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The BSB Podcast
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The BSB Podcast is an official podcast of BSB Insider.
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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 the beloved 1987 film that made audiences fall head over heels for Johnny Castle and Frances “Baby” Houseman, this stage adaptation brings…
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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 believe. Meadow Brook Theatre invites audiences into a world of gunslingers, grit, and moral dilemmas with its production of The Man Who Shot...
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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 explored in Aftermath, the compelling new Off-Broadway play by acclaimed playwright David Zax. Blending deeply personal experiences with...
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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 unforgettable experience. The beloved 1987 film has danced its way from the silver screen to the stage, bringing its iconic characters,...
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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 Brown’s emotionally charged musical takes audiences on a journey through a relationship's exhilarating highs and devastating lows, exploring…
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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 the wonderfully chaotic premise behind Everything Happens So Much, the new science-fiction comedy novel from the hilarious Andrew H.…
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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 Sparks’ beloved novel, the musical transforms the romance of Allie and Noah into an emotionally rich stage experience, using a sweeping…
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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 theatrical. And perhaps most importantly, refreshing. From youthful romance and family expectations to memory, aging, and the enduring…
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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 Carnage finds its wickedly funny sweet spot. What begins as a seemingly civilized meeting between two sets of parents quickly spirals into...
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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 lens. At Theatre Nova, playwright Michael Alan Herman and director Briana O'Neal bring a new theatrical experience, Maestro, to the…
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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! This experience turns a simple walk through the woods into a full-blown, family-friendly descent into the macabre. With a trail that has...
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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 bringing the delightfully outrageous musical Disaster! to the stage, bringing a hilarious mash-up of ’70s disaster movies, over-the-top...
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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 thought-provoking new production making its World premiere at Tipping Point Theatre. Written by Aurora Real de Asua and directed by Julia Glander,...
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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 upcoming space built around connection, community, and the idea that the right gathering can turn strangers into something more…
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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 conversation. Through her work, Cruz has explored the complexities of identity, power, history, and the human experience, creating theater 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 inventive stagecraft that transforms a pivotal chapter of American history into something immediate and theatrical. With its score…
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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: make us listen. That idea is at the heart of Women+ on the Edge of Democracy, a project that brings together writers and artists to…
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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 Musical, one of comedy’s most unforgettable characters springs to life onstage with wigs, outrageous disguises, plenty of heart, and a…
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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 in front of you. SUFFS the Musical brings the fight for women’s suffrage roaring to life with powerhouse performances, infectious music…
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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 Haunting of Hill House, a theatrical experience where atmosphere can be as terrifying as the ghosts themselves. With its creaking…
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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 what it means to be human. That is the space Human Things inhabits. Now playing Off-Broadway, the production dives into the messy…
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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 culture and gives it a heartbeat of its own, turning the sweeping romance of Allie and Noah into an intimate, visually rich theatrical...
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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 Brooklyn unfolded, and a story far stranger than anything Hollywood could have invented. In Dog's Day, author Matthew J. Prigge revisits…
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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 energy to make even the most dignified theatergoer consider dancing in their seat. But beneath the glitter, sunshine, and gloriously…
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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 the lines. It’s bruising, beautiful, rebellious, and unexpectedly tender, all at once. Set against the rough-and-tumble world of 1960s...
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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 sky ruled by temperamental gods, where love can rival the forces of nature and a simple story can become something breathtaking. With its...
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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 American touring production of MAMMA MIA! There was something special about this production that they've never seen before, so what was it...
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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 embarrassingly large smile on your face. After one of the darkest days in modern history, a small Newfoundland town opened its doors to...
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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. With collapsing scenery, misplaced props, questionable detective work, and enough theatrical disasters to make any stage manager reach for…
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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, with an incredible season of shows! On this episode of the BSB Podcast, artistic director for the theater, Travis Walter, joins host…
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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 choreography, and enough theatrical sparkle to make the Bard himself reach for a pair of sunglasses. Built around the infectious catalog…
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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 audiences can expect from this production! From the challenges of bringing the show to life to the honor of stepping into a real story like…
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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 arrive! And by Romeo, we mean for this Broadway musical to arrive in Detroit! Our guest has been so excited to see this story where Juliet isn’t...
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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 Kinky Boots add to the show. While the story itself has an easily digestible message of acceptance for all, how does that message speak...
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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 what could use a serious upgrade. While the North American touring production of Kinky Boots is largely intact, some liberties have been…
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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 conversation about the North American Touring Production of The Outsiders! With music from Jamestown Revival that captures the vibes of Tulsa,...
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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 the two hosts might have seen The Outsiders previously, Brown entered the show with a basic knowledge of what to expect from the Tony...
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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 work. His connection to the legendary 54 Below adds another exciting chapter to his journey, giving him the opportunity to perform in one...
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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 connected in theme, Beef season two is vastly different from the first outing, with a story that needed its own identity. So where do you begin...
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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 action and how the animated show serves as the blueprint for much of the work he and his team do. Discover how each element came to have…
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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 glam, there's so much to appreciate about the six incredible shows coming as part of the main season, and even more to love about the bonus...
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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 the scenes! What was her vision for The Wizard of Oz, and how did she and the other directors execute that vision? What pieces of the…
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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 changed since its inception. While using the film as a blueprint, Rojas chats about where he pulls inspiration from to bring Santiago to life…
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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 school. However, today's guest has made it look so easy with a professionalism that speaks to her incredible talent. Lillian Tang took East...
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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 and evil. So when Harry Potter and the Cursed Child arrived, fans eagerly returned to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, ready for another...
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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 that can absolutely stop a project in its tracks. However, it's not the only problem we writers encounter when trying to put our words to...
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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 into something much bigger than a sport. Every lunge, parry, and point becomes part of a battle over friendship, identity, ambition, and…
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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 story in The Phantom of the Opera has captured audiences' hearts for decades, but there's so much more to appreciate in this Andrew Lloyd...
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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 ourselves, if only we had the chance, and yet the real healing comes not just from learning to live with that difference, but from embracing it...
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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 happening for a while, and at the center of it all is the young Christine Daaé and her Angel of Music! The mystery of The Phantom of the...
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