The BSB Podcast

William Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest writers in the English language, creating so many incredible works that we're still talking about today. Productions of shows, such as Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth, continue to find life and relevance on Broadway and the West End. Here, locally in Michigan, a production of Much Ado About Nothing has arrived at St. Dunstan Theatre, coming to l...

If offered the chance, would you live forever? It's an interesting thought, because with unlimited time comes endless possibilities, but there's also a dark side to that question as well. Could you handle watching life continue around you, as you're frozen in a moment of time forever? The ideas within Tuck Everlasting are expansive, presented through the eyes of a young girl caught up in a world s...

Where would we be without the work of Celine Dion? As a performer, she has given us so many iconic songs, dare I say anthems, which will go on in our hearts for generations to come! And of course, she was also present on the Titanic on its maiden voyage, right? That's right, Titanique, the Off-Broadway musical, places the singer smack dab in the middle of a significant world event, inserting herse...

With fall quickly approaching, Tipping Point Theater in Northville, Michigan, is preparing what is bound to be an exciting season of shows. Collecting five different plays connected by the feeling of nostalgia, Tipping Point is looking to explore the highs and lows of looking back on the past. From cozy feelings of holidays with family and friends, to the reality of living through unprecedented ti...

The theater season here in Michigan is finally heating up, and we couldn't be more excited! Kicking off our personal season here at Box Seat Babes is The Prince of Egypt, the musical, arriving this weekend at Avon Players in Rochester Hills, Michigan! This stage production, based on the 1990s DreamWorks film, tells the story of Moses and Ramses, rival brothers trapped in a prophetic dance unlike a...

The latest theatrical season is upon us, with so many local community theaters here in the Metro Detroit area gearing up for their latest batch of musicals and plays. Birmingham Village Players is kicking off their 103rd season with a Tony Award-winning musical from 1965, Man of La Mancha! Based on Miguel de Cervantes' novel Don Quixote, this musical tells the story of the mad knight as he works t...

The Tony Award-winning musical, The Outsiders, continues to stay gold on Broadway, bringing the timeless story by author S.E. Hinton to the stage for a new generation. This timeless story still resonates with so many; however, the stage production enhances the narrative with incredible music and some impressive visual elements that are a feast for the audience's eyes! With a strong musical and vis...

If you were anything like me growing up, there's a good chance that you watched classic sitcoms with your parents. TV Land and Nick at Night were staples in my house as a child, with series such as I Dream of Jeannie and Bewitched serving as a significant portion of my entertainment. The nostalgia from shows withstands the test of time, making viewers feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The positive f...

Throughout anyone's high school career, numerous books are consumed in the pursuit of a passing grade in English class. From the classics, such as Romeo and Juliet, to more contemporary novels, there are just a few that stand out after all these years. One of these is a certain novel by S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders, telling a timeless story about a boy stuck in a world defined by social classes. Def...

Broadway in Detroit is kicking off their 2025-2026 theatrical season with a bang, with Beetlejuice the Musical at the Fisher Theatre! While serving as a stage adaptation of the cult classic Tim Burton film, this musical highlights and enhances what makes the movie special! As one of our favorite shows to have recently toured here in Michigan, we were excited to continue our conversation about the...

It's never easy to put yourself in a vulnerable position, especially when that involves stepping out onto a stage for the world to see. Actors and creatives take massive risks each and every time they put their hearts and souls out for the public to witness, doing so regardless of the reception. It's an act of bravery, showcasing true strength to do so, something that Joey Urreta is exhibiting as...

The Netherworld recently descended on the Metro Detroit area, as Beetlejuice the Musical arrived at the Fisher Theatre! Kicking off the 2025-2025 Broadway in Detroit season, this show brought down the house with powerful performances and hilarious one-liners. As skeptics of the film, there was a lot on the line to see if our opinions of Beetlejuice could be changed by witnessing the musical in all...

Last year, The Ringwald Theatre stepped outside the proverbial box and tried something new with the Ringwald Reprise production of Applause. The idea behind this piece of experimental theater was exciting for all parties involved: a week of rehearsals leading to a weekend of performances. It was fast-paced and intense for the creatives involved, but the final result was a show unlike anything I've...

