Who doesn't love a good old-fashioned romantic comedy? As someone who grew up on the classics like 10 Things I Hate About You, Pretty Woman, and How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days, there's never a wrong time to flick on a rom-com and fall in love with love once again. There's something magical about a story like that, even when it's cheesy, that fills my heart and makes my soul sing. The creatives at the Players Guild of Dearborn want to capture those warm, fuzzy feelings with their latest musical, She Loves Me! This theater thought it was the perfect time to bring this 1963 musical to its stage, with a wonderful cast of actors and creatives. We spoke with director Nathan Vasquez and actors Noah Derea and Brian Townsend about what it takes to put on a show such as She Loves Me here at the Players Guild of Dearborn!

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes interview, Vasquez, Derea, and Townsend talk about their respective roles in the production and how She Loves Me has pushed them in ways they've never been pushed before. From that classic romance story that so many people love, to catchy tunes that you just can't get out of your head, these three discuss what drew them to the project and why they think She Loves Me has cast a spell over audiences!

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What would music sound like if not for quite a few musical icons that completely changed the game? It seems like every decade or so, someone rises in the world of music, shaping what music sounds like and leaving their mark not just on the industry but on the world. Voices like Tina Turner, for example, who revolutionized music, rocketing her to the aptly titled Queen of Rock' n' Roll! With a voice unlike any other, Tina Turner was singular, using her music and platform to push the world in monumental ways; however, not everyone knew about the life she led outside of her stage presence. TINA: The Tina Turner Musical peels back the curtain to examine this icon's life in intimate detail. With this show arriving in Detroit this weekend as a bonus show in the current Broadway in Detroit season, we spoke with one of the stars of TINA, K. Bernice, about her time on the production.

In this Box Seat Babes exclusive interview, K. Bernice talks about stepping into the shoes of Zelma and what it's like to play a role based on a real person. She discusses the weight of a role like this and why stories like Tina Turner's are important to tell. Listen as Bernice talks about her own personal journey into theater and Broadway, such as playing roles in the recent touring production of Come From Away, as well as regional productions of The Color Purple!

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We're entering into the most wonderful time of the year as the holiday season is finally upon us! Time to break out the lights, prepare the cookie dough, and crank up the Christmas music, as the holiday magic is awakening around us. Now, if you're anything like my family, Christmas time also means an overwhelming amount of Hallmark holiday movies on our television, each one cheesier than the last. It's in that vein that Tipping Point Theatre's latest show, A Very Northville Christmas, exists, bringing the eye-rolling romance and comedy of a made-for-TV holiday movie to their Northville stage! We spoke with director of A Very Northville Christmas, Dave Davies, and artistic director of Tipping Point Theatre, Julia Glander, about what audiences can expect from this holiday production!

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes interview, Dave Davies and Julia Glander discuss all the excitement that goes into bringing a show such as this back to their stage for a second time! With the theme of nostalgia tying this season together, how does A Very Northville Christmas fit in? How has Tipping Point Theatre brought the city of Northville into the show? Find out all those answers and more in this exciting interview!

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When was the last time you attended an orchestra performance? Better question is: when was the last time you attended an orchestra performance beachfront while the sun was setting on a gorgeous estate? There was something magical about seeing the Michigan Philharmonic play Broadway hits at Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, as a way to close out the summer. The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House was the perfect place for an evening full of music, laughter, and gathering with friends and family to enjoy Broadway classics spanning the decades.

In this episode of the Box Seat Babes podcast, host Brian Kitson and special guest Ryann Ferguson break down the On Broadway night at The Ford House! This one-of-a-kind experience blended our love of all things theater and Broadway with the beautiful nature that Michigan has to offer. With a wide array of classic musicals, such as "Memories" from Cats, "Don't Rain On My Parade" from Funny Girl, to more modern theater, such as pieces from Wicked and Hamilton, the Michigan Philharmonic captured the energy and vibrancy of Broadway! Which pieces from this experience at The Ford House were our favorites? What were the overall vibes from our night out at The Ford House? Would either the host or honoree Box Seat Babes attend another night out with The Michigan Philharmonic? What were their standout moments from this production? Listen to this exciting episode to find out!

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I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the world would not be what it is without the work of William Shakespeare. The playwright not only wrote some of the most recognizable stage pieces, but also fundamentally changed how language was spoken. His words are important, which seems to be one of the threads that weaves its way through International Academy East High School's production of The Book of Will!

