There's no better way to kick off a new year than with a musical, and so many local theaters are gearing up for an exciting second half of their current season! Birmingham Village Players is ready to hit the ground running in 2026 with another classic musical, Once Upon A Mattress. This 1959 musical is based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale The Princess and the Pea, though with a healthy dose of humor and a twist. With the show opening soon, we recently spoke with two of the cast members, Valenica Morgan and Noah Hanahan, about their time on this production!

In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, Valenica Morgan and Noah Hanahan talk about what led them to Birmingham Village Players' Once Upon A Mattress and what it's like to bring their character Princess Winnifred and Prince Dauntless, respectively. What about Princess Winnifred makes her a good role model? What aspects of Once Upon A Mattress were the most challenging? What songs are Morgan and Hanahan's favorite to perform? There is so much to appreciate about this show, making it one of the best ways to begin a new year!

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Even in moments of sadness, it's important that we highlight the happiness that comes from the aftermath. For every storm, there is a rainbow, as the saying goes, meaning that even when something doesn't work out, we want to make sure we appreciate all the positives we can. So while the holiday season is over and we're firmly moving into 2026, we want to take a moment to look back at the incredible work that went into Grosse Pointe Theatre's production of White Christmas! While the production was unfortunately canceled, there was so much heart and soul infused into the musical, including the wonderful work Mary Magyari put into designing the costumes for this holiday staple.

In this exclusive BSB podcast, Magyari discusses her process of taking her designs from drawings to reality. While paying homage to the film and Broadway show that came before, Magyari puts her own personal flair on many of the iconic costumes. Making or assembling over 200 costumes is no easy feat, and this costume designer chronicles her journey to making the season bright! Find out more about her process in his exciting interview!

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The World of Oz has exploded since L. Frank Baum's original novel, The Wizard of Oz, was published back in 1900, as the franchise continues to find new life across all forms of media. From a plethora of novels to quite a few films, from MGM's Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz to the more recent Broadway musical (and subsequent films from Universal), Wicked, there seems to be a never-ending journey through Oz for audiences and fans alike. With so many different Ozian entries, where does one begin? However, thanks to our special guest Tori Calamito, known as The Oz Vlog on social media, we're ready to set off down the Yellow Brick Road!

On this episode of The BSB Podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko are joined by Calamito to learn more about her journey into content creation and where her love of The Wizard of Oz began. Covering the original MGM film and Baum's novels, and how the land of OZ has always been a LGBTQ+ friendly world, Tori Calamito shares her extensive knowledge and passion for this powerhouse franchise.

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Tina Turner is truly an icon in every meaning of the word. She paved a way in the music industry not only for herself, but for all women. She was the Queen of Rock and Roll, a title that she earned with both her music and her actions. She was a trailblazer whose life and legacy are now taking on a life of their own as a Broadway musical, TINA- The Tina Turner Musical. This show is rich with the wonderful music we've come to know and love, with some impressive stage magic that enriched the story of Tina Turner's life, all of which we break down in this TINA music and stagecraft discussion!

In this episode of the BSB podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko discuss how Turner's music fits into the show's overall narrative and what it was like to witness the stage magic firsthand. What musical performances impressed them the most? How did this touring production capture the look and feel of this Rock and Roll legend? What stood out about the sets and design from TINA- The Tina Turner Musical? Listen to this exciting episode of the BSB podcast to find out all these answers and more!

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Where would the world of music be with the Queen of Rock and Roll? Tina Turner changed music forever with her iconic sound that spanned multiple decades, with a career that stood the test of time. There's no denying that Turner is simply the best, which is why creating a jukebox musical that features not only her music but also deep dives into her life is an absolute no-brainer. The Broadway show TINA- The Tina Turner Musical is currently touring North America and recently stopped in Detroit as a bonus show for Broadway in Detroit's 2025-2026 season. With a story that's rich in depth and characters that are as real as the people they're based on, there's so much to discuss about this icon's life and legacy.

In this exciting episode of the BSB podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko break down the story and characters within TINA- The Tina Turner Musical! This show follows Tina from a very young age, as she struggles to find her identity amongst those around her, specifically her cruel mother and abusive husband. However, the show, at its core, is about the resilience of one woman and how, if Tina Turner can persevere, anyone can! Join these hosts as they talk about what stood out to them about the story and characters of TINA- The Tina Turner Musical!

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The holiday season is all about spending time with those we love and cherish. Family, friends, your grandma, who thinks you're perpetually a child, no matter how old you actually get? It's about holding them close, celebrating the passing of another year, and looking towards what's coming next. It's the idea of family that is at the core of The Ringwald's most recent production, the holiday-centered play Steel Poinsettias! Written by Vince Kelley, this parody sequel to Steel Magnolias brings our favorite beauty salon and its regulars into the modern day! We spoke to two of the cast members, Chase Bowman and Quinn Jacob, about what audiences can expect from this production! In this exclusive BSB interview, Bowman and Jacob discuss what it's like to play the new generation inhabiting the Steel Poinsettias' work and how they've developed their characters over the course of rehearsals. With roles written with them in mind, both actors talk about the immense privilege of bringing them to life at The Ringwald and how the show captures the essence of Christmas. What holiday traditions do these two actors have with their loved ones? Check out this exciting interview to find out!

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Reimagined stories are quite popular at the moment, as audiences love to revisit some of their favorite shows or movies through a new lens. Think of Wicked, a retelling of the classic Frank Baum novel (and the MGM film for that matter), The Wizard of Oz, from the perspective of the Wicked Witch of the West, which is currently thriving in the cinema. It's in that same vein that the Inspired Acting Company is bringing their holiday show to their stage, Scrooge in Rouge, a hilarious stage production of A Christmas Carol, where nothing seems to go quite right! We spoke with the show's director, Jeff Thomakos, about his time on the production and what audiences can expect from Scrooge in Rouge!

In this exclusive BSB interview, Thomakos discusses what drew him to the project and how it has challenged him as a director! He explores how the show still channels the holiday spirit, while also placing a strong emphasis on the hijinks within the production! With only three actors on stage playing every character in the show, Thomakos discusses how the cast and crew are pulling everything off, and shares just how much fun everyone is having working on Scrooge in Rouge!

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We're only about halfway to Christmas, which means that there's still plenty of time to soak in more of that holiday cheer this season! With snow on the ground and bright lights twinkling both on our trees and trimming our homes, there's so much to love and appreciate about the most wonderful time of the year. So what better way to celebrate the holiday season than seeing a show with your loved ones! Farmington Players is bringing the Christmas spirit to you with their most recent production, A Very Farmington Christmas! We spoke with one of the cast members, Jason Wilhoite, on the day of the play's opening night about his time on this production!

In this exclusive BSB interview, Jason Wilhoite talks about what it's like to be a part of A Very Farmington Christmas and the challenges of taking on a role that requires him to wear many hats! He discusses how the show captures the holiday feeling and balances the approach for those who absolutely love Hallmark movies, and those who want to watch anything but that!

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