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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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GRAMMY Award winner and Broadway star, Adrianna Hicks joins us to Take A Bow for her work in the entertainment industry. Adrianna has a wealth of knowledge from performing around the WORLD. From Germany to Austria, touring the United Stated to Broadway. She's done it all while performing in at least one of your favorite shows! Hear all about: Journey to becoming a performer/storyteller Why being an adventurer can help you as a performer Aladdin, Sister Act, Dirty Dancing, Legally Blonde...

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...

Broadway and Tv actor and writer, Nik Walker joins us to Take A Bow for his work in the entertainment industry. Nik is a true student of the art and takes you through his philosophies and ideologies of how to approach text as an actor. Hear all about: Journey to becoming a performer/storyteller What excites him most as an actor Why are stakes important How can being an actor, a writer, and a director all at the same time impact your work How taxing a role can be and how to take care of...

Mahi Alam is a rising star of the screen who you may know him from Disney +’s American Born Chinese and the new hit movie musical Mean Girls where he plays your favorite character, KEVIN G. Mahi has also appeared in many of your other favorite tv shows such as New Amsterdam, Strangers, and Hungry. Mahi also has an incredible singing voice that he showcases on Tiktok/Instragram. Maybe we'll see him on Broadway one day? Journey to the big screen Performing Arts School training Growing up...

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"...

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...

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...

Eli shares his season review and which shows he's most excited about for the upcoming calendar year!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future of Broadway in one episode? Yes, please! In this episode, hear all about Journey to directing Youth in the industry Rent Sunset Boulevard How directors get attached to a show An iconic meeting with Stephanie J. Block What exactly a director does? (Spoiler alert: EVERYTHING!) How to Dance in Ohio Making Broadway more accessible for all + So much more! Curtain up, Sammi Cannold Connect with Sammi Cannold on Instagram: @sammi.cannold Connect with Take A Bow on social:...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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:...

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