Take A Bow

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...

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 B...

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, Pre...

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 n...

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: @takeabow...

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 project...

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 al...

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...

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 Wa...

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 Award...

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...

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 yo...

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...

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...

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)”...

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You asked for it, Tony Nominations hot takes... Here we go! The tea is being spilled in this episode. Get an inside scoop as we look for answers to the biggest snubs of the season. Curtain up, on the 2023 Tony Award Nominations Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica La...

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 t...

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...

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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...

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 differ...

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 N...

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 wit...

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,...