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'Gypsy' Music and Technical Aspects | The Box Seat...

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2025/04/24

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 starring in a revival of Stephen Sondheim's Gypsy, we knew that we had to see it in person on our next trip to New York City. This classic musical based on the story of real life burlesque dancer Gypsy Rose Lee debuted back in 1959 and has continued to stun audiences with each revival. This time, the creatvies behind Gypsy are looking to put a new

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Exclusive Interview: James Hindman and Ray Roderick...

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2025/04/23

There's something timeless about the works of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin, collectively known as The Rat Pack. All stars in their own right, these men, amongst others, shared the silver screen and the stages of Vegas together. Even though they reached their height almost three-quarters of a century ago, their films and music are still enjoyed by so many, reaching immortality through their lasting legacy, a legacy that is at the center of Meadow Brook Theatre's latest production,

28:27

'The Book of Mormon' Music and Technical Aspects |...

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2025/04/18

Hello! Do you have a minute to talk about our lord and savior, The Book of Mormon? No, not the actual book, but the wildly successful Broadway musical that has been a staple in the New York theatre scene since 2011! The Book of Mormon continues to delight audiences of all walks of life, with a satirical look at the power of religion and the community that stems from it. The national touring production recently stopped at The Fisher Theatre as the penultimate show of the 2024-2025 Broadway in Detroit

27:56

'Gypsy' Story and Characters | The Box Seat Babes...

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2025/04/18

It feels like Broadway is rediscovering the incredible work of Stephen Sondheim over the past few years, as one musical after another finds a home in New York City once again. From the gender-swapped Company and the more recent revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Sondheim's easily identifiable music and lyrics are being experienced by a new generation of theater lovers. This Broadway season sees the return of the classic Gypsy, a musical retelling of burlesque dancer Gypy Rose

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'The Book of Mormon' Music and Technical Aspects |...

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2025/04/10

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'The Book of Mormon' Story and Characters | The Box...

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2025/04/07

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Book of Mormon arrived on Detroit's doorstep last week, ringing the bell of The Fisher Theatre, hoping to spread the word of how incredible this show is. There's truly nothing like this comedy on there, as The Book of Mormon explores the power of community and relationships through unbelievable satire from the minds of Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of South Park. As the penultimate show of the 2024-2025 Broadway in Detroit season, this show was

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Exclusive Interview: Andrew Papa and Gavin Rapuzzi...

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2025/04/03

Growing older is just an aspect of life that everyone has to come to terms with; however, growing up is something entirely different. Maturity can come with age, but other factors force adolescents to grow up faster than they should have to, trading their innocence for the reality of whatever situation they're living through. We see this all too often today with the state of the world, and it's a significant influence in Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox's play The Grown Ups. Developed during the most

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'Kimberly Akimbo' Music and Technical Aspects | The...

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2025/03/31

What would you do if you were face to face with your mortality? It's an interesting concept that most don't like to think about, as facing the possibility of your death is terrifying. However, if you're anything like Kimberly Levaco, you will squeeze as much joy as possible out of whatever time is left on this Earth. In the Tony Award-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo, audiences follow the story of a 16-year-old who's aging four times as rapidly due to a disorder, confronting a variety of

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Exclusive Interview: Jeffrey Weiner and Edmond Guay...

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2025/03/27

Stephen Sondheim is a household name for theater nerds like us, giving audiences some of Broadway's most recognizable and prolific pieces. Works, such as Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Company, Gypsy, Sunset Blouvard, have stood the test of time, returning to Broadway many times over for audiences to enjoy. However, it's an earlier piece in Sondheim's collection, although still well known in its own right, that Stagecrafters is bringing to their stages, with a production of A Funny

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Exclusive Interview: Bridget Hillyer of Birmingham...

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2025/03/27

Friends, family, community —in whatever form it comes—is one of the most important things a person can develop in their life. It is having a group of people who are there for you through thick and thin, giving their unconditional support regardless of your choices. The sisterhood that sits at the center of Birmingham Village Players' production of Steel Magnolias is a bond that can't be broken, although it's tested through acts of loss and life. There's only one final weekend of performances of this

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'Kimberly Akimbo' Story and Characters | The Box Seat...

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2025/03/21

When the global pandemic hit just a few years ago, the world came to a standstill. Everything stopped, leaving people frozen in place through necessity and fear. Broadway was no exception, with theaters closing and remaining empty month after month. When society began to open again, people flocked to the theater, welcomed by fan-favorite shows and newcomers, such as the newest kid on the block, Kimberly Akimbo. This musical tells the story of a young girl who is aging four times as fast as her

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Exclusive Interview: Caroline Moulios, Em Hadick, and...

