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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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44:04

#132 - Chilina Kennedy - Reunions, Kings and Wild...

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/11/26

Broadway Star Chilina Kennedy joins Behind the Awards to chat about her upcoming show Reunions at City Center Stage 2. Chilina joins Chip Zien, Courtney Reed, Joanna Glushak, and Bryan Fenkart in this musical directed by Gabriel Barre. Chilina also talks about working with and playing Carole King & Billie Jean King on stage, and gives us an update of Wild About You the musical she created. Tickets for Reunions - https://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/2025-2026/reunions/ Also in this episode -

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49:57

#131 - Rosanne Sorrentino - Behind the Red Dress

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2025/11/19

Rosanne Sorrentino grew up with a job most girls would kill for. She was Annie in the 3rd National Tour as well as Pepper in the Movie along side Carol Burnett, Ann Reinking, Tim Curry, Bernadette Petters, and the late Albert Finney. Rosanne shares her journey from audience member to star, meeting the President and Trampoline Playdates with Sarah Jessica Parker.Also in this episode - Emma Stone’s First Oscar Awards presenting with Ben Stiller. Review of Gruesome Playground Injuries starring

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33:50

#130 - David Staller - Pygmalion & George Bernard Shaw

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2025/11/14

Director David Staller joins Behind the Awards to chat about his current Off Broadway production of Pygmalion now playing at Theater Row. Staller, a noted Shaw expert enlightens us about Shaws humble beginnings and how Pygmalion evolved into the wildly popular My Fair Lady.For Tickets - https://bfany.org/theatre-row/shows/bernard-shaws-pygmalion/?_gl=1*mozafk*_gcl_au*MTk0NzcyOTQ0OC4xNzYyOTYwNjI4 Also in this episode - Reunions Starring Celina Kennedy & Chip Zien. Jodie Foster,Jennifer Lawrence

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73:27

#129 - Laura Bell Bundy - Big Romy Energy!

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2025/11/12

Tony Nominee Laura Bell Bundy joins behind the awards to chat about her newest role as Romy White in Romy & Michelle’s High School Reunion the Musical now playing at Stage 42. LBB gives us an in-depth look at re-creating iconic movie roles for the stage such as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde and Amber VonTussle in Hairspray. She also gets personal and discusses what it takes to balance her career and motherhood. LBB joins her Hairspray pals, Kerry Butler and Marissa Jaret Winokur on tour with their

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40:04

#128 - Matt Jones - Once More Like Rain Man

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2025/11/05

Matt Jones, star of Breaking Bad, Mom, Bob Hearts Abishola joins Behind the Awards to talk about his upcoming film Once More Like Rain Man. Listen to hear about the early days of Breaking Bad and his VoiceOver work with Nickelodeon and the video game Fantasy Fantasy. For for about the film visit: https://www.omlrmovie.com https://oceanofentertainment.com/ Also in this episode - Bat Boy the Musical at NY City Center Encores Matt Jones - Known for his portrayals of Brandon "Badger" Mayhew on

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54:18

#127 - Claire-Marie Hall - Operation Claire-Marie

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2025/10/29

Claire-Marie Hall - Operation Claire-MarieClaire-Marie Hall comes back to Behind the Awards solo this time to chat about her experience on the Operation Mincemeat train. From her teenage theater student start to starring in Les Miserables on The West End to Broadway Claire-Marie’s star rise has taken a path she least expected. Also in this episode - Jack Nicholson & Robin Williams at The Critic Choice Awards. A Review of Liberation now playing on Broadway at The James Earl

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58:49

#126 - Jenny Anderson - Behind Her Candid Camera

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2025/10/22

Jenny Anderson - Behind Her Candid CameraPhotographer Jenny Anderson stops by Behind the Awards to discuss her new book The In-Between: Intimate and Candid Moments of Broadway Stars. With a forward by Ariana DeBose this book is a must have for theater fans. Jenny also shares how a hobby turned into a career; from working at Broadway.com as photo editor to her own freelance work. Jenny photographed such stars as Glenn Close, Sara Bareilles, Gavin Creel, Myles Frost and so many more. Also in

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49:50

#125 - Elizabeth Marvel - From Hippy to President

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2025/10/15

Stage, Screen and Film star Elizabeth Marvel joins Behind the Awards to discuss her brand new play And Then We Were No More at LaMaMa. From House of Cards to Homeland to Fargo Elizabeth is no stranger to roles with stature. Look for Elizabeth in the upcoming film The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shed.Also in this episode - Paul McCrane’s 2011 Emmy win and his roles on Fame and ER. ELIZABETH MARVEL Broadway: King Lear, Picnic, Top Girls (Drama League Award), Taking Sides, Edward Albee’s

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43:00

#124 - Antwayn Hopper - The Hero You Want to Root For

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2025/10/08

Star of TV’s Will Trent and Broadway’s A Strange Loop comes back to Behind the Awards to chat about his splash into TV and his dreams for the future.Also in this episode - Kieran Culkin’s 2025 Oscar win for A Real Pain Antwayn Hopper is a two-time Obie Award-winning actor, singer, and performer known for his work in stage, film, and television. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, Hopper was part of the original cast of the Tony Award-winning A Strange Loop (#6, Inwood

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54:52

#123 - T.R. Knight - The Thrill of Live Theater

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2025/10/01

Behind the Awards welcomes back T.R. Knight to deep drive Victor Creel, the magic that goes into creating Stranger Things on Broadway and the struggles with being the father of a demon. T.R. also discusses his beloved roll of George O’Malley on Grey’s Anatomy.Also in this episode - Lucille Ball at the 25th Emmy Awards & Wicked For Good Trailer. T.R. Knight’s Broadway credits include A Life in the Theatre, It’s Only A Play, Noises Off and Tartuffe. Off-Broadway credits include The Merchant of

