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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: podcasts@thecosmiccircus.com read less

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Broadway Shows, Community Theater, and the 77th Tony Awards Results and Reactions

Broadway Shows, Community Theater, and the 77th Tony Awards Results and Reactions

The biggest and brightest night for Broadway has finally arrived, with the 77th Tony Awards! Hosted by Ariana DeBose, The Tony Awards pulled out the red carpet and was ready to celebrate all the fantastic theater from the past year. With so many incredible shows up for many awards, the excitement was never higher in the Cosmic Circus Broadway stratosphere, so of course, we had to jump on a podcast and share our thoughts with you! Join hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko in the first official The Cosmic Curtain podcast since moving to our new home for all things Broadway! In this episode, our hosts share their highlights from the award ceremony and what left them scratching their heads. Did their favorite shows win big? What were their biggest shockers? You'll have to listen to the podcast to find out! Kitson and Miller-Zelinko also discuss some recent local productions from Michigan and what you can expect from the Box Seat Babes, Cosmic Circus Broadway, and The Cosmic Curtain in the near future! Thank you so much for listening, enjoy! Did you watch the Tony Awards? What did you think of the performances and winners? Let us know what on social media @mycosmiccircus and @boxseatbabes! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider sharing it with friends and following us on social media, or joining our Discord. Podcast credits and show notes Contributors/Writers Brian KitsonRJ Miller-Zelinko Executive Producer/Editor Lizzie Hill Recorded on 6/21/2024 A companion article for this podcast is available at broadway.thecosmiccircus.com

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Broadway Shows, Community Theater, and the 77th Tony Awards Results and Reactions

Broadway Shows, Community Theater, and the 77th Tony Awards Results and Reactions

The biggest and brightest night for Broadway has finally arrived, with the 77th Tony Awards! Hosted by Ariana DeBose, The Tony Awards pulled out the red carpet and was ready to celebrate all the fantastic theater from the past year. With so many incredible shows up for many awards, the excitement was never higher in the Cosmic Circus Broadway stratosphere, so of course, we had to jump on a podcast and share our thoughts with you! Join hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko in the first official The Cosmic Curtain podcast since moving to our new home for all things Broadway! In this episode, our hosts share their highlights from the award ceremony and what left them scratching their heads. Did their favorite shows win big? What were their biggest shockers? You'll have to listen to the podcast to find out! Kitson and Miller-Zelinko also discuss some recent local productions from Michigan and what you can expect from the Box Seat Babes, Cosmic Circus Broadway, and The Cosmic Curtain in the near future! Thank you so much for listening, enjoy! Did you watch the Tony Awards? What did you think of the performances and winners? Let us know what on social media @mycosmiccircus and @boxseatbabes! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider sharing it with friends and following us on social media, or joining our Discord. Podcast credits and show notes Contributors/Writers Brian KitsonRJ Miller-Zelinko Executive Producer/Editor Lizzie Hill Recorded on 6/21/2024 A companion article for this podcast is available at broadway.thecosmiccircus.com

Broadway shows and Tony Nominations Discussion (The Cosmic Circle Ep. 53)

Broadway shows and Tony Nominations Discussion (The Cosmic Circle Ep. 53)

Everyone says that New York City is the city that never sleeps and with the way that the lights on Broadway shine so brightly, I know that has to be true. Having always been a musical lover, over the past couple of years Broadway has begun to feel like a second home. You're amongst your people every time you step into a theater, ready for a new experience as the lights dim and the curtains go up. While there is never a bad time to fly off to NYC and take in a few shows, we're entering a special season for Broadway, as the 77th Tony Awards are upon us! Join host Brian Kitson (X/Twitter: Kitson301, Instagram: bkitson301) and guest RJ Miller-Zelinko (Instagram: journey_thru_the_past_) as they discuss everything Broadway and the recently announced Tony Award nominees! The two discuss how their love for Broadway got started, how working in a theater for years has provided RJ a different perspective on how these shows come to be, their recent trip to NYC and the shows they saw there, and of course, their opinions on the nominees for the 77th Tony Awards. Be sure to follow along with our coverage of this year's Tony Awards, which takes place on June 16 and is hosted by Ariana DeBose! Podcast credits and show notes Contributors/Writers Brian KitsonRJ Miller-Zelinko Executive Producer/Editor Lizzie Hill Recorded on 5/2/24 Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay. For more Broadway show reviews, interviews, and other coverage, visit: https://thecosmiccircus.com/tag/broadway/

Interview: Adam Du Plessis Talks Pretty Woman The Musical (Cosmic Cafe)

Interview: Adam Du Plessis Talks Pretty Woman The Musical (Cosmic Cafe)

Remember the 90s classic rom-com Pretty Woman? It's a Cinderella story in its own right, as Julia Robert's character is whisked away into a life of luxury. Although, the transition comes with some challenges. This film was a staple in my home, as it was one of my mother's all-time favorites. So to see that Pretty Woman The Musical was finally making its way to Detroit is very exciting! While the show doesn't arrive until next week in my city, I was able to sit down via Zoom with Adam Du Plessis, who plays the role of Happy Man in the reimagined romantic comedy musical. In our conversation, Du Plessis talks about his journey to Pretty Woman the Musical, discussing his audition process, challenges for the role, and how Happy Man differs from other roles he's played in his career. He also discusses what a typical day on the road looks like for him, what he looks for in cities across the US when he tours, and what his dream Broadway role would be! Host: Brian Kitson Theme: "Coffee and You" via Pixabay. For more Broadway show reviews, interviews, and other coverage, visit: https://thecosmiccircus.com/tag/broadway/

Interview: Andrew Keenan-Bolger of 'Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors' (Cosmic Cafe)

Interview: Andrew Keenan-Bolger of 'Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors' (Cosmic Cafe)

Dracula, perhaps the most well-known vampire of all time, has been around since the late 1890s when Bram Stoker put pen to paper. The story, set in Victorian England, explored topics of gender, sexuality, and race, through the lens of a time long past. Well, Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen are looking at them through a different lens this time, in their sexy and hilarious play, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors! The 90-minute play is currently running at the New World Stages for a few more weeks (final performance is January 7). I recently sat down with one of the stars, Andrew Keenan-Bolger to chat about it. In the interview, Keenan-Bolger reveals some of the challenges, and even more of the fun, that Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors has provided him since he was cast as Jonathan Harker. The star also shares some highlights of his long career on the stage and looks forward to what 2024 will be bringing! Host: Brian Kitson Theme: "Coffee and You" by Vladislav Kurnikov via Pixabay. For more Broadway show reviews, interviews, and other coverage, visit: https://thecosmiccircus.com/tag/broadway/