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Take A Bow

Take A Bow

Broadway Podcast Network

10/12/2020

#29 - Judy Kuhn, Broadway Royalty

In this episode with one of the most beloved actress' we cover a brand new topic as we delve in to what it's like performing in the West End. With her years of experience, there was never a dull moment in this episode learning how to deal with nerves, confidence, mishaps and talking about her career! Being an acclaimed actor in the UK in here work in the West End and the US for her work on broadway and other states, as well as known infamously for the singing voice as Pocahontas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 h y 13 min
08/11/2024

Take A Bow Rundown

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

35 min
27/01/2022

Julius Anthony Rubio's Story

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 Anthony Rubio, Curtain Up! Julius and Eli talk about: West Side Story Steven Spielberg Stephen Sondheim Finding Neverland Mia Michaels Work ethic On Your Feet Moulin Rouge How Dancers are Treated in the Industry + a ton more Connect with Julius Anthony Rubio on Instagram: @julius_anthony 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 Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 h y 42 min
07/09/2023

Justin Cooley

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 episode is just another reminder to remember the name Justin Cooley as we will be seeing him around the block for a long time to come. Curtain up, Justin Cooley Connect with Justin Cooley on Instagram: @justin.cooley 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

1 h y 14 min
02/12/2021

Sophia Gennusa's hair got 'Naughty'

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! Sophia and Eli talk about: Matilda Dialect Coaching Tony Award Honor Performers having performance anxiety Dr. Zhivago Enemy From Within Theatre vs Film/TV auditions + a ton more Connect with Sophia Gennusa on Instagram: @sophiaegennusa 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 Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 h y 10 min
22/02/2024

Jordan Fisher, Lola Tung, and Ani DiFranco

The new STARS of Hadestown come to Take A Bow chatting all things HADESTOWN! This episode features the different perspectives of performers in different stage of their career with different relationships with the show. Hear all about how the show began with Ani, to Lola making her debut in this GIANT show fresh off of a hit tv show, to Jordan Fisher cherishing the moment in his life he gets to tell this story. Ani Di Franco How HADESTOWN was made Hadestown as a concept album Why she decided to make her Broadway debut Finding the balance of Persephone Lola Tung The Summer I Turned Pretty On set vs on Broadway Surprising people by showcasing her singing talents Learning from Jordan Fisher and previous Eurydice such as Solea Pfeiffer and Eva Noblezada Jordan Fisher Becoming a Broadway Veteran What he has learned from playing Orpheus How he approaches a role THE GASP How he relates to all of the characters he's played on Broadway Fan-girling over the MUSIC + So much more from each of them! Curtain up on Jordan Fisher, Lola Tung, and Ani DiFranco! Connect with Jordan Fisher on Instagram: @jordanfisher Connect with Lola Tung on Instagram: @lola.tung Connect with Ani DiFranco on Instagram: @anidifranco 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

59 min
01/02/2024

Matthew Mucha

Joining us this week is another back bone of Broadway who is making his Broadway Debut in the OBC of HARMONY. He is carrying the show as he covers 8 different tracks, while also taking on a 9th role as the Social Media Captain. Journey to Broadway Touring the world with Bandstand How he became associated with Harmony A CRAZY audition story for his first audition with Harmony Backstage stories with Julie Benko, Sierra Boggess, and Chip Zien! Broadway newest role "Social Media Captain" (WHAT?!) How social media has impacted his career/can be a career on Broadway + So much more! Curtain up, Matthew Mucha Connect with Matthew Mucha on Instagram: @matthewmucha 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

1 h y 14 min
24/03/2022

Brittney Mack

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 Support systems Growing up Chicago Tour life Memphis tour Six Collaborating with queens 8 shows a week Keeping it professional, but real. + a ton more Connect with Brittney Mack on Instagram: @brittmack8 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 Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 h y 11 min
27/08/2020

#14 - Special Events with Eli and Syd

This week's episode is a bit different, as the hosts decide to sit down with each other to inform listeners of what it's like to participate in special events such as the Tony Awards, the White House for the Obama's, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. On top of these crazy fun stories they were able to reflect on their accomplishments and appreciate everyone who made it happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 h y 6 min
12/01/2024

Aidan Gemme!!!

