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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.

Copyright: © Sydney Lucas, Eli Tokash and Broadway Podcast Network

Latest Episodes:

#178 - Fergie Phillipe Sep 28, 2023

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It's Hercules Mulligan, it's Big Bird, it's Kermit the Frog? It's Fergie Phillipe. The muppet, disney, broadway loving star of Hamilton and Camelot comes to Take A Bow! After recently closing his second Broadway Show, us Broadway fans don't have to wait too long to see Fergie back on stage as he will be making his solo show debut at 54 Below on October 15th!

In this episode, hear all about:

Love for Disney & Muppets
Hamilton
Rehearsal for a show you already memorize the whole show by listening to the cast album
Tour vs. Broadway
Camelot
Understudying King Arthur / Hamilton trio
Spamalot
Rise in tenors and what that means for baritones
Upcoming 54 Below Show

+ So much more...

Curtain up, Fergie Philippe

Connect with Fergie Philippe on Instagram: @fergsters95

Tickets to Fergie's 54 Below show: Click here

Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli

Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio)

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#177 - Courtney Reed Sep 21, 2023

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Broadway's Princess and Sparkling Diamond, Courtney Reed is currently starring as Satine in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway.Fresh from originating the role on tour, she comes to Broadway starring opposite Casey Cott (Riverdale). Courtney comes to Take A Bow sharing all things Moulin Rouge Broadway and National tour.

Hear all about:

Adjusting from Tour to Broadway
Coming back to Broadway
How Broadway performer learn trapeze
Performing with different leading men
How to stay vocally in shape
Moulin Rouge fans stories
Frienship bracelets
Making a jukebox work

+ So much more...

Curtain up, Courtney Reed

Connect with Courtney Reed on Instagram: @rhodesreed

Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli

Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio)

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#176 - Tommy Bracco Sep 14, 2023

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Broadway, Reality TV, AND Social Media star, Tommy Bracco comes to Take A Bow talking all things:

Newsies
Pretty Women
Big Brother
Real Tawk Podcast
Fanbases
Similarities between Broadway and Reality shows
Favorite reality shows
Dream roles
Audition stories
how the strikes/unions impacts reality tv
Dreams of being on Dancing with the Stars

+ so much more.

This episode is one not to miss for all of you fansies as we talk about the importance of fan bases between both Newsies and Big Brother on CBS. Tommy success stems from his multi-hyphenated efforts, one of which involves his podcast Real Tawk recapping all sorts of reality shows from the reality tv stars themselves. Tommy is currently dreaming of coming back to Broadway playing Timon in the Lion King or being a celebrity dancer on Dancing with the Stars. What happens first? That's up to you, the fans.

Curtain up, Tommy Bracco

Connect with Tommy Bracco on Instagram: @tommybracco

Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli

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#175 - Justin Cooley Sep 07, 2023

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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

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#174 - Alexis Michelle Aug 31, 2023

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International Drag Star, Alexis Michelle also known as Alex Michaels, comes to Take A Bow sharing stories from their career on RuPaul's Drag Race, RuPaul's Drag Race All Star, Drag around the world, and in the theatre as both Alex and Alexis.

Alex/is is a non-binary performer who candidly delves into a discussion about how the entertainment industry has progressed and areas that still needs work. We discuss shows that could showcase more inclusion, how the TONY wins of Alex Newell and J Harrison Ghee accelerate that progress and hopes it will encourage writers to write authentic stories for non-binary performers with non-binary characters, and how they are creating their own work to entertain others. You can see Alexis on stage very soon around the world in Witch Perfect World Tour(A Hocus Pocus Parody).

This episode is one for the ages. You won't want to miss this conversation. "The best thing you can do is listen."

