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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, 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

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

Tony Nominee, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star Julia Lester comes to Take A Bow where she shares how her built in love for Musical Theater changed her life. In this episode, hear all about: Into The Woods I Can Get It To You Wholesale HSMTMTS Fan-girling over cast mates Sara Bareilles Joe Serafini, Joshua Bassett, and Olivia Rodrigo turning to music Getting Stephen Sondheim's stamp of approval How EVERYTHING is connected Biggest learning moments How Ashlyn has grown in the High School Musical franchise "My Days" Joy Woods Coming from a musical family + So much more! Curtain up, Julia Lester Connect with Julia Lester on Instagram: @juilalester 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

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

In this episode, hear all about: Making her Broadway Debut On Your Feet on Broadway Influence of Gloria Estefan Meeting at the White House N/A the play Working with Diane Paulus Working with Holland Taylor Being a fan while being a professional in the industry Her process to approaching a role Performing in Sinatra in the West End The importance of N/A in today's time (especially for young audiences.) + So much more! Curtain up, Ana Villafañe Connect with Ana Villafañe on Instagram: @anavillafaneofficial 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

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 episode, hear all about: Jimmy Awards Rehearsing at Julliard Performing "I love Betsy" in front of Andrew Barth Feldman after his iconic performance that won the Jimmy's Being a tall girl in musical theater Biggest takeaways from the week of "bootcamp" How many times have they watched the full show after having their Broadway Debut taped The audition process of advancing through the show Dream roles How the exposure has opened doors for them even just one week from the Awards + So much more! Curtain up, Peter Dessert and Mackenzie Crawford  Connect with Mackenzie Crawford on Instagram: @mackenziemcrawford Connect with Peter Dessert on Instagram: @peter_the_dessert 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

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In this episode, hear all about: Eden's 1st Tony Nomination Lempicka Rent Wicked Understudying her idol, Idina Menzel Playing her dream role in RENT Preparing for her Tony Nominated performance in Lempicka Taking paint classes to learn how to hold a brush Telling a queer story What it's like to be in shows where cast mates idolize her. + So much more! Curtain up, Eden Espinosa Connect with Eden Espinosa on Instagram: @edenespinosa 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 episode, hear all about: 1st Tony Nomination Spamalot Improvisation Balancing comedy with high stakes How to read your audience to not cross a line with a joke The Creation of Lady of the Lake: The Farewell Tour Live Show at Joe's Pub Alex Brightman creating cults Beetlejuice Indebted to a fan base + So much more! Curtain up, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Connect with Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer on Instagram: @lesliekritzer 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 episode, hear all about: Journey to becoming a performer/storyteller How he grew up in this industry School of Rock Working with Alex Brightman Trevor on Disney+ Filming a new TV Show in Paris Sing Street Becoming an award nominated actor Broadway Star Project Actors Tool Kit + So much more! Curtain up, Diego Lucano Connect with Diego Lucano on Instagram: @diego_lucano 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

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

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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

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

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

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

Hear all about: Journey to becoming a performer/storyteller Growing up auditioning Touring with Dear Evan Hansen Having their Broadway moment Adjusting to eight shows a week What working with Ben Platt, Jordan Fisher, etc. taught him Voice Over/Commercial acting TikTok Sephora Musical Advice for performers to gain exposure and allow social media to help you + So much more! Curtain up, Jared Goldsmith Connect with Jared Goldsmith on Instagram: @jaredbgoldsmith 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 and Broadway star, Mia Sinclair Jenness joins us to Take A Bow and bares all about her journey through growing up in the Entertainment industry. This episode has it all from education, memories, advice, and tons of laughs. From open call to the EMMYs, to reminiscing of growing up on Broadway. Hear all about: Journey to becoming a performer/storyteller Growing up on Broadway Normalcy of a Broadway Kid Sharing stories of her time growing up with Gaten Matarazzo and Joshua Colley Appropriate on Broadway Understudying Elle Fanning Grey House Les Miz Broadway Park Voice Over acting Meeting celebrities who watch her perform Matilda + So much more! (including a psa from our host about their school, PPAS) Curtain up, Mia Sinclair Jenness Connect with Mia Sinclair Jenness on Instagram: @miasinclairjenness 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

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GRAMMY Award winner and Broadway star, Adrianna Hicks joins us to Take A Bow for her work in the entertainment industry. Adrianna has a wealth of knowledge from performing around the WORLD. From Germany to Austria, touring the United Stated to Broadway. She's done it all while performing in at least one of your favorite shows! Hear all about: Journey to becoming a performer/storyteller Why being an adventurer can help you as a performer Aladdin, Sister Act, Dirty Dancing, Legally Blonde and more! THE COLOR PURPLE Influences of other performers as a young actor What performing with Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Holliday, and Heather Headley taught her Going out on tour SIX Living out her Beyonce dreams on a Broadway Stage What changes were made from London to Broadway SOME LIKE IT HOT The GRAMMYs Becoming a GRAMMY winner + So much more! Curtain up, Adrianna Hicks Connect with Adrianna Hicks on Instagram: @missadriannahicks 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

