Take A Bow (Broadway Podcast Network)

Lance Roberts, Curtain Up! Connect with Lance Roberts on Instagram: @lanceontheloose Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Thurber (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode with one of the most beloved actress' we cover a brand new topic as we delve in to what it's like performing in the West End. With her years of experience, there was never a dull moment in this episode learning how to deal with nerves, confidence, mishaps and talking about her career! Being an acclaimed actor in the UK in here work in the West End and the US for her work on broadway and other states, as well as known infamously for the singing voice as Pocahontas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in for a special edition episode with fellow BPN podcaster Martín Acuña of Backstage! We talk all things Broadway and current Broadway news while having thought provoking discussions surrounding important topics in the industry. You can also hear all about Martín's podcast, journey through the industry, and more about his background. We can't think of a better way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month than by listening to their stories and supporting their works! Martín Acuña, Curtain Up! Connect with Martín Acuña on Instagram: @themartínacuña Connect with Backstage Talk on Instagram: @backstagetalkpod Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TONY Award Winner, Jessie Mueller is perhaps the realest, most candid guest ever, as she stops by to Take A Bow! Jessie opens up about her journey through Broadway, how quickly she had to learn about what comes with signing up for performing on Broadway outside of rehearsals and performances, award seasons, learning to be a leader, meeting Carole King, reliving the moment Sara Bareilles pitched Waitress to her and so much more. This was recorded prior to the TONY Awards broadcast so we geek out about our favorite performances, musicals, and more. Don't worry though, host Eli Tokash has you covered in this episode during the intro and outro for post TONY talk. You don't want to miss this episode. Jessie Mueller, Curtain Up! Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of Take A Bow kicks off spooky season with Beetlejuice star, Presley Ryan! Presley shares her unforgettable memories in her impressive resume of two Broadway shows including Beetlejuice and Fun Home, along with other professional shows like "How The Grinch Stole Christmas", "Sound of Music Live", and more. Presley provides some tips to our listeners including some advice given to her by Broadway's biggest name, talks about her videos on Tik Tok, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JJ Niemann, Presley Ryan, Anthony Rosenthal, Max Von Essen, Charlie Alterman, and Eli Tokash go LIVE to celebrate 100 episodes of Take A Bow! The 100th Episode of Take A Bow is unlike any podcast episode you've ever heard before. Enjoy chats, performances, audience engagement, and so much more in a thrillingly fun episode that is not to be missed. Take A Bow LIVE! talking points include: Mental Health of performing Song Writing Falsettos/Newsies Beetlejuice/Fun Home Tony Nominee/ An American in Paris/ Secret Garden Book of Mormon/ For You, Paige/ Ratatouille the Musical Swing life Current stage of Broadway Audience Questions including favorite fails Music Directing + a ton more Connect with JJ Niemann, Presley Ryan, Max Von Essen, Anthony Rosenthal and Charlie Alterman on Instagram: @jjniemann, @prezryan, @maxizpad, @anthony_rosenthal, and @charliealterman Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway Ensemblist, Ryan Worsing, is known for his wide-range of talents. Ryan has done it all, from playing Principal/featured roles, playing 10 characters a show in the ensemble, swinging, being a dance captain, and choreographer. In Take A Bow's first ever 2 part (act) episode, Ryan talks all things: Finding Neverland Shrek White Christmas Being in an opening company vs joining midway Swinging/dance captaining ++ a ton more Connect with Ryan on Instagram: @ryworsing Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Velkommen, bienvenue! Welcome to the Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club! That's right, we are bring the Kit Kat Club to you as we talk to the cast, creatives, and Broadway's biggest celebrities ahead of the opening night. Hear the behind the scenes inside scoop to a show like never before. From what it was like to bring a production from the UK to the US, reviving an iconic show in such an innovative way, completely redesigning a Broadway theatre and what it's been like to perform in the round, and so much more. Hear from stars such as Eddie Redmayne, Ato Blankson-Wood, Henry Gottfried, Marty Lauter (Marcia, Marcia, Marcia), BERNADETTE PETERS, Harvey Fierstein, Julie Benko, Julia Lester, Tom Francis, Dylan Mulvaney and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway's most prominent upcoming actress', Maria Bilbao is currently making her Broadway Debut in the 2023 Revival of Sweeney Todd! This episode features topics such as: Sweeney Todd Making your debut playing opposite of Jordan Fisher, Gaten Matarazzo, Annaleigh Ashford, and Josh Groban. First day intimidation Learning from legends Steven Sondheim Audition Process Performing at the TONY Awards Backstage Rituals + more. Curtain up, Maria Bilbao Connect with Maria Bilbao on Instagram: @themariabilbao Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OUR WHITE WHALE GUEST! He's here! The only one person in the world who could be our guest for episode 200. Matthew Morrison. He has graced both the screen and stage for many years. He is an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Tony Award nominee (among many other award nominations and wins). You know him for playing the role of Mr. Will Schuester in Glee. I know him as "my dad" in Finding Neverland, as host, Eli Tokash, reunites with "Mr. Barrie." Here, it's safe, in this place, above the clouds, that is episode 200! Hear all about: Journey to becoming a performer/storyteller What took so long How he grew up in this industry The constant shifts Finding Neverland Mentorship roles Earning your stripes How he deals with the media Glee Directing while acting How directing shaped his new process as an actor Chicago in Japan + So much more! Curtain up, Matthew Morrison Connect with Matthew Morrison on Instagram: @matthewmorrison Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take A Bow Live at BroadwayCon continues with Stranger Things and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin star Gabriella Pizzolo! In this episode you'll hear everything from being a kid in the industry to becoming an adult, difference between TV/Film and Broadway Acting, singing Never Ending Story, how Gabriella hopes to one day give back to the industry, STRANGER THINGS SPOILERS and SO MUCH MORE! Gabriella Pizzolo, Curtain Up! Connect with Gabriella Pizzolo on Instagram: @gabriellapizzolo Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Thurber (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Branner currently stars on Broadway inBack to the Future the Musical, while rising into stardom of the StarKid/inner Theater kid fandom after his performance of Max Jaggerman in Nerdy Prudes Must Die. Max has had quite the journey through the industry such as his first professional tour ending abruptly, auditioning for Mean Girls in the room with his partner, coming in blind to the StarKid universe, to bringing his whole family to Broadway wearing 3-D glasses. These are stories you don't want to miss. In this episode, hear all about: University of Michigan Musical Theater Bat Out of Hell A brutally unique introduction to the industry Mean Girls Touring with his current wife StarKid Nerdy Prudes Must Die Fangirling over castmates Back to the Future Pranking castmates about famous people who are in the audiences + So much more... Connect with Will Branner on social: @lordbranner Watch Nerdy Prudes Must Die on YouTube! Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iconic musical comedy trio, Lewberger comes to Take A Bow following a sold out run of their original Off-Broadway production Lewberger & The Wizard of Friendship. The show will continue to live on as friends such as Wayne Brady, Alex Brightman, and more join in the fun for their cast album which drops June 23rd. The first single from the album, “It’s a Stupid Idea (to Put on a Broadway Show)” is now available on all digital platforms. The band is the made up of Alex Lewis, "Try Guys" Keith Habersberger, and Emmy Award Winning songwriter, Hughie Stone Fish. The trio has been gracing theatre tik tok with their original content with our favorite Broadway stars, performed on America's Got Talent, and tour across the nation to sold out houses. Curtain up, Lewberger Connect with Lewberger on Instagram: @lewberger Connect with Lewberger on Instagram: @lewbergermusic Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host, Eli Tokash, reveals Take A Bow is back and is excited for the next "season" of Take A Bow, beginning tomorrow with Tony Nominee, Robyn Hurder! Hear about his current favorite show recommendation, Safety Not Guaranteed, why the hiatus, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Heights and Hamilton star Javier Muñoz takes us behind the curtain into learning about the two most revolutionary musicals in the past 25 years. Javi talks about his relationship with Lin Manuel Miranda, how he was never meant to play Hamilton instead was supposed to play his son, Phillip, In The Heights, My Heart Says Go album, and more. 🎶Lights up on Javier Muñoz🎶 (to the tune of In The Heights)! Curtain up, Javier Muñoz Connect with Javier Muñoz on Instagram: @javiermofficial Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Cerveris joins the podcast to share his wisdom about being in FOURTEEN broadway shows! Host Sydney Lucas and Michael share fun stories of their time in Fun Home and the 2015 Tony Awards. On top of that Cerveris talks about being from West Virginia, life in quarantine, being in movies and tv shoes while being known on broadway, and talks about his band. Tune in for this *FUN* filled episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an extraordinary deep dive inside the most transformative decade on Broadway through gripping behind-the-scenes accounts of shows such as Sunset Boulevard, Rent, Angels in America, Chicago, The Lion King, and The Producers - shows that changed the history of the American theater. Host Michael Riedel, author of the best-selling book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, has created a companion podcast featuring his never-before-heard, taped audio interviews with legendary artists from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Patti LuPone, and so many more. Michael presents the drama behind the decade’s mega-hits and shocking flops, bringing readers into high-stakes premieres, fraught rehearsals, tough contract negotiations, intense Tony Award battles, and more. From the bitter feuds to the surprising collaborations, all the intrigue of a revolutionary era in the Theater District is packed into Singular Sensation. Broadway has triumphs and disasters, but the show always goes on. Enjoy Singular Sensation: The Podcast everywhere you get your podcasts or use http://bpn.fm/singularsensation to listen and learn more, and be sure to get the book here: https://amzn.to/4cNdfO3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These friends since middle school talk about what it was like being in a broadway show all the same time and go to school together. Get to know Jeremy who has conquered it all in every triple threat category. Doing so at the young age of eleven, he checked off all the boxes of singing, dancing, and acting. Tune in to find out how he did it and what his journey was conquering it all at just twelve and where he wants to go next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Nominee, Will Swenson discusses the recently announced "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical" and the drop of the 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording of Assassins! A veteran of (almost) NINE Broadway shows, Will takes audiences through his career and favorite memories from the incredible productions he has been apart of. Will Swenson, Curtain Up! Will and Eli talk about: Assassins Waitress Hair Tony Award Nomination Javert in Les Miz Priscilla Queen of the Desert Brooklyn Approaching a Character Working with Sara Bareilles Diane Paulus, Josh Lamon, Matthew Morrison + a ton more Connect with Will Swenson on Twitter: @thewillswenson Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, hear all about: Waitress Working the Creative Team compromised with Diane Paulus and Sara Bareilles leading the way Sara as a scene partner Filming Waitress live on Broadway Working as a young performer and "re-meeting" people you performed with on Broadway Peter Pan Live! Parade at New York City Center Girl from the North Country Establishing chemistry and navigating a scene with scene partners + So much more... Curtain up, Caitlin Houlahan Connect with Caitlin Houlahan on Instagram: @caithoula Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway siblings Madilyn Jaz & Zell Steele Morrow discuss what it takes to have success in the industry as a family. Madilyn made her Broadway Debut in Matilda. Her brother, Zell, wanted to be just like her and had aspirations to be on a Broadway stage, as well. Zell has since appeared in Fun Home, Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, Really Rosie, and more. This week, we don't just talk about what it's like to be on stage but really go in to depth about what it's like off-stage. Touching on topics such as lifestyle habits, bullying in our industry, and much more. Madilyn Jaz & Zell Steele Morrow, Curtain Up! Connect with Zell Steele Morrow on Instagram: @zellsteele Madilyn Jaz Morrow: @madilynjaz Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabe Escobar, Curtain Up! Connect with Gabe Escobar on Instagram: @gabesco Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seize the day with Anthony Rosenthal! Anthony, (Falsettos, Newsies, Fosse/Verdon) talks about his journey to Broadway, being a child actor on Broadway, working with some of the coolest people on Broadway, and much more. @anthony_rosenthal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host, Eli Tokash reconnects with the listeners recapping Broadway's biggest day of the year, The Tony Awards! With n guest this week Eli shares the latest headlines, catches up with the listeners, and breaks down everything. Tony Award 2021 Recap, Curtain Up! Eli talks about: Jagged Little Pill Moulin Rouge Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Tony performances Broadway Advocacy Coalition How we kick off the return to Broadway Ideas for Tony's moving forwards= Tony Speeches Aaron Tveit + a ton more Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After her rise to stardom on social media, Amber Ardolino is proving she has the talent to lead a Broadway Company