We're only about halfway to Christmas, which means that there's still plenty of time to soak in more of that holiday cheer this season! With snow on the ground and bright lights twinkling both on our trees and trimming our homes, there's so much to love and appreciate about the most wonderful time of the year. So what better way to celebrate the holiday season than seeing a show with your loved ones! Farmington Players is bringing the Christmas spirit to you with their most recent production, A Very Farmington Christmas! We spoke with one of the cast members, Jason Wilhoite, on the day of the play's opening night about his time on this production!

In this exclusive BSB interview, Jason Wilhoite talks about what it's like to be a part of A Very Farmington Christmas and the challenges of taking on a role that requires him to wear many hats! He discusses how the show captures the holiday feeling and balances the approach for those who absolutely love Hallmark movies, and those who want to watch anything but that!

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When you think of Alicia Keys, which songs from her discography come to mind? There are so many incredible pieces to choose from that it might feel like an impossible task to pick a favorite. Personally, as someone who visits New York City frequently, "Empire State of Mind" will always hold a special place in my heart, as it's synonymous with Times Square. Keys is prolific with the songs she's written and produced, which makes it only natural that her work would make it into a Broadway musical such as Hell's Kitchen. Between the semi-autobiographical story of her life and the use of her music, Hell's Kitchen embodies the artist in every way.

In this episode of the BSB podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko discuss the music and stagecraft of the North American touring production of Hell's Kitchen, which was recently at The Fisher Theatre as one of the Broadway in Detroit 2025-2026 season shows. Featuring songs such as "Girl on Fire," "Fallin'" and "No One," the music seamlessly weaves into the show's narrative. Which musical performance was the hosts' favorite? Did some of the actors stand out more than the rest? Was there anything remarkable about the staging or choreography? Give this episode a listen to see just what they thought of some of the technical aspects of this show!

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What exactly do you get when you blend William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth with some festive holiday cheer? Well, you get Mackers the Elf, of course! This dark comedy stage production is premiering at Planet Ant Theatre this weekend, with visions of holiday hijinks dancing in the cast and creatives' heads! While Christmas (and Mackers the Elf, for that matter) haven't arrived quite yet, we did have a chance to sit down with the writer and director of Planet Ant Theatre's production of the show, Daniel DeRey, about where this idea stemmed from and what audiences can expect from Mackers the Elf.

In this exclusive BSB interview, DeRey talks about the humble beginnings of Mackers, stemming from a holiday tradition with his drama department in high school, and what his process was for getting the little elf from his mind to the page. With this production of Mackers, the Elf being DeRey's directorial debut, what is his process for bringing the story to the stage? And what holiday traditions does this playwright keep alive year after year? Find out all these answers and more in this exciting interview!

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If you like your theater hot, your choreography sizzling, and your plot seasoned with just enough emotional spice to make your eyes water, then pull up a chair, because this girl, and the touring production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Hell’s Kitchen, is on fire! Inspired by Alicia Keys’ life growing up in the hustle and bustle of New York City, this musical isn’t just a show; it’s a spectacle that blends music that so many of us know with a story that will bring audiences to tears. Hell's Kitchen story and characters feel real, so you're easily transported back to a time when you swore you were misunderstood… and probably were.

In this episode of the BSB podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko break down all the narrative threads woven throughout this kaleidoscope-like tapestry of Hell's Kitchen. From young love to racial disparity to the struggle between protective parents and rebellious children, to perhaps the most poignant: legacy and the passing of the torch, there are so many rich stories this musical explores. Which of the storylines resonated the most with both of the hosts? What characters stood out to them as the most relatable or vibrant amongst all the rest? Listen in to this exciting episode to discover these answers and more!

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There's something special about visiting New York City for the first time. Even after visiting NYC as much as I have, there's something intoxicating about the bright lights and hustle and bustle of the big city. So what if those immaculate vibes were to make their way to Detroit? That's just what Detroiters are getting, as the Tony Award-winning musical, Hell's Kitchen, is arriving at The Fisher Theatre! We recently spoke with one of the stars of the show, Roz White, about her role of Miss Liza Jane and what audiences can expect from this show!

In this exclusive BSB interview, Roz White discusses what it's like to step into the world of Alicia Keys with this touring production of Hell's Kitchen! White talks about how they were busy with another show when asked to audition for the Broadway production of Hell's Kitchen, and how, when this opportunity came around, she couldn't take it fast enough! With an incredible musical career spanning 40 years, White talks about what led her to this moment and how some of her past teachers have influenced her current role as Miss. Liza Jane.

