
Take A Bow
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*Bonus*- Josie Bray
Disney+'s Trevor: The Musical producer, Josie Bray loves creating new work for our industry and audiences. But, not just any new work. Josie and host, Eli Tokash are embarking on a new journey creating a new work titled "TRUTH: A Biofictional Choreopoem." Today the project launches a crowdfunding campaign to get the production on its feet. You can visit truthplay.org to learn more information and donate to the project. A little bit goes a long way, even a simple share and follow on social media. We hope you can join us on this journey and help us reach our goal. Curtain up, Josie Bray To donate or learn more about or campaign, visit: TRUTH: a biofictional choreopoem Connect with Josie Bray on Instagram: @josiebray_ Connect with Truth: A Non-Fictional Choreopoem on Instagram: @truthplay.org_ 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

Ep 167#167 - Maria Bilbao
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

Ep 166#166 - Jerry Mitchell
Three-time Tony Award Winner, including this year's Isabelle Stevenson Award. Jerry Mitchell is a titan of the Broadway community from both his onstage and offstage efforts of influencing the future of Broadway. Jerry Mitchell has directed, choreographed, produced, or performed in some of Broadway's biggest shows such as Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, On Your Feet, Pretty Woman, La Cage Aux Folles, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Gypsy, Hairspray, and MANY MANY more. Jerry has accomplished it all, wearing many hats. If you're a performer this episode is for you as Mitchell gives his best audition advice, if you want to be a producer he will inspire you to create your own thing, a director/choreographer he gives some of the best insight into how it works and what inspires him. His efforts in raising money for Broadway's most beloved organization Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids will be remembered forever. Jerry Mitchell brilliantly combines his love of being a director, choreographer, producer, and performer and put it all together creating Broadway's most thrilling annual event, Broadway Bares. Curtain up, Jerry Mitchell Connect with Jerry Mitchell on Instagram: @jammyprod 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

Ep 165#165 - Ben Platt and Noah Galvin
Tony Award Winner, Ben Platt and Noah Galvin started at theater camp and have accomplished it all. You name it, from Broadway to TV and the big screen. The fiancés are now joining forces to create every theatre fans dream movie, "Theater Camp," in theaters July 14th! This episode features topics such as: Theater Camp Filming a full movie in just NINETEEN days Parade Dear Evan Hansen a Ben teases new album Creating art with friends Transition from child actor to adult actor and how to break the industry's perspective on you Their engagement + more. Curtain up, Ben Platt and Noah Galvin Connect with Ben Platt and Noah Galvin on Instagram: @bensplatt and @noahgalvin 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

Ep 164#164 - Tony Award Winners
Come inside the press room of the Tony Awards with the biggest stars featuring Jodie Cromer, Sean Hayes, Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, J Harrison Ghee, Brandon Uranowitz, and so many more. Listen as they react and share their favorite moments as they are recognized by winning the biggest award for their performance on stage. Curtain up, 2023 Tony Awards 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

Ep 163#163 - Matthew Broderick
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

Ep 162#162 - Alex Brightman
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

Ep 161#161 - Javier Muñoz
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

Ep 160#160 - Jessie Mueller
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

Ep 159#159 - Tony Predictions
This week is all about the TONY Awards. Take A Bow will be on site this year, but first we got to give our predictions. Host, Eli Tokash is joined by, fellow Broadway performer and fan, Sean McManus, followed by Take A Bow Editor and Broadway Fan Jessica Lauren. Tune in for the latest Broadway News, Award winner predictions, Beetlejuice tour talk, and theatre kids talking Broadway! 2023 TONY Awards, Curtain Up! Connect with Sean McManus on Instagram: @smcmanus33 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

Ep 158#158 - Jordan Donica
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

Ep 157#157 - The Janice Jam
Broadway Veterans and powerhouse couple, Christine Dwyer and Matt DeAngelis are joining forces to raise money for the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative in honor of Janice DeAngelis by creating the annual event The Janice Jam: Broadway Rocks for Breast Cancer. Monday June 5th, The live concert will feature Broadway stars, magicians, silent auctions, and so much more to combine for a night you won't forget. Not only will you hear about the event, but you can also gain insight about what it's like to be a couple on Broadway in different shows with different schedules, touring together on the same show and different shows, filming the Waitress pro-shot, and more! Curtain up, Christine Dwyer and Matt DeAngelis Tickets to the Janice Jam Can't make it, but in the giving mood? No problem. Donate here! Connect with Christine Dwyer and Matt DeAngelis on Instagram: @cteendryer and @mattdeangelis22 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

