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Booth 46: Episode 4 with T.J. Wilkins and Shanice from ’44: The Musical’

 
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In collaboration with Petterino’s in downtown Chicago, WGN Radio’s Steve Dale is joined by the the stars of ’44: The Musical’, T.J. Wilkins and Shanice, who play Barack and Michelle Obama, for a conversation in their famous Booth 46.

Steve Dale talks to T.J. and Shanice about their stories as accomplished recording artists, their music, what it’s like to play the Obamas (who also have caricatures on the wall behind them in the booth), and much more. ’44’ is at The Studebaker Theater until September 21st and it’s a show for everyone, regardless of your politics. Listen below for more!

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 4 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

  • Shanice and T.J. Wilkins holding pictures of the characters they play in ’44: The Musical’. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
  • A great conversation in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
  • T.J. Wilkins talking about competing on The Voice as part of Team Usher. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
  • Shanice talking about breaking ground in ‘Les Miserable’ as the first black woman to play Éponine in the show. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
  • “Broadway in a bowl” on its way to Booth 46. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
  • When you visit Petterino’s, you can take a photo in Booth 46 itself with this very classy microphone. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
  • T.J. Wilkins and Shanice with WGN Radio’s Steve Dale, as they record Episode of the Booth 46 podcast at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

Follow Shanice on Instagram at @shaniceonline. Follow T.J. Wilkins on Instagram at @iamtjwilkins. And see what else is coming to Broadway In Chicago at broadwayinchicago.com.

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

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In collaboration with Petterino’s in downtown Chicago, WGN Radio’s Steve Dale is joined by the the stars of ’44: The Musical’, T.J. Wilkins and Shanice, who play Barack and Michelle Obama, for a conversation in their famous Booth 46.

Steve Dale talks to T.J. and Shanice about their stories as accomplished recording artists, their music, what it’s like to play the Obamas (who also have caricatures on the wall behind them in the booth), and much more. ’44’ is at The Studebaker Theater until September 21st and it’s a show for everyone, regardless of your politics. Listen below for more!

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 4 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

  • Shanice and T.J. Wilkins holding pictures of the characters they play in ’44: The Musical’. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
  • A great conversation in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
  • T.J. Wilkins talking about competing on The Voice as part of Team Usher. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
  • Shanice talking about breaking ground in ‘Les Miserable’ as the first black woman to play Éponine in the show. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
  • “Broadway in a bowl” on its way to Booth 46. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
  • When you visit Petterino’s, you can take a photo in Booth 46 itself with this very classy microphone. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
  • T.J. Wilkins and Shanice with WGN Radio’s Steve Dale, as they record Episode of the Booth 46 podcast at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

Follow Shanice on Instagram at @shaniceonline. Follow T.J. Wilkins on Instagram at @iamtjwilkins. And see what else is coming to Broadway In Chicago at broadwayinchicago.com.

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

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