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Exclusive: Bryana Hall of Inspired Acting Company's 'Home'
What does home signal to each of us? For some, it's a destination. A physical place where we return after a long day and rest our heads. A dwelling that allows…
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Exclusive Interview: Stella Fenton and Josephine O'Reilly of Birmingham Village Players' 'The Diary of Anne Frank'
I remember being in World History back in high school, and my teacher loved to repeat a single line after each topic: "Those who fail to learn from history are…
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The BSB Podcast featuring Robert Bannon!
We count our blessings every day to be able to do what we do and share our passion with theater (and entertainment in general) with all of our readers and…
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Exclusive Interview: Nolan White of 'The Outsiders'
I remember reading S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders in school and being deeply moved by its core message. The importance of family, but not necessarily the family…
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'Chicago' Music and Stagecraft | The BSB Podcast
There's nothing quite like all that jazz, and Broadway has consistently brought the heat since 1996, when Chicago made it's trimpuhant return to New York City…
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'Chicago' Story and Characters | The BSB Podcast
Broadway's Chicago is truly all that jazz, and then some. Since its 1975 debut, this vaudeville-inspired musical has been winking at audiences while picking…
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Exclusive Interview: Olivia Deane, Steve Sedore, and Catherine LaPointe of Livonia Community Theatre's 'The White Rose'
What would you be willing to risk for the truth? What a powerful question to think about, and for many of us, the answer might be just about anything. The…
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'Operation Mincemeat' Music and Stagecraft | The BSB Podcast
Are you ready for your next mission, agent? Should you choose to accept, we have the perfect assignment for you, one that, if done correctly, might just help…
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Exclusive Interview: Kez Settle of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company's 'Poor Clare'
I think it's safe to say that most people want to do good in this world. Growing up, my mother would always tell my siblings and me that one of our only goals…
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Exclusive Interview: Maggie O'Reilly and Bryan Lark of 'As I Die and Wheeze!'
What's life without a little melodrama, amirite? Or I suppose I should be more specific...what is life without a little Southern melodrama in the form of a…
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Exclusive Interview: Briana O’Neal and Diane Hill of Theatre NOVA's 'Kayak'
There are shows that are purely for entertainment, and then there are some that leave us feeling unsettled, like a current moving beneath still water. Kayak is…
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Exclusive Interview: Dani Cochrane & Cheryl Turski of Meadow Brook Theatre's 'What The Constitution Means to Me'
So many plays ask big questions about love, identity, or ambition. However, What the Constitution Means to Me asks something even bigger: What does a document…
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Exclusive Interview: Tara Makar of Farmington Players' 'The Outsider'
If the world of politics is a circus, then The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith is the main stage in the big tent! This fast-paced comedy throws audiences into the…
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Exclusive Interview: Leta Chrisman of Stagecrafters' 'Murder on the Orient Express'
I've never ridden a train before in my life, unless you count the one at the Detroit Zoo, which seems like something everyone should do at least once in their…
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Exclusive Interview: Terry Barber of 'The Best of Broadway: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber & More'
Who doesn't love the works of Andrew Lloyd Webber? As the composer of some of the greatest musicals to ever hit Broadway or the West End, Webber has cemented…
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'Operation Mincemeat' Story and Characters | The BSB Podcast
Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction, and those stories typically make the best shows. Operation Mincemeat is a musical that burst onto Broadway last…
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'Oh, Mary!' | The BSB Podcast!
