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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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57:07

#92 - Joy Woods - Let Her Entertain You!

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/05/21

Tony Nominee Joy Woods stops by Behind the Awards to talk about playing Louise in Gypsy alongside Audra McDonald. Danny Burstein, and her Notebook co-star Jordan Tyson. Joy shares her way into the title role through Director George C Wolfe’s stories during rehearsal and her meteoric rise from Little Shop to Six to being a Tony Nominee.Also in this episode - Millie Shapiro and Keri Rene Fuller from Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse now running at The New Group join us to give listeners a looking into

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37:47

#91 - Jasmine Amy Rogers - Bringing Betty Boop to Life

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2025/05/21

Tony Nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers joins behind the Awards to give a deep dive into Boop The Musical where she is making her Broadway Debut. Jasmine also shares the process of working with Jerry Mitchell on the workshop and then into the out of town as well as working with David Foster. Also in this episode - Octavia Spencer’s 2012 Oscar win for The Help Jasmine, in her acclaimed Broadway debut, has earned nominations for the Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, Drama

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34:54

#90 - 2025 Tony Bonus #3

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2025/05/19

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 MusicalNatalie Venetia Belcon, Julia Knitel, Gracie Lawrence, Justina Machado, Joy Woods, Will Aronson, Hue Park, David Cumming Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, Zoe Roberts, Itamar Moses, Marco

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#89 - Marco Pennette - Has Always Been Broadway Bound!

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2025/05/16

Death Becomes Her Writer Marco Pennette joins Behind the Awards to chat about making his Broadway Debut in this musical comedy. From his TV work on such shows as Ugly Betty, Caroline in the City, and Kate & Allie to being Hal Prince’s intern Marco has stories for days including the touching relationship he had with Linda Lavin. Death Becomes Her stated 8 years ago with the help of his friend Kristin Chenoweth. Also in this episode - Isabelle Sanford’s Emmy Win and a review of Stephen

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49:32

#88 - Francis Jue - A Serious Comedy

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2025/05/14

2 time Lortel Winner Francis Jue dropped by Behind the Awards to chat about his role in Yellow Face and working with David Henry Wong. Francis shares his 20 year journey with the piece as well as storing in the tour of M Butterfly and The King and I at The MUNY. Catch Yellow Face on PBS May 16th 2025.Also in this episode - Lady Gaga’s 2019 Oscar win for Best Song Shallow from A Star is Born. Review of Pirates! A Penzance Musical. Francis Jue earned Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards for the NYC

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42:44

#87 - 2025 Tony Bonus #2

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2025/05/12

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. Tala Ashe, Jessica Hect, Marjan Neshat, Fina Strazza, Kara Young, Jack Knowles, Tyler Micoleau, Ben Stanton, Rudy Horne Sun, Scott Zielinski, Justin Townsend, Brenda, Abbandandolo, Marg

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68:15

#86 - Operation Mincemeat - Takes Over Broadway!

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2025/05/09

The cast of Operation Mincemeat joins Behind the Awards to do a deep dive of the musical from inception to Broadway. David Cumming, Clare-Marie Hall, Natasha Hodgeson, Jak Malone, and Zoe Roberts give us the behind the scenes secrets of the show. Staring at The Fringe to Oliver Award winning run on the West End this show gives the audience a history lesson of World War II in the most physical comedy way possible. Also in this episode - Harriet Harris 2002 Tony Win for Thoroughly Modern Millie

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31:51

#85 - Natalie Venetia Belcon - Concurs Candela

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2025/05/07

Natalie Venetia Belcon brings her Lortel Winning performance of Omara to the Schoenfeld Theater. Buena Vista Social Club has the 2025 Broadway season a flurry and Behind the Awards gets the scoop for the star. Natalie Venetia Belcon also is known for creating the role of Gary Coleman in the Tony Winning Avenue Q.Also in this episode- Andrea Martin’s 1993 Tony win for My Favorite Year and Real Women Have Curves show stopping preview experience. Natalie Venetia Belcon won the Lucille Lortel

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21:55

#84 - Camille A Brown - Choreographer/Dancer/Dancing...

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2025/05/07

Tony Nominated Director/Choreographer Camille A Brown stops by Behind the Awards to discuss Gypsy, Hells Kitchen, For Colored Girls and her journey to Broadway. Also in this episode - Bebe Neuwirth 1997 Tony win for her portrayal of Velma Kelly in Chicago and a review of Purpose Four Time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, currently nominated for her choreography in Hells Kitchen on Broadway, is a prolific Black female choreographer who in 2022, made her Broadway directorial debut for the

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34:38

#83 - 2025 Tony Bonus #1

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2025/05/05

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. Glenn Davis, Gabriel Ebert, Francis Jue, Bob Odenkirk, Conrad Ricamore, Brooks Ashmanskas, Jeb Brown, Danny Burstein, Jak Malone, Taylor Trench, Joshua Bergasse, Camille A Brown, Patrica

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48:58

#82 - Fabian Aloise - Is Ready for His Close Up!

