Take A Bow

by Broadway Podcast Network

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.

Episodes

#153 - 76th Annual Tony Nominations

42m · Published 04 May 04:15

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 the biggest snubs of the season. Curtain up, on the 2023 Tony Award Nominations 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 Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#152 - John Cardoza

1h 10m · Published 27 Apr 04:44

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 Broadway's upcoming leading man. You may know him as Daniel LaRusso in the Karate Kid or as Young Noah in The Notebook. John made his Broadway Debut in Jagged Little Pill where he was immediately thrown in to developing new works for Broadway. Thanks to that experience, Cardoza share stories from what it's like to attack material of new works, lessons he's learned along the way, and inside scoop on the show's he has been in. This episode is one you don't want to miss. Curtain up, John Cardoza Connect with John Cardoza on IG: @johnfcardoza 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 Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#151 - Sara Esty

1h 29m · Published 21 Apr 04:00

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 Take A Bow one last time reminiscing this past week leading up to the final performance of Phantom. She shares her favorite memories, backstage stories, etc. of her time in Phantom. Sara has had quite a career in the industry. From Steven Spielberg's West Side Story sharing stories about the legendary filmmaker of the process of that film to performing on Broadway and around the world on the national tour of An American in Paris, and what it's like to be auditioning and sharing roles with an identical twin. There's so much to love and so many fun stories to hear in this timely episode. Curtain up, Sara Esty Connect with Sara Esty on IG: @estygrl 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 Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday Episode

2m · Published 20 Apr 04:14

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#150 - Carly Hughes

1h 4m · Published 13 Apr 05:00

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 the legend Ann Reinking for Chicago on Broadway, first Broadway Debut bow, Being a series regular in a tv show, filming life, and more. Carly and Host, Eli Tokash, have a blast in this episode catching up and reminiscing of their days performing in Pippin together. Curtain up, Carly Hughes Connect with Carly Hughes on IG: @carlyhughes 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 Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#149 - Trevor Braun

1h 31m · Published 06 Apr 04:00

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. Hear his perspective into what the industry is like for working kids, the older generational trends around the broadway kid community, and reminiscing on fun memories. Hear Trevor's unique perspective now as an adult in the industry and what was different back then and how much the industry changes when you become and adult. Curtain up, Trevor Braun Connect with Trevor Braun on IG: @trevorharrisonbraun 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 Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#148 - Mary Page Nance

1h 49m · Published 31 Mar 04:00

Triple threat, Mary Page Nance has appeared in 3 Original Broadway Casts including Finding Neverland, The Great Comet, and currently STARS in Neill Diamond's A Beautiful Noise. Fresh off of making her Broadway principal debut, Mary Page shares what it was like to take her first solo bow, as well as her journey through performing on Broadway while dealing with Endometriosis. Curtain up, Mary Page Nance Connect with Mary Page Nance on IG: @marypagenance 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 Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#147 -Nikki Renée Daniels

1h 5m · Published 23 Mar 04:19

11 Broadway shows and Nikki still gets starstruck by her peers and scene partners such as Patti LuPone, Audra MacDonald, and even Stephen Sondheim. Hear stories about working with some of the biggest names on Broadway, performing while being a parent on Broadway, Company, Hamilton, and so much more. Curtain up, Nikki Renée Daniels Connect with Nikki Renée Daniels on IG: @nikkireneesings 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 Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#146 - Sierra Boggess

1h 1m · Published 16 Mar 04:00

Award Nominated Actress, Sierra Boggess has had quite the career across the world, performing on the biggest and most iconic stage around the world. Sierra is currently performing in the Secret Garden at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Sierra shares her favorite stories of Phantom Of The Opera, Little Mermaid, and more, such as her relationship with Ramin Karimloo and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, her relationship to her characters, and understanding how to give 100% into something. Curtain up, Sierra Boggess Connect with Sierra Boggess on IG: @officialsierraboggess 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 Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#145 - Tessie, Eli Tokash

1h 16m · Published 09 Mar 08:00

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 their own stories of their journey through the industry. There is so much to unwind throughout the entertainment industry. Yes, the ENTIRE Entertainment Industry, Broadway, Music, Hollywood, and more. Unpack it all in this week's episode and listen to how these theatre kids siblings tie in their own personal stories to what's going on currently in the industry. Curtain up, Tessie and Eli Connect with Tessie Tokash on IG: @tessietokash 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 Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take A Bow has 234 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 277:33:49. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 16th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 28th, 2024 03:13.