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What is the holiday season without classics such as A Christmas Carol? A haunting story about legacy and the power of kindness from the mind of Charles Dickens is one that people revisit every year, standing the test of time for a variety of reasons. However, have you ever wondered what it would be like to hear this chilling tale from the author himself? If so, then you're in luck, as Birmingham Village Players is excited to bring An Evening With Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol to their stage! We recently spoke with Joseph Vercellone and Edmond Guay about this unique fundraising experience!

In this Exclusive BSB interview, director and writer Joseph Vercellone and cast member Edmond Guay talk about how this production has come to be. With An Evening With Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol being a one-man show, how will Guay give each character within the show a distinction? What was Vercellone's writing process with his son to make this show a reality? Listen in to learn more about this piece of experimental theatre and how you can support a fantastic local theater!

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The holiday season is steeped in tradition, with each person having a unique tradition their family follows to bring in good tidings and cheer. For some, it's watching a favorite Christmas film; for others, it's baking cookies with their grandmother, as they've done since they were young children, or cooking meals for and with their families. However, for those patrons of Meadow Brook Theatre, it's attending their annual production of A Christmas Carol! This adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel has brought the Christmas spirit, well spirits, to Rochester, Michigan, for 43 years, which is absolutely something to celebrate! For just over four decades, A Christmas Carol has come to life on MBT's stage, with audiences witnessing the story of Scrooge and the spirits who visit him. We spoke with the spirits of Meadow Brook Theatre's production, Mary Magyari (Ghost of Christmas Past), Tamara Della Anderson (Ghost of Christmas Present), and Sean Ryan (Ghost of Christmas Future).

In this exclusive BSB interview, Magyari, Anderson, and Ryan discuss what it's like stepping into the world of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and how they develop their supernatural beings in this holiday show. All three have been in MBT's production of A Christmas Carol before, although not always in the same role. They talk about how their time this year has differed from their past and how they continue to shape their characters in different ways. All these actors also discuss some of their own Christmas traditions and how they keep the holiday alive with their families!

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Not even the Wizard can lie about the impact that Wicked has had, not just on the theater world, but on pop culture altogether. While the Broadway show has always been a powerhouse, something incredible happened when part 1 arrived in theaters last year. The entire world was taken by storm, with the world of Oz becoming a household topic of conversation once again. With a story so dynamic, John M. Chu and the creatives at Universal decided that Wicked couldn't be captured in one part, ultimately splitting it into two movies, with Wicked: For Good completing Elphaba and Glinda's story. However, was splitting the story of the Wicked Witch of the West a change for the better?

In this episode of the BSB podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko break down what audiences can expect from Wicked: For Good! Based on the second act of the stage musical, how does the film compare to what has come before? With additional storylines and original songs, does Universal's sequel find its own identity? Listen in as these two talk about what they loved and what didn't work for them in this For Good discussion!

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Are you already dreaming of a White Christmas? We know that Grosse Pointe Theatre has been, as they are currently in rehearsal for their upcoming production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical! This stage production of the 1954 Paramount Pictures film is perhaps the perfect way to ring in the holiday season, bringing the story that you know and love to life right in front of your eyes! While the cast and crew are hard at work in rehearsals, we recently spoke with the director of this Grosse Pointe Theatre production, Nick Marinello, and one of the actors in White Christmas, Zak Shugart, about their time with this show!

In this exclusive BSB interview, Marinello and Shugart discuss what drew them to the show and why it feels like the right time to bring White Christmas back to GPT's stage. These two discuss how the stage production differs from the film and the challenges of bringing something as recognizable as White Christmas to life. From the music to the story, what speaks to both of them? Listen to this exciting interview to find out!

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For one night only, Mark Twain stepped onto the stage of The Fisher Theatre and regaled audiences with stories about his life and the state of the country, in what might be the most interesting piece of theater I have seen. While it may be Richard Thomas of The Waltons fame playing a character in this touring production of Mark Twain Tonight!, it feels like Twain himself has been resurrected and brought to Detroit, sharing a unique experience with all those in attendance. With Mark Twain Tonight! being somewhere between a stand-up comedy show and a TED Talk about early Southern American life, this revival of Hal Holbrook's original material is unlike anything you've seen before in your entire life.

In this episode of the Box Seat Babes podcast, host Brian Kitson and guest Ryann Ferguson discussed the Broadway in Detroit stop of Mark Twain Tonight! and what it was like seeing a real piece of American history before their eyes. This wasn't just about seeing a show, but about stepping back in time to witness a moment in history we'll never get back. Did the host and guest prefer the comedic elements of the show, or the stories ripped straight from Twain's life and experiences? What about the mostly empty stage was most striking about this play? What were the general vibes between the audience and Richard Thomas on stage? Listen to this exciting BSB podcast to find out all this and more!

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