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J. Anthony Crane (Lion King)

J. Anthony and I spoke at the Cadillac Palace Theatre about the challenges and rehearsal process of working with both a puppet head and his own head, how the audiences eyes shift back and forth between the performer and the animal, and the spectacular costumes, puppets, masks, make-up and set, which all create the magic on stage.

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Ernie Banks

I had a most memorable experience speaking with Ernie about his positive and generous attitude, and why he is regarded as one of the most popular baseball players in Chicago sports history.

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Laurie Metcalf (Detroit)

Laurie and I spoke at Steppenwolf Theatre about Detroit, the first show in the 2010-2011 season, how grateful she is to be back in Chicago performing at Steppenwolf, and why she is attracted to the humor in this particular script written by Lisa D’Amour.

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Randy Skinner (White Christmas)

Three-time Tony Award nominee Randy Skinner will choreograph an upcoming stage version of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS. We spoke at Columbia College about this immense holiday production, and how the dance arrangements, costumes, orchestrations and look of the show will transport you back to 1954.

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