It's about that time of year that we begin to reflect on what is most important in our lives. Something about the closing months of the calendar year makes people feel nostalgic for similar times and look towards those things that make us feel warm and fuzzy inside. For many, this is a time to gather with family and friends to celebrate another year around the sun together. Family and all its good and bad reside within Birmingham Village Players' upcoming production of Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers! We spoke with one of the actresses, Duffy Wineman, about her time in this play and what it's like to bring Grandma to life on stage!

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes Interview, Duffy Wineman discusses her return to acting with this production of Lost in Yonkers! Wineman talks about her first show back since graduating from Wayne State University and why the role of Grandma spoke to her the most. While this role challenges her with the sheer amount of memorization, she also discusses just how rewarding it is to be in Lost in Yonkers with such a talented and dedicated cast!

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If we choose to ignore history, we're doomed to repeat it. That's what has been ingrained in our heads from such a young age, and one of the most important reasons that history is taught in schools. The past serves as a reminder of the good and bad humans have gone through, and of what could happen if we allow similar patterns to recur. It's stories such as that of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl living during WWII, that are important to understanding the atrocities people have gone through, but also the hope that one person can have despite everything else. We spoke to two of the cast members, Charlotte Bondy and Nicholas Furwa, who are bringing to life The Diary of Anne Frank on stage at Avon Players!

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes interview, Charlotte Bondy and Nicholas Furwa discuss their time in this production of The Diary of Anne Frank and what it means to them to step into such an inspiring true story. Both actors explore their processes for diving into their characters and the challenges of staying true to the real people while also making the characters their own.

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Back to the Future is celebrating a monumental occasion with its 40-year anniversary is upon us. For four decades (since the original film premiered in theaters), this Robert Zemeckis trilogy has entertained audiences with the perfect blend of comedy and science fiction. With quite the cult following, it was only a matter of time before a new adaptation or reboot made its way to the public, bringing this story to a new generation. It was out of this nostalgia that the Broadway hit, Back To The Future: The Musical, was born! This new musical recently stopped in Detroit while on its national tour, retelling the original Back To The Future story in a new format.

In this episode of the Box Seat Babes podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko break down all the storylines and characters that comprise the touring production of Back To The Future! With one host growing up on the film and the other having no prior knowledge, what about this show stood out to them? With many of the same beats and characters from the film, which parts translated well to the stage and which didn't? Listen to this exciting episode to find out just what the Box Seat Babes thought of this romp through the decades in the coolest time machine ever.

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It's not every day that my passion for theater and my love of all things nerdy collide, but in those rare moments that they do, it's something special. When I began my journey covering Broadway for The Cosmic Circus, I started marrying the two, which was difficult when there weren't many shows that met at that junction. However, what began with reviews of Wicked and Beetlejuice has grown into an almost circular intersection between theater and geekdom, bringing us to perhaps the nerdiest show in the land: Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern. With the touring production arriving this Saturday for two performances at The Fisher Theatre, just in time for the Halloween weekend, I might add, as a bonus show to Broadway in Detroit's current season! Ahead of its arrival, we spoke with one of the cast members, Cassidy Sledge, about their time on the production and what audiences can expect from the show!

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes interview, Cassidy Sledge talks about their experience with this show, having been with The Twenty-Sided Tavern since its Off-Broadway run! They also discuss their own crossover between their love of Broadway and getting to bring their nerdy side to the stage, and how this show has pushed them to be a better actor. There's plenty of audience involvement in The Twenty-Sided Tavern, and Sledge discusses what that is like for all parties involved, and how it changes the dynamics between actors and those in the house.

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Beauty and the Beast kicked off Broadway in Detroit's most recent season at The Fisher Theatre, with a musical that brought the film to life! As life-long lovers of this story and the film from our childhood, it was nothing short of magical to see it play out before our eyes. However, how did Beauty and the Beast's music and technical aspects live up to our expectations? In this episode of the Box Seat Babes podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko talk about the music and stagecraft of the North American touring production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. While this Broadway musical features all the songs we know and love from the 1991 animated classic, it also includes original stage numbers— so which numbers stood out the most to the hosts? With updated staging and some changes to a few of the songs, what differences felt odd to the show, and which ones elevated the experience? Overall, was Beauty and the Beast an enchanting experience, or was it doomed to be forgotten like the Beast and his castle? Listen to this exciting episode to find out just what the Box Seat Babes thought of this tale as old as time!

