Out Chicago (Full Episodes)

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 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.

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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 the Lyric Opera of Chicago March 30-April 11 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: - 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. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 featured along with J. Harrison Ghee, Amber Iman, Aisha Jackson, and Myles Frost. 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: - 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 February 26-March 23 at Chicago's Jackalope 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.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Tania Richard and their guests are: Trans Youth and Family Action SummitFrida: A Self Portrait 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, 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 in the Goodman Theatre's "Fat Ham," in which a "boisterous Southern cookout sets the scene for a Black, queer discovery of self and resilience" 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: - 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.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Emmy-nominated writer and actor Michael Shayan, star of "Avaaz" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Stephen Schellhardt, director of "Fun Home" 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.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 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 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 “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 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 “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: - 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 Chicago providing affirming, culturally competent, for us by us services. - Richard Knight Jr. and Victor Salvo of Samba Bamba, the eight-piece, Latin-flavored, retro-crazy band which returns for one night only to celebrate their 30th anniversary on Wednesday, December 18th at Martyrs' 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: - 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. 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: - 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 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: - 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/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.