The BSB Podcast

Beginning on January 10, Footloose The Musical is looking to wow audiences in this incredible collaboration between professional playhouse Meadow Brook Theatre (Rochester, MI) and Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre, & Dance! Ahead of the show's premiere, we sat down and spoke with the director of Meadow Brook's production, Tyrick Wiltez Jones, and the stars of Footloose, Caleb Bermejo (Ren) and Nadia Ra'Shaun (Ariel)! In this exclusive interview, all three speak on what drew them to this project, how the rehearsal process has been so far, and how they've transitioned the story of Footloose to a modern age. You'll also learn about Jones' approach to directing a show such as this, and how Bermejo and Ra'Shaun get into the mindset of their respective characters.

Tickets available here: https://www.mbtheatre.com/footloose 

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Six the Musical is poised to return to Broadway in Detroit, and just ahead of its royal entry into the 313, we were able to sit down with Carlina Parker, an alternate on the North American Tour. In this exclusive interview, Carlina Parker talks about her time on SIX the Musical, how she prepares to take on any three of the queens at a moment's notice, what her favorite song to perform on stage, and how much of a dream it has been to be a part of a show such as Six the Musical. Parker also discusses what she hopes Six's lasting impact on the musical theater scene is and how she takes time to check on her mental health while on the road.

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In this episode of The Cosmic Curtain, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko discuss the North American tour of Les Misérables! They explore their relationships with the musical (and films) prior to seeing the Broadway in Detroit show at the Fisher Theatre in Michigan, what aspects of the musical they were drawn to, and which performances and actors were standouts, and whether or not they'd want to see Les Mis live again. Les Misérables is currently touring across North America!

Catch this inspiring musical when it arrives in a city near you! Don't miss other upcoming shows from Broadway in Detroit's 2024-2025 season, such as A Beautiful Noise, Hadestown, Six, and Clue! Grab your tickets for these shows and more!

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If you're in the Rochester, Michigan area and looking for some Christmas fun for the entire family, then be sure to check out Meadow Brook's 42nd annual production of A Christmas Carol, which runs from now until December 22! Beginning a few weeks back and running through December 22, A Christmas Carol is a staple holiday experience, one that we enjoy participating in year after year. Recently, we sat down with Phil Powers, who has taken over the role of Scrooge this year, and discussed his experience in A Christmas Carol.

Listen as he breaks down how the show has changed over the years, especially under the new guidance of director Travis Walter, what his approach to Scrooge is like, and how he attempts to find the humor in such a grumpy character. Thank you so much for listening, enjoy!

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Matt Crowle plays Thénardier in the North American touring production of Les Misérables, who serves as a bit of comedic relief within the serious and tragic tones of the musical. In this exclusive interview, Crowle talks about how his past in comedy helped influence some of his character choices, what it's like to be touring for two years in the same show, how his character of Thénardier has changed over time, and what he hopes audiences walk away from this show with. He also discusses how he prioritizes his mental health while on the road and what attractions he looks for in each city he visits. 

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Join hosts RJ Miller-Zelinko and Brian Kitson as they talk about all things Wicked on this episode of The Cosmic Curtain! With both well-versed in the Broadway show, these two Box Seat Babes discuss how the film compares to the stage production, what they enjoyed about this film, changes that didn't sit well with them, and which moments stood out! 

Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, with Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz. Directed by Jon Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), the musical and film is based on a bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire.

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Join hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko aka The Box Seat Babes, as they discuss all their thoughts on Mean Girls the Musical. How do they feel like it compared to the original film starring Lindsay Lohan & Rachel McAdams? Did they like how it was updated for a new generation of fans? Which songs impressed them, and which ones didn't? You can find all those answers and even more from their experience at The Fisher Theater in Detroit, MI this episode of The Cosmic Curtain!

Mean Girls the Musical is currently touring across North America! Catch this incredible show when it arrives in a city near you!

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Mean Girls The Musical is currently on its North American Tour and playing at the Fisher Theater as part of the Broadway in Detroit series of shows from November 19 through the 24.

Before its arrival, we spoke with one of its stars, Joshua Morrisey, who plays Damian! In this exclusive Cosmic Circus Broadway interview, Morrisey talks about his time on Mean Girls The Musical so far! Joining the production a few months back during the musical's Toronto stop, Morrisey has been working hard to bring his own spin to Damian. He discusses how Mean Girls The Musical was his first foray into this story, how he has made this role unique to him, and what he looks forward to with each stop on tour! Morrisey also speaks about what resonates most with him about this musical and what he hopes audiences will take away from it.

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Join Brian and fellow co-host and Box Seat Babe RJ as we explore the show and life of one of the greatest musical prodigies of our time. In this MJ the Musical episode, we break the story on stage, how the musical uses an interesting transition technique to flash back and forth through Jackson's life, and how the music in this jukebox musical enhances the story.

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On the day of its opening night, Brian Kitson sat down with the director of the Ridgedale Players' production of Fun Home, Scott Steiger. Steiger talks about the challenges of bringing this musical based on Allison Bechdel's work to life on stage, what his approach to directing is and how it may change depending on what level of actor he's working with, what makes this show unique and the perfect show for Ridgedale Players, and what's coming next at this theater that is a staple in the Metro Detroit community. Enjoy!

This musical is real and raw in its presentation of sexuality, family relations, and mental illness. While many of these topics weren't openly discussed when Bechdel was growing up, Fun Home brings them to a modern audience and presents them in a new way.

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