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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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56:27

#72 - Carra Patterson - Arresting in Elsbeth

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/03/28

Carra Patterson dropped in to talk about Elsbeth and what it’s like to be on a network series in 2025. Carra also revels what it was like originating a role in the August Wilson Play Jitney and being directed by George C Wolfe. Listen as Carra talks about working with co-stars Carrie Preston & Wendell Pierce, plus her take on Self-Tape Auditions.Also in this episode - Martin Sheen 2001 Golden Globe win for West Wing and Operation Mincemeat Review. Carra Patterson was born and raised in St

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47:11

#71 - Constantine Maroulis - Rocking Broadway

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/03/26

Behind the Awards welcomes Constatine Maroulis to give us the back story about his new immersive show Avalona. We do a deep dive on American Idol, Rock of Ages, Jekyll & Hyde and Jesus Christ Super Star. Also in this episode - Debbie Allen’s Emmy Award Win, Buena Vista Social Club Review. CONSTANTINE MAROULIS (he/him) was born in Brooklyn and raised in Jersey. Best known for his Tony Nominated star turn in Rock of Ages on Broadway and as a finalist during the heyday of American Idol with

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56:27

#70 - Bill Berloni - Barks! Bows! Broadway!

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2025/03/19

Broadway’s premier animal trainer Bill Berloni joins Behind the Awards to chat about his current dogs starring in Gypsy & Left on Tenth. Bill also talks in depth about how he started his career with the original production of Annie. Bill gives us the inside Scoop about working with Naomi Watts for the upcoming Feature Film The Friend.Also in this episode - Diahann Carroll’s 1972 Tony Award for Lead Actress in a Musical for No Strings. A review of Vape! A Musical Parody Bill Berloni of William

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39:44

#69 - Rajiv Jospeh - A Thriller of World Premiere at...

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/03/12

Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph explores his new play Dakar 2000 at Manhattan Theater Club running through March 23rd. Rajiv gives us the backstory on working with Robin Williams to bring Bengal Tiger at the Bagdahd Zoo to Broadway. Rajiv talks about collaborating with esteemed Directors Moisés Kaufman on Bengal Tiger and Kenny Leon on critically acclaimed King James about Rajiv’s hometown of Cleveland and the LeBron James lead Cavaliers. Also in this episode - Tyne Daly Tony win for Gypsy.

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53:48

#68 - Kevin Csolak - Tulsa’s a Triple Threat

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/03/05

Behind the Awards welcomes Kevin Csolak to chat about his scene stealing role as Tulsa in Gypsy. Kevin also shares his experience working with Stephen Spielberg in latest West Side Story film. Listen to hear how the Outsiders manifested Gypsy, and how he leaped into the first day of Mean Girls Rehearsal hours after performing with Justin Timberlake in the Super Bowl.Also in this episode - Cate Blanchett Best Actress win for Blue Jasmine. Our best moments from the 2025 Oscars including Mikey

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52:58

#67 - 2025 Oscar Predications Special

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/02/28

Behind the Awards is joined by Jiffy Pop Culture’s Frank Liotti and our in house expert Matt Stashin to dish all things Oscar’s. The hottest races include Conclave vs Anora, Demi Moore vs Cynthia Erivo, Timothée Chalamet vs Adrian Brody and much more!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 Bruce: Instagram @behind_the_awards Eila @eilamell Bruce @cominghomewithbruce Learn more about your ad

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45:20

#66 - Marjan Neshat - English Teacher and Muse

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/02/26

Marjan Neshat joins Behind the Awards to deep dive into the Pulitzer Prize winning Play at the Roundabout Theater. Marjan shares her pride and excitement of being part of a cast and creative team all making their Broadway Debut at the same time. You can also catch Marjan Guest Starring on The Night Agent now streaming on Netflix.Also in the this episode - Olivia Coleman’s 2019 Oscar win for The Favourite. SAG Awards Winners including, Conclave, Demi Moore, Timothee Chalamet, Only Murders In the

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78:08

#65 - Rodney Hicks - With Love and Gratitude

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/02/19

Original Rent cast member Rodney Hicks joins Behind the Awards to recount the creation of the cult phenomenon Rent and his friendship with Jonathon Larson. Fun Fact the OBC still has an active group text. Rodney discusses for the first time ever 1968: An American Love Story, a project that he has been writing for the past 5 years. Rodney shares how Susan Stroman made him a dancer, his battle with Spasmodic Dysphonia and upcoming feature film.Also in this episode - Julianne Moore 2015 Best Actress

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55:55

#64 - Live from BroadwayCon 2025 - Real Women Have...

