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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

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Theater Review: Die Hard 4 Your Luv

Jun 25

Jun 25 Theater Review: Die Hard 4 Your Luv

Chicago Native Starts New Theater Company

Dec 1

Dec 1 Chicago Native Starts New Theater Company

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Lilian Davidson McGrady the founder of Adamson Road Theatre Company and the writer/director of its inaugural production, CABIN FEVER.

True Story Inspires New Comedy I LOVE MY DAD

Aug 9

Aug 9 True Story Inspires New Comedy I LOVE MY DAD

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with James Morosini, the writer, director and co-star of the new comedy, I LOVE MY DAD.

Mary Lynn Rajskub Looks Back at Life & Career In New Book

May 3

May 3 Mary Lynn Rajskub Looks Back at Life & Career In New Book

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with actor & comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub to talk about her new book, FAMEISH.

Chicago-area Native, Northwestern Grad Stars In & Produces New Indie Film

Aug 18

Aug 18 Chicago-area Native, Northwestern Grad Stars In & Produces New Indie Film

New Book Looks Back At the Incredible Life of Mike Nichols

Feb 17

Feb 17 New Book Looks Back At the Incredible Life of Mike Nichols

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Mark Harris about his new biography on Hollywood and Broadway legend Mike Nichols.

Congo Square Goes For Laughs In New Online Series

Feb 15

Feb 15 Congo Square Goes For Laughs In New Online Series

New Documentary Offers Intimate Look At the Many Sides of John Belushi

Oct 13

Oct 13 New Documentary Offers Intimate Look At the Many Sides of John Belushi

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with filmmaker R.J. Cutler to talk about his new documentary BELUSHI.

The One With the Public Radio Segment: FRIENDS Experience Opens In Chicago

Oct 7

Oct 7 The One With the Public Radio Segment: FRIENDS Experience Opens In Chicago

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the new Friends Experience in Chicago.

The Dueling Critics Review Streaming Operetta and Discuss Chicago Theater Developments

Jun 26

Jun 26 The Dueling Critics Review Streaming Operetta and Discuss Chicago Theater Developments

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Chicago Folks Operetta’s streaming version of THE COUSIN FROM NOWHERE and discuss some of the latest developments in the Chicago theater scene.

Being Jim Gaffigan: 2019 Poised to Be Big Year For Comedian/Actor

Jun 16

Jun 16 Being Jim Gaffigan: 2019 Poised to Be Big Year For Comedian/Actor

WDCB’s Gary ZIdek sits down with Jim Gaffigan.

Film Review: LATE NIGHT

Jun 14

Jun 14 Film Review: LATE NIGHT

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new movie, LATE NIGHT.

Theatre Review: The Second City's New Mainstage Revue

Jan 11

Jan 11 Theatre Review: The Second City's New Mainstage Revue

Critics Kelly Kleiman and Kerry Reid review The Second City’s new mainstage revue, ALGORITHM NATION OR THE STATIC QUO.

Practical Radio Theatre Hits Stage, Then Airwaves

Dec 27

Dec 27 Practical Radio Theatre Hits Stage, Then Airwaves

Hallmark Channel Superfans Create Loving Parody of Made-For-TV Holiday Movies

Dec 11

Dec 11 Hallmark Channel Superfans Create Loving Parody of Made-For-TV Holiday Movies

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Cassie Belek & Phylicia McLeod, the co-creators of the new comedy, A SNOW GLOBE KISSMAS: A HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIE PARODY.