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Oct 22, 2024 · 14 min
Jennifer Goff, Director of The Ringwald’s ’The Grown-Ups’ | Exclusive Interview
Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox wrote The Grown-Ups, which The Ringwald is opening up their 2024-2025 season with! The show opened this past weekend and runs through November 4, and just before its debut, we were able to sit down with the director of this production of The Grown-Ups, Jennifer Goff! In this exclusive interview, Goff discusses what drew her to wanting to direct this story, which themes stick out to her the most, and the challenges of transitioning an outdoor show to a black box theater. Enjoy! Timestamps for this interview: 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - How is the rehearsal process going for The Grown-Ups? 01:05 - What is The Grown-Ups about? 02:08 - What drew you to this story? What makes it unique? 05:41 - The show is closing just before the 2024 election, why was this the right time to tell this story? 06:16 - Challenges of bringing this play and story to life on stage? 08:49 - As the director, what's your process bringing your ideas to the stage? 11:40 - What themes in The Grown-Ups resonate with you the most? 12:30 - Outdoor vs indoor shows 14:02 - What do you want audiences to walk away with from The Grown-Ups? 14:35 - Outro Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more Broadway coverage, visit Box Seat Babes Follow us on social media @boxseatbabes or visit our Linktree!
Oct 16, 2024 · 29 min
Director Krista Schafer of University of Detroit Mercy’s ’Witch’ | Exclusive Interview
Ahead of the production's debut on October 25th, Brian Kitson sat down with Krista Schafer, the director of the University of Detroit Mercy's Witch. In this interview, Schafer discusses what drew her to this production, how working with college actors differs from some of her past directorial work, how she's grown in this role, and what themes from Witch resonate with her the most. Enjoy the interview! Timestamps for this interview: 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - How are rehearsals going so far for Witch? 03:43 - Managing technical aspects of the show as the director 07:35 - About Witch 09:45 - What makes this show unique 13:49 - How as Witch been updated from the original story? 14:25 - Exploring gender and gender roles in Witch 18:23 - Process of bringing a show like this to stage 22:48 - How has Witch challenged you as a director? 25:02 - Themes in this play that resonate the most with you? 27:27 - What's next for you? 29:15 - Outro Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more Broadway coverage, visit Box Seat Babes Follow us on social media @boxseatbabes or visit our Linktree!
Oct 9, 2024 · 19 min
Katherine Mutschler of University of Detroit Mercy’s ’Witch’ | Exclusive Interview
If you're looking for the perfect stage show for Halloween, the University of Detroit Mercy's theatre department has the show for you, as they bring Jen Silverman's Witch to life on their stage! Ahead of the production's debut, I sat down with one of the Witch's cast members, Katherine Mutschler, a senior at the university. In this interview, Mutscheler discusses her role in the play, how this production has pushed her as an actor, what she's most excited for audiences to take away from Witch, and where she sees her future in show business going. Enjoy the interview! If you're in the Metro Detroit area, grab your tickets for University of Detroit Mercy's Witch, which runs for six shows beginning October 25! Timestamps for this interview: 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - How are the rehearsals for Witch going so far? 01:45 - About Witch, the premise for the show and Kathrine's role in it. 03:40 - How the show has been updated/modernized from an old Jacobean story/play? 05:35 - Why tell this story now? A good story to tell for around Halloween. 07:03 - How does your character evolve over the course of the story? 08:30 - How has this production pushed you as an actor? 09:30 - What are the themes in Witch that resonate with you the most? 11:16 - Standout moments in the production 12:43 - What has been your experience with the University of Detroit Mercy's theatre department so far? 14:32 - Do you plan to continue acting after graduation? 15:20 - What is your dream role to play? 17:17 - What do you hope audiences take away from Witch? 19:10 - Show info, and outro Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more Broadway coverage, visit Box Seat Babes Follow us on social media @boxseatbabes or visit our Linktree!