in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. After appearing in the ensembles of Hamilton and Head Over Heels, she understudied Satine in Moulin Rouge where she showed her first glimpse of her triple threat abilities. She then continued to originate roles in Back To The Future and Funny Girl. Now, she's taking her, well deserved, solo bow on Broadway eight times a week in A Beautiful Noise. This episode has it all from vocal tips, bts of her iconic TikTok videos, advice, inside perspective of the industry at all the levels of a performer, and so much more. Hear all about: Journey to becoming a performer/storyteller How she didn't listen to her teachers (thank god) who told her she wouldn't make it Making her Broadway Debut Hamilton Shoulder Bouncing from show to show The difference between originating and replacing a role A BEAUTIFUL NOISE A Beautiful Noise special bows The process of her "Show Announcement Videos" Red Flags Vocal Tips + So much more! Curtain up, Amber Ardolino Connect with Amber Ardolino on Instagram: @ambernicoleardolino Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phantom of the Opera is Broadway's most historic show of all-time just closed after 35+ years of performances. Closing cast member Sara Esty comes to Take A Bow one last time reminiscing this past week leading up to the final performance of Phantom. She shares her favorite memories, backstage stories, etc. of her time in Phantom. Sara has had quite a career in the industry. From Steven Spielberg's West Side Story sharing stories about the legendary filmmaker of the process of that film to performing on Broadway and around the world on the national tour of An American in Paris, and what it's like to be auditioning and sharing roles with an identical twin. There's so much to love and so many fun stories to hear in this timely episode. Curtain up, Sara Esty Connect with Sara Esty on IG: @estygrl Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SIX-TIME TONY WINNER Audra McDonald and the cast of Ohio State Murders Take A Bow with host, Eli Tokash, ahead of their first performance on Broadway. Tune in to hear untold stories of the rehearsal process, career highlights, being the first show to be put on in the newly named James Earl Jones Theatre, and so much more. Hear from stars such as Audra McDonald, Bryce Pinkham, Lizan Mitchell, Abigail Stephenson, Mister Fitzgerald, and director Kenny Leon. Curtain up, on the cast of Ohio State Murders Connect with Ohio State Murders on Instagram: @ohiomurdersbway Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star of Mary Poppins, The Crucible, and The Audience on Broadway, Elizabeth Teeter, joins the podcast to discuss the true responsibilities of being a child actor on Broadway. She also touches on her most memorable experiences of being on Broadway and learning from legends such as Helen Mirren, Saoirse Ronan, and more! Stay tuned after the interview, for a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new STARS of Hadestown come to Take A Bow chatting all things HADESTOWN! This episode features the different perspectives of performers in different stage of their career with different relationships with the show. Hear all about how the show began with Ani, to Lola making her debut in this GIANT show fresh off of a hit tv show, to Jordan Fisher cherishing the moment in his life he gets to tell this story. Ani Di Franco How HADESTOWN was made Hadestown as a concept album Why she decided to make her Broadway debut Finding the balance of Persephone Lola Tung The Summer I Turned Pretty On set vs on Broadway Surprising people by showcasing her singing talents Learning from Jordan Fisher and previous Eurydice such as Solea Pfeiffer and Eva Noblezada Jordan Fisher Becoming a Broadway Veteran What he has learned from playing Orpheus How he approaches a role THE GASP How he relates to all of the characters he's played on Broadway Fan-girling over the MUSIC + So much more from each of them! Curtain up on Jordan Fisher, Lola Tung, and Ani DiFranco! Connect with Jordan Fisher on Instagram: @jordanfisher Connect with Lola Tung on Instagram: @lola.tung Connect with Ani DiFranco on Instagram: @anidifranco Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Produced by Broadway Records, the Rainbow Lullaby is the world's first LGBTQ lullaby album. Joining us to talk all about it are award-winning writers; Debra Barsha, Bobby Cronin, and Fred Sauter, and performer Jo Lampert. This month long mini-series will showcase, both, artists from the creative and performing side of this project uniquely getting the creating process from all kinds of different perspectives. Check out the Rainbow Lullaby anywhere you stream music and come back next week to hear from performers. Talking points include: The Rainbow Lullaby Recording Process The writing process Writing Influencers LGBTQ artists Relationships Momma and Mommy Don't you Cry Rain, Rain, Rain Go To Sleep As Bright as a Star + a ton more Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TAB medley of LGBTQIA+ Broadway performers, who have had profound impacts on the community by using their talents and platforms. The episode features important stories and words of encouragement from Prom's Caitlin Kinnunen, HSMTMTS 's Joe Serafini, Prom's Josh Lamon, and Fun Home's Beth Malone. Connect with these four on Instagram: @caitlin.kinnune, @joe_serafini_, @thebethmalone, and @josh.lamon. Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jhardon Dishon Milton, Curtain Up! Connect with Jhardon Dishon Milton on Instagram: @jhardondishon Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway's Princess and Sparkling Diamond, Courtney Reed is currently starring as Satine in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway. Fresh from originating the role on tour, she comes to Broadway starring opposite Casey Cott (Riverdale). Courtney comes to Take A Bow sharing all things Moulin Rouge Broadway and National tour. Hear all about: Adjusting from Tour to Broadway Coming back to Broadway How Broadway performer learn trapeze Performing with different leading men How to stay vocally in shape Moulin Rouge fans stories Frienship bracelets Making a jukebox work + So much more... Curtain up, Courtney Reed Connect with Courtney Reed on Instagram: @rhodesreed Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway and Award winning circus performer Nicolas Jelmoni joins Take A Bow to share his story about being a dreamer and living every opportunity to the fullest of your ability. Not even a three week graduate of the circus school in Montreal, Nico was found in New York making his Broadway Debut in the revival of Pippin! Barely knowing what Broadway was his hard work and dedication impressed, opening doors to so many other opportunities. From Cirque Du Soleil to France Got Talent to Broadway to Producing his own shows, you will be inspired to not give up on your dreams and do what you love. Nicolas Jelmoni, Curtain Up! Connect with Carolee Carmello on Instagram: @nicolasjelmoni Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Choir Boy and The Inheritance star, Jonathan Burke takes a bow while reconnecting with host Eli Tokash, after sharing the stage in Mary Poppins together. Jonathan talks about his meaningful experience performing as the lead in Choir Boy, being in a two part play such as The Inheritance, and his unique challenge that he faced in his Broadway Debut Tuck Everlasting. Tune in to find out why he was never able to perform in his Broadway Debut and much more. Jonathan uses his platform to do special performances and help raise money and awareness for charity and movements. During the month of February, Jonathan has been highlighting and raising awareness about the few black artists who have won major awards in the industry. Social media(s): @itsjonathanburke, @tokash_eli, and @takeabowpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tally Sessions, Curtain Up! Tally and Eli talk about: Company Falsettos Swing Life Learning from peers Sondheim Mindset Mental Health Education for MT Social Media + a ton more Connect with Tally Sessions on Instagram: @tallysessions Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Ryan Flynn, Curtain Up! Connect with Jake Ryan Flynn on Instagram: @jake_ryan_flynn Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is not too be missed! So enjoy your Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potato, Pie, and whatever makes you happy while you watch your favorite Musicals perform their best numbers! Happy Thanksgiving to all! See you tomorrow for a full episode! Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six's own Brittney Mack who plays Anna of Cleves joins this week's episode to talk about her incredibly unique journey to Broadway. Brittney shares so many steps that it takes to become a successful performer. She also shares an UNFORGETTABLE story about the Queens first day of rehearsals of SIX. Brittney Mack, Curtain Up! Britt and Eli talk about: Journey to Broadway Starting a career regionally Support systems Growing up Chicago Tour life Memphis tour Six Collaborating with queens 8 shows a week Keeping it professional, but real. + a ton more Connect with Brittney Mack on Instagram: @brittmack8 Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Triple threat, Mary Page Nance has appeared in 3 Original Broadway Casts including Finding Neverland, The Great Comet, and currently STARS in Neill Diamond's A Beautiful Noise. Fresh off of making her Broadway principal debut, Mary Page shares what it was like to take her first solo bow, as well as her journey through performing on Broadway while dealing with Endometriosis. Curtain up, Mary Page Nance Connect with Mary Page Nance on IG: @marypagenance Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! Enjoy this shortened episode to get you through the holiday week. Talking points include: Thanksgiving Day Parade Happy Thanksgiving Tick Tick Boom Freestyle Love Supreme Company Patreon Chicken and Biscuits Apron (Drama Dictionary) + a ton more Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway and Tv actor and writer, Nik Walker joins us to Take A Bow for his work in the entertainment industry. Nik is a true student of the art and takes you through his philosophies and ideologies of how to approach text as an actor. Hear all about: Journey to becoming a performer/storyteller What excites him most as an actor Why are stakes important How can being an actor, a writer, and a director all at the same time impact your work How taxing a role can be and how to take care of yourself Hamilton Hardest part of performing HAMILTON Spamalot Sharing a stage with your best friends (Alex Brightman, Christopher Fitzgerald, Ethan Slater, Leslie Kritzer, James Monroe Iglehart, etc.) How Motown influenced Broadway + So much more! Curtain up, Nik Walker Connect with Nik Walker on Instagram: @nikkywalks Bio: Nik Walker is a Boston native, theme park nerd and proud NYU Tisch alum (Adler, Classical and Stonestreet)- who’s been earning a living in the industry for a decade and counting. He’s been seen on Broadway as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, Otis Williams in Ain’t Too Proud, and as Sir Galahad in the revival of Spamalot; on screen in Blue Bloods, Law and Order SVU, and in the upcoming AppleTV+ film The Instigators, alongside his hometown hero Matt Damon. Cleaners, the animated series that he created and writes with partner Alex Brightman, is in development at Warner Bros. Animation, and his musical, Whiskeyland, is being developed with veteran producers Hunter Arnold and Tina Cocumelli at TBD Theatricals. He is the co-host of the arts/activism show The Chaos Twins, and his movie podcast, Little Justice, is streaming where ever podcasts are imbibed. In the free time between all of this, Nik can either be found writing plays at a coffee shop, teaching incredible NYU students, or annoying his talented wife, Sarah Joyce. Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take A Bow goes LIVE at the Broadway Flea Market. On Broadway fan's biggest day of the year, Eli talks to stars from Hamilton, Mrs. Doubtfire, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, School Of Rock, Annie, and more. Take A Bow Live at The Flea, Curtain Up! Eli talks about: BC/EFA Broadway Flea Market Falling in Love with Mr. Dellamourt Writing during COVID Reopening Broadway Doubtfire Hamilton Missing Opening Night Rasing money for Broadway Cares Kid on Broadway School of Rock Annie + a ton more Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salisha Thomas and Nathan Levy come to Take A Bow with a candid discussion about the industry. Hear all about what it takes to mount a new Broadway show, Disney Princess World, swing life, racial impacts on Broadway, and so much more. The two veterans also open up about their first time being in an Original Broadway Cast as they share with audiences the importance of stating your needs with performers. There are so many important topics in this episode for all performers and industry leaders to hear. This episode was recording live at BroadwayCon Curtain up, Salisha Thomas and Nathan Levy 🚨LIVE EPISODE ALERT🚨 Connect with Salisha Thomas and Nathan Levy on Instagram: @salishathomas @nathanlevy Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take A Bow with Broadway and Movie star Lilla Crawford! Talking about her stories in "Annie," "Billy Elliot," "Into The Woods," "The Who Was? Show," and more she provides listeners with entertaining and vivid stories, Currently at NYU Tisch, she also touches on her experience with school and college life, as well as her Award Winning Sketch group she is in and her improv club. This is a long episode, for good reason. Enjoy! @lillacrawford, @sydneylucasnyc, @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-Time Tony Nominee, Alex Brightman Take(s) A Bow after starring in Spamalot at the Kennedy Center. Brightman shares stories from Beetlejuice, School of Rock, Spamalot, and more. From what it's like to work with kids and being a leader, to breaking on stage, to his legendary TONY performance. Make sure to check out the new album "Lewberger and the Wizard of Friendship" dropping this Friday on all streaming platforms. Curtain up, Alex Brightman Connect with Alex Brightman on Instagram: @brightmansomesay Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are in the presence of an ANGEL (DUST)! What a joy to be able to witness the emergence of Blake Roman who has accomplished it all in such a short amount of time. In just the past 2 years he starred as a leading role on Broadway, stars in a hit animated tv show, released his own music, and so much more. If you aren't already on the Blake Roman fan train, allow me to introduce you as we talk about his process as an actor throughout the industry, pointing out the differences, yet also similarities, between the different mediums of entertainment he continues to fall in love with. Blake Roman, Curtain Up! In this episode, hear all about: Making his Broadway Debut Harmony on Broadway Building a musical from the ground up Working with Barry Manilow + performing with him Imposter Syndrome in the