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. For more Broadway coverage, visit https://broadway.thecosmiccircus.com Follow us on social media @ mycosmiccircus @ boxseatbabes or visit the Linktree to find us: https://linktr.ee/cosmiccircusbroadway

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.

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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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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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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 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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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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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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