Oct 8, 2024 · 50 min
Some Like it Hot - Musical Comedy Review | The Cosmic Curtain
The second show in Broadway in Detroit's 2024-2025 season, Some Like It Hot is an adaptation of a 1959 film starring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and Marilyn Monroe! This musical adaptation is not an exact remake of the film, as it makes some major updates to some of the stories and characters. Hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko were excited to discuss the show and have a fascinating in-depth discussion! Brian and RJ discuss some of the changes, how their personal experience helped to dictate their enjoyment of the show, stand-out performances, and moments from Some Like It Hot, and if they would see it again. Catch Some Like It Hot when it arrives in a city near you! Timestamps 00:00 - Intros 00:53 - SPOILER warning for Some Like it Hot the musical and the movie discussed in this podcast, and general info about the show. 04:45 - Changes to the ethnicity of some of the characters from the film to POC. 09:30 - Sugar (Marilyn Monroe's character in the 1959 film) and the musical having a more modern approach to her character. 13:30 - Daphne/Jerry (Jack Lemmon's character in the film) and differences from the film. How the musical approaches a trans storyline. 20:18 - The older generation's reaction to the musical's trans aspects. (RJ's mom POV) 23:14 - Comparing this musical to how & Juliet handled a trans character, and audience reactions. 26:47 - Questions for the writers about the approach to the trans storyline. 27:14 - Moulin Rouge and & Juliet and aspects of the Jukebox musical having less of an impact on some audiences than a show like Some Like It Hot does for certain subjects. 28:45 - The crossdressing aspects of the film and shows like Mrs. Doubtfire and using it for comedy. 33:17 - Big band and the music in Some Like It Hot 38:31 - Stand out performers in the show 41:35 - The jokes and humor in the show 45:49 - Weak points 45:00 - The costumes and set 48:20 - Rewatchability of Some Like it Hot the musical 49:45 - Outros Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more Broadway coverage, visit Box Seat Babes Follow us on social media @boxseatbabes or visit our Linktree!
Sep 23, 2024 · 22 min
Stephen Michael Langton of ’Some Like It Hot’ | Exclusive Interview
Broadway in Detroit is looking towards the next show that is arriving in just a few weeks. Some Like It Hot, an adaptation of the 1959 film starring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and Marilyn Monroe, opens in the Metro Detroit area on October 1st! We sat down with Stephen Michael Langton, who is a part of the ensemble as well as the understudy for Osgood! In this interview, Langton spoke about how the show (in previews at the time of recording) is developing, what the challenges are for his roles, how he balances his mental health on the road, and his love of gaming. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - About Some Like It Hot and what drew you to this show? 04:27 - Audition process 06:42 - Challenges to playing two different roles in the show. 10:20 - Getting into character 12:00 - How being in Newsies helped prepare you for Some Like It Hot 13:45 - Being a gamer: PC vs console and "comfort games." 15:35 - Protecting your mental health while on the road. 17:40 - How your role in Some Like It Hot pushes you as an actor 19:30 - Is there anything special or specific you try to do as you visit different cities during the tour? 21:50 - Outros Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more Broadway coverage, visit Box Seat Babes Follow us on social media @boxseatbabes or visit our Linktree!
Sep 22, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
Moulin Rouge The Musical with The Box Seat Babes | The Cosmic Curtain
Hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko saw Moulin Rouge! The Musical on opening night at the Detroit Opera House and couldn't wait to share their thoughts in the latest episode of The Cosmic Curtain! In this episode, they break down some of the show's highs and lows, whether the addition of more pop songs to the stage show from the film enhances the show or detracts from it, and how the duality of the tones works with the message of the show. Plus, listen as they discuss who the true villain of the musical is! Timestamps: Moulin Rouge! The Musical discussion and review 00:00 - Intros 00:45 - The 2001 Baz Luhrmann film which the musical is based on 05:00 - SPOILER WARNING for the movie and the musical 05:30 - Was the Moulin Rouge! The Musical a good adaptation of the movie? 08:50 - The 2 tones to the story, romance and tragedy. 11:00 - Issues/problems that effect enjoyment of a show and things that can go wrong 18:00 - Balancing the tragedy for the audience, and what stood out about the show 20:00 - Learning to love again 22:20 - Differences with the Duke in the musical and film 27:16 - Harold Zidler and his relationship with Satine. Is Zidler a villain? 35:10 - Juke Box Musicals and songs in this musical. 43:30 - Audience interaction in this show 46:21 - Best songs in Moulin Rouge! The Musical 49:45 - Stand-outs from the cast in the show 54:15 - The use of lights in this show 57:27 - RJ's sister and the confetti cannon. The joy of theatre. 01:00:00 - Overall/final thoughts on this show. 01:05:33 - Rewatchability of Moulin Rouge! The Musical 01:07:00 - Outros For more information, and tickets visit: https://moulinrougemusical.com/us-tour/home/ Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more Broadway coverage, visit Box Seat Babes Follow us on social media @boxseatbabes or visit our Linktree!