There are some Broadway plays that seem impossible to describe, and Oh, Mary! is absolutely one of those shows. While it is most definitely a historical…
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Exclusive Interview: Cast of St. Dunstan's 'A Jukebox for the Algonquin'
The Algonquin senior living facility is in desperate need of some fun, and there are a few individuals living in the walls who have a plan to achieve that. A…
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Exclusive Interview: Tiffany Stano of Pontiac IV Theatre's 'The Cottage'
Welcome to the family cottage, a quaint little house secluded in the English countryside, and immensely proud of it. For many, it promises rest and relaxation…
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Exclusive Interview: Bri Tomczak and Antoine Jackson of Rosedale Community Players' 'Intimate Apparel'
In the bustling streets of New York City, at the turn of the 20th century, where ambition collides with prejudice and desire hides beneath layers of fabric…
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Exclusive Interview: Kevin Keller of Open Book Theatre Company's 'Clue'
Good evening, detectives, distinguished guests, and board game enthusiasts alike. Tonight, we’re gathered at Boddy Manor not just to solve a crime, but to…
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Exclusive Interview: CJ Williams, La'Paige, and Sheila Mac of 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf'
While theater has come a long way in the types of stories we're telling, there's always room for improvement. Representation in musicals and plays still has a…
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'Shucked' Music and Stagecraft | The BSB Podcast
We're traveling one last time to Cobb County, to see what else the North American touring production of Broadway's Shucked the musical has to offer! Having…
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Exclusive Interview: Danae Ross, Sonya Ellis, and Nisa Miller of 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf'
Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf is not just a work to be read; it is an experience meant to be felt…
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Exclusive Interview: Nick Cortazzo and Mirabella Ziegler of Meadow Brook Theatre's 'All Shook Up'
What better way to celebrate the new year than with a musical featuring the King of Rock and Roll's songs? Meadow Brook Theatre, in collaboration with Oakland…
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'Shucked' Story and Characters | The BSB Podcast
What exactly is Shucked the musical about? Simple...it's a show about corn! Well, perhaps that's too simple; however, the marketing for this Broadway musical…
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Exclusive Interview: Em Rose Miller, Krypton Adams, and Ian Campbell of Rose Above Theatre's 'Hairspray'
It's time to grab your ultra clutch and get ready to make your hair as big as possible, as Hairspray is coming to Rose Above Theatre! For one weekend only, the…
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Exclusive Interview: Noah Hanahan and Valencia Morgan of Birmingham Village Players' 'Once Upon a Mattress'
There's no better way to kick off a new year than with a musical, and so many local theaters are gearing up for an exciting second half of their current…
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Exclusive Interview: Mary Magyari of Grosse Pointe Theatre's 'White Christmas'
Even in moments of sadness, it's important that we highlight the happiness that comes from the aftermath. For every storm, there is a rainbow, as the saying…
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Journey Through Oz With Tori Calamito | The BSB Podcast
The World of Oz has exploded since L. Frank Baum's original novel, The Wizard of Oz, was published back in 1900, as the franchise continues to find new life…
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'TINA- The Tina Turner Musical' Music & Stagecraft | The BSB Podcast
Tina Turner is truly an icon in every meaning of the word. She paved a way in the music industry not only for herself, but for all women. She was the Queen of…
The BSB Podcast'Tina- The Tina Turner Musical' Story and Characters | The BSB Podcast
Where would the world of music be with the Queen of Rock and Roll? Tina Turner changed music forever with her iconic sound that spanned multiple decades, with…
The BSB PodcastExclusive Interview: Chase Bowman and Quinn Jacobs of The Ringwald Theatre's 'Steel Poinsettias'
The holiday season is all about spending time with those we love and cherish. Family, friends, your grandma, who thinks you're perpetually a child, no matter…
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Exclusive Interview: Director Jeff Thomakos of Inspired Acting Company's 'Scrooge in Rouge'
Reimagined stories are quite popular at the moment, as audiences love to revisit some of their favorite shows or movies through a new lens. Think of Wicked, a…
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Exclusive Interview: Jason Wilhoite of Farmington Players' 'A Very Farmington Christmas'
We're only about halfway to Christmas, which means that there's still plenty of time to soak in more of that holiday cheer this season! With snow on the ground…
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'Hell's Kitchen' Music and Stagecraft | The BSB Podcast
When you think of Alicia Keys, which songs from her discography come to mind? There are so many incredible pieces to choose from that it might feel like an…
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Exclusive Interview: Daniel DeRey of 'Mackers the Elf'
What exactly do you get when you blend William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth with some festive holiday cheer? Well, you get Mackers the Elf, of course!…
