Cosmic Circus Broadway presents: The Cosmic Curtain

Feb 20 2025 39 ep. 38 mins
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The Cosmic Curtain is an official podcast of The Cosmic Circus (thecosmiccircus.com) discussing Broadway shows, the Tony Awards, musicals, theatre, live shows and related media. For more Broadway coverage visit: https://broadway.thecosmiccircus.com/ Questions? Concerns? Suggestions? Or to inquire about being interviewed, please contact: [email protected]

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'Clue Live on Stage' Review: Story and Characters | The Cosmic Curtain

Feb 20 2025 26 mins  
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 K

Griffin Binnicker from 'Parade' Talks About the North America Tour Coming to Detroit, Michigan | Exclusive Interview

Feb 19 2025 17 mins  
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 an

The Stars of Meadow Brook Theatre's 'The Angel Next Door' Chris Stinson and Olivia Ursu | Exclusive Interview

Feb 11 2025 31 mins  
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 rehe

Kristin Litzenberg from 'Come From Away' | Exclusive Interview

Feb 10 2025 28 mins  
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 th

Director Joe Bailey of UofD Mercy's 'The Glass Menagerie' | Exclusive Interview

Feb 05 2025 18 mins  
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 excl

Graham Stevens & Jeff Skowron Talk about 'CLUE' | Exclusive Interview

Feb 04 2025 21 mins  
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

'Six the Musical' North American Tour | The Cosmic Curtain

Jan 15 2025 66 mins  
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 f

Neil Diamond Musical 'A Beautiful Noise' North American Tour Show Reaction & Discussion | The Cosmic Curtain

Jan 10 2025 53 mins  
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? Liste

Director & Stars of 'Footloose The Musical' (Meadow Brook Theatre) | Exclusive Interview

Jan 10 2025 54 mins  
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,

SIX The Musical Star Carlina Parker Dishes on Her Royal Roles | Exclusive Interview

Jan 10 2025 26 mins  
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 perf