Sep 7, 2024 · 37 min
Robert Petkoff of ’Moulin Rouge The Musical’ | Exclusive Interview
Hello, chickens! And welcome to the Moulin Rouge, a magical place full of wonder and excitement! We're beyond excited for Moulin Rouge the Musical to finally make it to Detroit, as it's one of our favorites! Based on the 2001 Baz Luhrmann musical of the same name, this revamped jukebox musical brings a healthy dose of romance and just as much drama. Moulin Rouge the Musical is spending just about three weeks in Detroit, so ahead of its arrival, we sat down with Robert Petkoff, who stars as Harold Zidler in the show! In this interview, Petkoff discusses what drew him to this role, what his audition process was like, how he balances the tonally difference aspects of the show, what some of the challenges have been to bringing Harold Zidler to life, and how his background in Shakespearean theater has helped him with his role in Moulin Rouge! Timestamps for this interview: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Robert Petkoff talks about his character Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge 02:40 - The pop songs featured in Moulin Rouge the Musical 04:50 - Seeing it in NYC, an incredibly fun show 05:20 - Changes to The Duke's character, movie vs musical 06:33 - What sets the musical apart from the movie? 09:15 - The casting process 15:00 - Petkoff on what drew him to the character? 18:25 - Leading those big musical numbers 19:40 - Laughter in the performance 20:45 - Process to get into character 23:14 - Most challenging aspect of the part? 26:15 - How has your Shakespearean background helped with this role? 28:36 - Shows in one spot vs touring 32:20 - Traditions on tour, things to do in different cities 27:27 - Outros For more information, and tickets visit: https://moulinrougemusical.com/us-tour/home/ Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more Broadway coverage, visit Box Seat Babes Follow us on social media @boxseatbabes or visit our Linktree!
Aug 27, 2024 · 18 min
Joe Bailey Director of ”Applause” At The Ringwald Theatre! | Exclusive Interview
This weekend at The Ringwald Theatre located inside of The Affirmations building in Ferndale, MI, the Ringwald Reprise presents Applause, the first show of its kind at the theater! Being described as a staged concert version of the 1970 Tony Award-Winning musical, which in turn is based on the film All About Eve, Applause is looking to charm the audience once again! In this Interview, director and cast member Joe Bailey discusses why now felt like the right time to bring this frequently overlooked musical to The Ringwald, what it's like to be both a cast member and the director of the show, how it takes a village to bring a musical to life, and where he sees this staged concert series going in the future. For more information, and tickets visit: http://www.theringwald.com/production... Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more Broadway coverage, visit Box Seat Babes Follow us on social media @boxseatbabes or visit our Linktree!
Aug 18, 2024 · 50 min
Shrek the Musical Review with the Box Seat Babes | The Cosmic Curtain
Listen in as RJ Miller-Zelinko and Brian Kitson share their experience with Shrek from childhood to a more recent live show based on the beloved film Shrek The Musical via it's North America Tour. Have you seen Shrek the Musical? What was your experience? Let us know your thoughts on social media @mycosmiccircus and @boxseatbabes or comment below! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider sharing it with friends and following us on social media, or joining our Discord. Timestamps 00:00 - intro 01:41 - Childhood memories of watching the original Shrek movie 08:20 - Discussing Shrek the Musical and the complicated logistics of adapting the film to stage. 11:20 - Changes from the original version of the musical 17:20 - Shrek's backstory added to musical 19:41 - Lord Farquaad changes in the musical vs the original 23:43 - "Freak Flag" 25:01 - Comedic choices and changes in the musical 28:10 - Best performances in most recent viewing of Shrek The Musical North America tour stop in Michigan. 32:55 - The music in this show 38:16 - Staging and costume for Fiona's transformation, the Dragon and other effects 44:16 - What is the rewatch value of this show? 48:50 - Coming up next for Broadway in Detroit: Moulin Rouge 01:02:00 - Outro Podcast credits and show notes Contributors/Writers Brian Kitson RJ Miller-Zelinko Executive Producer/Editor Lizzie Hill Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more Broadway coverage, visit Box Seat Babes Follow us on social media @boxseatbabes or visit our Linktree!
