Take A Bow

#213 - Take A Bow Rundown

08 Nov 2024

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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 dimmi...

#212 - Robyn Hurder

18 Oct 2024

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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...

WE'RE BACK!

17 Oct 2024

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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! H...

#211 - Julia Lester

30 Aug 2024

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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 Th...

#210 - Echo Picone

22 Aug 2024

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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 an...

#209 - Ana Villafañe LIVE at BroadwayCon

05 Aug 2024

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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 th...

#208 - Blake Roman

19 Jul 2024

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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 a...

#207 - Jimmy Award Finalist Peter Dessert and Mackenzie Crawford

05 Jul 2024

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In this episode, hear all about: Jimmy Awards Rehearsing at Julliard Performing "I love Betsy" in front of Andrew Barth Feldman after his iconic pe...

#206 - Marc Bruni

29 Jun 2024

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#205 - Eden Espinosa

14 Jun 2024

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In this episode, hear all about: Eden's 1st Tony Nomination Lempicka Rent Wicked Understudying her idol, Idina Menzel Playing her dream role in ...

#204 - Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer

07 Jun 2024

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In this episode, hear all about: 1st Tony Nomination Spamalot Improvisation Balancing comedy with high stakes How to read your audience to not cr...

#203 - Diego Lucano

25 May 2024

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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 Brig...

#202 - CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB

11 May 2024

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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...

#201 - TONY NOMINATION RECAP

02 May 2024

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Listen Now - Singular Sensation: The Podcast

13 Apr 2024

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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 ...

#200 - Matthew Morrison

11 Apr 2024

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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 sc...

#199 - Amber Ardolino

04 Apr 2024

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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 Diam...

#198 - Sam Pauly

28 Mar 2024

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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 b...

#197 - Jared Goldsmith

20 Mar 2024

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Hear all about: Journey to becoming a performer/storyteller Growing up auditioning Touring with Dear Evan Hansen Having their Broadway moment Adj...

#196 - Mia Sinclair Jenness

15 Mar 2024

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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 Entertainme...

Mini Episode PSA

14 Mar 2024

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#195 - Adrianna Hicks

01 Mar 2024

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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 know...

#194 - Jordan Fisher, Lola Tung, and Ani DiFranco

22 Feb 2024

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The new STARS of Hadestown come to Take A Bow chatting all things HADESTOWN! This episode features the different perspectives of performers in differe...

#193 - Nik Walker

16 Feb 2024

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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 t...

#192 - Mahi Alam + Sydney Lucas

09 Feb 2024

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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 h...

#191 - Matthew Mucha

01 Feb 2024

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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 d...

#190 - Jim Hogan

19 Jan 2024

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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 thro...

#189 - Aidan Gemme!!!

12 Jan 2024

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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 M...

#188 - 2023 Season Review + 2024 Preview

29 Dec 2023

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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 megapho...

#187 - Sammi Cannold

21 Dec 2023

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The future of Broadway in one episode? Yes, please! In this episode, hear all about Journey to directing Youth in the industry Rent Sunset Bouleva...

#186 - Caitlin Houlahan

07 Dec 2023

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In this episode, hear all about: Waitress Working the Creative Team compromised with Diane Paulus and Sara Bareilles leading the way Sara as a scen...

#185 - Mitchell Sink

01 Dec 2023

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In this episode, hear all about: Elf A Christmas Story Performing for the holidays Matilda Magic Grueling schedule Being a kid on Broadway How ...

see ya tomorrow

29 Nov 2023

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#184 - Kristy Cates

23 Nov 2023

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In this episode, hear all about: Creating Wicked on Broadway Understudying Idina Menzel Performing as Elphaba Wicked 20th Anniversary Finding Nev...

#183 - Here Lies Aaron Alcaraz

16 Nov 2023

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In this episode, hear all about: Becoming a Broadway Fan by watching Youtube Disney Cruise Line Performer Rent 20th Anniversary Cast Playing an ic...

#182 - Allsun O'Malley + 20th Anniversary WICKED Celebration

10 Nov 2023

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In this episode, hear all about: Allsun's journey to Broadway From fan to working with he idols College prescreens Chasing Rainbows Wicked Wicke...

182?

26 Oct 2023

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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...

#181 - Will Branner

19 Oct 2023

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Will Branner currently stars on Broadway inBack to the Future the Musical, while rising into stardom of the StarKid/inner Theater kid fandom after his...

