Chicago Theatre Off Book Chicago Theatre Off Book: November 23, 2012 Ed.

Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings from local theatre companies:

"Fuddy Meers" at Ka-Tet Theatre

"Werther" at Lyric Opera

"Hellcab" at Profiles Theatre

Our special guests are Gwendolyn Whiteside, Producing Artistic Director at American Blues Theatre and playing Mary Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life: Live at the Biograph," and Blake Montgomery, Founder and Artistic Director at The Building Stage and performing in "Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs 'A Christmas Carol'. Again." Plus, we have two new "Got A Minute" segments from Mary and Blake's shows.

This November 23, 2012 episode of Chicago Theatre Off Book was partially underwritten by MARTY'S MARTINI BAR.

Shot word of the day: "beautiful"

Hosted by Actor Joshua J. Volkers and Reviewer Katy Walsh from The Fourth Walsh, Off Book is where Chicago meets to discuss artistic innovation.

500 Days to 50 is chronicling a daily journey to a milestone. Follow @thefourthwalsh and @500daysto50 on Twitter

Download this episode Subscribe to all podcasts Subscribe to all Chicago Theatre Off Book podcasts