industry Hazbin Hotel Creating the voice of Angel Dust Tips to voice over acting Writing his own music + So much more! Curtain up, Blake Roman Connect with Blake Roman on Instagram: @itsblakeroman Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of Take A Bow, the hosts sit down with each other to talk about their experience doing school while performing on Broadway or on set of a TV show/ Movie. With different experiences, there are several similarities between the two. If you've ever wondered what it was like for a kid to perform on Broadway. This episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live on the Red Carpet Opening Night of COST OF LIVING. Conversations include inclusivity and accessibility on Broadway, how to allow yourself to be vulnerable as an actor/audience member, dream podcast ideas, and more. This episode features Daniel J. Watts, Rachel Chavkin, Martyna Majok, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Marin Ireland, Erik King, Morgan Spector, and Andrea Syglowski. Curtain up, on Cost Of Living Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award Nominated Actress, Sierra Boggess has had quite the career across the world, performing on the biggest and most iconic stage around the world. Sierra is currently performing in the Secret Garden at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Sierra shares her favorite stories of Phantom Of The Opera, Little Mermaid, and more, such as her relationship with Ramin Karimloo and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, her relationship to her characters, and understanding how to give 100% into something. Curtain up, Sierra Boggess Connect with Sierra Boggess on IG: @officialsierraboggess Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway, Reality TV, AND Social Media star, Tommy Bracco comes to Take A Bow talking all things: Newsies Pretty Women Big Brother Real Tawk Podcast Fanbases Similarities between Broadway and Reality shows Favorite reality shows Dream roles Audition stories how the strikes/unions impacts reality tv Dreams of being on Dancing with the Stars + so much more. This episode is one not to miss for all of you fansies as we talk about the importance of fan bases between both Newsies and Big Brother on CBS. Tommy success stems from his multi-hyphenated efforts, one of which involves his podcast Real Tawk recapping all sorts of reality shows from the reality tv stars themselves. Tommy is currently dreaming of coming back to Broadway playing Timon in the Lion King or being a celebrity dancer on Dancing with the Stars. What happens first? That's up to you, the fans. Curtain up, Tommy Bracco Connect with Tommy Bracco on Instagram: @tommybracco Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curtain up, Mary McGowan! Connect with Mary McGowan on Instagram: @marycynthiamcg Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023 Tony Award Nominee, Jordan Donica comes to Take A Bow sharing his thoughts on Award Season, his love for history and mixing it with theatre, and his journey of how he got to where he is today. Donica has starred in at least one of your favorite musicals as you may have seen him in My Fair Lady, Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton, and currently in the revival of Camelot at Lincoln Center. Curtain up, Jordan Donica Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her legendary career, 3x Tony Nominee, Carolee Carmello recalls being in shows from Parade, City of Angels, and OG Falsettos to most recently in Finding Neverland, Hello Dolly, Sweeney Todd and more. Remembering almost 4 decades of non-stop work, she gives listeners insight on obstacles that a performer has to overcome, working with Broadway's biggest stars, how she prepares for roles, and priceless other advice. Carolee Carmello, Curtain Up! Connect with Carolee Carmello on Instagram: @caroleecarmello Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Appearing in 3 Broadway shows by the age of 13, Luke Mannikus is a child professional now transitioning into adulthood in the industry. He was able to take what he learned at a young age to help with his transition and you can soon see him in Trevor The Musical Off-Broadway. Luke and Eli talking points include: Priscilla Queen of the Desert Pippin Matilda Trevor the Musical Reflecting back on being a young kid in the industry Leading the future of Broadway ++ a ton more Connect with Luke on Instagram: @lukemannikus Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean McManus, Curtain Up! Connect with Sean McManus on Instagram: @smcmanus3 Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jelani Remy, Curtain Up! Jelani and Eli talk about: Lion King Ain't Too Proud Emcee in Cabaret High School Musical Papermill Playhouse Audience is your scene partner Touring vs Broadway Learning from Experience Gone Forgotten Year in Tribeca Film Festival + a ton more Connect with Jelani Remy on Instagram: @itsjelaniremy Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Idol Finalist and Star of Emojiland Off-Broadway, Natalie Weiss joins this week's episode of Take A Bow. Natalie is a world renown vocalist who has gone viral for her teaching lessons, her singing videos, and more. You can hear Natalie's voice in Dear Evan Hansen and in The Greatest Showman. Check out her brand new course "Breaking Down The Riffs" at natalieweissvoice.com/bdtrcourse Natalie Weiss, Curtain Up! Connect with Natalie on Instagram: @thenatalieweiss Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dana Steingold, Curtain Up! Connect with Dana Steingold on Instagram: @dsteinface Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Bay Jones and host, Eli Tokash, get to connect for the first time in years after playing mother and son in Pippin on Broadway! With a few more years of experience and wisdom, they revisit wonderful memories, breakdown the best ways to be successful as an actor starting in the industry, talking how the art of acting is a special thing, but can play with one psyche, and so much more. Tune in to learn, laugh, and enjoy in episode full of stories and candid conversations! Curtain up, Rachel Bay Jones Connect with Rachel Bay Jones on Instagram: @rachelbayjones Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award Winning Writer and Actor, Joshua Turchin joins the podcast to discuss being a multi- hyphenate in the entertainment industry. Joshua really opens the curtains by sharing the craziest backstage stories from his time in A Christmas Story, Forbidden Broadway, and more. He also talks about how he heard about the Broadway Shutdown while rehearsing for Trevor: The Musical. We also talk about the content that Joshua has created such as The Perfect Fit Musical and The Early Night Show which is also found on the Broadway Podcast Network. Joshua then opens up to how kids in the business are treated differently. Evaluating the audition process as a kid inspired Josh to write his new musical The Perfect Fit. The conversation that transpires between the guest and host is valuable to people of all ages in the industry. This BPN collaboration of The Early Night Show welcomed to Take A Bow, is one you don't want to miss. Joshua Turchin, Curtain Up! Connect with Joshua Turchin on Instagram: @joshuaturchin Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is a bit different, as the hosts decide to sit down with each other to inform listeners of what it's like to participate in special events such as the Tony Awards, the White House for the Obama's, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. On top of these crazy fun