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Gary Zabinski – Page 7

Booth One

Adventures in the art of Lively Conversation

Potpourri – Episode 45

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Gary and Roscoe romp through a medley of miscellany, joined unexpectedly by friend-of-the-show Paul Stroili of Episode 43 fame. Paul was loitering outside an Edible Arrangements franchise near our studio, shamelessly advertising for his new hit Chicago show Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding. So Gary invited him in for a visit and a chat on the…


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Life is a Cabaret – Musical Artist Beckie Menzie – Episode 44

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Gary and Roscoe are pleased and excited to welcome cabaret artist Beckie Menzie to Booth One this week. Beckie is an award-winning performer, teacher, song writer, musical director and vocal coach, a staple of the Windy City music scene, and nationally recognized as one of the country’s finest cabaret entertainers. Along with her musical partner…


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It’s A Wonderful Town! – Episode 43

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Gary and Roscoe greet Autumn in Chicago with anticipation and merriment. While discussing pie fights and pet peeves, Roscoe admits to being officially notified by the Library of Congress about misrepresenting the number of screenings of the newly restored and fully assembled 1927 Laurel and Hardy film The Battle of the Century. Seems he saw…


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Three On The Aisle – Actor/Director Paul Stroili Visits Booth One – Episode 42

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Gary and Roscoe welcome to The Booth stage and film actor, director, writer and producer Paul Stroili, recently relocated back to Chicago from Los Angeles. Paul’s wit, charm and remarkable storytelling make him one of our most hilarious guests to date. See Paul’s full bio here. Paul previously co-hosted an entertainment talk radio show in…


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Anything Goes, but Don’t Rain On My Parade – Episode 41

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Gary and Roscoe are back in form for a whirlwind episode, encompassing everything from elephants to Greenland sharks, from Porter to Streisand, from War Paint to Byhalia, Mississippi. Our new Audience Participation Manager Michelle Houle sits in with us at the studio. First, a shout out to friend-of-the-show Billy Lawless‘s new restaurant Coda di Volpe,…


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The Next Big Thing: Evan Linder, Tyrone Phillips and Byhalia, Mississippi – Episode 40

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Gary and Roscoe return once more to the friendly confines of Steppenwolf Theatre to chat with two of the creative geniuses behind a terrific new play, Byhalia, Mississippi, now getting a remounted production through August 21st at the 1700 Theatre, under the auspices of Steppenwolf’s Visiting Company Initiative. Playwright Evan Linder and Director Tyrone Phillips…

Roscoe at Large and The Sunday Spotlight – Episode 39

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Roscoe ventures out on the town to bring us this lively episode of conversation about theatre, cabaret and Stephen Sondheim. We get his impressions of what’s new and exciting, as well as a perspective on some old favorites. Then stay tuned for our live podcast from Writers Theatre and their Sunday Spotlight focused on Company!…

Booth One Tastes Chicago with Restaurateur Billy Lawless Jr. – Episode 38

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Recording live from the 2016 Taste of Chicago, Gary and Roscoe enjoy the elements and the sound of Buckingham Fountain while talking in depth with friend of the show, successful restaurateur Billy Lawless Jr. Billy’s stable of establishments include The Gage web site, The Dawson web site, Acanto web site and the new Beacon Tavern…

Mirror, Mirror – Author Stuart Dybek Reflects on Imagery and Character – Episode 37

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Gary and Roscoe have long wanted to get award-winning author Stuart Dybek on the show, and now we have! Boy, was it ever worth the wait. Dybek is one of America’s finest writers of literary fiction, particularly the short story form. His work has been said to “move easily between the gritty reality of urban…

Words & Music – Carlos Kalmar and Christopher Bell of the Grant Park Music Festival – Episode 36

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Meet the artists who lead Chicago’s world-class summer music festival. Principle Conductor and Artistic Director Carlos Kalmar and Grant Park Chorus Director Christopher Bell share the microphone with Gary in this behind-the-scenes conversation at the Grant Park Music Festival. Now in its 12th Season at the stunning Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, the GPMF…