#179 - Broadway Flea Recap, interviews, + more

05 Oct 2023

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In this episode, hear all about: Merrily We Roll Along Starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendes, and more. Gutenberg Review Starrin...

#178 - Fergie Phillipe

28 Sep 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 co...

#177 - Courtney Reed

21 Sep 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...

#176 - Tommy Bracco

14 Sep 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 Podca...

#175 - Justin Cooley

07 Sep 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 thi...

#174 - Alexis Michelle

31 Aug 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, RuP...

#173 - Raquel Suarez Groen

24 Aug 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 ...

#172 - Gianna Harris

17 Aug 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 ro...

#171 - Take A Bow Rundown

10 Aug 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 t...

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

04 Aug 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...

#169 - Live at BroadwayCon with Salisha Thomas and Nathan Levy

27 Jul 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 sh...

#168 - Jaime Lozano

20 Jul 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 the Jonathan Larson Gr...

*Bonus*- Josie Bray

18 Jul 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,...

#167 - Maria Bilbao

13 Jul 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 fea...

#166 - Jerry Mitchell

06 Jul 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 onstag...

#165 - Ben Platt and Noah Galvin

30 Jun 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...

#164 - Tony Award Winners

27 Jun 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...

#163 - Matthew Broderick

23 Jun 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. Brode...

#162 - Alex Brightman

20 Jun 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, Schoo...

#161 - Javier Muñoz

16 Jun 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 year...

#160 - Jessie Mueller

13 Jun 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 thr...

#159 - Tony Predictions

09 Jun 2023

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This week is all about the TONY Awards. Take A Bow will be on site this year, but first we got to give our predictions. Host, Eli Tokash is joined by,...

#158 - Jordan Donica

06 Jun 2023

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2023 Tony Award Nominee, Jordan Donica comes to Take A Bow sharing his thoughts on Award Season, his love for history and mixing it with theatre, and ...

#157 - The Janice Jam

01 Jun 2023

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Broadway Veterans and powerhouse couple, Christine Dwyer and Matt DeAngelis are joining forces to raise money for the Phyllis Newman Women's Health In...

#156 - Benjamin Pajak

25 May 2023

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At the young age of 11 years old, breakout star, Benjamin Pajak was performing as scene partners to Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster, and the best of the b...

#155 - Tom Kitt

18 May 2023

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Tony, Grammy, Emmy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, orchestrator extraordinaire, and music director, Tom Kitt comes to Take A Bow this week...

#154 - LEWBERGER

12 May 2023

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The iconic musical comedy trio, Lewberger comes to Take A Bow following a sold out run of their original Off-Broadway production Lewberger & The Wizar...

Special Announcements

11 May 2023

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#153 - 76th Annual Tony Nominations

04 May 2023

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You asked for it, Tony Nominations hot takes... Here we go! The tea is being spilled in this episode. Get an inside scoop as we look for answers to th...

#152 - John Cardoza

27 Apr 2023

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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 Br...

#151 - Sara Esty

21 Apr 2023

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Phantom of the Opera is Broadway's most historic show of all-time just closed after 35+ years of performances. Closing cast member Sara Esty comes to ...

Friday Episode

20 Apr 2023

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#150 - Carly Hughes

13 Apr 2023

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Broadway and TV Star Carly Hughes shares story from doing 2 Broadway shows on once (Pippin and Beautiful: The Carol King Musical), learning Fosse from...

#149 - Trevor Braun

06 Apr 2023

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Broadway, Film, and TV star, Trevor Braun has been in his fair share of Tony Award winning musicals. Both as a child performer and now as an adult. He...

#148 - Mary Page Nance

31 Mar 2023

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Triple threat, Mary Page Nance has appeared in 3 Original Broadway Casts including Finding Neverland, The Great Comet, and currently STARS in Neill Di...

#147 - Nikki Renée Daniels

23 Mar 2023

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11 Broadway shows and Nikki still gets starstruck by her peers and scene partners such as Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, and even Stephen Sondheim. Hea...

#146 - Sierra Boggess

16 Mar 2023

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Award Nominated Actress, Sierra Boggess has had quite the career across the world, performing on the biggest and most iconic stage around the world. S...

#145 - Tessie, Eli Tokash

09 Mar 2023

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Take A Bow sibling duo, Tessie and Eli Tokash, join forces to talk about all things Entertainment Industry. They also take the opportunity to share th...

#144 - Fernell Hogan

03 Mar 2023

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Broadway's breakout triple threat Fernell Hogan talks all things The Prom, Mean Girls, Kimberly Akimbo, and Some Like It Hot. Hear his unique perspect...