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes interview, cast members Ishani Suresh, Sameer Pai, Carlos Elias, and Annika Rönmark discuss what their time on this production and with the drama department at International Academy East High School has been like! Each of these extraordinary actors has had such different journeys to the stage, yet every single one of them has a deep love and respect for the art. What drew them to this show and these characters specifically? What is their process for bringing them to life, and does the weight of history play a hand in dictating how these characters develop? Listen in as all four of these actors discuss what makes this show special and how their teacher has inspired them to give their all!

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Disney has perfected their brand's magic across the board, and their stage productions are no exception. Stagecrafters is working hard to capture that magic with its current musical, Frozen, on stage at the Baldwin Theatre! That's right, the world of Arendelle has sprung to life on this local Royal Oak theatre, ready to entertain audiences of all ages! Having just crushed their opening weekend, we spoke with Debbie Landis-Sigler and Matt Kush about their time in this incredible production!

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes interview, director Debbie Landis-Sigler and musical director Matt Kush discuss what it's like working on a project such as this. It takes an incredible amount of work and love to bring this vibrant world from Disney to the stage, but both Landis-Sigler and Kush are up for the challenge. The director discusses her approach to uncovering the story at the core of Frozen, which is truly a love story between two sisters. Kush explores how he highlights certain pieces of the music and how his choral work collides so well with this musical. How have all the pieces come together to achieve that Disney magic on this local stage? Listen to this exciting interview to find out!

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What is it like stepping back into the world (and works) of Dr. Seuss, after growing up reading them? It's surely an interesting experience, as we're able to explore books such as Horton Hears a Who, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and The Cat in the Hat through the lens of a young adult. Does the work still hold the same magic that it once did? If you ask the cast of Tread the Board Theatre's production of Seussical the Musical, the magic never dulls! We spoke with two of the cast members, Jessie Brault and Rachael Spangler, about their time on the production and what audiences can expect!

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes interview, Jessie Brault and Rachael Spangler discuss their experience stepping into the world of Dr. Seuss. Brault discusses a point in their life when they weren't a fan of the show and explores how their perception has changed since being cast as Horton! Both actors discuss what drew them to this production and what about Seussical the Musical stood out to them! Listen in as they discuss which songs are their favorite to perform and which themes from the show resonate the most with them!

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It's a race against time to return to the future....or to see Back To The Future: The Musical at The Detroit Opera House before it's gone! This touring production of the Broadway musical explores the classic Robert Zemeckis film through a new lens, adding song and dance to the story we all know and love. It's the music that brings us together today for this podcast...well, that and just about everything else that comprises Back To The Future: The Musical!

In this episode of the Box Seat Babes podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko break down the Johnny B. Good(e) and bad from the music and stagecraft of Back To The Future: The Musical! From the costumes that perfectly capture both the '80s and the '50s, to the effects that made it feel like the time-traveling DeLorean is speeding across the stage at 88 miles per hour! What about the special effects stood out to us throughout the show? Did the music make an impact on us? Find out all of this and more, including our final verdicts and whether we would see this show again, in this exciting episode!

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Where would the world of theatre be without the work of one William Shakespeare? A playwright whose prolific work changed the world in so many incredible ways. The impact he had on the English language is nothing short of exceptional, so much so that his work is still studied in high schools and universities as an essential part of the curriculum. The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company at the University of Detroit Mercy is placing Shakespeare front and center, with a production of Twelfth Night as the first show in their new theater! We spoke with the show's director, Sarah Rusk, and cast member Kaelyn Johnson about the production!

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes interview, Rusk and Johnson talk about what it's like to step into the new theater with Twelfth Night! Rusk talks about the journey to finding this new home for the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company and what it's like to be the first to direct a show in the space! Johnson talks about returning to UofD Mercy after graduating, what it's like to slide back into the work of William Shakespeare, and more!

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The musical Chicago is the longest-running show currently still playing on Broadway, having captivated audiences for almost three decades. Telling the perhaps exaggerated real story of women imprisoned for crimes they may or may not have committed, Chicago has stood the test of time. While the show is rather ambitious, Pontiac Theatre IV is up for the challenge and ready to kick off its season with this larger-than-life show! We recently spoke with the director of the musical, Tina Robinson, as well as cast members Analisa Thomas and Collin Moore, both from Chicago!

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes interview, director Tina Robinson and cast members Analisa Thomas and Collin Moore discuss what drew them to the project and how the journey has been so far. While Robinson and Thomas were previously familiar with Chicago, Moore talks about his most recent adventure with the musical and what led him to this role. All three talk about how complex the characters are and why it's so much fun to have a role that isn't just good or bad. Listen as they discuss which numbers are their favorite to perform and how Chicago has challenged them all in their respective roles!

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