Starting 2024 off right, with the most requested guest in Take A Bow history. The OG Peter Llewlyn Davies comes to Take A Bow. Journey to Broadway Mary Poppins Disney Magic Booking a Broadway show under the condition of getting voice lessons Finding Neverland Creating a show from paper. Telling Stories you care about Naomi on CW/ working with Ava DuVernay On set vs Theatre skillsets + So much more! Curtain up, Aidan Gemme Connect with Aidan Gemme on Instagram: @a.gemme 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

1 h y 35 min
11/04/2024

Matthew Morrison

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

1 h y 32 min
18/10/2024

Robyn Hurder

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

1 h y 36 min
27/04/2023

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

1 h y 10 min
17/09/2020

#17 - How do you do, his name's Josh Colley

On today’s episode of Take a Bow, Josh Colley joins the podcast to talk about his eventful career. From tours, broadway, Hollywood Bowl, park days, voice overs, television, and special events including his viral miscast video of "The Schuyler Sisters." Eli and Sydney wrap up it up reflecting on the interview, talking about josh’s incredible voice, and current new broadway news! Enjoy! @joshuarobertcolley, @sydneylucasnyc, @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 h y 21 min
30/07/2020

#10 - Getting Kooky with Taylor Trensch

Take A Bow with Broadway Star Taylor Trensch! We guarantee that Taylor has been in at least one of your favorite Broadway shows. He gives listeners an idea of what it's like for adults to play kids on Broadway, recording a new musical called "Bleeding Love" while quarantined, talks about the six broadway shows he's been in, and more! This special 10th episode is one you will enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 h y 2 min
19/01/2024

Jim Hogan

Joining us this week is a social media singing star who is currently making his Broadway Debut in the OBC of Kimberly Akimbo. Jim Hogan's journey through the industry is nothing sort of incredible and almost "new-age" like with the rising influence of social media. Journey to Broadway Touring the world with Waitress, Spring Awakening, and more. Going back to school to learn Creating T.3 group From singing in subway stations in Philly to performing on AGT, Broadway, and more Broadway Debut in Kimberly Akimbo Favorite backstage shenanigans TONY Award Night How social media has impacted his career Tips on using social media (tik tok, instagram, etc.) to share your talents with the world + So much more! Curtain up, Jim Hogan Connect with Jim Hogan on Instagram: @jimhogan220 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

1 h y 22 min
15/03/2024

Mia Sinclair Jenness

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

1 h y 45 min
26/08/2022

Samantha Pollino

Samantha Pollino talks about her journey from making her broadway debut at age 11 in Hot Feet to working on shows like Head Over Heels, Hamilton, currently in Only Gold premiering at MCC Theatre, and even the Lazytown National Tour! Samatha Pollino, Curtain Up! Connect with Samantha Pollino on Instagram: @peanutpollino 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

1 h y 11 min
01/10/2020

#19 - Wrangle-town with Vanessa Brown

In this week's episode we introduce our listeners to the world of a Child Wrangler. One of Broadway's most beloved Child Wranglers, Vanessa Brown shares her stories of wrangling the kids of Fun Home, Newsies, Miss Saigon, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and many more. As the two hosts reflect on how important the role of a child guardian is to a show, Vanessa recreates those wonderful memories they had together. This is another episode reminding listeners you don't need to be on stage to work on Broadway as we continue to branch out in learning about more fields of the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 h y 21 min
13/05/2021

Bowen Yang Didn't Sink the Titanic

SNL's Rising Star Bowen Yang, talks SNL, Nora From Queens, his podcast Las Culturistas, and more! Bowen's journey is incredibly unique. As a graduate of NYU in the Department of Chemistry, he quickly shifted focus to solely work on his talents as a comedian. Juggling three different jobs (which he currently does today) was no easy journey getting there. If you think you know the life of a Saturday Night Live writer or cast member, think again! When Bowen guides us through the making of the skit of The Iceberg Who Sank the Titanic. he graciously puts into perspective the work each episode of SNL takes. Tune in to hear a brilliant episode that is equally entertaining, funny, and insightful. From getting rejected from UCB to writing then starring in SNL: Bowen Yang, Curtain Up! Connect with Bowen on Instagram: @fayedunaway 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 Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 h y 33 min

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