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

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

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

Joining us this week is another back bone of Broadway who is making his Broadway Debut in the OBC of HARMONY. He is carrying the show as he covers 8 different tracks, while also taking on a 9th role as the Social Media Captain. Journey to Broadway Touring the world with Bandstand How he became associated with Harmony A CRAZY audition story for his first audition with Harmony Backstage stories with Julie Benko, Sierra Boggess, and Chip Zien! Broadway newest role "Social Media Captain" (WHAT?!) How social media has impacted his career/can be a career on Broadway + So much more! Curtain up, Matthew Mucha Connect with Matthew Mucha on Instagram: @matthewmucha 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

Joining us this week is a social media singing star who is currently making his Broadway Debut in the OBC of Kimberly Akimbo. Jim Hogan's journey through the industry is nothing sort of incredible and almost "new-age" like with the rising influence of social media. Journey to Broadway Touring the world with Waitress, Spring Awakening, and more. Going back to school to learn Creating T.3 group From singing in subway stations in Philly to performing on AGT, Broadway, and more Broadway Debut in Kimberly Akimbo Favorite backstage shenanigans TONY Award Night How social media has impacted his career Tips on using social media (tik tok, instagram, etc.) to share your talents with the world + So much more! Curtain up, Jim Hogan Connect with Jim Hogan on Instagram: @jimhogan220 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

Starting 2024 off right, with the most requested guest in Take A Bow history. The OG Peter Llewlyn Davies comes to Take A Bow. Journey to Broadway Mary Poppins Disney Magic Booking a Broadway show under the condition of getting voice lessons Finding Neverland Creating a show from paper. Telling Stories you care about Naomi on CW/ working with Ava DuVernay On set vs Theatre skillsets + So much more! Curtain up, Aidan Gemme Connect with Aidan Gemme on Instagram: @a.gemme 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

Eli shares his season review and which shows he's most excited about for the upcoming calendar year!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future of Broadway in one episode? Yes, please! In this episode, hear all about Journey to directing Youth in the industry Rent Sunset Boulevard How directors get attached to a show An iconic meeting with Stephanie J. Block What exactly a director does? (Spoiler alert: EVERYTHING!) How to Dance in Ohio Making Broadway more accessible for all + So much more! Curtain up, Sammi Cannold Connect with Sammi Cannold on Instagram: @sammi.cannold 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 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

In this episode, hear all about: Elf A Christmas Story Performing for the holidays Matilda Magic Grueling schedule Being a kid on Broadway How performing with adults impacted us as human and actors Traveling back and forth to NY + So much more... Curtain up, Mitchell Sink Connect with Mitchell Sink on Instagram: @mitchellsink 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

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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

In this episode, hear all about: Becoming a Broadway Fan by watching Youtube Disney Cruise Line Performer Rent 20th Anniversary Cast Playing an iconic character such as Angel Mean Girls Broadway Debut Biggest lessons of being on Broadway Here Lies Love Being apart of an all Filipino cast Playing a Filipino Character for the first time Trevor the Musical on Disney+ + So much more... Curtain up, Aaron Alcaraz Connect with Aaron Alcaraz on Instagram: @aaronreads 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 episode, hear all about: Allsun's journey to Broadway From fan to working with he idols College prescreens Chasing Rainbows Wicked Wicked 20th Anniversary Celebration Swing Life How understudying prepared her to swing How PaperMill prepped her for Broadway Being professional while having fun Upcoming Wicked Movie + So much more... Curtain up, Allsun O'Malley Connect with Allsun O'Malley on Instagram: @allsunomalley 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

With no guest this week, Eli brings you this week's news on Broadway, chats about what's to come, seeing him in a cabaret tonight, October 26th, and I Put A Spell On You! 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

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

It's Hercules Mulligan, it's Big Bird, it's Kermit the Frog? It's Fergie Phillipe. The muppet, disney, broadway loving star of Hamilton and Camelot comes to Take A Bow! After recently closing his second Broadway Show, us Broadway fans don't have to wait too long to see Fergie back on stage as he will be making his solo show debut at 54 Below on October 15th! In this episode, hear all about: Love for Disney & Muppets Hamilton Rehearsal for a show you already memorize the whole show by listening to the cast album Tour vs. Broadway Camelot Understudying King Arthur / Hamilton trio Spamalot Rise in tenors and what that means for baritones Upcoming 54 Below Show + So much more... Curtain up, Fergie Philippe Connect with Fergie Philippe on Instagram: @fergsters95 Tickets to Fergie's 54 Below show: Click here 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'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, 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

