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In this special episode of Make Me A Musical, host Jesse McAnally sits down with the powerhouse vocalist and performer Kyla Jade, who's taking on not one, but two iconic roles — Aunt Em and Evillene — in the upcoming production of The Wiz at the Fisher Theatre, running June 17–29, 2025. Buy tickets at BroadwayinDetroit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 27, 2025 ~ Next week, Detroit's own, Dwight Braxton Jr., will be playing General in the return of The Book of Mormon. Dwight joins Kevin to preview next week's show at The Fisher Theatre.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Theatre in the D where Jess will chat with Miranda Moffat about theatre currently playing on National Tours and local theatre in Metro Detroit. Today we're talking about the Tony Winning Musical Kimberly Akimbo! Buy your tickets to see Kimberly Akimbo at the Fisher Theatre here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Theatre in the D where Jess will chat with Miranda Moffat about theatre currently playing on National Tours and local theatre in Metro Detroit. Today we're talking about the Tony Winning Musical Kimberly Akimbo! Buy your tickets to see Kimberly Akimbo at the Fisher Theatre here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 12, 2025 ~ KIMBERLY AKIMBO debuted last night at the Fisher Theatre. Carolee Carmello, who plays Kimberly, stops by to tell Kevin about the tour.

February 26, 2025 ~ Last night Parade debuted at The Fisher Theatre. Oluchi Nwaokorie, plays Angela in Parade, stops by to chat with Kevin about the show while attending the University of Michigan.

Today on a special episode of "Make Me a Musical" we're joined by Michigan's own Eden Witvoet! We talk about what the Musical Parade means to them, their history in the musical theatre landscape, and of course pitch a musical based on the concept of "Grand Rapids" It was a lot of fun, and Eden can currently be seen in the National Tour of Jason Robert Brown's Parade playing at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit from February 24 to March 8. Get your tickets here! If you'd like more information on Eden, check out their website bere! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on a special episode of "Make Me a Musical" we're joined by Michigan's own Eden Witvoet! We talk about what the Musical Parade means to them, their history in the musical theatre landscape, and of course pitch a musical based on the concept of "Grand Rapids" It was a lot of fun, and Eden can currently be seen in the National Tour of Jason Robert Brown's Parade playing at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit from February 24 to March 8. Get your tickets here! If you'd like more information on Eden, check out their website bere! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 5, 2025 ~ "Clue" is at The Fisher Theatre this week! Elisabeth Yancy, who plays Yevette, joins Kevin to tell us more about the show

January 6, 2025 ~ Full Show: Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie talk about the Detroit Lions win over the Minnesota Vikings, and clinching the NFC's No. 1 seed in the playoffs, the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, the sales reports from Detroit's Big Three automakers, Book of Mormon returning to the Fisher Theatre stage, and much more!

January 6, 2025 ~ The Book of Mormon, which played a sold-out week run in 2023, is coming back to The Fisher Theatre in early April. Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Broadway In Detroit marketing director Scott Myers about the popular show's return, and what else is coming to the stage this season.

October 2, 2024 ~ "Some Like it Hot" opened at The Fisher Theatre last night. Cast members Matt Loehr and Tavis Kordell stop by to talk with Kevin about how opening night went.

