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Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb

Broadway Podcast Network

Celebrating extreme excellence in theater, film and tv, this podcast takes listeners all over the world on a journey behind the scenes featuring never-before-heard stories from Academy Award winners, Tony Award winners, Golden Globe Award winners, and so much more. Co-Hosts Eila Mell, bestselling author (The Tony Awards: A Celebration of Excellence in Theatre) and renowned podcast host, and Bruce Gotleib, who has never met an Awards show he doesn’t like, take guests through their experience of being

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61:40

#32 - Deirdre O'Connell - From Tony winner to...

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2024/09/04

Coming off heels of an Off Broadway run in Pre-Existing Condition Tony winner Deirdre O’Connell stops by to chat about her new MAX Series The Penguin Starring Colin Farrell. She takes us back on the journey to create Dana H. And the woman the play is based on.Also in this episode - Judith Lights Isabelle Stevenson Award Speech at the Tony Awards. Closing of The Notebook and the many lives of Catwoman past, present and future. O'Connell began her career at Stage One, an experimental theatre at the

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49:42

#31 - Adrian Martinez - Is guy in every movie you’ve...

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2024/08/28

Adrian Martinez talks about working with Jerry Seinfeld in Unfrosted, Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez in Only Murders in the Building, and Nicole Kidman in the Interpreter. Adrian shares his love being a stage actor and directorial debut in the award winning iGilbert.Also in this episode Christine Lahti’s bathroom break/Golden Globe win. Eila and Bruce reminisce about popular TV Theme songs and how they don’t have a place in Emmy history. Adrian Martinez is an actor, director, writer,

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40:14

#30 - James Ijames - Shows off his Good Bones at the...

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2024/08/21

Pulitzer Prize Winner James Ijames gives us the scoop on Fat Ham and his upcoming show Good Bones at the Public Theater.Also in this episode Henry Winkler’s Emmy win for Barry. Eugene & Dan Levy announcement as 2024 Emmy Hosts and possible 2025 Oscar Hosts. James James is a Pulitzer Prize winning and Tony Award nominated playwright, a director and educator. James’ plays have been produced by Flashpoint Theater Company, Orbiter 3, Theatre Horizon, Wilma Theatre, Theatre Exile, Azuka Theatre

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58:10

#29 - Santino Fontana - How many people does it does...

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2024/08/14

Santino Fontana takes us behind the scenes of what it took to get Carol Burnett to introduce the Hal Prince Award at this year’s Drama Desk Awards. Santino describes what it’s like to be in the center of a Tootsie tornado and his secret Frozen identity.Also in this episode Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Emmy win for Abbott Elementary, Phylicia Rashad, and Summer Binging. Santino Fontana is an American actor and singer. He began his career in 2006 playing Hamlet at the Guthrie Theater and soon gained wide

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50:53

#28 - Will Nunziata - Where there’s a will there’s a way

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2024/08/07

Off the heels of a successful Off Broadway run White Rose Director/Award winner Will Nunziata talks about what it takes to get his new show Figaro to London’s Palladium Theater. Will shares how the Pandemic lead to an explosion of creativity, as well as what it’s like being in the business with his twin brother Anthony and the parental expectations that go along with that.Eila & Bruce also discuss Patti LuPone’s Tony win for Gypsy and working with Arthur Laurents. Also in the Episode Eila and Bruce

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44:20

#27 - Christine Ebersole - A Staunch Tony Winner

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2024/07/31

Christine Ebersole talks all things Grey Gardens, Bob Hearts Abeshola, Tootsie & SNL. This Broadway legend is as much fun as she is tenacious, and impressed us how she took her career into her own hands and became a Producer. Join Behind the Awards for Christine’s stories of her 50 year career. Eila & Bruce also chat about Jonathan Groff’s Tony win for Merrily We Roll Along, Being the Tony Awards, and listener picks for Frank N Further Dream Casting in Rocky Horror. Christine Ebersole recognized

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54:39

#26 - Adrienne C. Moore - Award Winning Actress...

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2024/07/24

Adrienne C Moore drops by to discuss Orange is the New Black, Theater and the moment she made it as a New York Actress.Eila & Bruce also discuss Lin Manuel Miranda’s Tony win for Best Book of Musical for Hamilton. Emmy Nomination standouts Carol Burnett and Aja Naomi King as well as Cher’s first appearance on Will & Grace opposite Sean Hayes. Adrienne C. Moore is an accomplished television, film, voice over and theater artist. She is best known for her seven seasons starring as 'Black Cindy' on the

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57:19

#25 - Miriam Silverman - The Sign in Sidney...

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2024/07/17

Miriam Silverman chats about Mary Jane, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window and more. Miriam gives us the scoop on upcoming project and what it was like to work with Anne Kauffman and Rachel Brosnahan.Eila and Bruce also discuss Hannah Waddingham’s Emmy win for Ted Lasso as well as their most recent TV Obsession Claim to Fame. Make sure to check out Eila's book, "The Tony Awards", and all her other amazing books: https://amzn.to/43WMu5Y. Connect with Eila and

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45:30

#24 - Anna K Jacobs - sinks her Teeth into The Big Apple

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2024/07/10

Anna K Jacobs takes a cult movie to the stage with Strange Loop’s Michael R Jackson. Campy, horror musical about Vagina dentata had such a successful run at Playwrights Horizons that it is moving to an open ended run at New World Stages. Anna gives us the scoop on all things teeth, partnering with Michael R Jackson and what projects are coming up next.Eila & Bruce also chat about Teeth’s upcoming album release. Their visit to Empire the Musical and Denzel Washington’s Oscar for Training Day. Anna

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39:36

#23 Sean Allan Krill - has one hand in his pocket and...