Aug 6, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Michigan Shows & Theatre in 2024 | The Cosmic Curtain
It's been about a month since our last episode of The Cosmic Curtain came out, which kicked off our new podcast dedicated to our love of Broadway and theatre in general. While we're waiting for the 2024-2025 season of Broadway in Detroit to begin, which kicks off with Shrek the Musical, we've been filling our time with local productions around our neck of the woods. With a few different shows on both the community and professional level, we decided it was high time to boot up the cameras and switch on our microphones because we had to share all our excitement about some fantastic Michigan theater. Listen as hosts RJ Miller-Zelinko and Brian Kitson discuss three recent shows featuring a mixture of musicals and plays. Beginning with OnOurOwnProductions of Beauty and the Beast, we cover The Ringwald's Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors and finish with Nicely Theatre Group's Guys and Dolls. With standout moments and aspects of each show, the Box Seat Babes discuss what made each production unique and what they look forward to seeing from the groups in the future. Check out the video of this podcast on our YouTube channel @CosmicCircusBroadway! What are some local shows you've seen? What did you think of this episode? Let us know your thoughts on social media @mycosmiccircus and @boxseatbabes! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider sharing it with friends and following us on social media, or joining our Discord. Contributors/Writers Brian Kitson RJ Miller-Zelinko Executive Producer/Editor Lizzie Hill Recorded on 07/29/2024 Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more Broadway coverage, visit Box Seat Babes Follow us on social media @boxseatbabes or visit our Linktree!
Aug 1, 2024 · 28 min
Timmy Lewis Talks ’Shrek the Musical’ | Exclusive Interview | Cosmic Circus Broadway
I'm sure everyone in my age bracket remembers the Dreamworks film Shrek. Released in 2001, the story follows the disgruntled green orge who wants peace in his swamp. But first, he has to save a princess from a tower and return her to the Lord of the land. However, nothing is as simple as it seems, and Shrek finds himself in the middle of some hilarious hijinx and possibly even falls in love. This animated film is beloved by so many, so much so that it's spawned three sequels, with Shrek 5 in development. It's ripe with opportunity and has a larger-than-life story, making it the perfect tale for theatre! And so Shrek the Musical was born! I sat down with Timmy Lewis, who plays Lord Farquaad, and we chatted about his time with the show! In this interview, Lewis discusses how his relationship with Shrek has changed from a child growing up with the film, to starring in the show's North American Tour. He breaks down how the show has developed and grown, such as adding original music and how it's changed from the original Broadway show. Lewis shares how he's made the role his own, and the difficulties of shifting and letting go of the past iterations of this character to make it uniquely his. Host: Brian Kitson Producer/Editor: Lizzie Hill Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more Broadway coverage, visit Box Seat Babes Follow us on social media @boxseatbabes or visit our Linktree!
Jun 22, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Broadway Shows, Community Theater, and the 77th Tony Awards Results and Reactions | The Cosmic Curtain
The biggest and brightest night for Broadway has finally arrived, with the 77th Tony Awards! Hosted by Ariana DeBose, The Tony Awards pulled out the red carpet and was ready to celebrate all the fantastic theater from the past year. With so many incredible shows up for many awards, the excitement was never higher in the Cosmic Circus Broadway stratosphere, so of course, we had to jump on a podcast and share our thoughts with you! Join hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko in the first official The Cosmic Curtain podcast since moving to our new home for all things Broadway! In this episode, our hosts share their highlights from the award ceremony and what left them scratching their heads. Did their favorite shows win big? What were their biggest shockers? You'll have to listen to the podcast to find out! Kitson and Miller-Zelinko also discuss some recent local productions from Michigan and what you can expect from the Box Seat Babes, Cosmic Circus Broadway, and The Cosmic Curtain in the near future! Thank you so much for listening, enjoy! Did you watch the Tony Awards? What did you think of the performances and winners? Let us know what on social media @mycosmiccircus and @boxseatbabes! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider sharing it with friends and following us on social media, or joining our Discord. Podcast credits and show notes Contributors/Writers Brian Kitson RJ Miller-Zelinko Executive Producer/Editor Lizzie Hill Recorded on 6/21/2024 Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more Broadway coverage, visit Box Seat Babes Follow us on social media @boxseatbabes or visit our Linktree!