William Shatner calls in, Tyreek Hill's detention, Beyoncé snubbed by the CMA's, Drew & Maz visit The Big House, and Hank Winchester joins us about his promo delaying the Detroit Lions OT on TV. Motown is going nuts over the Detroit Lions. Local 4's Hank Winchester had timely placed promo during the Lions overtime game against the Los Angeles Rams. Unfortunately, it caused many of us to miss about a minute and a half of football action. We check in with Hank to see if he was behind it all. Kelly and Hank are crushing it with “The Morning After” podcast. Former Warren Mayor Jim Fouts struggled with his remote control last night. William Shatner joins the show to promote his upcoming gig at the Fisher Theatre on September 25th. He's an astronaut and you're not. You should all go watch Kingdom of the Spiders right now. Sports: Miami WR Tyreek Hill is a victim because he's really good at football. He has quite the record. Nobody seems to know exactly how many kids Tyreek has created. Angel Reese announces season-ending injury in the most Angel Reese way possible. Johnny Gaudreau's wife announced she's pregnant at his funeral. Brutal. The Kentucky I-75 shooter, Joseph Couch, remains on the run. Alex Jones reports that Kamala Harris was on drugs during the DNC, was drunk on CNN, and will be on rolling on Molly during the debate. JD Vance says Haitians are eating our pets. Marc convinced Drew to watch Kinds of Kindness, leading him to wonder if Jesse Plemons hot? Does he think he's hot since he lost a bunch of weight? Matt LeBlanc's boobs look awful. Hollywood is filled with old men and their hot pieces. Drew details his adventures with Maz at The Big House. Everything is racist in the eyes of Robin DiAngelo. The Country Music Awards are racist after snubbing Beyoncé. A female California State Senator allegedly raped her chief of staff so much he blew his back out performing on her. The Chief of Staff turned out to be… Chad Condit! Remember this drip? Livvy Dunne attending football games at LSU is news now. Selena Gomez is infertile, but at least she is a billionaire. Dream Kardashian has launched her Instagram. NEWS! Farrah Abraham teaches her brat how to drive since she bought her a Tesla Cybertruck. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

Richard Thomas Stars in New Play at the Fisher Theatre

Feb. 22, 2024 ~ Broadway In Detroit will feature seven spectacular shows in the 2024-25 season, including Moulin Rouge, MJ, and The Wiz. General manager Jamie Budgett talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about the great lineup for theater fans, and the upgrades that continue at the Fisher Theatre.

Norris Howard is in and we're talking... 02:46 - Jer went to "Ain't too proud to beg" at the Fisher Theatre, and saw the story of the Temptations. Excellent performance, and as a surprise, saw Dr. Otis Williams himself (one of the original Temptations).  06:23 - Norris is off traveling next week 07:19 - Refurbished Toronto transit cars may be coming to Detroit to help bolster the Detroit People Mover. Also, a free ride pilot program starts in January. We discuss it all. 14:24 - Is Bird not the word anymore? Bird filed for bankruptcy. Though it'll still operate, the bigger question is - is the scooter craze done? 18:53 - We discuss some of your very local Festivus grievances  Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

Head of conservative religious media outlet Church Militant resigns 'To Kill a Mockingbird' play headed to Detroit's Fisher Theatre in 2024 Willie Hernández, 1984 AL MVP and World Series champ with Detroit Tigers, dies at age 69

October 13, 2023 ~ Broadway in Detroit's Jamie Budgett and Scott Myers talk wit Paul W about the upcoming plays coming to the Fisher Theatre.

Dave and Ethan review the February 7, 2023 “Weird Al” Yankovic concert at Fisher Theatre in Detroit, Michigan from The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.

November 29, 2022 ~ Jamie Budgett, General Manager for Broadway in Detroit and the Fisher Theatre, tells Kevin and Tom about the 2023-24 Broadway In Detroit season.

November 14, 2022 ~ Jamie Budgett, General Manager of Broadway in Detroit & the Fisher Theatre, talks with guest host Mark Hollis about the opening night of Hamilton, and what else is coming up this season in the Fisher Theatre.