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/02/17

Behind the Awards was thrilled to participate in BroadwayCon 10 and have Producer Jack Noseworthy & Composer and Lyricist Benjamin Valez on their live panel to discuss the new musical Real Women Have Curves. Jack Noseworthy is the co-founder of Truworthy Productions along with Tony and Olivier Award-winning Director/Choreographer Sergio Trujillo. His producing career has been bolstered by 33 years as a stage and screen actor. Jack was honored to make his Broadway debut in Jerome Robbins’ Broadway,

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47:20

#63 - Jen Pondon & Debroah Unger - Maiden, Mother, Crone

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2025/02/14

Theater has the power to challenge, connect, and inspire—and that’s exactly what Maiden Mother Crone: A Duet of Solo Plays delivers. This groundbreaking production, featuring Sugarcoated by Jen Ponton and The Longer My Mother is Dead, the More I Like Her by Deborah Unger, invites audiences to explore universal themes of identity, resilience, and transformation through two uniquely personal perspectives.In Sugarcoated, acclaimed actor and writer Jen Ponton (AMC’s Dietland) delivers a searing,

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53:27

#62 Francisco Costa - The Beauty of Sunset Blvd

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2025/02/12

CFDA Award Winning Designer Francisco Costa joins Behind the Awards to review Sunset Blvd. Francisco also shares the launch of his new beauty line Coast Brazil. Also in this episode Meryl Streeps 2004 Emmy Win for Angels in America, a busy Behind the Awards weekend of BroadwayCon 10 Panel discussing Real Women Have Curves and Nancy McKeon in the Off Broadway Play Pen Pals. Francisco Costa, the 13-year-long former creative director of womenswear for Calvin Klein. After his departure from the

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61:18

#61 - Alison Arngrim - Confessions of a Prairie Bitch

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/02/07

Alison Arngrim joins Behind the Awards to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Little House on the Prairie. Alison shares how she was cast as Nellie Oleson. What it was like to work with Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert. Did you know Alison played Eve Plumbs daughter on Fantasy Island? Alison also talks about guest starring on The Love Boat, what it’s like being a child start and her one woman show - Confessions of a Prairie Bitch. Also on this show - Joan Rivers 1990 Emmy Win for Best Talk

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48:05

#60 - J. Harrison Ghee - Brings Black Queer Joy to...

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/02/05

Tony Winner J. Harrison Ghee joined Behind the Awards to reminisce on their Some Like it Hot Tony nomination and win and how the subject of identity has evolved since then. J also takes us on a journey to create Lady Chablis for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Plus going from Swing to Dance Captain to Lola in Kinky Boots.Also in this episode - A review of Wonderful World. J. Harrison Ghee -Tony and Grammy Award winner, made history as the first non-binary actor to win in a leading

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59:35

#59 - McKinley Belcher III - Is Not Homesick on Stage

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/01/29

McKinley Belcher III pays Behind the Awards a visit before taking his final in A Guide for the Homesick. He also discuses his Netflix series Eric co-starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Death of a Salesman and how he detoured into a career of acting.Also in this episode - Jean Smart’s 2025 Golden Globe win for Hacks. A review of Pulitzer Prize winning Play English by Sanaz Toss at The Roundabout Theater. Broadway: Happy Loman in Death of a Salesman and Private Louis Henson in A Soldier’s Play at

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57:34

#58 - 2025 Tony Awards - Is it ever too early to talk...

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/01/24

Behind the Awards looks at what could be nominated for the 2025 Tony Awards. Big in the conversation are Gypsy, Sunset Blvd, Death Becomes Her, Oh Mary!, Our Town, Good Night and Good Luck, Glengarry Glen Ross, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.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 Bruce: Instagram @behind_the_awards Eila @eilamell Bruce @cominghomewithbruce Learn more about your ad

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64:19

#57 - Teeth - A Bloody Good Time

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/01/22

Anna K Jacobs, Alyse Alan Louis and Jared Loftin visit with Behind the Awards to do a Teeth Deep Dive. They share everything from the original concept album to the expanded slash zone.Also in the episode - Steven Spielberg’s 1999 Oscar win for Best Director for Saving Private Ryan. Plus the 2nd Tony Committee Eligibility Rulings. Show included in the meeting were: Sunset Blvd.; A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical; Maybe Happy Ending; Tammy Faye; Elf; Swept Away; Death Becomes Her;

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27:09

#56 - Delta Blue - First Look at A New Musical

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/01/17

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#55 - Ken Urban - Doctors Without Borders at the DR2

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/01/15

Playwright Ken Urban visits to discuss his play A Guide for the Homesick starring McKinley Belcher III & Uly Schlesinger. Ken gives us the lowdown on the process of getting a play produced in NY as well his role throughout the production. Ken shares the importance of collaborators when putting up a play and this play was lucky enough to have Coleman Domingo in 2017 in Boston which lead to the collaboration with the current director Shira Milikowsky at the DR2. Also in this episode: Demi Moore’s

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#54 - Left on Tenth - Cast Party

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/01/08

The entire cast of Left on Tenth; Julianna Margulies, Peter Gallagher, Kate MacCluggage, and Peter Francis James join us for a deep dive into the show. How a chance in counter on the corner of 10th Street between Delia Ephron and Juliana lead to her playing the author. Based on Delia Ephron’s bestselling memoir, this warm and witty new play is directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. When she least expects it, Delia, beloved novelist and screenwriter of “You’ve Got Mail,”

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50:25

#53 - Richard Kind - Is All In!

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/01/02

Richard Kind stops by to discuss the Ensemble Piece All In co-starring John Mulaney, Fred Armisen, and Renee Elise Goldsberry. Fans know Richard from TVs Mad About You, Only Murders in The Building, Spin City and Curb your Enthusiasm. Also in this episode - Sharon Stone’s Best Actress Golden Globe for Casino. Review of Swept Away. Richard Kind, a Drama Desk Award winner and Tony nominee for the Broadway hit The Big Knife, is an accomplished stage, screen and television actor who continues to

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