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The BSB Podcast'Beauty and the Beast' Story and Characters | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
There's nothing quite like re-experiencing a film from your childhood in an entirely different way, pushing us to engage with the material through a different…
The BSB PodcastExclusive Interview: Playwright Stan Zimmerman of 'Silver Foxes'
One of the favorite aspects of theater, and truly the entertainment world as a whole, is the exploration of stories that often get overlooked. As a gay man…
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Exclusive Interview: Richard Thomas in 'Mark Twain Tonight!'
Actor Richard Thomas has been a major part of American entertainment for many years, from Broadway to television and movies. Some may know him as John-Boy from…
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Exclusive Interview: Alexa Carollo & Patrick Lane of Nicely Theatre Group's 'Fiddler on the Roof'
What makes a Broadway show a classic? How exactly does a musical or play stand the test of time compared to others? The Golden Age of Broadway is filled with…
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Exclusive Interview: Samantha Teter and Camy Sylvestre of Rosedale Community Players' 'Tracy Jones'
After the COVID-19 pandemic and in the current technological age, isolation and loneliness are widespread. While we may have people in our lives, due to the…
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Exclusive Interview: Chris Steinmayer and Kevin Fitzhenry of St. Dunstan's 'Seminar'
We've all experienced the desire for validation from others at some point in our lives, as feeling accepted by others is a universal truth we all share. While…
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Exclusive Interview: Stephen Blackwell and Timothy C. Goodwin of Meadow Brook Theatre's 'Catch Me If You Can'
The leaves on the trees are changing from green to brilliant red, yellow, and orange, and days are getting shorter, which can only mean one thing...That Meadow…
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Exclusive Interview: Lindel Salow and Jay Kaplan of The Ringwald's 'Silver Foxes'
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I can understand the importance of a found family, especially as we grow older. Those that we choose are just as important…
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'The Addams Family' Music and Stagecraft | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
The spookiest season of the year might only just be beginning, but the Box Seat Babes are already geared up and ready to go for what October and Halloween have…
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Exclusive Interview: Camille Jamerson and Benjamin Burt of Farmington Players' 'Clybourne Park'
There are some shows that are as important and life-changing as they are hilarious and entertaining, which seems to be the junction at which Clybourne Park…
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Exclusive Interview: Harry Francis of 'Beauty and the Beast'
Broadway in Detroit is officially kicking off their 2025-2026 season with a show that perfectly captures the feeling of nostalgia. Beauty and the Beast is one…
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The Addams Family Musical Story and Characters | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
They may be creepy and kooky, but they're also on tour! That's right, The Addams Family has decided to take their love for the macabre on the road, visiting…
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Exclusive Interview: Joshua Beurer & Kori Bielaniec of The Players Guild of Dearborn's 'The Cottage'
Everyone can use a good laugh right about now, and the Players Guild of Dearborn is bringing that in spades to audiences with their current production of The…
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Exclusive Interview: Director Laura Heikkinen of The Inspired Acting Company's 'Crimes of the Heart'
Family can be complicated, a sentiment that I'm sure many of us can understand. Siblings that we were once close to become distant as we grow older and our…
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'Titanique' Music and Stagecraft | Box Seat Babes Podcast
Titanique was a show that was on our radar for quite some time, although it took us until our last trip to New York City to catch it! The buzz for this show…
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Exclusive Interview: Bill Simmons of Tipping Point Theatre's 'The Shark is Broken'
There's nothing quite like a summer blockbuster to kick off a season of fun and relaxation in the sun. For as long as I can remember, studios have fought over…
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Exclusive Interview: Ryan Gigliotti and Tracy Murray of Avon Players' 'The Prince of Egypt'
Much like the desert heat, the temperature is rising over at Avon Players, as The Prince of Egypt The Musical arrives at the Rochester Hills theater! This…
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Exclusive Interview: Jenna Russell and Jonah Schulte of St. Dunstans' 'Much Ado About Nothing'
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Jennifer Ward and Julia Cody of Stagecrafters' 'Tuck Everlasting'
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…
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'Titanique' Story and Characters | Box Seat Babes Podcast
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Julia Glander Artistic Director of Tipping Point Theatre
With fall quickly approaching, Tipping Point Theater in Northville, Michigan, is preparing what is bound to be an exciting season of shows. Collecting five…
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Exclusive Interview: RJ Miller-Zelinko and Emily Brown of Avon Players' 'The Prince of Egypt'
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Jude Purcell & Jennifer Jones of Birmingham Village Players' 'Man of La Mancha'
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…
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'The Outsiders' Music and Stagecraft | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
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…
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Exclusive Interivew: Bailey Boudreau and Allison Megroet of 'The Seven Castaways'
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…
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'The Outsiders' Story and Characters | Box Seat Babes Podcast
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…
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'Beetlejuice the Musical' Music and Stagecraft | Box Seat Babes Podcast
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Joey Urreta of Ringwald Theatre's 'A Certain Kind of Light'
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…
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'Beetlejuice the Musical' Narratives and Performances | Box Seat Babes Podcast
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Melanie Grund and Jeff McMahon of 'The Ringwald Reprise: Hair'
Last year, The Ringwald Theatre stepped outside the proverbial box and tried something new with the Ringwald Reprise production of Applause. The idea behind…
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The Music and Stagecraft of 'Sunset Blvd.' | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
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)…
The BSB Podcast'Sunset Blvd.' Story and Characters | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Jack Steiger & Lauren Singer of Stagecrafters' 'Beetlejuice Jr.'
