The BSB Podcast

It's time to grab your ultra clutch and get ready to make your hair as big as possible, as Hairspray is coming to Rose Above Theatre! For one weekend only, the cast and crew of Rose Above are looking to bring the fun-loving and free-wheeling musical to the Village Theatre at Cherry Hill! Hairspray delivers some incredibly important messages; however, it is packaged in one of the grooviest, most fun shows ever to grace Broadway. Dir...

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 s...

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...

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 a...

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 an...

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 cu...

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 Poinset...

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 s...

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 ...

When you think of Alicia Keys, which songs from her discography come to mind? There are so many incredible pieces to choose from that it might feel like an impossible task to pick a favorite. Personally, as someone who visits New York City frequently, "Empire State of Mind" will always hold a special place in my heart, as it's synonymous with Times Square. Keys is prolific with the songs she's written and produced, which makes it o...

What exactly do you get when you blend William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth with some festive holiday cheer? Well, you get Mackers the Elf, of course! This dark comedy stage production is premiering at Planet Ant Theatre this weekend, with visions of holiday hijinks dancing in the cast and creatives' heads! While Christmas (and Mackers the Elf, for that matter) haven't arrived quite yet, we did have a chance to sit down wit...

If you like your theater hot, your choreography sizzling, and your plot seasoned with just enough emotional spice to make your eyes water, then pull up a chair, because this girl, and the touring production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Hell’s Kitchen, is on fire! Inspired by Alicia Keys’ life growing up in the hustle and bustle of New York City, this musical isn’t just a show; it’s a spectacle that blends music that ...

There's something special about visiting New York City for the first time. Even after visiting NYC as much as I have, there's something intoxicating about the bright lights and hustle and bustle of the big city. So what if those immaculate vibes were to make their way to Detroit? That's just what Detroiters are getting, as the Tony Award-winning musical, Hell's Kitchen, is arriving at The Fisher Theatre! We recently spoke with one ...

What is the holiday season without classics such as A Christmas Carol? A haunting story about legacy and the power of kindness from the mind of Charles Dickens is one that people revisit every year, standing the test of time for a variety of reasons. However, have you ever wondered what it would be like to hear this chilling tale from the author himself? If so, then you're in luck, as Birmingham Village Players is excited to bring ...

The holiday season is steeped in tradition, with each person having a unique tradition their family follows to bring in good tidings and cheer. For some, it's watching a favorite Christmas film; for others, it's baking cookies with their grandmother, as they've done since they were young children, or cooking meals for and with their families. However, for those patrons of Meadow Brook Theatre, it's attending their annual production...

Not even the Wizard can lie about the impact that Wicked has had, not just on the theater world, but on pop culture altogether. While the Broadway show has always been a powerhouse, something incredible happened when part 1 arrived in theaters last year. The entire world was taken by storm, with the world of Oz becoming a household topic of conversation once again. With a story so dynamic, John M. Chu and the creatives at Universal...

Are you already dreaming of a White Christmas? We know that Grosse Pointe Theatre has been, as they are currently in rehearsal for their upcoming production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical! This stage production of the 1954 Paramount Pictures film is perhaps the perfect way to ring in the holiday season, bringing the story that you know and love to life right in front of your eyes! While the cast and crew are hard at...

For one night only, Mark Twain stepped onto the stage of The Fisher Theatre and regaled audiences with stories about his life and the state of the country, in what might be the most interesting piece of theater I have seen. While it may be Richard Thomas of The Waltons fame playing a character in this touring production of Mark Twain Tonight!, it feels like Twain himself has been resurrected and brought to Detroit, sharing a unique...

Who doesn't love a good old-fashioned romantic comedy? As someone who grew up on the classics like 10 Things I Hate About You, Pretty Woman, and How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days, there's never a wrong time to flick on a rom-com and fall in love with love once again. There's something magical about a story like that, even when it's cheesy, that fills my heart and makes my soul sing. The creatives at the Players Guild of Dearborn want to...