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Exclusive Interview: Ryan Hurley of 'Jersey Boys'
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…
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'Dirty Dancing: The Musical' Music and Stagecraft | The BSB Podcast
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Bella Gonzales of 'Ted Lasso'
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Ed Perkins, Director of 'Clown Panic'
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Jamie Warrow and Brady Jacot of The Ringwald Theatre's 'Equus'
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…
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Exclusive Interview: James Seol of 'Maybe Happy Ending'
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…
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'Dirty Dancing: The Musical' Story and Characters | The BSB Podcast
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Marley Boone and Brandon Ruiter of Meadow Brook Theatre's 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance'
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Awesta Zarif of 'Aftermath'
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Ashley LaLonde of 'Dirty Dancing: The Musical'
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Andrew Martin and Alyssa Alonte of St. Dunstan's Theatre's 'The Last Five Years'
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Andrew H. Murray, Author of 'Everything Happens So Much'
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…
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'The Notebook' Music and Stagecraft | The BSB Podcast
In The Notebook: The Musical, one of the most unforgettable love stories comes to life through music, movement, and theatrical stagecraft. Based on Nicholas…
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'The Notebook The Musical' Story and Characters | The BSB Podcast
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Jonathan Kind and Jeff Thomakos of Inspired Acting Company's 'God of Carnage'
Few things are more entertaining than watching perfectly respectable adults completely lose their composure, and that is precisely where Yasmina Reza’s God of…
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Exclusive Interview: Michael Alan Herman and Briana O'Neal of Theatre Nova's 'Maestro'
Theater has a remarkable ability to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary, inviting audiences to see familiar experiences through an entirely new…
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Exclusive Interview: Scott Schoenberger of Glenlore Trails 'CarnEvil2'
'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!…
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Exclusive Interview: Brian Townsend of the Players Guild of Dearborn's 'Disaster!'
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Aurora Real De Asua & Julia Glander of Tipping Point Theatre's 'Aping Jane'
What happens when the story we think we know about a person beloved by so many is turned on its head? That question sits at the heart of Aping Jane, a…
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Exclusive Interview: Jonathan Bricklin of 'Little People Social Club'
What happens when a simple idea for bringing people together becomes something much bigger? For Jonathan Bricklin, the answer is Little People Social Club, an…
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Exclusive Interview: Migdalia Cruz of 'Women+ On The Edge of Democracy'
Theater has always had the power to confront the moment we are living in, and playwright Migdalia Cruz brings a particularly distinctive voice to that…
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'Suffs the Musical' Music and Stagecraft | The BSB Podcast
Some musicals tell a story while others make history feel alive. Suffs does the latter with a striking combination of powerful music, dynamic performances, and…
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Exclusive Interview: Susan Miller of 'Women+ On The Edge of Democracy'
When democracy, identity, and the voices that shape our society are constantly questioned, theater can do something remarkably simple—and remarkably important…
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Exclusive Interview: Alanis Sophia of 'Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical'
Some transformations go beyond a costume change, which the opening show of the 313 Presents Broadway season would definitely know about! In Mrs. Doubtfire the…
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'Suffs The Musical' Story and Characters | The BSB Podcast
History can feel distant, separated by the expansiveness of time and the story on the page, until the lights come up and the people who changed it stand right…
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Exclusive Interview Mackenzie Conn and J.R. Spaulding of Farmington Players' 'The Haunting of Hill House'
The lights go down, the silence settles in, and somewhere inside Hill House, something is waiting. Shirley Jackson’s chilling tale comes alive onstage in The…
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Exclusive Interview: Rebeca Robles of 'Human Things'
In theater, there are moments when the lights come up, and a story doesn’t simply unfold; it grabs you by the collar and asks you to look a little closer at…
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Exclusive Interview: Angela Birchett of 'The Notebook'
Love may be written in ink, but onstage, it comes alive in music, memory, and the passage of time. The Notebook takes a story already etched into popular…
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Exclusive Interview: Matthew J. Prigge, Author of 'Dog's Day'
Before Al Pacino brought Sonny Wortzik to the screen, before Dog Day Afternoon became one of cinema’s most unforgettable crime dramas, a real bank robbery in…
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'MAMMA MIA!' Music and Stagecraft | The BSB Podcast
Few musicals understand the assignment quite like MAMMA MIA! It arrives with ABBA hits blazing, sequins practically within arm’s reach, and enough infectious…
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Exclusive Interview: Sutton James Kaylor of 'The Outsiders'
Broadway has seen plenty of stories about growing up, but few hit quite as hard as The Outsiders. This musical has a rawness that refuses to stay neatly inside…
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Exclusive Interview: Daniel Valentine, Valencia Morgan, and Kodie Allen of Birmingham Village Players' 'Once On This Island'
Forget the glittering castles and predictable fairy tales. Once on This Island finds its magic somewhere far more unexpected: on a tropical island, beneath a…
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'MAMMA MIA!' Story and Characters | The BSB Podcast
In this episode of the BSB Insider Podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko can't wait to discuss the story and characters of the most recent North…
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Exclusive Interview: Jamie Altman and Lyndsie Kerr of Stagecrafters' 'Come From Away'
There are musicals that entertain you, musicals that move you, and then there’s Come From Away, the rare show that manages to do both while leaving you with an…
