Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb

Actor Margaret Colin joins Behind the Awards to discuss her career in Veep, Gossip Girl, As the World Turns, Independence Day and more as well as her current role as Ruth in The Balusters now playing at The Samuel J Friedman Theater.  Margaret shares the thrill of being back on stage in a play that is timely, poignant and hilariously funny.  

Also in this episode - Tony Excitement is buzzing.  Just announced Queen Latifah will lead a 30th Anniversary performance of Chicago alongside the Tony Host Pink, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Alex Newell, Adrienne Warren, Julianne Hough, Whitney Leavitt, Dylan Mulvaney and More!

Margaret Colin - Broadway: Jackie: An American Life (Theatre World Award), A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Old Acquaintance (Drama League Award nomination), Arcadia, The Columnist, Carousel (Equity’s Richard Seff Award). Off-Broadway/Regional: Aristocrats (Drama Desk Award nomination), Psychopathia Sexualis, Defiance (Drama Desk Award nomination), Hamlet (Delacorte Theater), Salome, Betrayal (The Actors Studio), City of Conversation (Arena Stage; Helen Hayes Award nomination), The Pentagon Papers (China tour), Sweet Bird of Youth (Williamstown Theatre Festival), The Second Mrs. Wilson (Long Wharf), A Second of Pleasure (59E59), AdA (La Mama).  Television: “Veep” (Screen Actors Guild Award), “Shades of Blue,” “Gossip Girl,” Margo on “As the World Turns,” “Now and Again,” “Leg Work,” “Sibs,” “The Wright Verdicts,” Hallmark’s “Three Wise Men” series, “Time to Say Goodbye?”, “Hit and Run,” “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Hope,” and “Blue Bloods.” Select Film: Independence Day, First Daughter, The Missing Person, Something Wild, and Unfaithful.

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Eila & Bruce bring you the fourth installment of their Tony deep dive. They are joined by expert Matt Stashin and share who will win and who they want to win in the following categories: Director of a Musical, Costume Design of a Musical, Lead Actress of a Play, Lead Actor of a Play, Lighting Design of a Play, and Revival of a Musical.

Also in this episode - Eila, Bruce & Matt give their biggest surprises and snubs of the Tony Nominations.

Rose Byrne, Carrie Coon, Susannah Flood, Lesley Manville, Kelli O’Hara, Will Harrison, Nathan Lane, John Lithgow, Daniel Radcliffe, Mark Strong, Michael Arden, Lear deBessonet, Christopher Gattelli, Tim Jackson, Zhailon Levingston & Bill Rauch, Linda Cho, Qween Jean, Ryan Park, David I. Reynoso, Isabella Byrd, Natasha Chivers, Stacey Derosier, Heather Gilbert, Jack Knowles, The Lost Boys, Ragtime, Schmigadoon!, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, Dog Day Afternoon, Oedipus, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Bug, The Fear of 13, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, Fallen Angels, Liberation, Punch, Giant, Every Brilliant Thing

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Tony Nominated Director Zhailon Levingston come back to BTA to deep all things Cats The Jellicle Ball.  Zhailon discusses everything to casting André De Shields, honoring the origins of Ball Room and Cats, and even gives us the scoop on what he’s doing next.

Also in this episode - Eila & Bruce discuss reimagined Broadway Shows.  Like, Romeo & Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing, and this seasons hit Cats the Jellicle Ball!

Zhailon Levingston is a Louisiana-raised storyteller, director, and activist who co-directed CATS: The Jellicle Ball, an immersive reimagining of the classic musical that premiered in 2024 at New York City’s Perelman Arts Center. The production earned him an OBIE Award (co-directing) as well as a Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer 

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Patrick Wilson, James Carpinello and Marcus Chait join Behind the Awards to discuss producing The Lost Boys for Broadway.  This Family driven story lead by Shoshana Bean just happens to be surrounded by vampires.  The trio takes their experience in performing in film adaptations turned broadway musical to really make this production fly.  Additionally Patrick Wilson discusses how is experience starring in movies series such as The Conjuring and Insidious gave the team insight on how to bring horror to the stage.

To purchase tickets to Lost Boys - https://www.lostboysmusical.com/

Also in this episode - Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess Will Host The Tony Awards:Act One

JAMES CARPINELLO (Producer). With over three decades as an actor working in film, television and on Broadway, James is proud to step into his most ambitious role to date as a lead producer of The Lost Boys. Broadway: original casts of Saturday Night Fever, Xanadu and Rock of Ages and most recently the critically acclaimed production of Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre. For my friends who are family and my family who are friends. Amy, Jackson and Ava, thank you for your unwavering support.

MARCUS CHAIT (Producer) is thrilled to see this 25-year dream become a reality. Producing director and founder of the Film & New Media division for the world’s largest independent publishing company where, over three years, he produced in excess of 4000 pieces of original content before the company was successfully acquired by Pearson/Penguin Books. Executive producer of the film Malevolent (sold to Netflix). Currently managing partner of 66mint. For my family.

