Take A Bow
Arts & Culture Podcasts
As a showbiz kid, host Eli Tokash knows what it’s like to balance childhood normalcy and the demands of starring on Broadway, Television, and Film. Kids in the industry have to balance multiple jobs, auditions, and performances on top of their schooling every single day. As Eli is becoming a young adult, he wants to share his industry experiences and expertise while he talks to other professionals about the grind of the industry as we all continue to find our next success on this weekly podcast, Take A Bow! Take A Bow walks audiences through life in the entertainment industry with guests from all facets of the entertainment industry including top actors, directors, stage managers, casting directors, musicians, child wranglers/tutors, writers and more. Eli highlights each guest’s unique story and celebrates their journeys and accomplishments as they give insight on how they came to be where they are in the spotlight. This podcast offers helpful information for those just starting out in the industry such as the process of auditioning, headshots, getting agents/managers, the daily life of actors, funny mishaps, and so much more. Join Eli weekly as he engages in these insightful and fun conversations and he and his guest’s offer their experiences, thoughts, and advice on all aspects of the industry, seen through a kid’s perspective, while speaking with child and adult actors alike. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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United States
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Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
As a showbiz kid, host Eli Tokash knows what it’s like to balance childhood normalcy and the demands of starring on Broadway, Television, and Film. Kids in the industry have to balance multiple jobs, auditions, and performances on top of their schooling every single day. As Eli is becoming a young adult, he wants to share his industry experiences and expertise while he talks to other professionals about the grind of the industry as we all continue to find our next success on this weekly podcast, Take A Bow! Take A Bow walks audiences through life in the entertainment industry with guests from all facets of the entertainment industry including top actors, directors, stage managers, casting directors, musicians, child wranglers/tutors, writers and more. Eli highlights each guest’s unique story and celebrates their journeys and accomplishments as they give insight on how they came to be where they are in the spotlight. This podcast offers helpful information for those just starting out in the industry such as the process of auditioning, headshots, getting agents/managers, the daily life of actors, funny mishaps, and so much more. Join Eli weekly as he engages in these insightful and fun conversations and he and his guest’s offer their experiences, thoughts, and advice on all aspects of the industry, seen through a kid’s perspective, while speaking with child and adult actors alike. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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@bwayPodNetwork
Language:
English
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Episodes
#213 - Take A Bow Rundown
11/8/2024
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
Duration:00:38:20
#212 - Robyn Hurder
10/18/2024
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
Duration:01:40:13
WE'RE BACK!
10/17/2024
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
Duration:00:21:40
#211 - Julia Lester
8/29/2024
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
Duration:01:11:48
#210 - Echo Picone
8/22/2024
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
Duration:01:06:52
#209 - Ana Villafañe LIVE at BroadwayCon
8/5/2024
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
Duration:01:35:01
#208 - Blake Roman
7/19/2024
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
Duration:01:39:01
#207 - Jimmy Award Finalist Peter Dessert and Mackenzie Crawford
7/5/2024
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
Duration:01:40:10
#206 - Marc Bruni
6/28/2024
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Duration:01:42:22
#205 - Eden Espinosa
6/14/2024
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
Duration:00:39:43
#204 - Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer
6/7/2024
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
Duration:01:00:17
#203 - Diego Lucano
5/25/2024
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
Duration:01:34:12
#202 - CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
5/11/2024
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
Duration:01:33:10
#201 - TONY NOMINATION RECAP
5/2/2024
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Duration:00:51:25
Listen Now - Singular Sensation: The Podcast
4/13/2024
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
Duration:00:10:33
#200 - Matthew Morrison
4/11/2024
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
Duration:01:31:48
#199 - Amber Ardolino
4/4/2024
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
Duration:01:12:41
#198 - Sam Pauly
3/28/2024
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
Duration:01:01:40
#197 - Jared Goldsmith
3/20/2024
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
Duration:01:22:56
#196 - Mia Sinclair Jenness
3/15/2024
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
Duration:01:45:10