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Take A Bow episodes

April 21, 2022#100 - Take A Bow LIVE!
JJ Niemann, Presley Ryan, Anthony Rosenthal, Max Von Essen, Charlie Alterman, and Eli Tokash go LIVE to celebrate 100 episodes of Take A Bow! The 100th Episode of Take A Bow is unlike any podcast episode you've ever heard before. Enjoy chats, performances, audience engagement, and so much more in a thrillingly fun episode that is not to be missed.
Take A Bow LIVE! talking points include:
Mental Health of performing
Song Writing
Falsettos/Newsies
Beetlejuice/Fun Home
Tony Nominee/ An American in Paris/ Secret Garden
Book of Mormon/ For You, Paige/ Ratatouille the Musical
Swing life
Current stage of Broadway
Audience Questions including favorite fails
Music Directing
+ a ton more

Connect with JJ Niemann, Presley Ryan, Max Von Essen, Anthony Rosenthal and Charlie Alterman on Instagram: @jjniemann, @prezryan, @maxizpad, @anthony_rosenthal, and @charliealterman

Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli

Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network

Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash)

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1 hr 28 min
April 14, 2022#99 - Hannah Cruz
Hannah Cruz, Curtain Up!
Hannah and Eli talk about:
Legally Blonde
Bullets Over Broadway
Hamilton
Suffs
Mama Rose in Gypsy
Playing historical characters
Demanding performances
Tour life
The talent of Dialects/Accents
Character preparation
+ a ton more

Connect with Hannah Cruz on Instagram: @thisishannahcruz

Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli

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Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash)

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1 hr 4 min
April 07, 2022#98 - Skye Alyssa Friedman
Broadway Baby, Skye Alyssa Friedman had experienced Broadway at such a young age, she wasn't fully to comprehend what it was like to be on BROADWAY! Now, she is able to experience it as an adult as she is managing double duty in Lucky Star and Kimberly Akimbo while attending college at Pace University. Skye and Eli go through several self tapes a week together, so they share their best practices and favorite tips, as well.
Skye Alyssa Friedman, Curtain Up!
Skye and Eli talk about:
Journey to Broadway
Child actors
Family/Parents Sacrifice
Annie
Kimberly Akimbo
The Luck Star
Swing Life
Character preparation
Self-taping tips
+ a ton more

Connect with Skye Alyssa Friedman on Instagram: @skyealyssafriedman

Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli

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Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash)

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1 hr 4 min
March 31, 2022#97 - Teal Wicks
From green girl in Wicked to Cher in the Cher show, this Broadway Belter never fails to impress. Host, Eli Tokash gets to revisit his old pal from Neverland as they reconnect to share their favorite memories of working together and learning more about Teal's career.
Teal Wicks, Curtain Up!
Teal and Eli talk about:
Journey to Broadway
Jekyll & Hyde
What it's like to tour
Wicked
Green Makeup, facials, etc.
Finding Neverland
Broadway Sports
The Cher Show
Working with Cher
+ a ton more

Connect with Teal Wicks on Instagram: @tealwicks

Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli

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Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash)

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1 hr 19 min
March 24, 2022#96 - Brittney Mack
Six's own Brittney Mack who plays Anna of Cleves joins this week's episode to talk about her incredibly unique journey to Broadway. Brittney shares so many steps that it takes to become a successful performer. She also shares an UNFORGETTABLE story about the Queens first day of rehearsals of SIX.
Brittney Mack, Curtain Up!
Britt and Eli talk about:
Journey to Broadway
Starting a career regionally
Support systems
Growing up Chicago
Tour life
Memphis tour
Six
Collaborating with queens 8 shows a week
Keeping it professional, but real.
+ a ton more

Connect with Brittney Mack on Instagram: @brittmack8

Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli

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Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash)

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1 hr 12 min
March 17, 2022#95 - Will Swenson
Tony Nominee, Will Swenson discusses the recently announced "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical" and the drop of the 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording of Assassins! A veteran of (almost) NINE Broadway shows, Will takes audiences through his career and favorite memories from the incredible productions he has been apart of.
Will Swenson, Curtain Up!
Will and Eli talk about:
Assassins
Waitress
Hair
Tony Award Nomination
Javert in Les Miz
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Brooklyn
Approaching a Character
Working with Sara Bareilles
Diane Paulus, Josh Lamon, Matthew Morrison
+ a ton more

Connect with Will Swenson on Twitter: @thewillswenson

Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli

Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network

Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash)

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53 min
March 10, 2022#94 - Kevin Chamberlin
Known as Bertram worldwide in Disney Channel's "Jessie" , Kevin Chamberlin Takes A, well-deserved, Bow! Known on Broadway as a 3 Time Tony Nominee for Suessical, The Addams Family, and Dirty Blonde. In this episode he takes us through his career, life journey, and inside scoop from his favorite productions. From the chorus in My Favorite Year to Chef Gusteau in Ratatouille, Horton the Elephant in Seussical, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in Wicked and so much more. Nowadays, you can catch him on Tik Tok creating incredible content loved by over 8 million people.
Kevin Chamberlin, Curtain Up!
Kevin and Eli talk about:
Journey to Broadway
Jessie on Disney Channel
Horton the Elephant in Suessical
The Addams Family
Tony Award Nominations
Education
Tik Tok
Ratatouille The Musical
Writing and Directing/Next steps in his career
+ a ton more

Connect with Kevin Chamberlin on Instagram: @chamberlin.kevin

Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli

Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network

Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash)

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52 min
March 03, 2022#93 - Analise Scarpaci Takes Another Bow
Analise Scarpaci is the first guest to officially Take Another Bow on the podcast. We kick off Women's History Month with one of the future leading lady's of Broadway. This year she released her debut album Pathetic Little Dreamer. If you love musical theatre and pop songs, this album is for you! Currently, starring as Lydia Hilliard in Mrs. Doubtfire, she shares the unique processes of FOUR different shutdowns for Doubtfire.
Analise Scarpaci, Curtain Up!
Analise and Eli talk about:
Pathetic Little Dreamer (Her Album)
Sara Bareilles inspiration
Dream Roles
Mrs. Doubtfire
Growing up with Lydia Hilliard
Cast bonding
Childhood vs. Adulthood in the industry
Mom being besties with Rob McClure
+ a ton more

Connect with Analise Scarpaci on Instagram: @analise.scarpaci
Listen to Pathetic Little Dreamer by Analise Scarpaci

Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli

Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network

Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash)

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1 hr 6 min
February 24, 2022#92 - Kaci Walfall
Kaci and Eli talking points include:
Lion King
Matilda
Broadway/Tour life
Naomi on CW
Being a series regular
Collaborating with Ava Duvernay
On Screen kiss
On Screen acting vs On stage
Being a child performer
+ a ton more...

Connect with Kaci Walfall on Instagram: @kaciwalfall

Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli

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Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash)

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1 hr 1 min
February 17, 2022#91 - Gennean Scott
As the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Broadway League, Gennean Scott is leading the way toward a more inclusive and diverse Broadway for all. Listen to her journey and plans for Broadway future in this episode of Take A Bow! If you enjoy it, head on over to Gennean's podcast Black Business to Broadway, also available on the Broadway Podcast Network!
Gennean and Eli talking points include:
Broadway Reopening
Building a Better Broadway
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Broadway League
Educating Others
Black Business of Broadway
The importance of Mentorship
+ a ton more...

Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast

Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli

Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network

Edited by Tessie Tokash (@tessietokash)

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59 min

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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,…