The story of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Blvd. is a deep exploration into the psyche of Norma Desmond (Nicole Scherzinger) and Joe Gillis (Tom Francis), creating one of the most personal and off-putting musicals we've seen in recent years. While the story is incredible and the performances breathtaking, the true magic of the Tony Award-winning revival comes from Jamie Lloyd's revisioning of the m...

Andrew Lloyd Webber has created some of the biggest and prolific musicals throughout his long and lustrous career. From shows like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Phantom of the Opera, and Cats, Webber has composed works that have defined generations of theater-goers. His most recent revival, Sunset Blvd., made its way from the West End to Broadway this past theater season, with the ...

While the ghost-with-the-most might have his name emblazoned across the marquee, Beetlejuice Jr. is impossible to tell without the sweet, kind, and unfortunately dead, Adam and Barbara Maitland! This couple wants nothing more than a child and a family of their own; however, fate has a different plan in store for them. Stagecrafters has been working hard to bring Beetlejuice Jr. to its main stage,...

It's time to journey to Stagecrafters once again and step into the Netherworld, as their production of Beetlejuice Jr arrives in Royal Oak! Based on the film by Tim Burton, this musical adaptation follows Lydia Deetz as she struggles to find her place in the world after losing her mother, and the trouble the pesky demon Beetlejuice causes in her life!  We're stoked to see this show come to another...

We're so excited that Beetlejuice the Musical is returning once again to Detroit in what may be one of our most anticipated shows for this coming Broadway in Detroit season! This hilarious show captures the zany energy of Tim Burton's vision, heightened through the addition of music and, of course, the comedy styling of a demon from hell! We recently spoke with Matt Kurzyniec, a cast member on thi...

There are many benefits to the performing arts, but one that speaks to me the most is the ability it gives us to reflect on ourselves and the lives we've lived. Whether it is through another's work or a piece that we've created ourselves, those involved can learn a great deal about themselves as they bring a performance to life on stage. Michelle Murphy understands that rather intimately, as she p...

It seems like right now, with everything going on in the world, everyone needs a good laugh. Laughter helps us feel lighter, shedding the weight of all the bad things that are going on right now, bringing us back to the moment. Tipping Point understands that need and is bringing a healthy dose of fun to their Northville theater this summer with a series of shows featuring the talented Planet Ant H...

Why are so many fascinated with space? Is it because of its untapped potential as the final frontier? The vastness that extends past galaxies and superclusters filled with the promise of other planets with life just like Earth? Whatever it may be, so many people turn their eyes to the stars in wonder, a wonder that Rosedale Community Players are bringing in their sci-fi adventure stage show! The s...

As we continue our journey to the Emerald City, we'll turn our focus from the story and characters of The Wiz to some of the other aspects you can expect when the national tour arrives at a theatre near you. While the story may feel familiar to those who have visited the land of Oz before, there's much that makes this production of The Wiz unique, beyond Dorothy's adventure with her friends. From...

The Wiz has been entertaining people for 50 years and shows no sign of stopping anytime soon! This reimagining of the classic The Wizard of Oz follows the young Dorothy as she's thrust into the colorful world of Oz. Lost and looking for a way home, she sets out on a journey, making some friends along the way. There's such richness to the North American touring production of this iconic show that w...

OnOurOwn Productions has been hard at work, producing family-friendly shows in Fraser, Michigan! From classics, such as last year's Beauty and the Beast, to comedies, this theatre company has strived to make musicals accessible to all, regardless of age and stage of life they are in! This year, OnOurOwn Productions has jumped into the world of Dr. Seuss, with a production of Seussical the Musical,...

When was the last time you stepped back into the world of a childhood favorite? A story or a film that reminds you of how simple life is as a child and the joy that comes from fantastical adventures. As adults, sometimes we struggle to find that childlike wonder in our daily lives; however, every once in a while, we find it in spades. OnOurOwn Productions' Seussical The Musical is that reminder th...