The guests for this episode are Sara Sheperd and James D. Gish, who play the roles of Carole King and Gerry Goffin respectively in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Carole King has long been one of the most prolific songwriters for decades. Beautiful is the story of her rise to a legendary status in the history music, detailing her songwriting partnership with her husband Gerry Goffin along with their relationship with fellow songwriting team Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann. It's the story of true determination, where the good and bad times of her life helped shape the person she would become. During our conversation, we talked about being back on stage after the pandemic lockdowns, how things have changed in regards to workers rights, how they prepared for their roles, the accessibility of Beautiful to your casual audience member, and much more. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical will hit the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for a limited run from January 4-9, 2022. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com or beautifulonbroadway.com. SPECIAL NOTE: All Guests attending these performances must show proof of a Negative Covid Test (taken within 72 hours of your performance) OR proof of Full Vaccination (at least 14 days after your second dose) with a government issued ID prior to admittance to the theatre. Additionally – all guests must wear face coverings while in the theatre unless actively eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW FRESH IS THE WORD: Subscribe on all major streaming platforms. Please rate and review on Apple Podcast and Stitcher. List of where Fresh is the Word streams: linktr.ee/freshisthewordpodcast or just search “Fresh is the Word”. Also available on IHeartRadio. THEME MUSIC Courtesy of STEVE O. Check out more music at eyeamsteveo.bandcamp.com. Support via Patreon If you want to support Fresh is the Word, please consider pledging via Patreon at Patreon.com/freshistheword. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshistheword/message

The guest for this episode is Kyle Taylor Parker, who plays the role of Happy Man in the national tour of Pretty Woman: The Musical. During our chat, we talked about how he got his role on Pretty Woman, being on the Broadway company of Kinky Boots, how the Pretty Woman musical is the same and differs from the movie, and his latest album Broadway Soul Vol. 2, plus much more. Pretty Woman: The Musical will hit the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for a limited run from November 2nd-14th. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com. SPECIAL NOTE: All Guests attending these performances must show proof of a Negative Covid Test (taken within 72 hours of your performance) OR proof of Full Vaccination (at least 14 days after your second dose) with a government issued ID prior to admittance to the theatre. Additionally – all guests must wear face coverings while in the theatre unless actively eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status. Socials: Web: kyletaylorparkeronline.com Instagram: instagram.com/ktpway Twitter: twitter.com/ktpway Facebook: facebook.com/KTPWAY Stream/Purchase Music: kyletaylorparkeronline.com/music SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW FRESH IS THE WORD: Subscribe on all major streaming platforms. Please rate and review on Apple Podcast and Stitcher. List of where Fresh is the Word streams: linktr.ee/freshisthewordpodcast or just search “Fresh is the Word”. Also available on IHeartRadio. THEME MUSIC Courtesy of STEVE O. Check out more music at eyeamsteveo.bandcamp.com. Support via Patreon If you want to support Fresh is the Word, please consider pledging via Patreon at Patreon.com/freshistheword. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshistheword/message

In this week's episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss Halloween Kills box office numbers, the disappointing receipts of The Last Duel, the performance of the international market, Disney's latest round of release date changes, and the forecast of several of this weekend's new releases, including Dune and The French Dispatch.In the Indie Focus segment, Rebecca talks to Mary D. Fisher Theatre's Patrick Schweiss about the theater's efforts to give moviegoers a reason to keep coming to the theaters and their continuous efforts to get in front of as many audience members as possible while recovering from the pandemic.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Mary D. Fisher Theatre Spotlight Cinema Networks What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 01:43 3rd consecutive domestic weekend where box office reached over $100M gross 02:43 Halloween Kills had the highest opening for a day-and-date film of all time 04:02 Shawn's prediction for Halloween Kills hits the mark 06:40 No Time To Die on its second week 10:27 AMC's open captio roll-out 13:32 Disney's release date changes, including the MCU 16:08 Other titles release date changes 20:45 The French Dispatch forecast 22:18 Update on new releases in the international market 24:40 The Batman starring Robert Pattinson 28:25 Turning the most untheatrical building into a theater 32:24 The cultural heart of Sedona 35:20 A blend of a year-round film festival 36:56 Giving people an intense movie experience they would want to talk about 39:06 Maintaining strong relationships with customers 43:40 Transition into and out of the pandemic

The guest for this episode is Aiyana Smash, making her national debut as Mimi Marquez on the RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour. During our chat, we talked about how she got the role of Mimi, how growing up in Mount Vernon molded her as person and how that translated into the musical theatre world, her experiences as a part of RENT and how she was able to relate to the Mimi Marquez, and how RENT is still relatable 25 years later. Aiyana also just released a new single titled “Queen”. The RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour will hit the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for a limited run from October 19th-24th. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com. SPECIAL NOTE: All Guests attending these performances must show proof of a Negative Covid Test (taken within 72 hours of your performance) OR proof of Full Vaccination (at least 14 days after your second dose) with a government issued ID prior to admittance to the theatre. Additionally – all guests must wear face coverings while in the theatre unless actively eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status. Purchase/Stream “Queen”: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/aiyanasmash1/queen Socials: Website: rentontour.net Instagram: instagram.com/rentontour Linktree: linktr.ee/rentontour Instagram (Aiyana Smash): instagram.com/aiyanasmash Facebook (Aiyana Smash): facebook.com/livin4themusic1999 Twitter (Aiyana Smash): twitter.com/AiyanaSmash SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW FRESH IS THE WORD: Subscribe on all major streaming platforms. Please rate and review on Apple Podcast and Stitcher. List of where Fresh is the Word streams: linktr.ee/freshisthewordpodcast or just search “Fresh is the Word”. Also available on IHeartRadio. THEME MUSIC Courtesy of STEVE O. Check out more music at eyeamsteveo.bandcamp.com. Support via Patreon If you want to support Fresh is the Word, please consider pledging via Patreon at Patreon.com/freshistheword. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshistheword/message

Orientale Name Artist Album Year Comments The Orient Express Cor Standaart Plays the Tesselschade Church, Hilversum, Holland [CO 1389] 5-27 Foort Moller, Tesselschade Church, Hilversum, Holland The Japanese Sandman John Muri Concert: Senate Detroit - Tribute to Richard Whiting 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI Japanische Puppenspiele (Japanese Puppet Show) Paul Mania Electrola EG 2285 1931 2-7 Wurlitzer, op. 2015, style 165X SP [1929], 'Die Kamera', Berlin W8, Germany Tambourin Chinois Lew Williams Sforzando 11X 1985 5-21 Wurlitzer, Bill Brown Residence, Phoenix, AZ; recorded November 1985 at the Phoenix Festival Japansy George Wright Volume Two - Flight to Tokyo [Banda CD] 1959 5-21 Wurlitzer, Richard Vaughn Studio, Hollywood, CA; ex-Paradise Theatre, Chicago China Doll Kay McAbee Misc Recordings 1971 3-14 Louisville Uniphone, Rivoli Theatre, Indianapolis, IN China Doll Parade Quentin Maclean Happy Days [Sterndale CD] 1938 4-21 Wurlitzer, Trocadero Cinema, Elephant and Castle, London Limehouse Blues Don Baker Theatre Organ Greats [Aurum 0003] 1982 4-34 Wurlitzer, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, MI

The guest for this episode is Ruthy Froch, who is currently playing the role of Hodel on the touring production of Fiddler On The Roof and also the creator of the web series (im)mature. As a Jewish woman , Froch shares with us the importance of the story told in Fiddler along with her family’s reactions to her getting the role and her connection to Judaism. We also get into traveling as a part of Fiddler and her great use of Instagram, along with her web series (im)mature that she created. Fiddler On The Roof comes to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for a limited engagement from March 10th – 15th. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com. For more information on Fiddler On The Roof and other cities it is touring, visit fiddlermusical.com. Follow Ruthy Froch: Web: ruthyfroch.com Facebook: facebook.com/ruthy.froch Instagram: instagram.com/itsruthyfroch Twitter: twitter.com/itsruthyfroch SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW FRESH IS THE WORD: Subscribe on all major streaming platforms. Please rate and review on Apple Podcast and Stitcher. List of where Fresh is the Word streams: linktr.ee/freshisthewordpodcast or just search “Fresh is the Word”. Also available on IHeartRadio. THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth. Support via Patreon If you want to support Fresh is the Word, please consider pledging via Patreon at Patreon.com/freshistheword. Support via Paypal If you don’t want to do Patreon, you can donate via Paypal: PayPal.Me/kfreshistheword --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshistheword/message

Ahead of his Detroit tour stop at the Fisher Theatre, actor Mandy Patinkin talks about a decades-long career on Broadway.

Jeffrey Post has a little swagger. He a mix of Johnny Depp's Capt. Jack Black and the debonnaire Carry Grant. I suspect it comes from the natural actor in him. Though he's not boastful, Jeffrey has some reason for confidence. During the course of our conversation we trace Jeffrey's careers in real estate, acting and in the auto industry. Through all of his professional life, Jeffrey has maintained a kind of presence you might expect from someone familiar with the stage. I call it "theatricality." He has an awareness of his audience. Jeffrey's love of the stage began early: As a youngster, he and his siblings were regulars at performances at historic Detroit landmarks like the Fisher Theatre and to the Stratford Festival to see famous actors Angela Lansbury, Jessica Tandy, Chita Rivera, and Carol Channing. Jeffrey majored in theatre and communications in college, where he did an internship for a local television news station. It was there that he discovered that he loved being in front of the camera AND knowing what goes on behind the scenes. After college, he signed with a talent agency in Los Angeles and pursued acting work in television and film. Highlights include feature films, including a role with Dennis Quaid and Christopher Plummer, where is played Quaid's stunt double in Dreamscape. Check out the movie at the 48:31 mark for the scene. He did whatever he could to be a working actor; plays, daytime television series, and even music video work with Weird Al Yankovic. Remember "Eat it"?After LA, Jeffrey decided he needed more formal training. He got into training at both the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts and Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. After London he wound up in Chicago where he acted in local theatre and found commercial work. Jeffrey moved into real estate when his father became ill and in addition to caring for his ailing father, he learned real estate to help keep the family's real estate business afloat. It was a good move because during his more than 20-year real estate career, Jeffrey has consistently ranked among the top producing agents nationwide. He has experience at all levels but if you meet him, you'd swear he could be the guy showing luxury properties to Kim Kardashian-types on the TV series Million Dollar Listing. Through all, Jeffrey has developed a very clear sense of the role our core values play in our lives. These values were reinforced by a significant health episode Jeffrey faced (it could have been curtains for him). Now more than a year out, he is celebrating great health. Today Jeffrey enjoys a busy life as a successful Realtor® as part of a unique consortium known as StudioFour8, with colleagues Sara Maddock and Todd Waller. And, if you happen to be in Ann Arbor in February, Jeffrey is playing Robertson, the Banks' family's butler in the Burns Park Players' upcoming production of Mary Poppins. His daughter, Olivia, is also an actor and has a role in the musical.Also mentioned: Chase Jarvis and his book, Creative Calling.Actor, Realtor® and consummate gentleman, Jeffrey Post is a great conversation. I hope you enjoy!

Don Baker, 1903-1989 Name Artist Album Year Comments Seventy-Six Trombones Don Baker Farewell To The Paramount [Concert Recording CR-0066-T] 1964 4-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York; tracks from the last concert Stormy Weather Don Baker 78rpm Transfers CORRECTION: 4-21 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre Studio, New York (Thanks to Lew Williams) Falling in Love with Love Don Baker The Mighty Pipe Organ Plays Golden Favorites [Reader's Digest 8-LP] 1980 4-36 Wurlitzer, Century II, Convention Center, Wichita, KS Stars Fell On Alabama Don Baker I Got Rhythm [Pipe Organ Presentations POP137] 4-20 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL Me And My Shadow Don Baker Volume 1 [Concert Recording CR-0173] 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI; ex-Fisher Theatre, Detroit A Foggy Day (In London Town) Don Baker Returns To England [Worthing Wurlitzer Cassette] 1986 3-22 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Worthing, Sussex Italian Street Song Don Baker Sound Showcase [Capitol ST 1908] 1963 4-24 Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney Studio, Glendale, CA Our Waltz Don Baker Sophisticated Pipes [Capitol ST-117] 1959 4-24 Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney Studio, Glendale, CA Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Don Baker 78rpm Transfers EQ 1933 CORRECTION: 4-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, Tooting, London (Thanks to Lew Williams)

WWJ's Roberta Jasina has a look at some events happening this weekend in Detroit including A Bronx Tale at The Fisher Theatre, Snoop Dogg at the Fillmore and the Novi Home Show. 

