The Arts Section 06/21/26: Tom Dreesen Obit + Opera Festival of Chicago

Tom Dreesen Obit + Opera Festival of Chicago Gary Zidek Happy Father’s Day! On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek revisits his interview with celebrated comedian Tom Dreesen. The Harvey native, who enjoyed a decades-long career in show business, passed away this week. Theater critic Jonathan Abarbanel joins Gary to review a world premiere at Lookingglass Theater. Later in the show, Gary highlights the mission the Opera Festival Of Chicago. And we’ll take a look at a conversational exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art.