Ep 156#156 - Benjamin Pajak
At the young age of 11 years old, breakout star, Benjamin Pajak was performing as scene partners to Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster, and the best of the best in the the theatre world, making his Broadway Debut as Winthrop in Music Man on Broadway. Today, he joins us to Take A Bow for that accomplishment and so much more. After having just closed Oliver at The New York City Center, Benjamin talks what it's like to be a child performer in the modern age of social media, how his journey started, what he's learned thus far, performing with legends, how he reminds himself to soak it all in, and so much more. Get to know Broadway's next biggest star this week on Take A Bow! Curtain up, Benjamin Pajak Connect with Benjamin Pajak on Instagram: @benjamin.pajak.official 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

Ep 155#155 - Tom Kitt
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

Ep 154#154 - LEWBERGER
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

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Ep 153#153 - 76th Annual Tony Nominations
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

Ep 152#152 - John Cardoza
Currently starring as Christian in the North American Tour of Moulin Rouge, John Cardoza comes to Take A Bow live from Atlanta, GA. John Cardoza is Broadway's upcoming leading man. You may know him as Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid or as Young Noah in The Notebook. John made his Broadway Debut in Jagged Little Pill where he was immediately thrown in to developing new works for Broadway. Thanks to that experience, Cardoza share stories from what it's like to attack material of new works, lessons he's learned along the way, and inside scoop on the show's he has been in. This episode is one you don't want to miss. Curtain up, John Cardoza Connect with John Cardoza on IG: @johnfcardoza 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

Ep 151#151 - Sara Esty
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

Ep 151Friday Episode
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Ep 150#150 - Carly Hughes
Broadway and TV Star Carly Hughes shares story from doing 2 Broadway shows on once (Pippin and Beautiful: The Carol King Musical), learning Fosse from the legend Ann Reinking for Chicago on Broadway, first Broadway Debut bow, Being a series regular in a tv show, filming life, and more. Carly and Host, Eli Tokash, have a blast in this episode catching up and reminiscing of their days performing in Pippin together. Curtain up, Carly Hughes Connect with Carly Hughes on IG: @carlyhughes 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

Ep 149#149 - Trevor Braun
Broadway, Film, and TV star, Trevor Braun has been in his fair share of Tony Award winning musicals. Both as a child performer and now as an adult. Hear his perspective into what the industry is like for working kids, the older generational trends around the broadway kid community, and reminiscing on fun memories. Hear Trevor's unique perspective now as an adult in the industry and what was different back then and how much the industry changes when you become and adult. Curtain up, Trevor Braun Connect with Trevor Braun on IG: @trevorharrisonbraun 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

Ep 148#148 - Mary Page Nance
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

Ep 147#147 - Nikki Renée Daniels
11 Broadway shows and Nikki still gets starstruck by her peers and scene partners such as Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, and even Stephen Sondheim. Hear stories about working with some of the biggest names on Broadway, performing while being a parent on Broadway, Company, Hamilton, and so much more. Curtain up, Nikki Renée Daniels Connect with Nikki Renée Daniels on IG: @nikkireneesings 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

Ep 146#146 - Sierra Boggess
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

Ep 145#145 - Tessie, Eli Tokash
Take A Bow sibling duo, Tessie and Eli Tokash, join forces to talk about all things Entertainment Industry. They also take the opportunity to share their own stories of their journey through the industry. There is so much to unwind throughout the entertainment industry. Yes, the ENTIRE Entertainment Industry, Broadway, Music, Hollywood, and more. Unpack it all in this week's episode and listen to how these theatre kids siblings tie in their own personal stories to what's going on currently in the industry. Curtain up, Tessie and Eli Connect with Tessie Tokash on IG: @tessietokash 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

