The BSB Podcast

There’s nothing on the Broadway scene quite like Parade, as this marries the concept of theater and art perfectly. There’s so much beauty in the tragic story of Leo Frank and the heinous acts of the Georgia government to wrongly convict him of murder. This isn’t escapism theater, but instead a musical that pushes those in attendance to think about the world at large and how an act such as what hap...

Life is short, there's no denying that. Time is forever slipping through our fingers as we grow older, each day feeling like it's passing faster than the one before it. As we grow older, many of us attempt to squeeze every drop we can out of life, desperate for more time for all the things we want to do. However, for someone like Kim, time is even more fleeting and, therefore, more beautiful. The...

What would our childhoods have been like without board games such as Clue? Nothing quite brings families together like solving a murder and accusing one of your loved ones of doing it! We frequently visited Boddy Mansion in hopes of discovering the culprit before anyone else, bringing with it a healthy dose of suspicion and even more laughter. The concept of this classic Parker Bros. game lends it...

Tipping Point Theatre is in its 17th season of bringing remarkable stories to Northville, MI, emphasizing family and how that can look different for so many people. What constitutes a family? Is it the blood bonds between people or are they unbreakable connections we build throughout life? In their upcoming show, English from playwright Sanaz Toossi, addresses these bonds through the themes of ide...

With such a rich lore and vibrant board, the beloved game Clue is prime for adaptations, such as the stage play Clue Live on Stage! This show recently visited Michigan as a bonus show for Broadway in Detroit's 2024-2025 season, and we had a blast solving the murder of Mr. Boddy along with his distinguished dinner guests on stage! In this episode of The Cosmic Curtain, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Mil...

Parade is a dramatization of the real-life trial and death of Jewish American Leo Frank in the early 20th century. This classic Jason Robert Brown musical revival just began its national tour and before its arrival in Detroit, we were able to speak with actor Griffin Binnicker, who plays Tom Watson. In this exclusive interview, Griffin Binnicker discusses what drew him to Parade and how his charac...

As the premiere of Meadow Brook Theatre's romantic comedy The Angel Next Door quickly approaches, we sat down with the stars of the show, Chris Stinson and Olivia Ursu, who play Oliver Williams and Margot Bell. In this interview, Stinson and Ursu discuss their current and previous experiences working with Meadow Brook Theatre, what drew them to The Angel Next Door, and how the rehearsal process is...

Come From Away is one of those musicals that celebrates a bright spot in one of the darkest days in American history. It tells the true story of the little town of Gander in Newfoundland, which took in about 7000 passengers grounded during the September 11th attacks. While exploring such a heavy topic, the story and cast of Come From Away also wish to discuss the hope and levity that can be found...

The Glass Menagerie, the University of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company's adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play, arrives at the Marlene Boll Theatre on February 7th and runs through the 16th. Ahead of its debut at the Marlene Boll Theatre in Downtown Detroit, we spoke with director Joe Bailey, who is also the Art Director of The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale, Michigan! In this exclusive interview,...

In the joint interview, Graham Stevens and Jeff Skowron discuss the pressure of playing such iconic and recognizable characters from CLUE, how they can put their own spins on the characters, and how they keep up the intensely funny energy for 90 minutes! Thanks for checking out the interview, don't forget to like, comment and subscribe to be alerted when we have more interviews and podcasts about...

In this episode of The Cosmic Curtain, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko share their thoughts on the global phenomenon of Six The Musical. Having journeyed outside of New York City, this musical is traversing North America and recently came to our neck of the woods, thanks to Broadway in Detroit, as a bonus show in their 2024-2025 season! Having both seen this show quite a few times, what s...

In this episode of The Cosmic Curtain, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko share their thoughts on A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. What is their exposure to Neil Diamond before A Beautiful Noise? Did they enjoy the use of frame storytelling to move along the narrative? What did they think about the exploration of mental health? And why was the music so loud? Listen to this episod...

Beginning on January 10, Footloose The Musical is looking to wow audiences in this incredible collaboration between professional playhouse Meadow Brook Theatre (Rochester, MI) and Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre, & Dance! Ahead of the show's premiere, we sat down and spoke with the director of Meadow Brook's production, Tyrick Wiltez Jones, and the stars of Footloose, Caleb Berme...

Six the Musical is poised to return to Broadway in Detroit, and just ahead of its royal entry into the 313, we were able to sit down with Carlina Parker, an alternate on the North American Tour. In this exclusive interview, Carlina Parker talks about her time on SIX the Musical, how she prepares to take on any three of the queens at a moment's notice, what her favorite song to perform on stage, an...

In this episode of The Cosmic Curtain, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko discuss the North American tour of Les Misérables! They explore their relationships with the musical (and films) prior to seeing the Broadway in Detroit show at the Fisher Theatre in Michigan, what aspects of the musical they were drawn to, and which performances and actors were standouts, and whether or not they'd wan...

If you're in the Rochester, Michigan area and looking for some Christmas fun for the entire family, then be sure to check out Meadow Brook's 42nd annual production of A Christmas Carol, which runs from now until December 22! Beginning a few weeks back and running through December 22, A Christmas Carol is a staple holiday experience, one that we enjoy participating in year after year. Recently, we...

Matt Crowle plays Thénardier in the North American touring production of Les Misérables, who serves as a bit of comedic relief within the serious and tragic tones of the musical. In this exclusive interview, Crowle talks about how his past in comedy helped influence some of his character choices, what it's like to be touring for two years in the same show, how his character of Thénardier has chang...

Join hosts RJ Miller-Zelinko and Brian Kitson as they talk about all things Wicked on this episode of The Cosmic Curtain! With both well-versed in the Broadway show, these two Box Seat Babes discuss how the film compares to the stage production, what they enjoyed about this film, changes that didn't sit well with them, and which moments stood out!  Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and Ariana...

Join hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko aka The Box Seat Babes, as they discuss all their thoughts on Mean Girls the Musical. How do they feel like it compared to the original film starring Lindsay Lohan & Rachel McAdams? Did they like how it was updated for a new generation of fans? Which songs impressed them, and which ones didn't? You can find all those answers and even more from thei...

Mean Girls The Musical is currently on its North American Tour and playing at the Fisher Theater as part of the Broadway in Detroit series of shows from November 19 through the 24. Before its arrival, we spoke with one of its stars, Joshua Morrisey, who plays Damian! In this exclusive Cosmic Circus Broadway interview, Morrisey talks about his time on Mean Girls The Musical so far! Joining the prod...

Join Brian and fellow co-host and Box Seat Babe RJ as we explore the show and life of one of the greatest musical prodigies of our time. In this MJ the Musical episode, we break the story on stage, how the musical uses an interesting transition technique to flash back and forth through Jackson's life, and how the music in this jukebox musical enhances the story. Find the video of this podcast on Y...

On the day of its opening night, Brian Kitson sat down with the director of the Ridgedale Players' production of Fun Home, Scott Steiger. Steiger talks about the challenges of bringing this musical based on Allison Bechdel's work to life on stage, what his approach to directing is and how it may change depending on what level of actor he's working with, what makes this show unique and the perfect...

The examination of the human condition and the factors that make up a person that are front and center in Ridgedale Players' production of Fun Home. While this in-depth look at what makes up a human is largely due to the incredible source material of queer cartoonist Alison Bechdel, magic is created on stage in the staple theatre in Troy, Michigan, as they bring it to life. Ahead of Fun Home's ope...

Everyone remembers their first time. It's unforgettable, isn't it? The awkward energy as you are surrounded by more experienced people just looking for a good time and showing the virgins how to do it. There's no denying that seeing The Rocky Horror Picture Show live with a shadow cast is a life-changing experience that you definitely have to see to believe.  It's something that both hosts Brian K...

Based on a Tony Award-winning Musical, which in turn is based on a graphic novel by Queer cartoonist Alison Bechdel, Fun Home explores one woman's look inwardly at the family dynamics that made her. Family is messy, but so is life, and Fun Home examines how every decision (and every trauma) makes us who we are. This musical pushes away the black-and-white thinking people tend to have grown up with...