Curtain up, Alex Michaels aka Alexis Michelle

Connect with Alexis Michelle on Instagram: @alexismichelleofficial

Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli

Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio)

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#173 - Raquel Suarez Groen Aug 24, 2023

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After 5 years and 1,300+ performances on Broadway in Phantom of the Opera, Raquel Suarez Groen is keeping Broadway's most historic show alive through personal fashion. You can keep pieces of your favorite Broadway shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Six, &Juliet, Beauty and the Beast, etc. on you at all times in the form of jewelry, bowties, pens, and more.

Raquel started in the world of opera, hear how that translated into the musical theatre world as she was in a Broadway show about performing in an opera. Find out how it's similar, how her unique training prepared her, and what she had to learn while performing eight shows a week. Next Stop: The Metropolitan Opera

Curtain up, Raquel Suarez Groen

Connect with Raquel Suarez Groen on Instagram: @quelly2000

Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli

Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio)

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#172 - Gianna Harris Aug 17, 2023

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A Broadway star as a child is coming to off-Broadway in one of the most anticipated musicals of the season. Gianna Harris will be understudying the roles of Young Ali, Jessica, and Tiny in "Hell's Kitchen" at The Public Theater. Hell's Kitchen features the music written by Alicia Keys, directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next To Normal), choreography from Camille A. Brown (Once on this Island, for colored girls). The show stars Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, and more.

Gianna Harris (School of Rock) gives listeners a true peak behind the curtain into the life of a child performer. She shares her audition process for her newest role, meeting Alicia Keys for the first time, stories of Alex Brightman and Sierra Boggess, being a kid on Broadway and touring around the world, and so much more.

Curtain up, Gianna Harris

Connect with Gianna Harris on Instagram: @thegiannaharris

Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli

Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio)

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#171 - Take A Bow Rundown Aug 10, 2023

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Eli Tokash flies solo today catching up and answering mailbag questions received from social media and more. The first (maybe second) time Eli comes to you live in a candid discussion breaking down the latest news of Broadway, talking about the press side of the industry, what's to come and more.

Topics include:

Breaking Spamalot Casting News
Recent Opening Night Red Carpets
Hopeful Upcoming guests (Alexis Michelle, Casey Cott, Derek Klena, Courtney Reed, Robert Horn, and more.)
Producing Truth
How to get into Broadway Press
Kids Night On Broadway
How SAG strike is affecting our industry
Upcoming shows
Alex Brightman / The Shark Is Broken

+ so much more!

Curtain up on the Take A Bow Rundown

Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli

Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio)

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#170 - Erin Rose Doyle, Sophia Manicone, and Charlie Webb Aug 04, 2023

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The young adult cast of Parade on Broadway reminisce over their run sharing their favorite memories, moments in the show, biggest learning experiences and so much more. You will get a glimpse into the life of a young performer on Broadway with a fresh new perspective on the industry. From all different cities, these three make aspiring artists around the world realize their dreams are within reach.

Topics include:

Working with Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, Michael Arden, Paul Alexander Nolan, and more.
The importance of taking care of your voice, mind, and body
Making their Broadway debut
Getting homesick
Transition from New York City Center to Broadway
Understudying
Rehearsal process
Fitness and staying in shape.

+ so much more!

Curtain up on the Cast of Parade!

Connect with Erin Rose Doyle, Sophia Manicone and Charlie Webb on Instagram: @erinroseleigh, @sophia_manicone, and @charlie_webb12

Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli

Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio)

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#169 - Live at BroadwayCon with Salisha Thomas and Nathan Levy Jul 27, 2023

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Salisha Thomas and Nathan Levy come to Take A Bow with a candid discussion about the industry. Hear all about what it takes to mount a new Broadway show, Disney Princess World, swing life, racial impacts on Broadway, and so much more. The two veterans also open up about their first time being in an Original Broadway Cast as they share with audiences the importance of stating your needs with performers.

There are so many important topics in this episode for all performers and industry leaders to hear. This episode was recording live at BroadwayCon

Curtain up, Salisha Thomas and Nathan Levy

🚨LIVE EPISODE ALERT🚨

Connect with Salisha Thomas and Nathan Levy on Instagram: @salishathomas @nathanlevy

Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli

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