😂 NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” LIVE–Laughs & News @Studebaker Theater!🎙️
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😂 NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” LIVE–Laughs & News @Studebaker Theater!🎙️
🎉*NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” LIVE – Hilarious Night at Studebaker!*🎭
PART 2 of 2 as we will do dinner before the show!
Let’s go back for more fun! A Chicago favorite, NPR’s hit show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! is back this fall & winter — with regular live tapings at the beautiful Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building! We’ve done this event several times and always had a blast!
🎟️ TICKETED EVENT — BUY ASAP!
Discount tickets are selling fast!
👉 Pick Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
💸 DISCOUNT OPTIONS:
- HotTix: $25 + $5.25 fees = $30.25 total
Access here:
Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! – Hot Tix - TodayTix: $25 + $7.00 fees = $32.00 total
Access here:
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Tickets | Chicago | TodayTix
(Note: Seats are assigned; you cannot choose them, so we may not sit together. Still, both are $22–$24 off the regular price!)
🎫 Regular Tickets: $44.50 + $9.50 fees = $54 total → Fine Arts Building Tickets
⚠️ Be careful — it defaults to 2 tickets! Adjust to 1 ticket if coming solo.
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📻 About the Show:
Hosted by Peter Sagal with announcer Bill Curtis, NPR’s Peabody Award-winning Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! is the hilarious news quiz where celebrity guests, panelists, and contestants tackle the week’s wildest headlines. Contestants compete for the most coveted prize in public radio — a voicemail greeting recorded by a cast member!
🔗 Learn more: NPR Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!
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🍽️ Optional Pre-Show Dinner (Separate RSVP!)
Join us before the show at Fontano’s Subs & Pizzeria!
RSVP here → https://www.meetup.com/windy-city-wanderers/events/311635800/
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🏛️ About the Venue – Fine Arts Building & Studebaker Theater
A Chicago landmark since 1898, the Fine Arts Building is home to artists, musicians, craftspeople, and performers. Inside is the gorgeous Studebaker Theater, once a vaudeville stage and now a restored performing arts venue full of history and charm.
🔗 Fine Arts Building Website
🔗 Studebaker Theater Info
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🚇 Getting There:
Use Google Maps or the CTA Trip Planner for directions.
If driving, parking downtown can be tough — use SpotHero or ParkWhiz for the best nearby garage rates.
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⚠️ No-Show Policy
To keep our events fair for everyone:
• 3 no-shows without RSVP updates = 3-month hold on joining new events
• Update RSVP before event start time
• Message host if running late or can’t find group
• Continued no-shows may result in removal
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🎭 Join us for laughs, witty commentary, and a night of pure Chicago charm — live public radio, laughter, and local history all under one roof!