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Exclusive Interview: Brent Bateman of 'The Play That Goes Wrong'
What happens when a murder mystery goes spectacularly off the rails? If you’re watching The Play That Goes Wrong, the answer is simple: absolutely everything…
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Meadow Brook Theatre's Season Preview With Travis Walter | The BSB Podcast
60 years of providing quality theater to the Metro Detroit area is no easy feat, and Meadow Brook Theatre is celebrating the monumental occasion spectacularly…
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'& Juliet' Music and Stagecraft | The BSB Podcast
What happens when Shakespeare’s most famous heroine decides she’s had quite enough of Romeo? In & Juliet, the answer comes with a killer pop playlist, dazzling…
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Exclusive Interview: Geoffrey Wickson & Nikki Mullaly of Avon Players' 'Come From Away'
In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, Wickson and Mullaly share what it was about this show that made them want to be a part of Come From Away and what…
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'& Juliet' Story & Characters | The BSB Podcast
In this episode of the BSB Podcast, host Brian Kitson is joined by a special guest, Kylie Wieand, who has been waiting not so patiently for her Romeo to…
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'Kinky Boots' Music and Stagecraft | The BSB Podcast
In this episode of the BSB Podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko explore what the music and stagecraft of the North American touring production of…
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'Kinky Boots' Story and Characters | The BSB Podcast
In this episode of the BSB Podcast, hosts RJ Miller-Zelinko and Brian Kitson dive into the story to see what about this musical stands the test of time and…
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'The Outsiders' Tour Music & Stagecraft | The BSB Podcast
In this episode of the BSB Podcast, hosts RJ Miller-Zelinko and Brian Kitson are once again joined by fellow theater lover, Emily Brown, to continue their…
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'The Outsiders' Tour Story & Characters | The BSB Podcast
In this episode of the BSB Podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko are joined by fellow theater lover and honoree Box Seat Babe, Emily Brown! While…
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Exclusive Interview: Ryan James Monroe
Whether he’s stepping onto the stage or taking on a new creative challenge, Ryan James Monroe brings an infectious energy and an unmistakable enthusiasm to his…
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Exclusive Interview: Supervising Sound Editor Christopher Gomez of 'Beef'
In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, Emmy-nominated Christopher Gomez discusses what he hoped to achieve sonically in season 2 of Beef. While it is…
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Exclusive Interview: Sound Designer Luke Gibleon of 'Avatar The Last Airbender'
In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, Luke Gibleon from Formosa Group talks about what it's like to bring a show such as Avatar: The Last Airbender to live…
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ATG Detroit's 2026/2027 Broadway Season with Amber Rasho | The BSB Podcast
We here at BSB Insider are beyond excited for the upcoming 2026-2027 Broadway in Detroit series from ATG Detroit! With a season that's promising glitz and…
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Exclusive Interview: Riley Chu of Stagecrafters' 'The Wizard of Oz'
In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, Riley Chu talks about her history with Stagecrafters youth theater and what it's like to step off the stage and behind…
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Exclusive Interview: Ricky Rojas of 'Moulin Rouge'
In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, Ricky Rojas discusses what it's like to continue returning to Moulin Rouge and how his journey with Santiago has…
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Exclusive Interview: Sutton Foster Awards Winner Lillian Tang
I couldn't imagine making my Broadway debut at any point in my life, but there's something extra special and nerve-wracking to do so while still in high…
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Exclusive Interview: Daniel Fredrick of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'
For generations of readers, the Harry Potter series has been a place to escape into a world of magic, unforgettable friendships, and epic battles between good…
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Exclusive Interview: Abbie Emmons, Author of 'Make Your Story Matter'
As a critic, I know that sometimes the most difficult part of writing is getting started. That initial hurdle has proven time and time again to be a challenge…
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Exclusive Interview: Shelby Seeley, Joe Wright, & Amanda Buchalter of Theatre Nova's 'Athena'
What happens when your biggest competition is also the person who knows you best? In Athena, Gracie Gardner turns the fast-paced world of competitive fencing…
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'The Phantom of the Opera' Music and Stagecraft | The BSB Podcast
Our time at the Paris Opera House is almost over; however, we're not quite ready to leave the story of Christine Daaé and her Angel of Music behind. The love…
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Exclusive Interview: Robert Montano of 'Small'
I'm sure there's a time when we've all felt different or out of place because of something beyond our control. Something we would love to change about…
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'The Phantom of the Opera' Story and Characters | The BSB Podcast
The stage is set and the actors in place for another wonderful performance; however, there's something afoot at the Paris Opera House. Strange things have been…
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Exclusive Interview: Felicia Day Talks 'The Guild' Film!
We live in an age of media where those shows we loved growing up are making a comeback in monumental ways. Nostalgia is real, and the desire to return to a…
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The BSB Podcast With Jim Vines of The Broadway Magic Hour!
What's theater without a little magic? There's nothing quite like the stage magic that brings the musicals and plays to life each and every day on Broadway…
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Exclusive Interview: Sara Grice and Kevin Starnes of Nicely Theatre Group's 'Oliver!'
While many of us may have heard the name Oliver Twist, how many are familiar with his story? Originally published as a serial in the mid-19th century by…
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'The Music Man' Music and Stagecraft | The BSB Podcast
Do you hear that sound coming down the road? Faint at first but gaining volume with each passing moment, as something comes into focus. A parade of red plumes…