stories they were able to reflect on their accomplishments and appreciate everyone who made it happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy Nominee and Tony Award Winner, Lena Hall goes in depth into her performance during Hedwig: And The Angry Inch, making history in the show, and what life was like when she won the award. These incredible accomplishments came after she already appeared in 6 other Broadway shows including Kinky Boots, Cats, Tarzan, and more. Find out her journey to Broadway dreaming about being on tv and now being in the hit TNT/HBOmax show Snowpiercer. Social Media: @lenarockerhall, @tokash_eli, and @takeabowpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mahi Alam is a rising star of the screen who you may know him from Disney +’s American Born Chinese and the new hit movie musical Mean Girls where he plays your favorite character, KEVIN G. Mahi has also appeared in many of your other favorite tv shows such as New Amsterdam, Strangers, and Hungry. Mahi also has an incredible singing voice that he showcases on Tiktok/Instragram. Maybe we'll see him on Broadway one day? Journey to the big screen Performing Arts School training Growing up together On Set stories American Born Chinese Mean Girls Movie Improvising for Tina Fey Studying music at NYU + So much more! Curtain up, Mahi Alam Connect with Mahi Alam on Instagram: @mahialam03 Connect with Sydney Lucas on Instagram: @sydneylucasnyc Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take A Bow Thursday is here for the 23rd time with Ali Ewoldt! In this week's episode listeners learn that you don't have to be from NY to follow your dreams and that you don't have to go to school for acting to succeed in the business. Ali shares her journey of always wanting to be an actor and then going to Yale for Psychology, then to perform at Disney Land, then headed to Broadway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony, Grammy, Emmy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, orchestrator extraordinaire, and music director, Tom Kitt comes to Take A Bow this week. Kitt has written some of your favorite musicals including Next to Normal, If/Then and Almost Famous for which he was nominated for a Tony Award this season for Best Orignal Score alongside Cameron Crowe. Tom teases revivals, upcoming gigs, and new work! Learn about what a writer looks for in an audition room from an actor, about his writing process, TONY talk, and so much more in this episode. Curtain up, Tom Kitt Connect with Tom Kitt on Instagram: @tomkittmusic Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway Ensemblist, Ryan Worsing, is known for his wide-range of talents. Ryan has done it all, from playing Principal/featured roles, playing 10 characters a show in the ensemble, swinging, being a dance captain, and choreographer. In Act 2 of Take A Bow's first ever 2 part episode, Ryan talks all things: Hello Dolly Bette Medler, Beanie Feldstein, and Taylor Trensch Chicago The Cher Show The diva that is Cher Gypsy Robe ++ a ton more Connect with Ryan on Instagram: @ryworsing Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week's episode in unlike any other episode of Take A Bow. Sydney and Eli sit down with one of the industry's top casting director, Jen Rudin. Jen talks about her time working on Disney's top animated films, Disney's top theatrical shows, having her own casting company, what be a casting director is like, tips for auditioning and much more. Tune in to get an inside look on being a casting director and what they look for. Check out her book and podcast "Confessions of a Casting Director" for more about Jen and casting directors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know Matthew Broderick as the most iconic characters of all time such as Ferris Bueller, Simba, Inspector Gadget, Leo Bloom, and many more. Broderick's newest film "No Hard Feelings" starring Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti, and more premieres today June 23rd in all theaters. Hear all about his journey through the industry, his favorite stories about his favorite projects, his new movie "No Hard Feelings," how the industry has changed, and how the industry works for someonw of his caliber (audtions, jobs, etc.) Curtain up, Matthew Broderick Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take A Bow kicks off BroadwayCon with a LIVE EPISODE with Spring Awakening, Jagged Little Pill, and YOU on Netflix star, Kathryn Gallagher! This episode is bound to bring out the inner theatre kid inside of you. Kathryn spills the tea on her favorite fangirl moments, her music, upcoming projects, and more! She also provides a powerful and candid discussion on her experience dealing with mental health as a performer who has to tap in to challenging place to portray a character eight times a week. You don't want to miss this episode! Kathryn Gallagher, Curtain Up! Connect with Kathryn Gallagher on Instagram: @kathryngallagher Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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You asked for it, Tony Nominations hot takes... Here we go! The tea is being spilled in this episode. Get an inside scoop as we look for answers to the biggest snubs of the season. Curtain up, on the 2023 Tony Award Nominations Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

& Juliet is Broadway's biggest show of the year! Tune in to hear all about opening night and how it went! Hear from the cast, creative teams, and your favorite celebrities such as Tony Award Nominees/Winners on the red carpet! Curtain up, on the opening night of & Juliet! Connect with & Juliet on Instagram: @andjulietbway Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Take a Bow, Josh Colley joins the podcast to talk about his eventful career. From tours, broadway, Hollywood Bowl, park days, voice overs, television, and special events including his viral miscast video of "The Schuyler Sisters." Eli and Sydney wrap up it up reflecting on the interview, talking about josh’s incredible voice, and current new broadway news! Enjoy! @joshuarobertcolley, @sydneylucasnyc, @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway Expert, Laura Heywood, aka Broadwaygirlnyc, brings her story of how she was able to be herself and capitalize on it in her favorite industry. Making a career on being a pivotal role during the Tony Awards, in media, and as a host she inspires listeners to keep their heads up and plow threw. Her hard work and determination is why she's successful today. This episode appearance for Laura was the first time she was able to speak out about her queer identity. She also explains what it is like to be a queer business owner. Her new "Applause Shop" is thriving and having live auctions on EXCLUSIVE In The Heights collectibles. You don't want to miss it. Laura Heywood, Curtain Up! Connect with Laura on Instagram: @broadwaygirlnyc Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The star of three Broadway, three off-broadway, two tours, multiple national commercials, and the upcoming Paranormal Activity: The Next of Kin, Alexa Niziak joins this weeks episode. As an experienced vet at such a young age she brings great perspective into the life of a child actor, how thrilling and fast-paced the industry can be, and great stories from her personal experiences. Alexa Shae Niziak, Curtain Up! Alexa and Eli talk about: Mary Poppins A Christmas Story Cat on A Hot Tin Roof Matilda Tour Life Matilda Rehearsal Paranormal Activity: The Next of Kin Dream Roles + a ton more Connect with Alexa Shae Niziak on Instagram: @alexashaeniziak Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Take A Bow, the uber-talented Andrew Barth Feldman stops by! On this episode you will hear all about Andrew’s journey to Broadway and his experience playing the title role in Dear Evan Hansen. Andrew gives everyone an in depth story of what truly goes into playing one of the most famous roles on Broadway. On top of this, Andrew talks about how he, as a 16-18 year old, managed school, being a teen, voice change, and more while gearing up to play Evan and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Idol and Phantom of the Opera star, Eric Anthony Lopez Takes A Bow this week. Eric had a different experience when he hears "Broadway Shutdown", as he never experienced a 17 month shutdown. He was seen internationally in Phantom of The Opera, a production that was only ONE of TWO productions IN THE WORLD to continue their shows. This unique experience led to incredible stories and a wonderful podcast episode. Eric Anthony Lopez, Curtain Up! Eric and Eli's talking points include: Phantom Of The Opera Theatre during a pandemic COVID Protocols The different experiences of COVID affecting your work Broadway Debut Touring internationally American Idol The Show Must Go On + a ton more Connect with Eric Anthony Lopez on Instagram: @eric.anthony.lopez Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, hear all about: Creating Wicked on Broadway Understudying Idina Menzel Performing as Elphaba Wicked 20th Anniversary Finding Neverland 2015 Thanksgiving (performing at the Macy's parade and White House) Mentors on Broadway Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Lunt-Fontaine Theater Chair of New York Film Academy Educating the next generation of performers + So much more... Curtain up, Kristy Cates Connect with Kristy Cates on Instagram: @kristy_cates Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take A Bow Live at the Red Carpet with 1776 is HERE! On the opening night of one of Broadway's most anticipate revival of the season, hear from all cast members (Carolee Carmello, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Joanna Glushak, and more) to creative teams (Diane Paulus, Jeffrey L. Page). Tune into hear conversations about the process of reimagining this show, what it was like in the rehearsal room, things they could change about this time in history and so much more! That's right, history and theatre all in one episode. These casts perspectives aren't like any others and these answers aren't ones to miss. The highly anticipated episode is live and can also be watched on Youtube! There's lots to breakdown in these weeks episode of Take A Bow. Curtain up, on 1776 Connect with 1776 on Instagram: @1776musical Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony and Grammy nominated actress, Sydney Lucas, and Broadway and TV veteran, Eli Tokash, both began their careers as young child actors. Now teenagers, they are teaming up to provide listeners with weekly entertainment to share their industry experiences and expertise through Take A Bow! A podcast geared towards fellow lovers of the arts and entertainment. Take A Bow will walk audiences through life in the entertainment industry, as well as discuss various topics with all different types of guests: top actors, directors, musicians, child wranglers, tutors, and more.  These best friends will be guiding listeners with information on how to start out in the business, by going through; the process of auditioning, headshots, agents/managers, child labor laws, the daily life of actors, funny mishaps, and so much more. They will take you on a journey to experience special events such as The Tony Awards, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and entertaining the President at the White House. These two have had unique starts in the industry at very young ages. They are eager to share their experiences, thoughts, opinions, and feelings on all aspects of the industry seen through a kid’s perspective. As well as the evolution of their careers as they transition from child actors to young adult actors. Sydney and Eli will have fun, casual, insightful, deep, and open talks geared toward fan requested topics with each other and guests. Along with this, Tokash and Lucas will shine a light of appreciation on all child actors as it is sometimes forgotten that children live a normal life on top of working in the performing arts. Performing kids have to balance multiple jobs, auditions, school, and performances every day. Sydney and Eli are eager to open the curtains of the performance world and give audiences inside perspectives on what life is really like behind those curtains. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After her Breakout performance on Broadway by originating the role of Katherine Howard in SIX: The Musical, Samantha Pauly comes to Take A Bow a day before she returns to Broadway at the Broadway Theater in the Great Gatsby. Sam chats with us right before heading to a call time for tech in her opening week of her first show in a brand new musical. This episode has it all from meaningful friendships, fandom, advice, knowledge, and so much more. Hear all about: Journey to becoming a performer/storyteller How theatre chose her Audition process of Gatsby How she heard she got the role (it was by accident) Returning to Broadway in Great Gatsby Pre-Broadway run at PaperMill Playhouse Journey to creating Jordan Baker How her songs have been cut, re-added, changed, etc. from the show. Sharing a stage with Jeremy Jordan and Evan Noblezada Falling in love with Noah J. Ricketts + So much more! (including a psa from our host about their school, PPAS) Curtain up, Sam Pauly Connect with Sam Pauly on Instagram: @sampauly Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy Award Winner, Antoine L. Smith joins the podcast to talk about MJ: The Musical and its Broadway Opening Night. Sharing the uniqueness of the show's setting and how it is so relatable for all actors as the majority of the show takes place in a rehearsal studio. Antoine shares his favorite most memorable stories of his career that are unlike any other. Antoine and Eli talking points include: MJ: The Musical Opening Night Rehearsals Carousel The Color Purple Miss Saigon Memphis The impact of co-workers + a ton more... Connect with Antoine L. Smith on Instagram: @antoinelsmith32 Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Winning Director, Diane Paulus reconnects with 2 time former Cast Member Eli Tokash (Host) to chat about the industry, how to become a director, being a woman in the creative industry, 1776, Waitress, Pippin, Finding Neverland, and more. The highly anticipated reunion is finally here to Take A Bow for the last time in 2022. Curtain up, Diane Paulus! Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 12 Broadway shows combined, Stephen Hanna & Bret Shuford share their expertise and journeys this week. These Broadway stars share how they've been able to use their musical theatre talents to pivot during the pandemic in other jobs, such as life coaching and a dance teacher. Hear hilarious back stage stories and so much more!! Stephen, Bret, and Eli talking points include: Wicked Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Billy Elliot Dancer life NYC Ballet What not to do in an audition Being husbands in the same industry Life Coaching Pandemic Life ++ a ton more Stephen Hanna & Bret Shuford, Curtain Up! Connect with Stephen and Bret on Instagram: @bretshuford, @stephenrhanna, and @broadwayhusbands Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take A Bow with Emerson Steele. Emerson made her Broadway debut in Violet and became the big sister on Broadway that season. She shares stories from being on Broadway, performing at Radio City, and Parade at Lincoln Center. We talk about what it's like to move from a different and blindly step into the business and what that experience like. Now at NYU, she's settling in to her adult career, relearning her gift and confidence which she guides listeners through. Follow her at @emersonsteele Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Nominee, Robyn Hurder joins us to Take A Bow ahead of a MAJOR announcement and the annual Broadway spooky season celebration I Put A Spell On You! In this episode, hear all about: Moulin Rouge The fandom Chicago A Beautiful Noise The Broadway Community Gavin Creel Dancing How she learned to sing Being A Mom Showgirl to leading lady and feeling like she was starting over Getting replaced in a show + So much more! Curtain up, Robyn Hurder Connect with Robyn Hurder on Instagram: @robynhurder Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