The guest for this episode is Nick Fradiani, who you might know as the 2015 winner of American Idol, but it now playing the role of Lorenzo in the national touring production of A Bronx Tale: The Musical. Since his time on American Idol, Nick released his debut solo project, Hurricane, in 2016 along with a follow-up EP in 2017, Where We Left Off. Nick’s latest release is the single “Must Be Another Way”, available now on all digital platforms. During our conversation, Nick shared how he got the role of Lorenzo, his transition into musical theater, his experience on American Idol, and his meetings with Chazz Palminteri, who wrote the screenplay based off his life. A Bronx Tale originally was a play written by Chazz Palminteri and later adapted as a film. This new production of this musical features a book from Palminteri, along with music by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Alan Menken, and lyrics by Grammy Award winner and Oscar and Tony Award nominee Glenn Slater. A Bronx Tale: The Musical will play Detroit’s Fisher Theatre, January 21 – February 2, 2020. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com or bronxtalemusical.com. Purchase/Stream “Must Be Another Way”: smarturl.it/MustBeAnotherWay Follow Nick Fradiani: Web: nickfradiani.com Instagram: instagram.com/nickfradiani Twitter: twitter.com/nickfradiani Facebook: facebook.com/NickFradianiMusic SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW FRESH IS THE WORD: Subscribe on all major streaming platforms. Please rate and review on Apple Podcast and Stitcher. List of where Fresh is the Word streams: linktr.ee/freshisthewordpodcast or just search “Fresh is the Word”. Also available on IHeartRadio. THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth. Support via Patreon If you want to support Fresh is the Word, please consider pledging via Patreon at Patreon.com/freshistheword. Support via Paypal If you don’t want to do Patreon, you can donate via Paypal: PayPal.Me/kfreshistheword SPONSOR: 20x20apparel.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshistheword/message

Who's our guest? Kiana June Weber, a classically trained, Celtic fiddler born and raised in Chelsea, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan where she studied violin with Stephen Shipps. She previously performed with the violin-based ensemble Barrage and the Celtic band Gaelic Storm. Currently, Kiana June Weber plays the fiddle on the touring company of the Broadway musical Come From Away. Why should you care? Kiana June Weber shares with us her experiences with Come From Away, a musical based on a true story of 7,000 passengers diverted to a small town in Newfoundland for five days after the events of 9/11. She also tells about her upbringing in Michigan and attending the University of Michigan, along with her time in Barrage and Gaelic Storm. She shares her knowledge of the Celtic culture in North America and why she has always been drawn to it. Where to purchase tickets? Come From Away comes to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit from 11/1-11/13. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com. FOLLOW/STREAM FRESH IS THE WORD ONLINE: linktr.ee/freshisthewordpodcast Follow Kiana June Weber: Web: kianajune.com Instagram: instagram.com/kianajuneweber Twitter: twitter.com/kianajuneweber Facebook: facebook.com/kianajuneweber Follow Come From Away: Web: comefromaway.com Facebook: facebook.com/ComeFromAway Twitter: twitter.com/wecomefromaway Instagram: instagram.com/wecomefromaway YouTube: youtube.com/comefromaway THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshistheword/message

Erin Chupinsky was born in Livonia and grew up in Novi, now she's part of the touring cast of "Cats" that is currently playing at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit. You can buy tickets at the Fisher Theatre box office or online at http://fisher.theatredetroit.org/?msclkid=5ab716b53e60140dfa024bc02a8c17c8

