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 Inst...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 186
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...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 185
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Nov 29, 2023•3 min
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 socia...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 184
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: @...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 26 min
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, El...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 182
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
Oct 26, 2023•18 min•Ep. 182
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 wa...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 181
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......
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 179
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 listeni...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 178
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 Roug...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 177
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 CB...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 176
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 ...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 175
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...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 174
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 perfor...
Aug 24, 2023•53 min•Ep. 173
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 Harri...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 172
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 ...
Aug 10, 2023•47 min•Ep. 171
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 ...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 170
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 ...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 169
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 storie...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 168
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....
Jul 18, 2023•53 min
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: @themariab...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 167
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 ...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 166
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 i...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 165
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...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 164
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 so...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 163
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: @brightm...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 162
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...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 161
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 ...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 160
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 Instag...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 159