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2025/05/02

Sunset Blvd Choreographer Fabian Aloise joins us from backstage at Drury Lane Theater where he is currently working on Much Ado About Nothing with Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell to give us the low down on putting the show on its feet. Fabian breaks down the shows viral TikTok stroll through Shubert Alley. Fabian gives us the close up on working with Nicole Scherziger and collaboration with Director Jamie Lloyd.Also in this episode - Julie White 2007 Tony win for The Little Dog Laughed and a

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42:22

#81 - Julia Knitel - Broadway Sleuth

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2025/04/30

Dead Outlaw star Julia Knitel gives Behind the Awards a deep dive into all things Dead Outlaw, plus her experience playing Louise in Gypsy with Beth Level and Carol King in Beautiful.Also in this episode - Katie Finneran 2010 Tony win for Promises Promises and a review of Good Night and Good Luck Julie Knitel - Broadway: Beautiful, Bye Bye Birdie. Tour: Beautiful (Carole King), Come From Away (Janice). Off-Broadway: Dead Outlaw (OCC nom), A Letter to Harvey Milk (Lortel nom), Panic of ‘29

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55:40

#80 - Behind the Awards Plays Tony Nominator!

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2025/04/28

Behind the Awards welcomes back their resident awards expert Matt Stashin to play Tony Nominator before the actual nominations are announced.Also in this episode - The World Premier of Cheap Seats from the Theatrical Experience Label-Less created by Lea & Drew Lachey and performed by Diana Hutchinson. This single can be found anywhere you download music with the full Album available May 1st! Make sure to check out Eila's book, "The Tony Awards", and all her other amazing books:

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#79 - Zhailon Levingston - Living the Life He...

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2025/04/25

Director and Creator Zhailon Levingston joins Behind the Awards to share his vision for the upcoming Wonderful Town at New York City Center Encores. Zhailon also talks about Cats: The Jellicle Ball and the future of the show and his collaboration with Playwright Douglas Lyons. Link to Wonderful Town Tickets - https://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/2024-2025/wonderful-town/ Also in this episode - Christine Ebersole 2007 Tony Win for Grey Gardens. Review of Stranger Things on Broadway. Zhailon

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53:25

#78 - Tala Ashe - Legend of Tomorrow

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2025/04/23

Tala Ashe unpacks her Lortel Nominated performance as Elham in Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer Prize winning Play English at The Roundabout Theater. Tala also compares this to her work on Legends of Tomorrow and Smash. Also in this episode - Heather Headley's 2000 Tony win for Best Actress in a Musical for Disney's Aida plus Dead Outlaw Review. Tala Ashe received a Best Actress Drama Desk Award nomination for her performance in English, Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama at the Atlantic

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52:32

#77 - Beth Leavel - Our New Old Friend

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2025/04/16

Tony Winner Beth Leavel pays a visit to Behind the Awards to chat all things Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends. Beth talks about working with Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga and what to expect at the Samuel J Friedman theater. Beth also talk about working on The Prom. Drowsy Chaperone and Gypsy. She also gives an answer to the burning question do you go the Yankee game or see Angela Lansbury in Mame when you visit NYC at age 11.Also in this episode Angela Lansbury Tony win for Blithe Spirit and a

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46:54

#76 - Charles Kirsch & Brad Oscar - Coco at 54 Below

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2025/04/11

Teenage Producer/Director Charles Kirsch & Tony Nominee Brad Oscar stop by to talk about their upcoming concert version of the musical Coco. We also discuss Brad’s current run as the Wizard in Wicked and Apple TV Hit turned musical Schmigadoon.Also in this episode - Nora Ephron presents Meryl Streep with a Lifetime Achievement Award and a review of John Proctor is the Villain 54 SINGS COCO BY ALAN JAY LERNER AND ANDRÉ PREVIN APRIL 14, 2025 This performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets

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79:38

#75 - Rick Elice - Writes Another Broadway Smash!

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2025/04/09

Writer Rick Elice joins Behind the Awards days after Smash’s first preview. Years in the making thanks to the Pandemic co-writer Bob Martin and the rest of the creative team, Marc Shaiman, Scott Whitman and Susan Stroman tackle the hit TV Show with Robyn Hurder and Brooks Ashmanskas leading this musical comedy. Rick also takes us on a trip down memory lane sharing how he go into Broadway via Advertising for such shows as Cats and A Chorus Line. We were so lucky that Rick shared this story of

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36:26

#74 - Norm Lewis - Is Having a Full Circle Moment!

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/04/04

Stage and Screen Star Norm Lewis drops by to give us an early look into his upcoming show Ceremonies In Dark Old Men at St Clements Theater. Norm also recounts his time with A Soldiers Play, Les Miserables and working with Billy Porter on Pose. Link for tickets -https://www.thepeccadillo.com/ Also in this episode - Joe Morton Emmy Win. Review of The Last 5 Years. Emmy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee, NORM LEWIS (Russell Parker) was recently seen onstage starring in the national tour of the Tony

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55:25

#73 - Ione Skye - Say Everything

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2025/04/02

Boom Box Icon Ione Skye stops by Behind the Awards to discuss her new book Say Everything and the movie that made famous Say Anything. Ione is brutally honest as she discusses her life, career, famous father and romances with Jon Cusack, Keanu Reeves, Anthony Kiedis.Also in this episode - Tina Fey Emmy Win. Review of Lea & Drew Lachey’s Label-less. Ione Skye made her film debut opposite Keanu Reeves in River’s Edge, followed by her iconic role as Diane Court in Say Anything. Skye has appeared in

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