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NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!: Live Tapings from Chicago Public Radio

Chase Auditorium (10 South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60603)
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Be in the audience for a taping of the hilarious weekly news quiz from NPR and Chicago Public Radio, Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Each week on the radio, you can test your knowledge against some of the news and entertainment world's best and brightest. Peter Sagal, Carl Kasell, and company take a fast-paced, irreverent look at the week's events. Guest panelists rotate weekly, and include comedian Paula Poundstone, author Roy Blount Jr. and The Daily Show's Mo Rocca.

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The last date listed for Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! was Thursday March 17, 2011 / 7:30pm.

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Chase Auditorium
10 South Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60603
312-948-4644
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I'm not that familiar with the radio show. But it doesn't matter. All the talent involved are amazing, smart and hilarious. It was packed so don't hesitate if you see a date you can fit into your schedule. A great deal from Goldstar
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Maybe my husband and I are losers for attending the taping of a show that we listen to for free on the radio, but we thoroughly enjoyed it! I was a lot of fun to see the cast live and in person. It's definitely a must see if you're a fan of the show.
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Loved it! If you're not familiar with the program but love comedy - you should go. It's a sharp-witted "news" program that pokes fun at topical stories of the week. If you're familiar with the program, you'll enjoy seeing it live. It's at the Chase Auditorium so you don't see much of the technology behind it but it's great to see how it works. The whole program was so accommodating of the "listeners". Although we couldn't stay long after the taping ended, there's a Q&A, and autograph session afterwards and opportunity to buy WWDTM items. Yes there is a line that forms early, but there aren't really any bad seats. My 12 year old (note the age limitation of 12+) got most of the humor - he listens to the program as I do on the radio - and really enjoyed it - the more adult comments just went over his head. The venue is so unique for such an enjoyable evening - highly recommended. It was great to see Peter and Carl in action. Our panelists were Keegan Michael Key, Roxanne Roberts and Adam Felber - such a talented, knowledgeable and funny group! Take advantage of the opportunity.
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Great insight on how a "live" radio program is put together. Great personalities. Had a good time.
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More Information About Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!

Website

http://www.chicagopublicradio.org/events/050512waitwait.asp

Description

Peter Sagal -- Host
Prior to becoming host of Wait Wait in 1998, Peter had a varied career including stints as a playwright, screenwriter, stage director, actor, extra in a Michael Jackson video, travel writer, essayist, ghostwriter and staff writer for a motorcycle magazine. He lives in the Chicago area with his family, and is working on a book titled The Big Book of Vices, about how people -- other people, of course -- misbehave.

Carl Kasell -- Official Judge and Scorekeeper
Carl Kasell is an all-around genius and great guy. He has also been a newscaster for NPR's daily newsmagazine Morning Edition since its inception in 1979. His newscasts on Morning Edition can be heard at the top of the hour every weekday morning on public radio stations nationwide. A veteran broadcaster, Kasell launched his radio career more than 50 years ago. He sometimes moonlights as a magician.