May 3, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
Broadway shows and Tony Nominations Discussion | The Cosmic Curtain
Everyone says that New York City is the city that never sleeps and with the way that the lights on Broadway shine so brightly, I know that has to be true. Having always been a musical lover, over the past couple of years Broadway has begun to feel like a second home. You're amongst your people every time you step into a theater, ready for a new experience as the lights dim and the curtains go up. While there is never a bad time to fly off to NYC and take in a few shows, we're entering a special season for Broadway, as the 77th Tony Awards are upon us! Join host Brian Kitson (X/Twitter: Kitson301, Instagram: bkitson301) and guest RJ Miller-Zelinko (Instagram: journey_thru_the_past_) as they discuss everything Broadway and the recently announced Tony Award nominees! The two discuss how their love for Broadway got started, how working in a theater for years has provided RJ a different perspective on how these shows come to be, their recent trip to NYC and the shows they saw there, and of course, their opinions on the nominees for the 77th Tony Awards. Be sure to follow along with our coverage of this year's Tony Awards, which takes place on June 16 and is hosted by Ariana DeBose! Podcast credits and show notes Contributors/Writers Brian Kitson RJ Miller-Zelinko Executive Producer/Editor Lizzie Hill Recorded on 5/2/24 Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more Broadway coverage, visit Box Seat Babes Follow us on social media @boxseatbabes or visit our Linktree!
Feb 15, 2024 · 21 min
Adam Du Plessis Talks Pretty Woman The Musical | Exclusive Interview | Cosmic Circus Broadway
Remember the 90s classic rom-com Pretty Woman? It's a Cinderella story in its own right, as Julia Robert's character is whisked away into a life of luxury. Although, the transition comes with some challenges. This film was a staple in my home, as it was one of my mother's all-time favorites. So to see that Pretty Woman The Musical was finally making its way to Detroit is very exciting! While the show doesn't arrive until next week in my city, I was able to sit down via Zoom with Adam Du Plessis, who plays the role of Happy Man in the reimagined romantic comedy musical. In our conversation, Du Plessis talks about his journey to Pretty Woman the Musical, discussing his audition process, challenges for the role, and how Happy Man differs from other roles he's played in his career. He also discusses what a typical day on the road looks like for him, what he looks for in cities across the US when he tours, and what his dream Broadway role would be! Host: Brian Kitson Theme: "Coffee and You" via Pixabay. Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more Broadway coverage, visit Box Seat Babes Follow us on social media @boxseatbabes or visit our Linktree!
Dec 14, 2023 · 21 min
Andrew Keenan-Bolger of ’Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ | Exclusive Intervew | Cosmic Circus Broadway
Dracula, perhaps the most well-known vampire of all time, has been around since the late 1890s when Bram Stoker put pen to paper. The story, set in Victorian England, explored topics of gender, sexuality, and race, through the lens of a time long past. Well, Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen are looking at them through a different lens this time, in their sexy and hilarious play, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors! The 90-minute play is currently running at the New World Stages for a few more weeks (final performance is January 7). I recently sat down with one of the stars, Andrew Keenan-Bolger to chat about it. In the interview, Keenan-Bolger reveals some of the challenges, and even more of the fun, that Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors has provided him since he was cast as Jonathan Harker. The star also shares some highlights of his long career on the stage and looks forward to what 2024 will be bringing! Host: Brian Kitson Theme: "Coffee and You" by Vladislav Kurnikov via Pixabay. Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more Broadway coverage, visit Box Seat Babes Follow us on social media @boxseatbabes or visit our Linktree!