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| EXTRA Information on John Mahoney |
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Janet Davies is joined by TV and stage star, John Mahoney at 190 North to talk about his upcoming play. "The Drawer Boy" marks John's 27th production with Steppenwolf Theatre, where he plays an aging bachelor farmer named Morgan. Mahoney can be seen on film in "She's the One", "Primal Fear", and "The American President", among others. He has also been nominated for an Emmy Award for his role as Martin Crane on "Frasier". For more information about the play, log onto http://www.steppenwolf.org/. |
| EXTRA Information on Daniel J. Travanti |
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Along with Mahoney, Janet Davies interviewed Daniel J. Travanti, who is currently starring in Hugh Leonard's comedy, "A Life", at the Chicago Irish Repertory Theatre. In "A Life", Travanti plays a dour, imperious civil servant facing imminent retirement and a poor medical prognosis. This two-time Emmy Award winner is best known for his role as the police captain on TV's "Hill Street Blues". "A Life" opens April 26 and runs through May 20. For more information, just go to the web site http://www.irishrep.com. |
| EXTRA Information on a new Chicago Hostel |
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Liza Cruzat takes us on a tour of the brand new J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Hostel. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, this seven-story structure offers 500 beds at peak capacity, a “serve-yourself” type kitchen, internet access, and a student center. Drawing visitors from around the globe, it serves the international and domestic travel community through affordable accommodations ($24 per bed) and programs that help visitors truly experience the city. For more information about the hostel, just go to http://www.hichicago.org/. |
| EXTRA Information on The Four Plaids |
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Chicago is not ready to say good-bye yet to its longest running musical, "Forever Plaid", played by The Four Plaids, who stopped by the 190 North studio for a farewell performance. At this point, The Four Plaids have enjoyed a career that's longer than many of the 50's - 60's vocal groups they're modeled after. Vintage music mixed with comedy seemed to be the formula for success for "Forever Plaid". But like all good things, "Forever Plaid" is coming to an end after 6 ˝ years of running. The final four weeks of performance will be performed at the Royal George Cabaret Theatre until the May 27th closing. For more information call The Royal George Theatre box office at (312) 988-9000. |