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2025/03/20

Friendship is one of the most important bonds we can form throughout our lives. Whether we find our people at a young age or not until later in life, it's the family we develop along the way that provides so many of us with the strength we need to face difficulties. This bond is front and center in Vanities the Musical, which is making its Michigan Premiere at Meadow Brook Theatre! Before its previews, we sat down to talk to the cast, Caroline Moulios, Em Hadick, and Katherine Alexis Thomas, about

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Exclusive Interview: Adam Wager (Spongebob) From...

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2025/03/15

Our time in Bikini Bottom is almost over, as the Bloomfield Players are in the closing weekend of their production of The Spongebob Musical. As the saying goes, don't be sad that it's over, smile because it happened! It's difficult not to smile profusely when you see a musical such as this one, as it's brimming with laughter, hope, and good vibes...even if there is impending doom looming over Spongebob and his friends. Wrapping up our coverage of the current show from Bloomfield Players, we have one

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Exclusive Interview: Leah Louis-Ferdinand of...

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2025/03/14

Some things that might seem incredibly mundane are truly religious experiences. For some, it's taking that first sip of their morning coffee, letting it walk over them, melting away every worry. For others, it's a long drive on a nice summer day, blaring their music and letting the sun shine on their skin. However, for others, it's the act of gathering together with their community, gaining peace from being surrounded by others. This last experience is at the core of Steel Magnolias, about a group

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Exclusive Interview: Ian Campbell (Patrick) Of...

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2025/03/14

For as long as the cartoon has been around, Patrick Star has been Spongebob's best friend. They are inseparable in almost every aspect of their lives, staying besties through thick and thin (well, give or take a few episodes). So it only makes sense that when Bikini Bottom is under fire (literally) from the impending explosion of Mount Humongous, Patrick will be by Spongebob's side to save the day. At least, that's the basis for The Spongebob Musical, as the cast member personifying the talking

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'Parade' Music and Technical Aspects | The Box Seat...

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2025/03/13

While Parade might have left Detroit and moved on with its North American tour, this musical's impact will live in our minds forever. This timely story about the conviction and unjust murder of Leo Frank couldn't have come at a better time, as injustices in our country are becoming increasingly more apparent. It serves of a reminder of the treatment of others not that long ago in American history and the dangerous patterns we're bound to face if we don't take a moment to reflect and attempt to do

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Exclusive Interview: Danielle Cover (Sandy) From...

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2025/03/12

Sandy the squirrel is truly a fish out of water in the world of Spongebob and the rest of his aquatic friends. A mammal from the warm land of Texas, Sandy ends up in Bikini Bottom, living in a space suit to protect her from drowning as well as the crushing pressure of the water. In the cartoon, she's built herself a beautiful life and seems relatively accepted by those around her. However, as we've learned from talking with Danielle Cover, who plays Sandy in the Bloomfield Players' production of The

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Broadway in Detroit's 2025-2026 Season | The Box Seat...

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2025/03/10

Broadway in Detroit has been a staple of the southwest Michigan theater community for decades, bringing the best touring Broadway shows to The Fisher Theatre and The Detroit Opera House. While we're still working our way through the current season, with shows such as The Book of Mormon and The Wiz still upcoming, those behind the scenes always think about the future and the next series of shows to grace these Detroit theaters. Recently, Broadway in Detroit announced their 2025-2026 season with a fun

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Exclusive Interview: Kylie Wieand (Pearl) of...

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2025/03/10

The show must go on, no matter what...At least that's what must be going on in Pearl's head throughout the course of The Spongebob Musical. Set against the backdrop of impending disaster, this musical sees the star in the making, Mr. Krab's cheerleader daughter, decide to save Bikini Bottom from the exploding Mount Humongous in the only way possible. A Benefit concert of course! And so begins her journey through The Spongebob Musical, to bring her favorite band to Bikini Bottom, and maybe make a

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Exclusive Interview: Stebert Davenport From The...

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2025/03/08

The Ringwald Theatre over in Ferndale, MI, has never shied away from the stories they tell, and their latest show, Cock, is no exception. An intimate look into sexuality and how attraction and love change over time, Cock shines a light on relationships of all kinds and how complicated they can be. Director Joe Bailey has created something special for The Ringwald, as this show is something unlike you've never seen before. Prior to the opening night, we spoke with one of the cast members of the show,

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