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54:44

#122 - Dominique Kelley - A Fast & Furious Choreographer

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2025/09/26

Choreographer Dominique Kelley chats with Behind the Awards about his hit Broadway Debut with Great Gatsby which is now playing around the world and is a viral sensation. Dominique discusses Dancing with Stars, working with Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Usher and Beyonce as well as being the youngest dancer at 15 on the tour of Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk with George C Wolfe.Also in this episode - Trammel Tillman’s 2025 Emmy win for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for

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50:26

#121 - Donald Webber Jr. - From Teacher to Broadway Star

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2025/09/24

Broadway & TV Start Donald Webber Jr. joins Behind the Awards on heels of closing Glengarry Glenross in which he starred with Bob Odenkirk, Kieran Culkin, Bill Burr and Michael McKean. This past season he also starred in Our Town and appeared on the Apple TV show Severance. He also tells us about how a random “what are you doing this weekend” from his friend Leslie Odom Jr led him to Berry Gordy’s house and Motown the Musical.Also in this episode - Cristin Milioti’s 2025 Emmy win for Lead

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52:27

#120 - Kevin Zak & Jesse Robb - Ginger Twinsies: No...

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2025/09/17

Writer/Director Kevin Zak and Tony Nominated Choreographer Jesse Robb stop by Behind the Awards to deep dive all the humor in the Off Broadway trending hit Ginger Twinsies. From The Parent Trap to Devil Wears Parada, to Stomp, to Wicked no-one is left unparodied in this hilarious show!Also in this episode - Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short at the 2024 Emmy Awards and Time Square Proposed Casino. Kevin Zak - Originally from Buffalo, Kevin has made his career in NYC working on

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47:57

#119 - Sean Allan Krill - Chess Master

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2025/09/10

Grammy Winner Sean Allan Krill comes back to Behind the Awards to discuss his role in anticipated revival in Chess on Broadway. Sean also shares his upcoming movie Song Sung Blue starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, his Tony Bennet concert in Chicago Sept 15th & 16th as well last seasons hit Floyd Collins.Get tickets for Sean's Concert here - https://www.marriotttheatre.com/show/the-best-is-yet-to-come-sean-allan-krill-sings-tony-bennett Also in this episode - Gary Beach Tony for Best

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55:26

#118 - Ted Lange - Footnote Historian

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2025/09/03

Actor, Playwright, and Director Ted Lange steps off The Love Boat to chat with Behind the Awards about his play Lady Patriot starring former castmates Fred Grandy & Jill Whelan.Also in this episode - Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Ann Hathaway’s Devil Wears Prada reunion at the 2024 SAG Awards. TED LANGE (Playwright / Director) personifies the Renaissance Man Theatre Award received from the NAACP. A graduate of London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Lange’s career has gained worldwide

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49:08

#117 - Douglas Carter Beane - Adjectives, Revivals...

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/08/29

Award winner Douglas Carter Beane stops by Behind the Awards to chat about his new Play Finding Dorothy Parker at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Featuring: Julie Halson, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman, and Anika Larsen Douglas also talks about Too Wong Foo…, The Nance, and upcoming revivals of Xanadu and The Little Dog Laughed.Get tickets to Finding Dorothy Parker at https://www.thebeechman.com/ DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE’s (Compiled by / Director) credits include Lysistrata Jones, Sister

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56:57

#116 - Gerianne Perez - She’s Got You Covered!

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/08/27

Gerianne Perez might have the hardest job on Broadway, understudying 3 out of the 5 roles in Operation Mincemeat on Broadway. Gerianne tells us about the endurance needed to take on this show, after the marathon of performing in Six the Musical. Also in this show Julianna Margulies 1995 Emmy win for ER. Gerianne Perez is a powerhouse performer known for her soaring vocals, emotional depth, and commanding stage presence. A proud New Yorker of Puerto Rican descent, she has built a dynamic

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79:09

#115 - Claybourne Elder & Celia Kennan-Bolger - The...

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/08/20

Gilded Age Stars Celia Keenan-Bolger (Mrs. Bruce) & Claybourne Elder (John Adams) stop by Behind the Awards to do a deep dive on Season 3. Behind The Scenes of John Adams death, Mrs. Bruce’s mystery husband, a mole in the Russell House, Oscar and John Adams Love story, unrequited love and so much more!Also in this episode - Claybourne Elder’s upcoming studio album and his non-profit City of Stranger. https://www.cityofstrangers.org/ Celia Keenan-Bolger and the American Theater Wing’s Gavin

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46:39

#114 - PJ Adizma - Living his NYC Dream and will...

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/08/13

Book of Mormon star and Stage Time creator PJ Adizma joins Behind the Awards for a chat. Not only did PJ give us the low down on the Book of Mormon but he also discussed the evolution and current state of State Time. Stage Time is a hybrid of Vaudeville meet Johnny Carson meet Drag meets Magic and celebrates NYC nightlife as only the city that never sleeps can.Also in this episode - Sean Hayes & Kristin Chenoweth at the 2010 Tony Awards. Ariana DeBoise set to kick off the 2025/2026 Classic

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47:52

#113 - Montego Glover - Montego’s Turn!

Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb ·

2025/08/06

Tony Nominee Montego Glover joins BTA to deep dive on her approach to Mama Rose in Gypsy. Motnego also gives us the scoop on Memphis, Into the Woods and working with George C Wolfe and Audra McDonald. Catch Montego in Gypsy at The Majestic Theater.Also in this episode - Christine Ebersole, John Tartaglia and Rod present the 2006 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Make sure to check out Eila's book, "The Tony Awards", and all her other amazing books:

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