Erin Chupinsky was born in Livonia and grew up in Novi, now she's part of the touring cast of "Cats" that is currently playing at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit. You can buy tickets at the Fisher Theatre box office or online at http://fisher.theatredetroit.org/?msclkid=5ab716b53e60140dfa024bc02a8c17c8

On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue. The guest for this episode is Stephen Brower, who is currently playing the role of "Dmitry" on the touring production of Anastasia: The New Broadway Musical. The musical is described as: "This dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family." During our chat, we talked about how he ended up getting the role in Anastasia, the auditioning process, staying healthy on the road, his upbringing in theater and how it molded his life, and about what makes Anastasia a special story. Anastasia will make its Detroit debut at the Fisher Theatre (more info: broadwayindetroit.com) starting Tuesday, June 11th through Sunday, June 23th, before upcoming tours in Grand Rapids, MI (6/25-6/30), Milwaukee, WI (7/23-7/28), and Madison, WI (7/30-8/04). For more information on purchasing tickets and the additional cities on the tour, go to anastasiathemusical.com/tour. Follow Stephen Brower: Web: stephenbroweronline.com Facebook: facebook.com/sdbrower123 Instagram: instagram.com/stephenbrower Twitter: twitter.com/stephenbrower Follow Anastasia: Web: anastasiathemusical.com Facebook: facebook.com/AnastasiaBway Twitter: twitter.com/anastasiabway Instagram: instagram.com/anastasiabway YouTube: youtube.com/c/AnastasiaTheMusical FRESH IS THE WORD PATREON: patreon.com/freshistheword THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth. SPONSOR Web: www.20x20apparel.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshistheword/message

Broadway in Detroit's Alan Lichtenstein previews the last two shows coming to the Fisher Theatre for the 2019 spring season.

Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from the Fisher Theatre in Bungay, Suffolk.

New Releases and Old Masters Start Name Artist Album Year Comments A Bridge Too Far Mark Laflin Compton [COS 131] 2018 3-7 Compton plus Melotone, St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall, Essex 3:25 Her Name is Mary Mark Laflin Compton [COS 131] 2018 3-7 Compton plus Melotone, St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall, Essex 8:45 Jeepers Creepers Alex Jones ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 3-19 Wurlitzer, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, CA; concert June 30, 2018 11:55 Love Live Forever Ron Rhode  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4-27 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA; concert June 30, 2018 17:05 I'm In Love Again Pierre Fracalanza  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 3-26 Wurlitzer, Trousdale Castle, Placentia, CA; concert June 29, 2018 20:29 Not While I'm Around David Gray  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4-37 Wurlitzer, El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA; concert July 2, 2018 25:42 Cuban Pete Justin LaVoie  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4-26 Wurlitzer, Vic Lopez Auditorium, High School, Whittier, CA; concert July 2, 2018 28:27 Ronde Francaise Brett Valliant  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4m Kimball (4,102 pipes), Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Los Angeles, CA; concert July 1, 2018 32:40 The Song Is You Ashley Miller Theatre Organ Greats [Aurum 0003] 1982 2-12 Wurlitzer, Carnegie Hall Cinema, New York City, NY 37:34 Limehouse Blues Don Baker Theatre Organ Greats [Aurum 0003] 1982 4-34 Wurlitzer, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, MI 41:14 Inspiration Ann Leaf Spectacular Pipe Organ [Warner Bros. WS 1609] 1965 3-27 Wurlitzer-Morton, Buddy Cole Studio. North Hollywood, CA (3-17 Wurlitzer Ex United Artists Theatre, Los Angeles & 3-9 Robert Morton from Capitol Theatre, Marshalltown, Iowa 45:00 Raymond overture Robinson Cleaver Aria ad Astra [AK Records 7709] 1977 3-8 Christie, Astra Theatre, Llandudno, Wales (1935-1987) 51:46 Narcissus Reginald Porter-Brown An Album Of Evergreens [Gemini GM 2021] 2 1973 Dual Console 4-50 Compton and Melotone, Guildhall, Southampton, England 55:37 Cecilia George Blackmore Double Feature [Studio Republic SRLP 5006] 1964 Dual Console 4-50 Compton and Melotone, Guildhall, Southampton, England 58:30 Chicken Reel Reginald Dixon Presenting... Reginald Dixon [Columbia SCX1428] 1962 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool

New Releases and Old Masters Start Name Artist Album Year Comments A Bridge Too Far Mark Laflin Compton [COS 131] 2018 3-7 Compton plus Melotone, St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall, Essex 3:25 Her Name is Mary Mark Laflin Compton [COS 131] 2018 3-7 Compton plus Melotone, St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall, Essex 8:45 Jeepers Creepers Alex Jones ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 3-19 Wurlitzer, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, CA; concert June 30, 2018 11:55 Love Live Forever Ron Rhode  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4-27 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA; concert June 30, 2018 17:05 I'm In Love Again Pierre Fracalanza  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 3-26 Wurlitzer, Trousdale Castle, Placentia, CA; concert June 29, 2018 20:29 Not While I'm Around David Gray  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4-37 Wurlitzer, El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA; concert July 2, 2018 25:42 Cuban Pete Justin LaVoie  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4-26 Wurlitzer, Vic Lopez Auditorium, High School, Whittier, CA; concert July 2, 2018 28:27 Ronde Francaise Brett Valliant  ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4m Kimball (4,102 pipes), Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Los Angeles, CA; concert July 1, 2018 32:40 The Song Is You Ashley Miller Theatre Organ Greats [Aurum 0003] 1982 2-12 Wurlitzer, Carnegie Hall Cinema, New York City, NY 37:34 Limehouse Blues Don Baker Theatre Organ Greats [Aurum 0003] 1982 4-34 Wurlitzer, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, MI 41:14 Inspiration Ann Leaf Spectacular Pipe Organ [Warner Bros. WS 1609] 1965 3-27 Wurlitzer-Morton, Buddy Cole Studio. North Hollywood, CA (3-17 Wurlitzer Ex United Artists Theatre, Los Angeles & 3-9 Robert Morton from Capitol Theatre, Marshalltown, Iowa 45:00 Raymond overture Robinson Cleaver Aria ad Astra [AK Records 7709] 1977 3-8 Christie, Astra Theatre, Llandudno, Wales (1935-1987) 51:46 Narcissus Reginald Porter-Brown An Album Of Evergreens [Gemini GM 2021] 2 1973 Dual Console 4-50 Compton and Melotone, Guildhall, Southampton, England 55:37 Cecilia George Blackmore Double Feature [Studio Republic SRLP 5006] 1964 Dual Console 4-50 Compton and Melotone, Guildhall, Southampton, England 58:30 Chicken Reel Reginald Dixon Presenting... Reginald Dixon [Columbia SCX1428] 1962 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool

Mr. Joseph Buono, my favorite and best teacher of all time, as well as my mentor when I followed in his footsteps, passed away on Wednesday of this week. A long time professional French Horn player, Mr. Buono played with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Fisher Theatre, Motown (that is HIS French Horn solo on "Heard it Through the Grapevine"), and other groups of significance, as well as with a bevy of the greats, including Henry Mancini, Peggy Lee, Johnny Mathis, John Williams, and many others. Beyond his musical greatness, though, he had a knack for inspiring hundred, perhaps thousands, of young people to always do their best in all of their chosen endeavors. Many of his former students achieved greatness in their personal lives and in their chosen careers, whether or not they were in music. On a personal level, I know that I would have never become a successful middle school band director, professional musician, family man, and mentor to others, had I not had Mr. Buono in my life. All of his former students make similar claims. His inspiration for greatness and excellence has been passed down to new generations throughout the land. Goodbye, Mr. Buono. You were the best and you will NEVER be forgotten. Thank you for everything!

"The best rock musical ever” premieres at the Fisher Theatre this week.