PATRICK WILSON (Producer) is a critically acclaimed, award-winning actor whose career spans film, television and Broadway. A two-time Tony Award nominee, for The Full Monty and Oklahoma!, he was also nominated for Emmy and Golden Globe awards, for HBO’s “Angels in America” and Fargo, respectively.  Widely recognized for his work in The Conjuring, Aquaman and Insidious franchises, he made his directorial debut in 2023 with Insidious: The Red Door. Co-founder of The Wilson Family Foundation. Love & massive thanks to my family.

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Tony Nominated Book Writers David Hornsby & Chris Hoch visited Behind the Awards to talk about the process of writing The Lost Boys musical.  The discuss the must have movie moment such as Saxophone Man, Rob Lowe and The Video Store as well as the must have new moments theater goers will experience.  They discuss creating a work for fans or the movie and newcomers alike.

Chris Hoch’s Broadway credits include Amazing Grace, Matilda, La Cage aux Folles, Shrek, Spamalot, Dracula and Beauty and the Beast. Off-Broadway credits include Far From Heaven (Playwrights Horizons), Die Mommie Die!, Play It Cool and Face the Music (Encores!). National tours include Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast. Regional credits include A Christmas Story (Paper Mill Playhouse); Dracula, Zhivago, Palm Beach and Private Fittings (La Jolla Playhouse); Far From Heaven (Williamstown Theatre Festival); Amazing Grace (Goodspeed Opera); Next To Normal (Hangar Theatre); Spamalot (The Muny); Candide (Prince Music Theatre) and Picasso at the Lapin Agile (City Theatre). Television credits include 30 Rock, Guiding Light, All My Children, One Life to Live, The Good Wife, Gossip Girl and Braindead. He received his BFA from Carnegie Mellon University.

David Hornsby is a writer, director, producer, and actor. Hornsby is currently making his Broadway debut, writing the book alongside Chris Hoch for the musical adaptation of The Lost Boys (Warner Bros.). The production has emerged as one of the season’s most nominated new musicals, earning 12 Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical for Hornsby and Hoch. The Lost Boys has also received 11 Outer Critics Circle Award nominations, including Outstanding New Broadway Musical and Outstanding Book of a Musical, as well as four Drama League Award nominations, including Outstanding Production of a Musical. The production opened at the Palace Theatre on Broadway, marking Hornsby’s Broadway debut.

This summer releasing globally on Netflix on July 16, 2026 he will co-star in The Hawk, starring Will Ferrell, and can recently be seen in Amazon’s Scarpetta, starring Nicole Kidman. Hornsby was also a series regular on Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed comedy Mythic Quest. He serves as an executive producer and writer on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for FX, where he also originated and continues to recur in the role of “Rickety Cricket” since Season Two, currently airing on FXX. Hornsby has created and starred in several original series, including CBS’s How to Be a Gentleman, FX’s animated series Unsupervised, and NBC’s Mission Control. His writing credits also include Netflix’s Big Mouth, and he has recurred on Universal/Netflix’s Good Girls.

Hornsby co-wrote the film The Layover, starring Kate Upton and directed by William H. Macy. His film acting credits include Pretty Bird opposite Paul Giamatti and Billy Crudup; Flags of Our Fathers directed by Clint Eastwood; and Alien vs. Predator: Requiem. On television, he has appeared in numerous series, including FOX’s New Girl, HBO’s Hello Ladies and Six Feet Under, FX’s Baskets, and Spike TV’s The Joe Schmo Show. As a voice actor, Hornsby has contributed to a wide range of animated projects, including Amazon’s Merry Little Batman (Annie Award–nominated), Cartoon Network’s Ben 10, Nickelodeon’s Fanboy & Chum Chum, and Welcome to the Wayne.

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Eila & Bruce bring you the third installment of their Tony deep dive. They are joined by expert Matt Stashin and share who will win and who they want to win in the following categories: Featured Actress in a Musical, Book of a Musical, Scenic Design of a Play, Best Revival of a Play, and Sound Design of a Musical.

Shoshana Bean, Hannah Cruz, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Nichelle Lewis, David Hornsby & Chris Hoch, Cinco Paul, Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli & Tye Blue, Jim Barne & Kit Buchan, Hildegard Bechtler, Takeshi Kata, Chloe Lamford, David Korins, David Rockwell, The Lost Boys, Chess, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Titaníque, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Oedipus, Bug, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, Dog Day Afternoon, Fallen Angels, Becky Shaw, Every Brilliant Thing, Fallen Angels, Cats: The Jellicle Ball

Also in this episode - Eila, Matt & Bruce give their Top 10 Shows of the 2026 Season!

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Tony Nominee Nicholas Christopher joins Behind the Awards to discuss his role as Anatoli, part of this seasons hottest love triangle along with Lea Michele and Aaron Tevin in the revival of the Chess.  Nicholas also talks about playing both Pirelli and Sweeney Todd in the most recent revival co-starring Annaleigh Ashford.  Nicholas also goes into his roles is Little Shop of Horrors, Miss Saigon, Jelly’s Last Jam and Hamilton.

Also in this episode - The 2026/2027 Broadway Season is already in full swing with the most recent announcement of Paranormal Activity along other pervious announcement of Wanted and Galileo starring Raul Esparza.

Born in Bermuda and raised in Boston, Nicholas starred as George Washington in the Broadway production of Hamilton, and most recently took over as Seymour in the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors. Previously, Nicholas starred as Jelly Roll Morton in the 2024 Encores! production of Jelly’s Last Jam. In 2023, Nicholas starred in the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd as Pirelli, performing opposite Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford. During the run, he also played the title role of Sweeney Todd for multiple performances. Nicholas studied at the Juilliard School and The Boston Conservatory, where he cultivated his unique range as both an actor and a singer. Select theater and TV credits include Miss Saigon, David Bowie’s Lazarus, Hurt Village by Katori Hall, Rent, “All Rise” (CBS), “United States of Al” (CBS) and “Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll” (FX). 

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Eila & Bruce bring you the second installment of their Tony deep dive. They are joined by expert Matt Stashin and share who will win and who they want to win in the following categories: Featured Actress in a Play, Lighting Design of a Musical, Costume Design of a Play, Best Original Score and Director of a Play.

Also in this episode - Fun Facts about the 2026 Tony Nominees!

Betsy Aidem, Marylouise Burke, Aya Cash, Laurie Metcalf, June Squibb, Kevin Adams, Jane Cox, Donald Holder, Adam Honoré, Adam Honoré & Donald Holder (Lighting Design) & 59 Studio (Projection Design), Jen Schriever & Michael Arden, Brenda Abbandandolo, Qween Jean, Jeff Mahshie, Emilio Sosa, Paul Tazewell, Caroline Shaw, Steve Bargonetti, The Rescues, Cinco Paul, Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, Nicholas Hytner, Robert Icke, Kenny Leon, Joe Mantello, Whitney White, Liberation, The Balusters, Giant, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, Marjorie Prime, Chess, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, Schmigadoon!, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Ragtime, The Lost Boys, Dog Day Afternoon, Fallen Angels, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Giant, Oedipus

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Olivier Award winning and Tony Nominated Actor Sam Tutty joins Behind the Awards to chat about his award winning role in Dear Evan Hansen and this seasons breakout hit Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York.  Sam shares the creation process from its early days to Boston and New York.

Also in this episode - Eila & Bruce discuss the increased ticket prices for some Broadway shows.

Sam Tutty is currently starring in Jim Barne and Kit Buchan’s musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).  He is best known for his West End debut as Evan in Dear Evan Hansen. During his school years, he appeared in a number of productions including The Wizard of Oz.  After compulsory schooling, Tutty trained at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, later making his off-West End debut as Daniel in Once on this Island. His performance at Southwark Playhouse was widely praised, and a career in the West End looked promising. Tutty was originally cast as the alternate Evan for Dear Evan Hansen, however he was later promoted to the titular character.

His first performance as Evan was on October 9, 2019, ahead of an official opening night on November, 19 2019. In a review for LondonTheatre.co.uk, Mark Shenton said: “Tutty is another discovery, who pulls off the rare trick of projecting adolescent angst and insecurity with paradoxically confident ease. With his strawberry blonde hair and slight physical bearing, he embodies a nerdy character… There's a truthfulness to his acting - and a robust singing voice - that makes him feel utterly authentic and intensely moving.” In 2020, Tutty won an Olivier for Best Actor in a Musical.

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Eila & Bruce bring you the first installment of their Tony deep dive. They are joined by expert Matt Stashin and share who will win and who they want to win in the following categories: Best Choreography; Best Sound Design of a Play; Best Orchestrations; Featured Actor in a Play; and Featured Actor in a Musical.

Ali Louis Bourzgui, André De Shields, Bryce Pinkham, Ben Levi Ross, Layton Williams, Christopher Abbott, Danny Burstein, Brandon J. Dirden, Alden Ehrenreich, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Richard Thomas, Christopher Gattelli, Ellenore Scott, Ani Taj, Omari Wiles & Arturo Lyons, Lauren Yalango-Grant & Christopher Cree Grant, Justin Ellington, Tom Gibbons, Lee Kinney, Josh Schmidt, Mikaal Sulaiman, Doug Besterman & Mike Morris, Ethan Popp, Kyler England, Adrianne “AG” Gonzalez & Gabriel Mann, Lux Pyramid, Brian Usifer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Wilson, Trevor Holder & Doug Schadt, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, The Lost Boys, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Oedipus, The Fear of 13, Bug, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Chess, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, Marjorie Prime, Waiting for Godot, Becky Shaw, The Balusters, Titaníque

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