Take A Bow

Jelani Remy, Curtain Up! Jelani and Eli talk about: Lion King Ain't Too Proud Emcee in Cabaret High School Musical Papermill Playhouse Audience is your scene partner Touring vs Broadway Learning from Experience Gone Forgotten Year in Tribeca Film Festival + a ton more Connect with Jelani Remy on Instagram: @itsjelaniremy Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli...

A message from host, Eli Tokash "We here at Take A Bow are doing our best to provide all of you wonderful listeners with Great weekly entertainment. In hopes to bring you such great quality content we will be releasing this week’s episode tomorrow, Friday April 29th. So check back in with us tomorrow. As a thank you for you patience we have some bonus content coming this week that includes the red...

JJ Niemann, Presley Ryan, Anthony Rosenthal, Max Von Essen, Charlie Alterman, and Eli Tokash go LIVE to celebrate 100 episodes of Take A Bow! The 100th Episode of Take A Bow is unlike any podcast episode you've ever heard before. Enjoy chats, performances, audience engagement, and so much more in a thrillingly fun episode that is not to be missed. Take A Bow LIVE! talking points include: Mental He...

Hannah Cruz, Curtain Up! Hannah and Eli talk about: Legally Blonde Bullets Over Broadway Hamilton Suffs Mama Rose in Gypsy Playing historical characters Demanding performances Tour life The talent of Dialects/Accents Character preparation + a ton more Connect with Hannah Cruz on Instagram: @thisishannahcruz Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Ins...

Broadway Baby, Skye Alyssa Friedman had experienced Broadway at such a young age, she wasn't fully to comprehend what it was like to be on BROADWAY! Now, she is able to experience it as an adult as she is managing double duty in Lucky Star and Kimberly Akimbo while attending college at Pace University. Skye and Eli go through several self tapes a week together, so they share their best practices a...

From green girl in Wicked to Cher in the Cher show, this Broadway Belter never fails to impress. Host, Eli Tokash gets to revisit his old pal from Neverland as they reconnect to share their favorite memories of working together and learning more about Teal's career. Teal Wicks, Curtain Up! Teal and Eli talk about: Journey to Broadway Jekyll & Hyde What it's like to tour Wicked Green Makeup, facial...

Six's own Brittney Mack who plays Anna of Cleves joins this week's episode to talk about her incredibly unique journey to Broadway. Brittney shares so many steps that it takes to become a successful performer. She also shares an UNFORGETTABLE story about the Queens first day of rehearsals of SIX. Brittney Mack, Curtain Up! Britt and Eli talk about: Journey to Broadway Starting a career regionally...

Tony Nominee, Will Swenson discusses the recently announced "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical" and the drop of the 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording of Assassins! A veteran of (almost) NINE Broadway shows, Will takes audiences through his career and favorite memories from the incredible productions he has been apart of. Will Swenson, Curtain Up! Will and Eli talk about: Assassins Waitres...

Known as Bertram worldwide in Disney Channel's "Jessie" , Kevin Chamberlin Takes A, well-deserved, Bow! Known on Broadway as a 3 Time Tony Nominee for Suessical, The Addams Family, and Dirty Blonde. In this episode he takes us through his career, life journey, and inside scoop from his favorite productions. From the chorus in My Favorite Year to Chef Gusteau in Ratatouille, Horton the Elephant in...

Analise Scarpaci is the first guest to officially Take Another Bow on the podcast. We kick off Women's History Month with one of the future leading lady's of Broadway. This year she released her debut album Pathetic Little Dreamer. If you love musical theatre and pop songs, this album is for you! Currently, starring as Lydia Hilliard in Mrs. Doubtfire, she shares the unique processes of FOUR diffe...

Kaci and Eli talking points include: Lion King Matilda Broadway/Tour life Naomi on CW Being a series regular Collaborating with Ava Duvernay On Screen kiss On Screen acting vs On stage Being a child performer + a ton more... Connect with Kaci Walfall on Instagram: @kaciwalfall Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by...

As the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Broadway League, Gennean Scott is leading the way toward a more inclusive and diverse Broadway for all. Listen to her journey and plans for Broadway future in this episode of Take A Bow! If you enjoy it, head on over to Gennean's podcast Black Business to Broadway, also available on the Broadway Podcast Network! Gennean and Eli talking poi...

