Box Seat Babes Podcasts

Phil Powers BRINGS Scrooge to Life in A Christmas Carol | Exclusive Interview

If you're in the Rochester, Michigan area and looking for some Christmas fun for the entire family, then be sure to check out Meadow Brook's 42nd annual production of A Christmas Carol, which runs from now until December 22! Beginning a few weeks back and running through December 22, A Christmas Carol is a staple holiday experience, one that we enjoy participating in year after year. Recently, we sat down with Phil Powers, who has taken over the role of Scrooge this year, and discussed his experience in A Christmas Carol.
Listen as he breaks down how the show has changed over the years, especially under the new guidance of director Travis Walter, what his approach to Scrooge is like, and how he attempts to find the humor in such a grumpy character. Thank you so much for listening, enjoy!
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Matt Crowle of ’Les Misérables’ Talks about the Production, His character Thénardier and more! | Exclusive Interview

Matt Crowle plays Thénardier in the North American touring production of Les Misérables, who serves as a bit of comedic relief within the serious and tragic tones of the musical. In this exclusive interview, Crowle talks about how his past in comedy helped influence some of his character choices, what it's like to be touring for two years in the same show, how his character of Thénardier has changed over time, and what he hopes audiences walk away from this show with. He also discusses how he prioritizes his mental health while on the road and what attractions he looks for in each city he visits. 
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’Wicked Part One’ Movie Discussion with Brian & RJ | The Cosmic Curtain

Join hosts RJ Miller-Zelinko and Brian Kitson as they talk about all things Wicked on this episode of The Cosmic Curtain! With both well-versed in the Broadway show, these two Box Seat Babes discuss how the film compares to the stage production, what they enjoyed about this film, changes that didn't sit well with them, and which moments stood out! 
Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, with Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz. Directed by Jon Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), the musical and film is based on a bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire.
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’Mean Girls The Musical’ Talk with Brian & RJ! | The Cosmic Curtain Podcast

Join hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko aka The Box Seat Babes, as they discuss all their thoughts on Mean Girls the Musical. How do they feel like it compared to the original film starring Lindsay Lohan & Rachel McAdams? Did they like how it was updated for a new generation of fans? Which songs impressed them, and which ones didn't? You can find all those answers and even more from their experience at The Fisher Theater in Detroit, MI this episode of The Cosmic Curtain!
Mean Girls the Musical is currently touring across North America! Catch this incredible show when it arrives in a city near you!
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Joshua Morrisey of ’Mean Girls the Musical’ | Exclusive Interview

Mean Girls The Musical is currently on its North American Tour and playing at the Fisher Theater as part of the Broadway in Detroit series of shows from November 19 through the 24.
Before its arrival, we spoke with one of its stars, Joshua Morrisey, who plays Damian! In this exclusive Cosmic Circus Broadway interview, Morrisey talks about his time on Mean Girls The Musical so far! Joining the production a few months back during the musical's Toronto stop, Morrisey has been working hard to bring his own spin to Damian. He discusses how Mean Girls The Musical was his first foray into this story, how he has made this role unique to him, and what he looks forward to with each stop on tour! Morrisey also speaks about what resonates most with him about this musical and what he hopes audiences will take away from it.
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’MJ The Musical’ Review & Discussion | The Cosmic Curtain Podcast

Join Brian and fellow co-host and Box Seat Babe RJ as we explore the show and life of one of the greatest musical prodigies of our time. In this MJ the Musical episode, we break the story on stage, how the musical uses an interesting transition technique to flash back and forth through Jackson's life, and how the music in this jukebox musical enhances the story.
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Director Scott Steiger of Ridgedale Players ’Fun Home’ | Exclusive Interview

On the day of its opening night, Brian Kitson sat down with the director of the Ridgedale Players' production of Fun Home, Scott Steiger. Steiger talks about the challenges of bringing this musical based on Allison Bechdel's work to life on stage, what his approach to directing is and how it may change depending on what level of actor he's working with, what makes this show unique and the perfect show for Ridgedale Players, and what's coming next at this theater that is a staple in the Metro Detroit community. Enjoy!
This musical is real and raw in its presentation of sexuality, family relations, and mental illness. While many of these topics weren't openly discussed when Bechdel was growing up, Fun Home brings them to a modern audience and presents them in a new way.
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Alan Neuwirth of Ridgedale Players ’Fun Home’ | Exclusive Interview

The examination of the human condition and the factors that make up a person that are front and center in Ridgedale Players' production of Fun Home. While this in-depth look at what makes up a human is largely due to the incredible source material of queer cartoonist Alison Bechdel, magic is created on stage in the staple theatre in Troy, Michigan, as they bring it to life.
Ahead of Fun Home's opening night, we sat down with one of the show's stars, Alan Neuwirth. Playing the patriarch of the Bechdel family, Neuwirth's Bruce is the emotional lynchpin of the show. In this interview, Neuwirth speaks on the themes of sexuality and mental illness, and the impact both have on a family. He describes where he draws from to play a role like Bruce and what he hopes audiences take away from a powerful show such as Fun Home. Enjoy!
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’The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Podcast Discussion | The Cosmic Curtain

Everyone remembers their first time. It's unforgettable, isn't it? The awkward energy as you are surrounded by more experienced people just looking for a good time and showing the virgins how to do it. There's no denying that seeing The Rocky Horror Picture Show live with a shadow cast is a life-changing experience that you definitely have to see to believe.  It's something that both hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko have not participated in until the recent showing of the cult classic at The Fisher Theatre! In honor of the 49th anniversary of the film, Broadway in Detroit threw a proper Rocky Horror party with all the bells and whistles people have come to expect from a production such as this!
Joining our Box Seat Babes in this episode of The Cosmic Curtain is special guest Kylie Wieand, who has attended more screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show than she can count on her hands, serving as our resident expert about all things Rocky Horror. Listen as these three break down all the thrills and chills of the film, how the shadow cast and props add to the experience, and if they would attend another showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. And, of course, they share some of the audience's discussion with the legendary Patricia Quinn, who starred in both the film and the original stage production.
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Lori Knoth of Ridgedale Players ’Fun Home’ | Exclusive Interview

Based on a Tony Award-winning Musical, which in turn is based on a graphic novel by Queer cartoonist Alison Bechdel, Fun Home explores one woman's look inwardly at the family dynamics that made her. Family is messy, but so is life, and Fun Home examines how every decision (and every trauma) makes us who we are. This musical pushes away the black-and-white thinking people tend to have grown up with and instead exhumes the morally gray area that the adults in her past firmly existed.
In this Cosmic Circus Broadway interview, Brian Kitson sat down with one of Ridgedale Player's Fun Home stars, Lori Knoth, who is playing Allison Bechdel herself. Knoth discusses her love for this story, which began back in New York City, her stance on Queer representation in theater, and how she conveys so many emotions in Fun Home without saying many lines. Enjoy!
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