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Griffin Binnicker from ’Parade’ Talks About the North America Tour Coming to Detroit, Michigan | Exclusive Interview

Parade is a dramatization of the real-life trial and death of Jewish American Leo Frank in the early 20th century. This classic Jason Robert Brown musical revival just began its national tour and before its arrival in Detroit, we were able to speak with actor Griffin Binnicker, who plays Tom Watson.
In this exclusive interview, Griffin Binnicker discusses what drew him to Parade and how his character, Tom Watson, factors into the musical's narrative. Binnicker also shares his thoughts about the timeliness of Parade, why sharing stories like this one is so important, and what he hopes audiences walk away from. Interested in how this show has pushed him as an actor? Want to know that he looks for on each stop on the tour? Listen in to this interview and learn about this moving musical and actor, Griffin Binnicker, who is helping to bring it to life! 
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The Stars of Meadow Brook Theatre’s ’The Angel Next Door’ Chris Stinson and Olivia Ursu | Exclusive Interview

As the premiere of Meadow Brook Theatre's romantic comedy The Angel Next Door quickly approaches, we sat down with the stars of the show, Chris Stinson and Olivia Ursu, who play Oliver Williams and Margot Bell. In this interview, Stinson and Ursu discuss their current and previous experiences working with Meadow Brook Theatre, what drew them to The Angel Next Door, and how the rehearsal process is going. Do they have specific things they do to get into the mindset of their characters? How has this production challenged them in their craft? Do they ever ham it up for the crowd with the delivery of their jokes? All those answers and more lie inside this entertaining interview!
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Kristin Litzenberg from ’Come From Away’ | Exclusive Interview

Come From Away is one of those musicals that celebrates a bright spot in one of the darkest days in American history. It tells the true story of the little town of Gander in Newfoundland, which took in about 7000 passengers grounded during the September 11th attacks. While exploring such a heavy topic, the story and cast of Come From Away also wish to discuss the hope and levity that can be found when everything feels lost.
In this exclusive interview, cast member Kristen Litzenberg discusses what drew her to this musical and what her time on tour has been like. She explores how a changeover within the cast can impact the show, such as keeping her in the moment instead of going into autopilot, the inspiration she gains from telling a true story such as this, and what challenges a one-act musical presents. Is there pressure to bring this story based on real people to life on stage each night? Listen to the interview for the answers to all these questions and more! 
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Director Joe Bailey of UofD Mercy’s ’The Glass Menagerie’ | Exclusive Interview

The Glass Menagerie, the University of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company's adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play, arrives at the Marlene Boll Theatre on February 7th and runs through the 16th.
Ahead of its debut at the Marlene Boll Theatre in Downtown Detroit, we spoke with director Joe Bailey, who is also the Art Director of The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale, Michigan! In this exclusive interview, Bailey discusses the themes of The Glass Menagerie that were called to him and what drew him to want to direct this Tennessee Williams play. How did he approach this piece, and how did his directing change with a smaller cast of collegiate actors? Give this interview a listen to find out more about the incredible work Joe Bailey is producing for the local theater scene in Michigan and how The Glass Menagerie is another work of art for both the director and UofD Mercy.
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Graham Stevens & Jeff Skowron Talk about ’CLUE’ | Exclusive Interview

In the joint interview, Graham Stevens and Jeff Skowron discuss the pressure of playing such iconic and recognizable characters from CLUE, how they can put their own spins on the characters, and how they keep up the intensely funny energy for 90 minutes! Thanks for checking out the interview, don't forget to like, comment and subscribe to be alerted when we have more interviews and podcasts about stage plays, musicals and other shows! 
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’Six the Musical’ North American Tour | The Cosmic Curtain

In this episode of The Cosmic Curtain, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko share their thoughts on the global phenomenon of Six The Musical. Having journeyed outside of New York City, this musical is traversing North America and recently came to our neck of the woods, thanks to Broadway in Detroit, as a bonus show in their 2024-2025 season!
Having both seen this show quite a few times, what stood out about this production of this show? What changes to the show did they notice? Which queen and song were their favorite? All the answers to those questions and more lie in this exciting podcast episode! 
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Neil Diamond Musical ’A Beautiful Noise’ North American Tour Show Reaction & Discussion | The Cosmic Curtain

In this episode of The Cosmic Curtain, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko share their thoughts on A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. What is their exposure to Neil Diamond before A Beautiful Noise? Did they enjoy the use of frame storytelling to move along the narrative? What did they think about the exploration of mental health? And why was the music so loud? Listen to this episode to have all these questions and more answered!
 
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is currently touring across North America! Catch this jukebox musical when it arrives in a city near you! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider sharing it with friends and following us on social media. 
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Director & Stars of ’Footloose The Musical’ (Meadow Brook Theatre) | Exclusive Interview

Beginning on January 10, Footloose The Musical is looking to wow audiences in this incredible collaboration between professional playhouse Meadow Brook Theatre (Rochester, MI) and Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre, & Dance! Ahead of the show's premiere, we sat down and spoke with the director of Meadow Brook's production, Tyrick Wiltez Jones, and the stars of Footloose, Caleb Bermejo (Ren) and Nadia Ra'Shaun (Ariel)! In this exclusive interview, all three speak on what drew them to this project, how the rehearsal process has been so far, and how they've transitioned the story of Footloose to a modern age. You'll also learn about Jones' approach to directing a show such as this, and how Bermejo and Ra'Shaun get into the mindset of their respective characters.
 
Tickets available here: https://www.mbtheatre.com/footloose 
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SIX The Musical Star Carlina Parker Dishes on Her Royal Roles | Exclusive Interview

Six the Musical is poised to return to Broadway in Detroit, and just ahead of its royal entry into the 313, we were able to sit down with Carlina Parker, an alternate on the North American Tour. In this exclusive interview, Carlina Parker talks about her time on SIX the Musical, how she prepares to take on any three of the queens at a moment's notice, what her favorite song to perform on stage, and how much of a dream it has been to be a part of a show such as Six the Musical. Parker also discusses what she hopes Six's lasting impact on the musical theater scene is and how she takes time to check on her mental health while on the road.
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Les Misérables at the Fisher Theatre Discussion| The Cosmic Curtain

In this episode of The Cosmic Curtain, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko discuss the North American tour of Les Misérables! They explore their relationships with the musical (and films) prior to seeing the Broadway in Detroit show at the Fisher Theatre in Michigan, what aspects of the musical they were drawn to, and which performances and actors were standouts, and whether or not they'd want to see Les Mis live again. Les Misérables is currently touring across North America!
Catch this inspiring musical when it arrives in a city near you! Don't miss other upcoming shows from Broadway in Detroit's 2024-2025 season, such as A Beautiful Noise, Hadestown, Six, and Clue! Grab your tickets for these shows and more!
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