The BSB Podcast

There's nothing quite like diving into the world of William Shakespeare, but at Birmingham Village Players, the greatest bard's tales are getting a chaotic twist unlike anything you've ever seen! In this BSB Insider interview, Brian Kitson chats with Paul Dorset and Emily Thomson, two of the cast members behind BVP's wildly entertaining production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abri...

What happens when one woman's most personal thoughts transform into a powerful chorus of 16 voices? Join us as award-winning playwright Mona Pirnot reveals the groundbreaking concept behind her new theatrical work, I Became We, where the existential question of motherhood resonates through a unique choir format that blends humor, heart, and unconventional storytelling. In this exclusive BSB Inside...

Emmy Rossum is no stranger to complicated characters, such as Fiona in Showtime's Shameless or the young but naive Christine Daaé in the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. However, with Hulu’s Furious, she’s stepping into territory that promises to be as unpredictable as it is captivating. She's built a career on bringing emotional depth, vulnerability, and a little...

There’s a lot of heart beneath the wigs, disguises, and hilarious hijinks of Mrs. Doubtfire: The Musical, but the music truly helps this beloved story find its voice. Based on the iconic Robin Williams film, the stage adaptation takes everything audiences love about the original and turns up the volume with an energetic score full of humor, emotion, and musical mischief. With music and lyrics by W...

Twelve jurors locked in a tense deliberation, one life-altering verdict hanging in the balance, welcome to the world of Avon Players' gripping production of Twelve Angry Men. Join us as cast members Chris Stepnitz and Michael Zois take you behind the scenes of this powerful courtroom drama, exploring themes of justice, prejudice, and personal conviction. If you think you know the story, think agai...

Move over, Henry VIII! The queens are taking back their crowns, rewriting history, and serving up some serious girl power in Six the Musical! The electrifying Broadway sensation transforms the infamous six wives of Henry VIII into pop superstars, each ready to reclaim her story with powerhouse vocals, infectious energy, and plenty of royal attitude. This show always brings down the house when it a...

Grab your wig, straighten your stockings, and get ready for a little theatrical magic because Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical is serving up laughter, heart, and a whole lot of hilarious hijinks! Based on the beloved 1993 Robin Williams film, this crowd-pleasing musical brings everyone's favorite Scottish nanny to the stage with infectious energy, outrageous comedy, and enough heart to remind audiences...

Few musicals have enjoyed the staying power of Jersey Boys, and it's easy to see why. With unforgettable hits, larger-than-life personalities, and a behind-the-scenes story packed with ambition, friendship, and plenty of drama, the Tony Award-winning musical continues to entertain audiences nationwide. As the North American tour brings the legendary story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to l...

Few musicals capture the magic of music, movement, and romance as well as Dirty Dancing. Bringing the beloved film to the stage is no small feat, but Dirty Dancing: The Musical embraces the challenge with an irresistible combination of nostalgic hits, electrifying choreography, and theatrical spectacle. From the infectious rhythms of “Do You Love Me” to the soaring romance of “(I've Had) The Time...

The world of Ted Lasso has always been about more than wins and losses on and off the field. Beneath its infectious optimism, the series thrives on human connection, emotional storytelling, and finding beauty in life's most unexpected moments. As the beloved Apple TV series returned for its fourth season, bringing that world back to the screen requires more than a compelling script and familiar fa...

There was a time when spotting a creepy clown on a street corner was enough to send an entire neighborhood into a frenzy. No, not just the neighborhood, but the entire world into a state of panic. What began as a handful of bizarre sightings quickly spiraled into a cultural phenomenon, fueled by fear, fascination, and the internet's remarkable ability to turn almost anything into a full-blown spec...

Some plays are built to entertain audiences; others, like Equus, challenge viewers with a theatrical experience that gets under your skin and refuses to leave quietly. Peter Shaffer’s provocative psychological drama explores the complicated relationship between passion, obsession, faith, and the human desire to find meaning in a world that often demands conformity. Now, The Ringwald Theatre is tak...