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

International Drag Star, Alexis Michelle also known as Alex Michaels, comes to Take A Bow sharing stories from their career on RuPaul's Drag Race, RuPaul's Drag Race All Star, Drag around the world, and in the theatre as both Alex and Alexis. Alex/is is a non-binary performer who candidly delves into a discussion about how the entertainment industry has progressed and areas that still needs work. We discuss shows that could showcase more inclusion, how the TONY wins of Alex Newell and J Harrison Ghee accelerate that progress and hopes it will encourage writers to write authentic stories for non-binary performers with non-binary characters, and how they are creating their own work to entertain others. You can see Alexis on stage very soon around the world in Witch Perfect World Tour (A Hocus Pocus Parody). This episode is one for the ages. You won't want to miss this conversation. "The best thing you can do is listen." Curtain up, Alex Michaels aka Alexis Michelle Connect with Alexis Michelle on Instagram: @alexismichelleofficial 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

After 5 years and 1,300+ performances on Broadway in Phantom of the Opera, Raquel Suarez Groen is keeping Broadway's most historic show alive through personal fashion. You can keep pieces of your favorite Broadway shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Six, &Juliet, Beauty and the Beast, etc. on you at all times in the form of jewelry, bowties, pens, and more. Raquel started in the world of opera, hear how that translated into the musical theatre world as she was in a Broadway show about performing in an opera. Find out how it's similar, how her unique training prepared her, and what she had to learn while performing eight shows a week. Next Stop: The Metropolitan Opera Curtain up, Raquel Suarez Groen Connect with Raquel Suarez Groen on Instagram: @quelly2000 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

A Broadway star as a child is coming to off-Broadway in one of the most anticipated musicals of the season. Gianna Harris will be understudying the roles of Young Ali, Jessica, and Tiny in "Hell's Kitchen" at The Public Theater. Hell's Kitchen features the music written by Alicia Keys, directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next To Normal), choreography from Camille A. Brown (Once on this Island, for colored girls). The show stars Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, and more. Gianna Harris (School of Rock) gives listeners a true peak behind the curtain into the life of a child performer. She shares her audition process for her newest role, meeting Alicia Keys for the first time, stories of Alex Brightman and Sierra Boggess, being a kid on Broadway and touring around the world, and so much more. Curtain up, Gianna Harris Connect with Gianna Harris on Instagram: @thegiannaharris 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

Eli Tokash flies solo today catching up and answering mailbag questions received from social media and more. The first (maybe second) time Eli comes to you live in a candid discussion breaking down the latest news of Broadway, talking about the press side of the industry, what's to come and more. Topics include: Breaking Spamalot Casting News Recent Opening Night Red Carpets Hopeful Upcoming guests (Alexis Michelle, Casey Cott, Derek Klena, Courtney Reed, Robert Horn, and more.) Producing Truth How to get into Broadway Press Kids Night On Broadway How SAG strike is affecting our industry Upcoming shows Alex Brightman / The Shark Is Broken + so much more! Curtain up on the Take A Bow Rundown 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 young adult cast of Parade on Broadway reminisce over their run sharing their favorite memories, moments in the show, biggest learning experiences and so much more. You will get a glimpse into the life of a young performer on Broadway with a fresh new perspective on the industry. From all different cities, these three make aspiring artists around the world realize their dreams are within reach. Topics include: Working with Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, Michael Arden, Paul Alexander Nolan, and more. The importance of taking care of your voice, mind, and body Making their Broadway debut Getting homesick Transition from New York City Center to Broadway Understudying Rehearsal process Fitness and staying in shape. + so much more! Curtain up on the Cast of Parade! Connect with Erin Rose Doyle, Sophia Manicone and Charlie Webb on Instagram: @erinroseleigh, @sophia_manicone, and @charlie_webb12 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

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

This week’s guest is “Broadway’s next big thing” according to Lin Manuel Miranda. He just recently became an awardee of the Jonathan Larson Grant which is awarded annually to musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams, early in their career, to support artistic endeavors and safeguard long-term music writing careers. His upcoming musicals "Frida, The Musical" and "Broadway en Spanglish" are currently in workshop productions hoping to find a space to tell these stories. On August 4th you can see him in a free concert event at Lincoln Center in his show featuring songs of his album Songs by an immigrant, sung by your favorite Broadway stars. Jaime's story is one to inspire so many. One that you must hear. Curtain up, Jaime Lozano Connect with Jaime Lozano on Instagram: @jaimelozano 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