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Chicago Broadcasting Network
An eclectic Chicago oriented podcast covering performing arts, neighborhood news, movies, books and business showcasing multicultural and age diverse people. We want to give you an idea of what we enjoy, and what we experience living in "The Windy City."
Episodes
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 1: Love can be fragile and often transparent
“Glassheart” is a modern-day reimagining of the well-known tale of Beauty and the Beast playing through February 23rd 2025 at CityLit Theater on Chicago’s…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 35: Long Christmas Dinner at TUTA Chicago - Podcast Review and Comments by Reno Lovison
Holidays have a unique way of punctuating our lives. Through this activity we assess alliances, trade information, and mark the passage of time. In The Long…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 34: Hey! Djou See Royko?
Mike Royko was an outspoken Chicago journalist, who in the 1960s through 1990s railed against the political machine and championed the cause of the underdog…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 33: Time Passages – Documentary Film Review
Reno Lovison, Executive Producer at ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com comments on the documentary Time Passages by Chicago filmmaker Kyle Henry who tenderly…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 32: BTW Meet Vera Stark Theater Review
An aspiring African American actress, Vera Stark (Ashayla Calvin) works as a personal maid to fading 1930s movie star Gloria Mitchell (Caitlin Jemison), once…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 31: Artist Richard Hunt's Monument to Ida B. Wells | Film Review
This is a film review of "The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt's Monument to Ida B. Wells follows the Chicago artist's creation of a monument to the civil right…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 30: Dear Elizabeth | Podcast Theater Review
Letter writing is more akin to internal dialogue and can have a kind of naked intimacy that is difficult to achieve in the flesh. Dear Elizabeth is smart…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 29: Inherit the Wind Revives Fundamental Conflicts
The Goodman Theatre reminds us that the more things change the more they remain the same in this production of the classic courtroom drama, “Inherit the Wind.”…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 28: Beethoven’s uplifting story of Fidelio speaks to a modern audience
Lyric Opera of Chicago expounds on Beethoven's message of freedom of expression in this captivating contemporary production of Fidelio. It's interesting to see…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 27: "Noises Off" Podcast Theater Review - Steppenwolf - Chicago
Kicking off this popular Chicago ensemble theater company’s 49th season, an incompetent troupe of actors are expertly portrayed by a considerably expert cast…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 26: South Pacific - Podcast Review - Skokie Theatre
A timeless classic that deserves to be seen and heard. Whether you are experiencing it the first time or you are coming from a place of nostalgia, the musical…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 24: Georgia O'Keeffe: My New Yorks - Exhibit at Art Institute of Chicago
If you think you know something about Georgia O’Keeffe, be prepared to be pleasantly surprised. Her styles at this time seems to have generally drifted away…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 23: Wells and Welles - Theater Review Chicago Premiere 2024
In 1938 twenty-five-year-old Orson Welles became famous after his radio play based on the novel "A War of the Worlds" shook the airwaves, purportedly nearly…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 22: Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil - The Musical Premiere Review
“Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” is the best musical I have seen in years. Opening night was one to remember. John Berendt, the author of the…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 21: ENGLISH at Goodman speaks eloquently of culture and identity
When you cannot adequately express yourself with the nuance and clarity of a native speaker, people do not know that you are actually smart, funny, and kind…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 20: 9 to 5 the musical - Podcast Theater Review - Metropolis Performing Arts Center 2024
“9 to 5: The Musical” playing at the Metropolis Theater in downtown Arlington Heights is a kind of women’s lib version of “How to Succeed in Business.” While…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 19: Judgment Day with Jason Alexander | Theater Review Chicago
Podcast theater review by Reno Lovison of Judgment Day - written by Rob Ulin, directed Moritz von Stuelpnagel, starring Jason Alexander at Chicago Shakespeare…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 18: Chicago Happenings Now & Coming April 2024 and Beyond
An update of a few events we enjoyed recently and a look to what’s happening soon including an excerpt of Rikki Lee Travolta’s interview with Evan Jackson…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 16: Jersey Boys Review - Mercury Theater Chicago
Jersey Boys currently on stage in Chicago features 30 musical numbers while walking us through the life and times of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons a New…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 15: . . . I'm Lenny Bruce - Interview Ronnie Marmo & Rikki Lee
In this podcast episode Rikki Lee Travolta interviews Ronni Marmo appearing in “I’m Not a Comedian….I’m Lenny Bruce” under the direction of multi-award-winner…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 14: Aida - Story of Love Jealousy & War - Review
“Aida” by Giuseppe Verdi under the direction of Francesca Zamnello, and conducted by Enrique Mazzola is opera in the grand tradition at Lyric in Chicago for…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 13: Podcast overview of 007 James Bond Exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago
Take a listen to this short podcast to hear first hand from spy movie expert Tom Pizzato about what you will see and experience at "007 Science : Inventing the…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 12: Bill W and Dr. Bob - The Genesis of AA at the Biograph Theater Chicago
Rikki Lee Travolta interviews Ronnie Marmo who directs and stars in "Bill W. and Dr. Bob" the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous onstage March and April 2024 at…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 122: Reclamation of Madison Hemings - Podcast Review
Shortly after the end of the Civil War two former slaves ruminate on their experiences living and working within Monticello, the estate of former President…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 121: Flyover Chicago at Navy Pier - Thrill Ride Preview
This podcast episode is a discussion with the creators of Flyover Chicago, part thrill ride and part immersive three-dimensional multi-sensory video experience…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 120: A Chorus Line | Skokie Theatre | Review
For the Love of Dance - An onerous choreographer cajoles a select group of hopeful chorus applicants into revealing some of their deepest secrets. This Madkap…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 119: Pippin at Music Theater Works - Skokie | Podcast Review
My initial reaction is to characterize Pippin as The Fantastiks meets Godspell, Explaining the plot is about as easy as trying to recall and interpret the…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 118: Lucy and Charlie's Honeymoon an entertaining Asian-American rockabilly musical
A light romp with a dark twist followed by a hasty, muddled ending wrapped up in a cloud of very good music all of which is performed by a remarkable cast of…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 116: A tragic love story and cautionary tale of intolerance
For a professional theater experience in Chicago this month you can’t do much better than the Lyric opera production of West Side Story. This Leonard Bernstein…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 115: Exploring Asian Chicago
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. In this podcast we are going to do a quick overview of some of some ways you can experience the Asian and Pacific…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 114: Chicago Women in History
ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com encourages you to investigate the lives and works of some notable Chicago women as well as a specific few who have made a…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 103: KICKOFF - Mozart Immersive : Soul of a Genius at Light House ArtSpace Chicago
We were on hand Friday, January 27th, 2023 at Lighthouse ArtSpace for the sneak peek kickoff of their newest experiential exhibit - - Mozart Immersive: The…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 101: Chicago Gun Violence
Man shot at Broadway and Foster. Too often these days , individuals resort to firearms to settle disputes. Certainly no one wants to be assaulted physically…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 104: Chicago Old Town / Gold Coast Architectural Walking Tour
A walking architectural tour of the Chicago Old Town / Gold Coast Chicago area conducted by Reno Lovison can be used as a guide or simply enjoyed by anyone…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 102: Podcast theater review of a heartfelt story of hidden love
“Falling for Make Believe” purports to be “The Real Story Behind the Music of Rodgers and Hart,” but might more accurately be called the real story behind the…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 122: Hello Dolly Returns
The popular musical composed by Jerry Herman based on Thornton Wilder’s hit play “The Matchmaker” is a perfect wedding of story and music. No doubt the…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 121: Orson Welles’ Dracula by Glass Apple Theatre at The Raven in Chicago
I had a little tongue in cheek melodramatic fun with this review/announcement of the world premiere hybrid radio drama, Orson Welles’ Dracula onstage at the…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 120: "Hala" Film Review - A Chicago Story on Apple TV
Review of "Hala" an indie film written and directed by Minhal Baig, a female Pakistani-American, inspired by her experiences growing up on the far Northside of…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 119: Maxwell Street Chicago | Film Review and Recollections
If you have your own recollections of Maxwell Street or just want a glimpse at a piece of the not too distant Chicago past, I highly recommend the documentary…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 118: Lions Roam Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago
Sighted and visually impaired members of the Chicago Uptown Lions Club take a special accessibility and inclusion tour of the newly renovated Lion House at…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 117: "Belfast" Film Review with Comments from Branaugh
I got a sneak preview of “Belfast” one of the highlights of the 57th Chicago International Film Festival. This podcast includes my review followed by some…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 116: "Passing" on the Red Carpet with Rebecca Hall
Connie Wilson talks with Rebecca Hall the the director of "Passing" on the red carpet at The 57th Chicago International Film Festival.
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 115: "Oscar Micheaux" Documentary Film Review and Commentary
“Oscar Micheaux -The Superhero of Black Film Making” is a useful documentary film contribution to the library of Black History subjects placing Micheaux into…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 114: Mayors Harold and Pete | Chicago International Film Festival | Film Reviews
The 57th Annual Chicago Film Festival brought together two interestingly similar subjects, Mayor Harold Washington who became Chicago’s first African American…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 113: For the Left Hand | Documentary Film Review
Physically debilitated due to a childhood injury purposely inflicted by his mentally impaired father, an aspiring pianist is virtually paralyzed on one side of…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 112: Chicago International Film Festival Reviews
Pre-opening preview review of “Broadcast Signal Intrusion” inspired by a true Chicago mystery and capsule reviews of SHORTS 1 a collection of 8 short subjects…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 111: The Road Up | Documentary Film Review
In this Chicago based documentary “The Road Up” Mr. Jesse part teacher, part preacher, part drill sergeant guides a class of mostly middle aged job seekers…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 110: Live at Mr. Kelly's | Documentary Film | Review
“Live at Mr. Kelly’s” is a bit of Chicago history that with each passing day fades further into obscurity. Thankfully this film has made an effort to stop the…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 108: Lyric Opera of Chicago's Streaming "Pagliacci"| Review
There's plenty to love about this "Pagliacci" production with its backstage views and enjoyable melodies. Available for viewing online. Listen to this podcast…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 107: Searching for Mr. Rugoff | Film Review
Chicago native Ira Deutchman produces documentary film “Searching for Mr. Rugoff.”
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 106: A Monk in the World * Chicago Native Richard Damien
Reno Lovison talks with master energy healer, actor, performer Richard Damien about his one man autobiographical stage production based on his book "A Monk in…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 104: Chicago Jeopardy Champion Brian Chang
Seven time Jeopardy champion Chicago resident Brian Chang talks about his experience as a contestant on the popular game show and his activities in the Windy…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 103: Interview Mark & Sarah Mosley | Windy City Winds | Chicago
Mark and Sarah Mosley the co-directors of the Windy City Winds Chicago community orchestra share segments from a few of the band's recordings, talk with Reno…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 2: Conversation with Chicago Composer Regina Harris Baiocchi
Regina Harris Baiocchi is a celebrated African-American female composer and poet born, raised and currently living in Chicago. This discussion sheds light on…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 97: Moby Dick ... in the dark Podcast Review
This ninety minute version of the icon fish tale produced by Chicago based Theatre in the Dark captures the essence of Herman Melville’s classic seafaring…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 96: Christmas Carol in the Dark Theater Review
Podcast theater review of Chicago based Theatre in the Dark's 2020 audio presentation of "A Christmas Carol."
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 95: Chicago Neighborhood News Summary
This is a summary of the news for the beginning of December 2020. + New Van Gogh exhibit coming to North Side + Pandemic inspires luxury restaurants to offer…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkEpisode 94: STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER | Podcast Theater Review |
“Steadfast Tin Soldier” is reprised for the 3rd time (this year online) by Chicago Lookingglass Theatre Company. Based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkChicago Neighborhood News Summary Nov 2020
Chicago Broadcasting Network in alliance with Inside Publications presents summaries of articles that have appeared in the Inside-Booster, News –Star, and the…
Chicago Broadcasting NetworkChicago Small Biz Expo Follow-up Podcast Report
I attended the Chicago edition of the Virtual Small Business Expo. Learn about virtual online business networking and some of the people I met.