#143 - Walter Russell III

23 Feb 2023

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After becoming the 3rd youngest artist to win a GRAMMY Award, Walter Russell III joins us to Take A Bow for his incredible start to his young career. ...

#142 - Cole Thompson

17 Feb 2023

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Grammy Award Winner, Cole Thompson takes us Into The Woods of New York City Center, Broadway, and even through the woods across the states on tour. Ar...

#141 - Bonnie Milligan

10 Feb 2023

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The power house vocalist we all know and love, Bonnie Milligan gives us a whole master class into scene and character preparation, while sneaking in a...

New Episode Tomorrow (Friday)

09 Feb 2023

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#140 - Dan Lauria

02 Feb 2023

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From the screen to Broadway, America's dad, Dan Lauria (Wonder Years, Lombardi, A Christmas Story, + more) Takes A Bow to talk about all aspects of th...

#139 - Brandon Victor Dixon

26 Jan 2023

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Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award Nominee, Brandon Victor Dixon shares doing theatre live on TV (Rent, and Jesus Christ Superstar), what roles attract him,...

#138- Micaela Diamond

19 Jan 2023

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Broadway's Micaela Diamond stardom parade continues. After a sensational run at New York City Center she will revive the role of Lucille Frank in Para...

#137 - Best of 2023

12 Jan 2023

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One episode including the top interviews, moments, and guests of Take A Bow's 2022. Tune in now for the ultimate recap or be sure to use this week to ...

#136 - Elizabeth Teeter

05 Jan 2023

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Star of the Broadway Fan Favorite, BEETLEJUICE the Musical, Elizabeth Teeter is welcomed back on the podcast to Take A Bow ahead of the show's final w...

#135 - DIANE PAULUS

29 Dec 2022

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Tony Winning Director, Diane Paulus reconnects with 2 time former Cast Member Eli Tokash (Host) to chat about the industry, how to become a director, ...

#134 - Jeffery L. Page

22 Dec 2022

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Broadway Director and Choreographer Jeffrey L. Page gives us thought-provoking insight into the industry with conversations you don't hear everyday. T...

`#133 - Gavin Lee

15 Dec 2022

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Over The Rooftops, 2 time tony nominee Gavin Lee gives us all the details on how to tap upside down, with 4 legs, and coming to Broadway from London! ...

#132 - Patrick Page

08 Dec 2022

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Can you imagine performing without hearing your own voice? Patrick Page began to lose his hearing completely and thought he was losing his voice becau...

#131 - Mary McGowan

01 Dec 2022

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Curtain up, Mary McGowan! Connect with Mary McGowan on Instagram: @marycynthiamcg Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect wi...

#130 - & Juliet

25 Nov 2022

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& Juliet is Broadway's biggest show of the year! Tune in to hear all about opening night and how it went! Hear from the cast, creative teams, and your...

Happy Thanksgiving!

24 Nov 2022

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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is not too be missed! So enjoy your Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potato, Pie, and whatever makes you happy while you wa...

#129 - Kimberly Akimbo Cast + Celebs on OPENING NIGHT

17 Nov 2022

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What's better than an Opening Night of Broadway's most anticipated show of the season! Hear from the cast, creative teams, and your favorite celebriti...

#128 - Audra McDonald & the cast of Ohio State Murders

10 Nov 2022

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SIX-TIME TONY WINNER Audra McDonald and the cast of Ohio State Murders Take A Bow with host, Eli Tokash, ahead of their first performance on Broadway....

#127 - Tripp Phillips

03 Nov 2022

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Curtain up, Tripp Phillips Connect with Tripp Phillips on Instagram: @trippnyc1 Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with...

#126 - Patrick Goodwin

28 Oct 2022

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Nobody knows what a Casting Director actually does. We all may think we do, but it goes far beyond what we may think... until now. Tune in to hear wha...

*BONUS* Cost Of Living Red Carpet

27 Oct 2022

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Live on the Red Carpet Opening Night of COST OF LIVING. Conversations include inclusivity and accessibility on Broadway, how to allow yourself to be v...

#125 - 1776 Red Carpet Takeover + more

20 Oct 2022

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Take A Bow Live at the Red Carpet with 1776 is HERE! On the opening night of one of Broadway's most anticipate revival of the season, hear from all ca...

#124 - Ken Davenport

13 Oct 2022

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Producers deserve to Take A Bow, too. Don't ya think? For the first time ever, we hear from a, multi-award winning, producer in the industry that is t...