STAY TUNED! COME BACK TOMORROW 6/24 FOR BRAD OSCAR ON THIS WEEK'S PODCAST EPISODE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Currently starring in West Side Story, one of Broadway's biggest name's, Andréa Burns joins this week's episode of Take A Bow. This shorter episode is the perfect 30 minute masterclass from Andréa. After taking over Broadway she now is taking over the big screen and has her own album. Her experience is unlike any other and one you'll want to listen to. Andréa Burns, Curtain Up! Andréa and Eli talk about: West Side Story Stephen Sondheim Creation of Fausta Future of Fausta In The Heights On Your Feet Inclusion of Latinx artists Filming/rehearsal process Movie vs Musical + a ton more Connect with Andréa Burns on Instagram: @theandreaburns Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune is as Eli Tokash takes you through the hottest topics on Broadway. Hear all about Maybe Happy Ending, The Broadway league, the tradition of dimming the lights on Broadway's marquees, Jeremy Jordan's next show, Grammy Nominations, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Nominee, Justin Cooley stops by Take A Bow talking all things Kimberly Akimbo. Cooley's journey is so unique, as the universe pulled him into this musical theatre world from being discovered at the Jimmy's, to being begged to audition for Kimberly Akimbo not once... Not twice... but THREE times, to a Tony Nomination for his astonishing work in his BROADWAY DEBUT! We dissect all the things on Take A Bow from creating a character for the first time all the way to kissing Victoria Clark. This episode is just another reminder to remember the name Justin Cooley as we will be seeing him around the block for a long time to come. Curtain up, Justin Cooley Connect with Justin Cooley on Instagram: @justin.cooley Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Known as Bertram worldwide in Disney Channel's "Jessie" , Kevin Chamberlin Takes A, well-deserved, Bow! Known on Broadway as a 3 Time Tony Nominee for Suessical, The Addams Family, and Dirty Blonde. In this episode he takes us through his career, life journey, and inside scoop from his favorite productions. From the chorus in My Favorite Year to Chef Gusteau in Ratatouille, Horton the Elephant in Seussical, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in Wicked and so much more. Nowadays, you can catch him on Tik Tok creating incredible content loved by over 8 million people. Kevin Chamberlin, Curtain Up! Kevin and Eli talk about: Journey to Broadway Jessie on Disney Channel Horton the Elephant in Suessical The Addams Family Tony Award Nominations Education Tik Tok Ratatouille The Musical Writing and Directing/Next steps in his career + a ton more Connect with Kevin Chamberlin on Instagram: @chamberlin.kevin Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Hamilton, Chicago) brings the heat this week sharing the most incredible stories and behind the scenes of his Tony Winning role of Genie in Aladdin and his 5 Broadway shows. This episode will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you wanting more. James Monroe Iglehart, Curtain Up! James and Eli talk about: Aladdin Playing with the Genie Hamilton Freestyle Love Supreme Tony Awards Memphis Stepping in to Chicago TWITS on BPN Falling in Love with Mr. Dellamourt on BPN + a ton more Connect with James Monroe Iglehart on Instagram: @jmiglehart Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, hear all about: Merrily We Roll Along Starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendes, and more. Gutenberg Review Starring Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad Broadway Flea Market Reeve Carney Hadestown departure + Jordan Fischer potential replacement Will Swenson departing from Niel Diamond's A Beautiful Noise Audra McDonald life-size poster Can Taylor Swift come to Broadway and boost ticket sales? TONY AWARDS NEW VENUE!!! Broadway sing-a-long performances! + So much more... Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devin and Eli talking points include: MJ: The Musical Opening Night Rehearsals Kinky Boots Voice Acting Dancing Supportive parents Eurika on Disney Jr. Single Parents Film, Theatre, and voice acting differences Being a child performer + a ton more... Connect with Devin Trey Campbell on Instagram: @devintrey08 Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kennedy Kanagawa, Curtain Up! Kennedy Kanagawa shares his experience making his Broadway debut as Milky White in Into the Woods! He talks about what this unique role means to him and his journey as an actor in the AAPI community. Connect with Kennedy Kanagawa on Instagram: @thisiskennedy Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calvin Cooper joins this week's episode of Take A Bow while being in just a few days in rehearsals for Doubtfire! Calvin opens up about the steps being taken to ensure that Broadway comes back better and more inclusive than ever! Lots of fascinating stories to hear in this episode! Calvin Cooper, Curtain Up! Calvin and Eli's talk about: Building a Better Broadway Doubtfire Kevin McCullum Broadway Debut Broadway vs. Regional Theatre Working on a Cruise Ship Busch Gardens cast ft. Jeremy Jordan Finding Neverland The Muny Manifestation + a ton more Connect with Calvin Cooper on Instagram: @calvinlmontcooper Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy Nominated Actor Jawan Jackson talks about embodying the legendary Melvin Franklin in two Broadway shows! The Motown and Ain't Too Proud star shares his story on how he's worked his way up in the industry and appeared in the Get Down on Netflix. Now working at the top level in his career, Jawan gives back to the arts community by working closely with the non-profit Rosie's Theatre For Kids, and created a program for students in his hometown of Detroit to receive great education in the arts at a young age. @jawanjackson, @tokash_eli, and @takeabowpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musical theatre, Voice, and Tik Tok star Echo Picone comes to Take A Bow where she shares how Sesame Street began her never-ending love for singing and music. In this episode, hear all about: Trevor off-Broadway Watching herself on Disney+ Pinkalicious Understanding your voice Impressions TikTok Creating trends Songwriting Riffing 16 years old (for not much longer) + So much more! Curtain up, Echo Picone Connect with Echo Picone on Instagram: @echopicone Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices