The Cosmic Curtain

Jan 15 2025 33 ep. 41 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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'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

Les Misérables at the Fisher Theatre Discussion| The Cosmic Curtain

Dec 09 2024 57 mins  
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

Phil Powers BRINGS Scrooge to Life in A Christmas Carol | Exclusive Interview

Dec 04 2024 31 mins  
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 yea

Matt Crowle of 'Les Misérables' Talks about the Production, His character Thénardier and more! | Exclusive Interview

Nov 26 2024 19 mins  
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 Th

'Wicked Part One' Movie Discussion with Brian & RJ | The Cosmic Curtain

Nov 24 2024 62 mins  
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 Elp

'Mean Girls The Musical' Talk with Brian & RJ! | The Cosmic Curtain Podcast

Nov 22 2024 54 mins  
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 mo

Joshua Morrisey of 'Mean Girls the Musical' | Exclusive Interview

Nov 18 2024 16 mins  
Mean Girls The Musical is currently on its North American Tour and playing at the Fisher Theater as part of the Broadway in Detroit series of shows from November 19 through the 24. Before its arrival, we spoke with one of its stars, Joshua Morrisey, who plays Damian! In this exclusive Cosmic Circus Broadway interview, Morrisey talks about his time on Mean Girls The Musical so far!