Devin and Eli talking points include: MJ: The Musical Opening Night Rehearsals Kinky Boots Voice Acting Dancing Supportive parents Eurika on Disney Jr. Single Parents Film, Theatre, and voice acting differences Being a child performer + a ton more... Connect with Devin Trey Campbell on Instagram: @devintrey08 Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on I...

Emmy Award Winner, Antoine L. Smith joins the podcast to talk about MJ: The Musical and its Broadway Opening Night. Sharing the uniqueness of the show's setting and how it is so relatable for all actors as the majority of the show takes place in a rehearsal studio. Antoine shares his favorite most memorable stories of his career that are unlike any other. Antoine and Eli talking points include: MJ...

Ever wonder what it's like to work with Steven Spielberg or Stephen Sondheim? Julius Anthony Rubio was able to work with both on ONE project. Hear all about the in the room experience on this episode. You'll get plenty of Broadway talk in this episode as Julius and Eli revisit the fondest memories from Finding Neverland, including what it means to say goodbye to a show and forever family. Julius A...

Tally Sessions, Curtain Up! Tally and Eli talk about: Company Falsettos Swing Life Learning from peers Sondheim Mindset Mental Health Education for MT Social Media + a ton more Connect with Tally Sessions on Instagram: @tallysessions Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Tess...

James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Hamilton, Chicago) brings the heat this week sharing the most incredible stories and behind the scenes of his Tony Winning role of Genie in Aladdin and his 5 Broadway shows. This episode will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you wanting more. James Monroe Iglehart, Curtain Up! James and Eli talk about: Aladdin Playing with the Genie Hamilton Freestyle Lov...

The past is in the past and 2021 is no longer upon us, however Take A Bow had such a great year that we went to highlight some of YOUR favorite episodes into one big episode! Hear from Andréa Burns, Carolee Carmello, Cody Renard Richard, and Bowen Yang as they all share stories of their year, how they relate to their craft, inspire you to get in touch with your talents, and so much more! Best of 2...

This week we have a current star of Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway. He opens up about Broadway's return, 2021 Roger Rees Awards, 2021 Jimmy Award Finalist and his brand NEW SONG called Turn Back Time available on all music platforms. Mateo Lizcano, Curtain Up! Mateo and Eli talk about: Turn Back Time Songwriting Dear Evan Hansen Understudies Jimmy Awards Roger Rees Awards Radio City Christmas Specta...

Merry Christmas, everyone! What is happening on Broadway?!?!?! It's been a WEEK to say the least... From Canceled performances, to shows closing abruptly, to criticism of performers in the industry. This is not an easy time to be on Broadway. Host, Eli Tokash breaks it all down for you and offers his thoughts on the situation and more! Eli Tokash, Curtain Up! Eli talks about: Covid Outbreaks Jagge...

Currently starring in West Side Story, one of Broadway's biggest name's, Andréa Burns joins this week's episode of Take A Bow. This shorter episode is the perfect 30 minute masterclass from Andréa. After taking over Broadway she now is taking over the big screen and has her own album. Her experience is unlike any other and one you'll want to listen to. Andréa Burns, Curtain Up! Andréa and Eli talk...

Software engineer by day, broadway performer by night, Matt Meigs can do it all. Currently starring in Wicked, Matt shares stories from his 5 Broadway shows while highlighting key moments along the way. This episode is the epitome of what a day in the life of a performer really is like. Matt Meigs, Curtain Up! Matt and Eli talk about: Wicked Matilda Carousel Holiday Inn Tuck Everlasting Mary Poppi...

Playing the title role in Matilda at the young age of 9, Sophia Gennusa booked the role of Matilda off on an open call. A rare feat but encourages performers to keep an open mind and try new things at any point in life is perhaps the biggest takeaway from this week. Sophia brings her experience from both the stage and screen and breaks it all down on this week's episode. Sophia Gennusa, Curtain Up...

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! Enjoy this shortened episode to get you through the holiday week. Talking points include: Thanksgiving Day Parade Happy Thanksgiving Tick Tick Boom Freestyle Love Supreme Company Patreon Chicken and Biscuits Apron (Drama Dictionary) + a ton more Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Pr...

Produced by Broadway Records, the Rainbow Lullaby is the world's first LGBTQ lullaby album. Joining us to talk all about it are award-winning writers; Debra Barsha, Bobby Cronin, and Fred Sauter, and performer Jo Lampert. This month long mini-series will showcase, both, artists from the creative and performing side of this project uniquely getting the creating process from all kinds of different p...