Ep 144#144 - Fernell Hogan
Broadway's breakout triple threat Fernell Hogan talks all things The Prom, Mean Girls, Kimberly Akimbo, and Some Like It Hot. Hear his unique perspective as someone who is both a performer and on the creative side of the Industry. So many fun stories including stories about Broadway legends including Beth Leavel, Brooks Ashmanskas, Casey Nicholaw, and more. Curtain up, Fernell Hogan Connect with Fernell Hogan on IG: @fernellhogan 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

Ep 143#143 - Walter Russell III
After becoming the 3rd youngest artist to win a GRAMMY Award, Walter Russell III joins us to Take A Bow for his incredible start to his young career. You may know him as Little Michael Jackson or Young Simba in Lion King. Walter also becomes the youngest guest on Take A Bow, to date. Join us in discussion of what Broadway kids do nowadays, getting nominated for 2 GRAMMYs in one day, giving a speech at the GRAMMYs and so much more. Curtain up, Walter Russell III Connect with Walter Russell III on IG: @wr3hrlm 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

Ep 142#142 - Cole Thompson
Grammy Award Winner, Cole Thompson takes us Into The Woods of New York City Center, Broadway, and even through the woods across the states on tour. Are you and Into The Woods super fan? This episode is your knight in shining armor. From back stage stories, lessons from iconic cast members, vocal tips, and so much more. Curtain up, Cole Thompson Connect with Cole Thompson on social media: @_cole__thompson 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

Ep 141#141 - Bonnie Milligan
The power house vocalist we all know and love, Bonnie Milligan gives us a whole master class into scene and character preparation, while sneaking in a little singing to bless your ears. This episode has it all. Head Over Heels, The Go-Gos, Bonnie's journey, working with Tom Kitt, Jeanine Tesori, and David Lindsay-Abaire, etc. I mean, What more can you ask for? Bauntie Milligan certainly makes all of our "shitty little lives better" today! Curtain up, Bonnie Milligan Connect with Bonnie Milligan on social media: @beltingbons 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
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Ep 140#140 - Dan Lauria
From the screen to Broadway, America's dad, Dan Lauria (Wonder Years, Lombardi, A Christmas Story, + more) Takes A Bow to talk about all aspects of the entertainment industry. Hear all about how the industry has changed, audition stories, the shock of going from the screen to the stage, backstage stories, and so much more! Curtain up, Dan Lauria Connect with Dan Lauria on social media: @realdanlauria 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

Ep 139#139 - Brandon Victor Dixon
Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award Nominee, Brandon Victor Dixon shares doing theatre live on TV (Rent, and Jesus Christ Superstar), what roles attract him, Hamilton, his new show adaptation MacGyver, producer life, and so much more! Find out what keeps someone so accomplished excited and involved in the industry. Curtain up, Brandon Victor Dixon Connect with Brandon Victor Dixon on social media: @brandonvdixon 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

Ep 138#138- Micaela Diamond
Broadway's Micaela Diamond stardom parade continues. After a sensational run at New York City Center she will revive the role of Lucille Frank in Parade, opposite Ben Platt. Micaela gives audiences insight on Parade's journey to this Broadway revival and what her reaction was when she found out she would play Ben Platt's wife. Sharing is caring and Micaela shares with the listeners what it was like to lead a Broadway Show as Cher at the young age of 19, her relationship to Stephanie J. Block and how much her mentorship has meant to her, learning the industry on the job, added pressure of the industry once you've established yourself, and so much more. Curtain up, Micaela Diamond Connect with Micaela Diamond on social media: @micaela_diamond 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

Ep 137#137 - Best of 2023
One episode including the top interviews, moments, and guests of Take A Bow's 2022. Tune in now for the ultimate recap or be sure to use this week to catch up on any episodes you missed. Curtain up on 2023! Curtain down on 2022! 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