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'Hell's Kitchen' Story and Characters | The BSB Podcast
If you like your theater hot, your choreography sizzling, and your plot seasoned with just enough emotional spice to make your eyes water, then pull up a…
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Exclusive Interview: Roz White of 'Hell's Kitchen'
There's something special about visiting New York City for the first time. Even after visiting NYC as much as I have, there's something intoxicating about the…
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Exclusive Interview: Joseph Vercellone & Edmond Guay of Birmingham Village Players' 'An Evening With Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol'
What is the holiday season without classics such as A Christmas Carol? A haunting story about legacy and the power of kindness from the mind of Charles Dickens…
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Exclusive Interview: The Christmas Spirits of Meadow Brook Theatre's 'A Christmas Carol'
The holiday season is steeped in tradition, with each person having a unique tradition their family follows to bring in good tidings and cheer. For some, it's…
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'Wicked: For Good' | The BSB Podcast
Not even the Wizard can lie about the impact that Wicked has had, not just on the theater world, but on pop culture altogether. While the Broadway show has…
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Exclusive Interview: Nick Marinello & Zak Shugart of Grosse Pointe Theatre's 'White Christmas'
Are you already dreaming of a White Christmas? We know that Grosse Pointe Theatre has been, as they are currently in rehearsal for their upcoming production of…
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'Mark Twain Tonight!' | The BSB Podcast
For one night only, Mark Twain stepped onto the stage of The Fisher Theatre and regaled audiences with stories about his life and the state of the country, in…
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Exclusive Interview: Cast and Director of Players Guild of Dearborn's 'She Loves Me'
Who doesn't love a good old-fashioned romantic comedy? As someone who grew up on the classics like 10 Things I Hate About You, Pretty Woman, and How to Lose A…
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Exclusive Interview: K. Bernice of 'TINA: The Tina Turner Musical'
What would music sound like if not for quite a few musical icons that completely changed the game? It seems like every decade or so, someone rises in the world…
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Exclusive Interview: Dave Davies and Julia Glander of Tipping Point Theatre's 'A Very Northville Christmas'
We're entering into the most wonderful time of the year as the holiday season is finally upon us! Time to break out the lights, prepare the cookie dough, and…
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'On Broadway' at The Ford House With The Michigan Philharmonic | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
When was the last time you attended an orchestra performance? Better question is: when was the last time you attended an orchestra performance beachfront while…
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Exclusive Interview: Cast of International Academy East High School's 'The Book of Will'
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the world would not be what it is without the work of William Shakespeare. The playwright not only wrote some of…
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Exclusive Interview: Debbie Landis-Sigler and Matt Kush of Stagecrafters' 'Frozen'
Disney has perfected their brand's magic across the board, and their stage productions are no exception. Stagecrafters is working hard to capture that magic…
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Exclusive Interview: Jessie Brault and Rachael Spangler of Tread The Boards 'Seussical Jr.'
What is it like stepping back into the world (and works) of Dr. Seuss, after growing up reading them? It's surely an interesting experience, as we're able to…
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'Back To The Future: The Musical' Music and Stagecraft | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
It's a race against time to return to the future....or to see Back To The Future: The Musical at The Detroit Opera House before it's gone! This touring…
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Exclusive Interview: Sarah Rusk and Kaelyn Johnson of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company's 'Twelfth Night'
Where would the world of theatre be without the work of one William Shakespeare? A playwright whose prolific work changed the world in so many incredible ways…
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Exclusive Interview: Cast and Director of Pontiac Theatre IV's 'Chicago'
The musical Chicago is the longest-running show currently still playing on Broadway, having captivated audiences for almost three decades. Telling the perhaps…
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Exclusive Interview: Duffy Wineman of Birmingham Village Players' 'Lost in Yonkers'
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Charlotte Bondy and Nicholas Furwa of Avon Players' 'The Diary of Anne Frank'
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…
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'Back to the Future: The Musical' Story and Characters | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Cassidy Sledge of 'Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern'
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…
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'Beauty and the Beast' Music and Stagecraft | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Alyssa Carol of 'Back to the Future The Musical'
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…