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Rocco Morrow & Riley Chu of Stagecrafter's 'Beetlejuice Jr.'
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Matt Kurzyneic of 'Beetlejuice the Musical'
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Michelle Murphy of Tipping Point's 'Keeper'
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Dave Davies of The Planet Ant Home Team at Tipping Point Theatre
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Care Nagle and Russ Schwartz of Rosedale Community Players' 'Eyes to the Stars'
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…
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'The Wiz' Music and Technical Aspects | Box Seat Babes Podcast
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…
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'The Wiz' Story and Characters | Box Seat Babes Podcast
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Andrea Anderson, Kylie Wieand, and Lauren Phillips of OnOurOwn Productons’ ‘Seussical the Musical’
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…
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Exclusive Interview: Leon Anderson Jr. of OnOurOwn Productions' '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…
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Exclusive Interview: Matthew Bleezarde of Tread The Boards' 'Black Comedy'
When was the last time you've seen a show that challenged your expectations of theater? A production that took the Broadway rule book and threw it out the…
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Exclusive Interview: Cora Steiger of OnOurOwn Productions' 'Seussical The Musical'
When was the last time you visited the world of Dr. Seuss? This brilliant author has been bringing magic to children for almost a century, with over 60…
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Exclusive Interview: Cody Barger of Tread The Boards 'Black Comedy'
There's nothing we love more than a theatre that's willing to push the boundaries with the shows they're telling, creating a unique experience for audiences…
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Exclusive Interview: D. Jerome (Tin Man) of 'The Wiz'
It's time to roll out the red carpet and get ready to ride our horses of many colors into the Emerald City, as the North American touring production of The Wiz…
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Exclusive Interview: Jo Banooni and Seth Grube of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has made its way to Royal Oak, with a production from Stagecrafters that lives up to the legacy. This color…
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'Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song' | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
Cosmo Brown (played by Donald O'Connor) in MGM's 1952 classic Singin' in the Rain asks a fundamental question: "Don't you know everyone wants to laugh?" It's…
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Exclusive Interview: Callie Bussell, Eric Roman, and Lucie Gillespie of Teatro di Vita's 'Fool For Love'
When we're younger, we're sold the idea that all love and romance is magical through fairytales and Disney movies. However, as we grow older, the rose-colored…
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Exclusive Interview: Joseph Delguste and Francis Kelly of Meadow Brook's 'Shear Madness'
Meadow Brook Theatre is looking to end their 2024-2025 season on a high note, with the return of a local favorite, Shear Madness! This play blends the exciting…
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Exclusive Interview: Emily Brown of Avon Players' 'Young Frankenstein'
Who's ready for a Roll in the Hay, or at least prepared to see Avon Players' production of Young Frankenstein? This musical adaptation of the classic Mel…
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Exclusive Interview: Amitria Fanae' of 'The Wiz'
The vibrant life of the Emerald City is once again returning to The Fisher Theatre! The revival of The Wiz is coming to the 313 as the final show in the…
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Exclusive Interview: Eric Rodman of Avon Players' 'Young Frankenstein'
It's Alive! IT'S ALIVE!!!!!! Avon Players' production of The Mel Brooks Musical: Young Frankenstein is coming together before its opening night this coming…
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'Death Becomes Her' Music and Technical Aspects | Box Seat Babes Podcast
In the words of the iconic Viola Van Horn, played by the incomparable Michelle Williams, Don't say I didn't warn you! Warn you about what exactly? Well, just…
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Exclusive Interview: Emily Mick and Sean Harbert of Pontiac IV Theatre's 'Dearly Departed'
As a therapist, I can attest that sometimes laughter is the best healing medicine. Typically, we tend to release pain through tears, but when we can channel…
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'Death Becomes Her' Story and Characters | Box Seat Babes Podcast
What would you do if someone offered you a potion that grants you eternal life? What price would you pay to remain young and youthful from now until forever?…
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Exclusive Interview: Julia Glander, Connor Allston, and Kristin Shields of Tipping Point's 'Lungs'
It's never an easy decision to decide when and how to bring a baby into the world, especially when the world feels like it's falling apart around you. With the…
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Exclusive Interview: Adam Grey and Kristen Dittus of 'The Music Man'
We've all heard the story of Harold Hill before, right? A charming, young con man who travels across America from one small town to another, creating…
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Exclusive Interview: Leta Chrisman & Lisa Hanes of 'Perfect Arrangement'
There's that saying that history repeats itself, which seems to be one of the only constants in life. Trends fade, only to return decades later, reminding us…
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'Gypsy' Music and Technical Aspects | The Box Seat Babes Podcast
Audra McDonald is a Broadway Legend in every sense of the title, from her incredible acting to even more impressive singing. So when we heard that she was…