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The original Back to the Future film is celebrating its 40th anniversary, a monumental occasion for a movie! It can only feel that much more special knowing that Back to the Future the Musical is flying its DeLorean onto the stage of the Detroit Opera House! We recently spoke with Alyssa Carol, a cast member from the show, about what it's like to travel back in time and step into this iconic story.

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes interview, Alyssa Carol talks about her time in Back to the Future and how this story has continued to leave its stamp on time 40 years later! Carol discusses the many hats she wears in the musical —from Babs and other ensemble roles to understudying Lorraine, in which she pays homage to the incredible Lea Thompson, who originated the role in the films. She discusses the challenges of maintaining energy and what it has been like to share the story of Back to the Future with families who grew up with it!

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There's nothing quite like re-experiencing a film from your childhood in an entirely different way, pushing us to engage with the material through a different lens. As someone who has been a hardcore fan of Disney's animated film Beauty and the Beast, getting the chance to witness this tale as old as time on stage at The Fisher Theatre for the first time ever was nothing short of magical. Broadway in Detroit officially began its 2025-2026 season with this incredible show, with the classic story and characters coming to life here in Metro Detroit! In this episode of the Box Seat Babes podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko discuss the tale as old as time and the characters within the North American touring production of Beauty and the Beast! Listen as these two break down the changes to the story we all know and love, and if the film translates well to a theatrical experience. Which characters are vastly different from their animated counterparts? Whose performance perfectly captured Beauty and the Beast? Join in on the discussion and let us know your thoughts about this musical @BoxSeatBabes on all social media platforms!

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One of the favorite aspects of theater, and truly the entertainment world as a whole, is the exploration of stories that often get overlooked. As a gay man, I'm constantly looking for stories that are created for and by the LGBTQ+ community. Seeing characters representative of me and my experiences is something that so many of us crave, as representation of any kind is incredibly important. We recently spoke with Stan Zimmerman, one of the two playwrites of Silver Foxes (currently running at The Ringwald Theater in Ferndale, Michigan), about how this show came to be!

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes interview, Stan Zimmerman talks about how Silver Foxes came to be and how the play developed from a television pilot! The playwright discusses the importance of a story such as this and the struggles that elder LGBTQ+ face as they enter into alternative housing. Sharing stories from his time writing for shows such as The Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, and Roseanne, Zimmerman discusses his personal queer journey and what it was like being a gay man within the writing rooms.

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Actor Richard Thomas has been a major part of American entertainment for many years, from Broadway to television and movies. Some may know him as John-Boy from the CBS drama series The Waltons; however, in recent years, he's brought Atticus Finch to life in the touring production of To Kill a Mockingbird. Receiving acclaim for so much of his work, Thomas is now bringing an important part of theater history (and American history, for that matter) to cities across America with the latest revival of Mark Twain Tonight!

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes Interview, Richard Thomas discusses how this revival of Mark Twain Tonight! came to be, and why it feels important for the current state of the world. The actor explores how Hal Holbrook's estate reached out to him while he was still on tour with To Kill a Mockingbird, and how he's making Mark Twain Tonight! his own. Thomas also discusses the challenges of touring a one-man show and how he prioritizes his mental health on the road. He also speaks about how starring in Mark Twain Tonight! is less about playing a character and more about embodying one of the greatest American authors and taking audiences back through time.

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What makes a Broadway show a classic? How exactly does a musical or play stand the test of time compared to others? The Golden Age of Broadway is filled with so many shows that have stood the test of time, coming back in revivals and local productions to much fanfare. Nicely Theatre Group understands the importance of shows from this Golden Age, bringing to their stage Fiddler on the Roof in all its glory! We spoke to two of the stars, Alexa Carollo and Patrick Lane, about their time in Fiddler on the Roof and what audiences can expect!

In this exclusive Box Seat Babes, Alexa Carollo and Patrick Lane discuss the importance of a show such as Fiddler on the Roof and the honor it is to bring it to Nicely Theatre Group in West Bloomfield! There's a strong exploration of the bonds between parents and children, a theme that both Carollo and Lane feel in their personal lives. With a large ensemble and just as big an orchestra, Nicely Theatre Group is pulling out all the stops for the grandest of theatrical experiences. Are there any challenges to a show such as this? How many times can the host admit to not knowing anything about Fiddler on the Roof? Check out this fun interview to find out more!

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