Love. Loss. Human connection. These forces take center stage in Maybe Happy Ending, a musical that proves even robots can have a little heart, although it might take them a moment to find it. With its charming storytelling, gorgeous music, and surprisingly emotional depth, this Tony Award-winning musical has captured audiences' hearts by exploring what it truly means to love, live, and find purpos...

Nobody puts Baby in a corner, and nobody can resist the infectious energy, sizzling romance, and unforgettable music of Dirty Dancing: The Musical. Based on the beloved 1987 film that made audiences fall head over heels for Johnny Castle and Frances “Baby” Houseman, this stage adaptation brings the original's passion, nostalgia, and hip-swaying excitement to life in a spectacular theatrical experi...

In the Wild West, legends aren't always born from the truth, and sometimes the most powerful weapon isn't a six-shooter, but the story people choose to believe. Meadow Brook Theatre invites audiences into a world of gunslingers, grit, and moral dilemmas with its production of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, a gripping Western drama that shows the frontier is more than dusty streets and quick dra...

Some stories demand to be told, not because they offer easy answers, but because they force us to confront difficult truths. That is precisely the territory explored in Aftermath, the compelling new Off-Broadway play by acclaimed playwright David Zax. Blending deeply personal experiences with larger questions about humanity, identity, and the lasting consequences of extraordinary circumstances, Af...

Some stories never lose their magic, and Dirty Dancing proves that a little romance, a lot of rhythm, and the courage to follow your heart can create an unforgettable experience. The beloved 1987 film has danced its way from the silver screen to the stage, bringing its iconic characters, unforgettable music, and sizzling choreography to audiences in a theatrical production that celebrates everythi...

Love is rarely a straight line, and in The Last Five Years, it is anything but. Told through two perspectives moving in opposite directions, Jason Robert Brown’s emotionally charged musical takes audiences on a journey through a relationship's exhilarating highs and devastating lows, exploring the moments that bring two people together and the circumstances that ultimately pull them apart. With it...

What happens when a woman who has spent her entire life trying to stay out of the spotlight suddenly becomes the most important person in the universe? That’s the wonderfully chaotic premise behind Everything Happens So Much, the new science-fiction comedy novel from the hilarious Andrew H. Murray. Blending absurdist humor, multiverse mayhem, and surprisingly relatable questions about life and ide...

In The Notebook: The Musical, one of the most unforgettable love stories comes to life through music, movement, and theatrical stagecraft. Based on Nicholas Sparks’ beloved novel, the musical transforms the romance of Allie and Noah into an emotionally rich stage experience, using a sweeping score and inventive production elements to bring their decades-spanning relationship to life. With music fr...

Few love stories have endured quite like The Notebook, but the stage musical finds new ways to make its familiar romance feel immediate, intimate, and deeply theatrical. And perhaps most importantly, refreshing. From youthful romance and family expectations to memory, aging, and the enduring nature of love, the musical expands on the emotional world audiences know while giving its characters new d...

Few things are more entertaining than watching perfectly respectable adults completely lose their composure, and that is precisely where Yasmina Reza’s God of Carnage finds its wickedly funny sweet spot. What begins as a seemingly civilized meeting between two sets of parents quickly spirals into an increasingly chaotic battle of egos, grievances, and barely concealed resentment. Beneath the sharp...

Theater has a remarkable ability to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary, inviting audiences to see familiar experiences through an entirely new lens. At Theatre Nova, playwright Michael Alan Herman and director Briana O'Neal bring a new theatrical experience, Maestro, to the stage, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in a story that sparks curiosity, reflection, and conversati...

'Tis the season for thrills and chills; however, those looking for some Halloween fun without the scares need look no further than Glenloe Trails' CarnEvil 2! This experience turns a simple walk through the woods into a full-blown, family-friendly descent into the macabre. With a trail that has more treats than tricks, elaborate lighting, some fun interactive features, and plenty of surprises lurk...

Get ready for a theatrical disaster unlike anything you've ever seen before, and thankfully, that is very much the point. The Players Guild of Dearborn is bringing the delightfully outrageous musical Disaster! to the stage, bringing a hilarious mash-up of ’70s disaster movies, over-the-top characters, and some of the biggest pop hits of the disco era. With earthquakes, tidal waves, questionable de...