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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:

#168 - Jaime Lozano Jul 20, 2023

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This week’s guest is “Broadway’s next big thing” according to Lin Manuel Miranda. He just recently became an awardee of theJonathan Larson Grantwhich is awarded annually to musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams, early in their career, to support artistic endeavors and safeguard long-term music writing careers.

His upcoming musicals "Frida, The Musical" and "Broadway en Spanglish" are currently in workshop productions hoping to find a space to tell these stories. On August 4th you can see him in a free concert event at Lincoln Center in his show featuring songs of his album Songs by an immigrant, sung by your favorite Broadway stars.

Jaime's story is one to inspire so many. One that you must hear.

Curtain up, Jaime Lozano

Connect with Jaime Lozano on Instagram: @jaimelozano

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Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli

Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio)

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*Bonus*- Josie Bray Jul 18, 2023

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Disney+'s Trevor: The Musical producer, Josie Bray loves creating new work for our industry and audiences. But, not just any new work. Josie and host, Eli Tokash are embarking on a new journey creating a new work titled "TRUTH: A Biofictional Choreopoem."

Today the project launches a crowdfunding campaign to get the production on its feet. You can visit truthplay.org to learn more information and donate to the project. A little bit goes a long way, even a simple share and follow on social media. We hope you can join us on this journey and help us reach our goal.

Curtain up, Josie Bray

To donate or learn more about or campaign, visit: TRUTH: a biofictional choreopoem

Connect with Josie Bray on Instagram: @josiebray_

Connect with Truth: A Non-Fictional Choreopoem on Instagram: @truthplay.org_

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Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli

Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio)

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#167 - Maria Bilbao Jul 13, 2023

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Broadway's most prominent upcoming actress', Maria Bilbao is currently making her Broadway Debut in the 2023 Revival of Sweeney Todd!

This episode features topics such as:

Sweeney Todd
Making your debut playing opposite of Jordan Fisher, Gaten Matarazzo, Annaleigh Ashford, and Josh Groban.
First day intimidation
Learning from legends
Steven Sondheim
Audition Process
Performing at the TONY Awards
Backstage Rituals

+ more.

Curtain up, Maria Bilbao

Connect with Maria Bilbao on Instagram: @themariabilbao

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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#166 - Jerry Mitchell Jul 06, 2023

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Three-time Tony Award Winner, including this year's Isabelle Stevenson Award. Jerry Mitchell is a titan of the Broadway community from both his onstage and offstage efforts of influencing the future of Broadway.

Jerry Mitchell has directed, choreographed, produced, or performed in some of Broadway's biggest shows such as Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, On Your Feet, Pretty Woman, La Cage Aux Folles, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Gypsy, Hairspray, and MANY MANY more.

Jerry has accomplished it all, wearing many hats. If you're a performer this episode is for you as Mitchell gives his best audition advice, if you want to be a producer he will inspire you to create your own thing, a director/choreographer he gives some of the best insight into how it works and what inspires him.

His efforts in raising money for Broadway's most beloved organization Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids will be remembered forever. Jerry Mitchell brilliantly combines his love of being a director, choreographer, producer, and performer and put it all together creating Broadway's most thrilling annual event, Broadway Bares.

Curtain up, Jerry Mitchell

Connect with Jerry Mitchell on Instagram: @jammyprod

Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli

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#165 - Ben Platt and Noah Galvin Jun 30, 2023

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Tony Award Winner, Ben Platt and Noah Galvin started at theater camp and have accomplished it all. You name it, from Broadway to TV and the big screen. The fiancés are now joining forces to create every theatre fans dream movie, "Theater Camp," in theaters July 14th!

This episode features topics such as:

Theater Camp
Filming a full movie in just NINETEEN days
Parade
Dear Evan Hansen a
Ben teases new album
Creating art with friends
Transition from child actor to adult actor and how to break the industry's perspective on you
Their engagement

+ more.

Curtain up, Ben Platt and Noah Galvin

Connect with Ben Platt and Noah Galvin on Instagram: @bensplatt and @noahgalvin

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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#164 - Tony Award Winners Jun 27, 2023

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Come inside the press room of the Tony Awards with the biggest stars featuring Jodie Cromer, Sean Hayes, Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, J Harrison Ghee, Brandon Uranowitz, and so many more. Listen as they react and share their favorite moments as they are recognized by winning the biggest award for their performance on stage.

Curtain up, 2023 Tony Awards

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#163 - Matthew Broderick Jun 23, 2023

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You know Matthew Broderick as the most iconic characters of all time such as Ferris Bueller, Simba, Inspector Gadget, Leo Bloom, and many more. Broderick's newest film "No Hard Feelings" starring Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti, and more premieres today June 23rd in all theaters.

Hear all about his journey through the industry, his favorite stories about his favorite projects, his new movie "No Hard Feelings," how the industry has changed, and how the industry works for someonw of his caliber (audtions, jobs, etc.)

Curtain up, Matthew Broderick

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#162 - Alex Brightman Jun 20, 2023

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Two-Time Tony Nominee, Alex Brightman Take(s) A Bow after starring in Spamalot at the Kennedy Center. Brightman shares stories from Beetlejuice, School of Rock, Spamalot, and more. From what it's like to work with kids and being a leader, to breaking on stage, to his legendary TONY performance.

Make sure to check out the new album "Lewberger and the Wizard of Friendship" dropping this Friday on all streaming platforms.

Curtain up, Alex Brightman

Connect with Alex Brightman on Instagram: @brightmansomesay

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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#161 - Javier Muñoz Jun 16, 2023

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In The Heights and Hamilton star Javier Muñoz takes us behind the curtain into learning about the two most revolutionary musicals in the past 25 years. Javi talks about his relationship with Lin Manuel Miranda, how he was never meant to play Hamilton instead was supposed to play his son, Phillip, In The Heights, My Heart Says Go album, and more.

🎶Lights up on Javier Muñoz🎶 (to the tune of In The Heights)!

Curtain up, Javier Muñoz

Connect with Javier Muñoz on Instagram: @javiermofficial

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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#160 - Jessie Mueller Jun 13, 2023

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TONY Award Winner, Jessie Mueller is perhaps the realest, most candid guest ever, as she stops by to Take A Bow! Jessie opens up about her journey through Broadway, how quickly she had to learn about what comes with signing up for performing on Broadway outside of rehearsals and performances, award seasons, learning to be a leader, meeting Carole King, reliving the moment Sara Bareilles pitched Waitress to her and so much more.

This was recorded prior to the TONY Awards broadcast so we geek out about our favorite performances, musicals, and more. Don't worry though, host Eli Tokash has you covered in this episode during the intro and outro for post TONY talk. You don't want to miss this episode.

Jessie Mueller, Curtain Up!

Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast

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