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  • 'Clue Live on Stage' Review: Story and Characters | The Cosmic Curtain
    Feb 20 2025

    With such a rich lore and vibrant board, the beloved game Clue is prime for adaptations, such as the stage play Clue Live on Stage! This show recently visited Michigan as a bonus show for Broadway in Detroit's 2024-2025 season, and we had a blast solving the murder of Mr. Boddy along with his distinguished dinner guests on stage!

    In this episode of The Cosmic Curtain, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko share their thoughts on the story and characters in this hilarious stage play! Have you seen Clue Live on Stage! before? Which characters were they drawn to? What type of comedy is their favorite? Whose performance stuck with them? All the answers to those questions and more lie in this spooky-funny podcast episode!

    Clue: Live on Stage! is currently touring across North America! Catch this hilarious stage show when it arrives in a city near you!

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    26 min
  • Griffin Binnicker from 'Parade' Talks About the North America Tour Coming to Detroit, Michigan | Exclusive Interview
    Feb 19 2025

    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!

    Find the video of this interview on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicCircusBroadway

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    18 min
  • The Stars of Meadow Brook Theatre's 'The Angel Next Door' Chris Stinson and Olivia Ursu | Exclusive Interview
    Feb 11 2025

    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!

    Find the video version of this interview on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicCircusBroadway

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    32 min
  • Kristin Litzenberg from 'Come From Away' | Exclusive Interview
    Feb 10 2025

    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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    29 min
  • Director Joe Bailey of UofD Mercy's 'The Glass Menagerie' | Exclusive Interview
    Feb 5 2025

    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.

    find the video version of this review on our Youtube channel at https://youtu.be/RmS2bLHb38E

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    18 min
  • Graham Stevens & Jeff Skowron Talk about 'CLUE' | Exclusive Interview
    Feb 4 2025

    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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    21 min
  • 'Six the Musical' North American Tour | The Cosmic Curtain
    Jan 15 2025

    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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    1 h et 6 min
  • Neil Diamond Musical 'A Beautiful Noise' North American Tour Show Reaction & Discussion | The Cosmic Curtain
    Jan 10 2025

    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

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    54 min