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2024/07/03

Grammy Winner Sean Alan Krill went Behind the Awards to discuss working with Alanis Morissette in Jagged Little Pill. Sean tells us how he went from play Sam in the tour to his Broadway Debut in Mamma Mia opposite Carolee Carmello. He also goes into what it was like to be in Parade during a turbulent political climate.Eila & Bruce share their experience attending the final performance of Here There Are Blueberries at the New York Theater Workshop. They also discuss Nathan Lane’s Tony win in 1996

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51:43

#21 - Yeardley Smith: How a skit on The Tracey Ullman...

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2024/06/26

Emmy Winner Yeardley Smith began her career on Broadway as Cynthia Nixon’s understudy in The Real Thing directed by Mike Nichols. She is best know for the voice of Lisa Simpson on the Simpsons, and has also appeared in Herman’s Head, Family Guy, The Big Bang Theory and Mad Men. Yardley is the co-host of popular True Crime Podcast Small Town Dicks with Paul Holes, and Dan & Dave.Eila and Bruce also share their behind the scenes look at new musical Empire directed by Tony Winner Cody Huffman playing

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49:00

#21 - Daisy Eagan: The 11 Year Old Tony Winner

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2024/06/21

11yr old Tony Winner takes us from The Secret Garden to the The Strange and Unexplained Daisy Eagan shares the unique experience of being the youngest female winner in Tony history. She recounted working with Mandy Patinkin, Rebecca Luker and John Cameron Mitchell who was writing Hedwig & The Angy Inch at the same time. Daisy was shocked to learn of her impact on Broadway star Sutton Foster, and had no idea that Neil Patrick Harris watched her perform from the wings. Now a podcaster herself, Daisy

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43:35

#20 Tony Awards 2024 Recap

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2024/06/19

Our day at the Tony’s from rehearsal to show…and awards recap. Eila & Bruce share what it was like to be at the Tony awards rehearsal as well as the big show. Listen to hear the who, what, where and wow of the biggest day for Broadway. Plus, who predicted the winners best from our deep dive episodes. Also in this episode, Eila & Bruce share one of their favorite speeches of the night. Kecia Lewis winning Featured Actress in a Musical for Hell’s Kitchen. Make sure to check out Eila's book, "The

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37:57

#19 Rick & Jeff Kuperman: Rumble in the Rain with The...

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2024/06/13

Jeff & Rick Kuperman give us a deep dive on the process of creating the choreography for The Outsiders. They discuss their unique collaborative relationship as brothers and how that helped form the framework for The Outsiders, a show about brothers. Eila and Bruce also discuss Jennifer Aniston SAG award for Outstanding Actress for her work on the morning show and how our Friend got her SAG card doing a Bob’s Big Boy commercial. Rick Kuperman & Jeff Kuperman (CHOREOGRAPHY). Upcoming: co-directing &

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33:46

#18 Celia Keenan-Bolger: Takes on a Mother of a Role

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2024/06/12

Celia discusses working with Jessica Lang and Jim Parsons and having a role created for her in Paula Vogel’s Mother Play. Celia takes us on a journey of her career including The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bell, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Gilded Age. Celia shares what she was doing the morning nominations came out and how she balances being a working actor and motherhood. Eila and Bruce also discuss Sarah Jessica Parker’s Golden Globe win for Sex and the City and a career that has

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63:51

#17 - Tony Awards 2024 Analysis #6

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2024/06/10

Rumors have it that Stereophonic will bring home the TonyFeature Friday! Eila & Bruce bring you the sixth 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 Musical, Best Play, Scenic Design of a Musical, Lead Actress of a Musical, Lead Actor of a Musical. Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, Mary Jane, Mother Play, Prayer for the French Republic, Stereophonic, Hells Kitchen, Illinoise, The

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53:55

#16 - Kenny Leon: A Victorious Revival

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2024/06/06

Kenny Leon and his victorious revival! Director Kenny Leon opens up about the hit revival of Ossie Davis’s Purlie Victorious starring Leslie Odom Jr and Kara Young. Kenny gives us the scoop on his busy upcoming season including Home at the Roundabout Theater, Our Town lead by Jim Parsons & Katie Holmes, and Othello with Denzel Washington & Jake Gyllenhaal. Kenny gives listeners a glimpse into his cinematic directing process for the stage and how he turned the play American Son starring Kerry

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52:30

#15 - Tony Awards 2024 Analysis #5

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2024/06/03

Jessica Lang is the “Mother” to beat this Tony season?Feature Friday! Eila & Bruce bring you the fifth 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 Maria Friedman, Merrily We Roll Along, Michael Greif,, Leigh Silverman, Suffs, Jessica Stone, Water for Elephants, Danya Taymor, The Outsiders, Hells

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49:21

#14 - John Tartaglia: How Sesame Street Turned into a...

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2024/05/30

Take a sharp left at Avenue Q and that’s how you get to Sesame Street!John Tartaglia’s journey from a 16 year old puppeteer on Sesame Street to originating the first ever puppet sex scene on Broadway. John talks about the new season of Fraggle Rock on Apple TV and his full circle experience with Jim Henson. Also in this episode - Jackee Harry’s historic Emmy win in 1987 when she became the first Black Actress to win Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for 227. Eila & Bruce discuss seeing

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46:46

#13 - Tony Awards 2024 Analysis #4

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2024/05/27

Is it “Appropriate” for Lila Neugebauer to win the Tony? Feature Friday! 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 Play, Sound Design of a Musical, Lighting Design of a Play, Revival of a Musical. Cabaret, Gutenberg! The Musical!, Merrily We Roll Along, The Who’s Tommy, Here Lies Love, Hells Kitchen, The Outsiders, An Enemy of the People,

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