lepauw, executive director at the Benjamin Marshall Society ; May 5 is Benjamin Marshall Day - J...

Ellen Miller is joined by guest co-host Kathy Voltmer (in for Scott Duff) and they talk here to Second City's Cat McDonnell and Second City alum Claudia Martinez about their new pilot sketch show "Meant To Be Seen." Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt...

Ellen is joined by guest co-host Kathy Voltmer (in for Scott) and their guests are: - Second City's Cat McDonnell and Second City alum Claudia Martinez on their new pilot sketch show "Meant To Be Seen" - Charlie Ockerlund, Logan Square Arts Foundation board member - Mortgage broker and playwright Shimmy Braun on the world premiere, in London’s West End, of his new work, " Faygele " - Kim Swi...

On this week's show: - Alderperson Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford , the first trans person elected to Madison Common Council - State Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-IL)‬ - Dr. Susan McConnell , executive director and founder of Let It Be Us Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsig...

On this week's show: - David Cerda, artistic director of Hell in a Handbag Productions and playwright of " Scary Town ," running April 9-May 11 at The Clutch, 4335 N. Western Ave. in Chicago - Carolyn Pinta of the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade, where Scott and Ellen will serve as honored grand marshals and host live from Buffalo Grove, Sunday, June 1st Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays fro...

On this week's show: - Silas Leslie, advocacy and community engagement manager for Chicago Therapy Collective , talking about the "Share Your Voice, Move Your Body" Community Gathering at the Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 North Clark Street in Chicago - Abhijeet, celebrated drag artist and self-proclaimed “Bollywood Barbie,” one of the creative forces behind the Steppenwolf's Dream Devis (Ap...

On this week's show: - Asher McMaher, executive director of Trans Up Front Illinois ; the group is partnering with Indivisible Chicago on the Rally for Trans Visibility , Sunday, March 30th at Federal Plaza in Chicago - Megan Carney, artistic director at About Face Theatre , on  ReGeneration Studio 2025 at the Goodman, March 28-30 - Royce Vavrek, librettist of " The Listeners ," on stage at t...

On this week's show: - Rabbi David Chapman of Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook - Clare Kennedy McLaughlin, who stars as Céline Dion in " Titanique ," presented by Porchlight Music Theatre in association with Broadway In Chicago; it opens March 25th at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place Also watch the episode. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m...

On this week's show: - Brian C. Johnson, CEO of Equality Illinois Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Ruth Clark of The Artemis Singers , Chicago’s Lesbian Feminist Chorus since 1980, ahead of their free concert Sunday, March 9 at the Lincolnwood Library - Leo Monts, Irish-American filmmaker, writer and musician, on his first documentary feature, "The Revolutionary Housing League - Comedian Amy Sumpter on The Kates monthly comedy showcase at Lincoln Lodge; this month's...

On this week's show: - William Gill , artistic director for Joel Hall Dancers - Omer Abbas Salem, playwright, One Party Consent Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Elisabeth Yancey , co-star of "Clue," playing at  Chicago’s CIBC Theatre February 18 through March 2 - Broadway legend, Arlington Heights native, and friend of the show Karen Mason , talking about the Illinois Conservatory for the Arts ' 3rd annual "A Night of Broadway" benefit gala and concert, February 21st at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. Karen Mason is fea...

On this week's show: - Brad Becker, founder and president of the  LGBT National Help Center - SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller on " Seth's Broadway Concert Series starring Jessie Mueller and Seth Rudetsky ," coming to the Studebaker Theater in Chicago Saturday, February 15 - Esho Rasho , playwright and performer in " Dummy in Diaspora ," playing Februa...

On this week's show Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Tania Richard and their guests are:  Luke Romesberg, senior director of youth programming at the Center on Halsted, talking about the Trans Youth and Family Action Summit , which will be presented by the Center on Saturday, March 8th Vanessa Severom, writer/performer in " Frida: A Self Portrait ," playing through February 23 at th...

On this week's show, Scott is joined by Tania Richard (antiracism educator, DEI consultant, Broadway actress, award-winning author, and teacher) and their guests are: - Jamey Lundblad, new managing director of Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company, which has teamed with the Actor’s Gymnasium to produce  Circus Quixote , which opens January 30  - Trumane Alston, currently starring...

On this week's show: - Denise Poloyac, vice chair, Indivisible Chicago Alliance - Stephen Schellhardt, director of "Fun Home," playing through March 2 at the Porchlight Music Theatre   Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.co...

On this week's show: - Emmy-nominated writer and actor Michael Shayan, star of " Avaaz " at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Jerry Nunn, queer film critic and entertainment reporter ( Nunn on the Run)  on the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes - Chicago singer Cathy Richardson [ Listen to the interview ] Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/sch...

On this week's show Scott and Ellen selected a few of their favorite interviews from the past year in part two of a two-part year-end special. Listen in to hear conversations with "Death Becomes Her" star Michelle Williams, singer and satirist Randy Rainbow, Michael Johnson of Equality Illinois, and Jen Grosshandler and Gearah Goldstein of the Gender Cool Project. Listen to Part 1 . Catch “O...

On this week's show Scott and Ellen have selected a few of their favorite interviews from the past year (or so) in part one of a two-part year-end special. Listen in to hear conversations with actress Ayana Bria Bikari; "Transparent" star Alexandra Billings and best friend of over 30 years, Chicago icon Honey West; and composer Paul Williams of "Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas." Catch &ldquo...

On this week's show:  - Carol J. Sharp, president and CEO of  The Night Ministry , which has served Chicago’s homeless population for nearly 50 years, providing human connection, housing support, and health care to our neighbors who are unhoused or experiencing poverty - Channyn Lynn Parker , CEO of Brave Space Alliance, Black-led, Trans-led LGBTQ+ Center on the South Side of Chica...

On this week's show: - Jen Grosshandler and Gearah Goldstein of the  GenderCool Project on the Supreme Court's recent hearing on United States v. Skrmetti, the case of a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors, and the impact of the court’s decision may have on trans youth. - Andrew Sa of " Andrew Sa's Lonesome Holiday " at the Hideout Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. t...

On this week's show: - Dusty Brown, artistic director of development and ensemble member at RedTwist Theatre , and Enrico Spada, director of " The Totality of All Things ," part of RedTwist Theatre's Twisted Playfest - Meg McElroy, director of special projects for Getting to Zero (AIDS Foundation Chicago) - David Cerda, artistic director, Hell in a Handbag Productions Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays f...

On this week's show: - Chicago Ald. Lamont Robinson, chair of Chicago's LGBT Caucus - George Elrod of " Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire ," a sketch comedy revue at Second City - Steve McDonagh of The Hearty Boys Caterers Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/sche...