#136 - Elizabeth Teeter
Star of the Broadway Fan Favorite, BEETLEJUICE the Musical, Elizabeth Teeter is welcomed back on the podcast to Take A Bow ahead of the show's final week on Broadway. Hear all about Elizabeth's roller coaster journey with the show, stepping into the role of Lydia Deetz, starting new traditions as her and Alex Brightman take a bow, favorite memories, the lessons she's learned from the cast, and so much more! Can't make it to the final show of Beetlejuice? That's okay, we're bringing it to you! Curtain up, Elizabeth Teeter Connect with Elizabeth Teeter on social media: @elizabethteeterofficial 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

Ep 135#135 - DIANE PAULUS
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

Ep 134#134 - Jeffery L. Page
Broadway Director and Choreographer Jeffrey L. Page gives us thought-provoking insight into the industry with conversations you don't hear everyday. The thought that "theatre is not a museum" is perhaps the focal point of the episode. Tune in to hear how this Director and Choreographer is leading the charge for the future of Broadway Curtain up, Jeffrey L. Page! Connect with Jeffrey L. Page on Instagram: @jeffreylpage 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

Ep 133`#133 - Gavin Lee
Over The Rooftops, 2 time tony nominee Gavin Lee gives us all the details on how to tap upside down, with 4 legs, and coming to Broadway from London! A brand new perspective from a show-stopping performer in this week's episode. Curtain up, Gavin Lee! Connect with Gavin Lee on Instagram: @gavinleeofficial 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

Ep 132#132 - Patrick Page
Can you imagine performing without hearing your own voice? Patrick Page began to lose his hearing completely and thought he was losing his voice because he couldn't hear himself and could only understand people by reading their lips. He was worried to test his hearing, until he remembered how important it was to embrace everything about yourself, similarly to the history behind his deep voice he began to accept what it was and leaned in to his uniqueness. Page now performs with Widex hearing aids as Hades in the Broadway's Hadestown as well as Apple TV+' Spirited, Schmigadoon, and more! Patrick Page departs from the underground of Hadestown at the end of the month. Be sure to check out his incredible performance in the show after listening to the story's of its journey before Broadway and how it's been shaped into the show it is today on Broadway. Curtain up Patrick Page! Connect with Patrick Page on Instagram: @pagepatrick 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

Ep 131#131 - Mary McGowan
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

Ep 130#130 - & Juliet
& 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

Happy Thanksgiving!
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

Ep 129#129 - Kimberly Akimbo Cast + Celebs on OPENING NIGHT
What's better than an Opening Night of Broadway's most anticipated show of the season! Hear from the cast, creative teams, and your favorite celebrities and Tony Award Nominees/Winners on the red carpet! Curtain up, on the opening night of Kimberly Akimbo Watch on YouTube!!! Connect with Kimberly Akimbo on Instagram: @akimbomusical 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

Ep 128#128 - Audra McDonald & the cast of Ohio State Murders
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

Ep 127#127 - Tripp Phillips
Curtain up, Tripp Phillips Connect with Tripp Phillips on Instagram: @trippnyc1 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

Ep 126#126 - Patrick Goodwin
Nobody knows what a Casting Director actually does. We all may think we do, but it goes far beyond what we may think... until now. Tune in to hear what it takes to be Casting Director, how to run auditions, what is looked for in an audition room, unwritten rules to self-taping, and so much more. Patrick Goodwin cast host, Eli Tokash in Finding Neverland on Broadway and the readings of The Greatest Showman. Listen to their discussion as they reflect on that moment in the room almost 7 years later. Curtain up, Patrick Goodwin 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

*BONUS* Cost Of Living Red Carpet
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

Ep 125#125 - 1776 Red Carpet Takeover + more
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

Ep 124#124 - Ken Davenport
Producers deserve to Take A Bow, too. Don't ya think? For the first time ever, we hear from a, multi-award winning, producer in the industry that is that backbone of a company who employs all the incredible performers you've heard from on here in the past. Ken Davenport produced shows such as Kinky Boots, Once On This Island, It's Only A Play, 13: The Musical, and more. Currently he is working on two Broadway transfers, A Beautiful Noise and Griswold's Broadway Vacation. Tune in to hear what it takes to put a show on Broadway, best ways to break into the industry as a producer, where he thinks Broadway is going to be in the near future, and so much more. Curtain up, Ken Davenport Connect with Ken Davenport on Instagram: @kendavenportbway 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