Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb
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#183 - To Have and To Hold is on Fire!
Sep 2, 2026
44m 00s
#183 - Fall Preview with Matt Koplik
Aug 26, 2026
1h 11m 33s
#181 - Matt Copley - Broadway Does Punk
Aug 19, 2026
30m 53s
#180 - Tom Fontana Presents!
Aug 12, 2026
33m 44s
#179 - Bradley Jaden - Stars in Les Miserables
Aug 5, 2026
44m 07s
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| 9/2/26 |  #183 - To Have and To Hold is on Fire! | Playwright and Actress Laura Lapidus alongside casemates Tedra Millan (Leopoldstadt) and Yuriy Sardarov (Chicago Fire) join Behind the Awards to deep dive their new Off Broadway hit To Have and To Hold. Inspired by Shakespeares The Taming of the Shrew this play brings Kate & Bianca into modern day. Get your ticket here: https://www.tohaveplay.com/ Also in this episode - Remembering Dolly Parton and Tim Curry and the legacy they leave behind. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 44m 00s | ||||||
| 8/26/26 |  #183 - Fall Preview with Matt Koplik | The new Broadway season is here, and the awards race is already taking shape! On this fall preview episode of Behind the Awards, host Matt Koplik of The Broadway Breakdown joins the conversation to break down the most anticipated new shows, major stars, returning favorites, and early contenders to watch as the road to Broadway’s awards season begins. What could be the season’s biggest hits—and which productions might emerge as awards-season favorites? 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 11m 33s | ||||||
| 8/19/26 |  #181 - Matt Copley - Broadway Does Punk | Matt Copley is a musician, theatrical producer, and TikTok creator behind Broadway Does Punk, a viral music project that transforms iconic Broadway songs into high-energy pop-punk and rock anthems. What began as a series of online videos has grown into an audience of more than 370,000 TikTok followers and over 16 million Spotify streams, with fans consistently asking one question: When can we see this live? October 2nd & 3rd, Broadway Does Punk will make its live debut with three performances at Abrons Arts Center, featuring an all-star lineup of Broadway talent. Get Tickets Here - https://www.abronsartscenter.org/programs/broadway-punk Also in this episode - Cats: The Jellicle Ball closes on Broadway! 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 30m 53s | ||||||
| 8/12/26 |  #180 - Tom Fontana Presents! | Writer/Show Runner Tom Fontana joins Behind the Awards to give us the breaking news on his latest venture: Tom Fontana Presents! Some guests include Edie Falco, Mariska Hargitay and Julianna Margulies. Tom also takes a trip down memory lane to discuss his hit shows St Elsewhere, OZ and Homicide: Life on the Street and working with the likes of Denzel Washington, Howie Mendel, Robin Williams and Rita Moreno. Access his show here: https://tomfontana.substack.com/ Also in this episode - Whitney Houston Barbie release and others who have been iconically made into Barbies; Tina Turner, Wonder Woman, Susan Lucci, Deidre Hall. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 33m 44s | ||||||
| 8/5/26 |  #179 - Bradley Jaden - Stars in Les Miserables | Bradley Jaden joins Behind the Awards to chat about his 20 year run with Les Miserables and ending this tour at the iconic Radio City Music Hall. Bradley shares his early start and friendship with Sir Cameron Mackintosh and what it’s like to be in the center of a Mackintosh surprise guest appearances which took the internet by storm. Bradley also shares the lengths he went to be in Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends with Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga. You can catch Bradley through August 9th as Javert in NYC, next up is Japan as Billy Flynn in Chicago. Also in this episode - Ariana Grande departs London's 2027 Sunday in the Park with George Revival Bradley Jaden is making his New York stage debut at Radio City starring as Javert in the world Arena tour of Les Miserables to critical acclaim (now through Aug 9). Jaden has starred around the globe as Javert on this world tour as well as in the West End in starring roles in Les Miz, Sondheim’s Old Friends, Wicked, Shrek and Camelot. He was the youngest actor to ever be cast as Javert at the age of 29 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 44m 07s | ||||||
| 7/29/26 |  #178 - Talia Suskauer - Defys Gravity and Takes a Walk on the Moon | Actress Talia Suskauer joins Behind the Awards to discuss her new show A Walk on the Moon based on the hit film starring Diane Lane. Talia is also known for playing Elphaba and gives us the low down on all things Wicked including a no fly show and how quickly she becomes green. Talia also talks about starring in the National Tour of Parade and what it’s like to see the country on the road. Also in this episode - Hadestown Pro-shot now playing in Theaters. Sam Pauly, Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney take their final bows in The Great Gatsby. Talia Suskauer has played Elphaba full-time in both the Broadway and National Touring companies of Wicked. Most recently, Talia returned from touring the country as Lucille in the Tony Award-winning revival of Parade. Other New York credits: Be More Chill (Broadway), Be More Chill (Signature Theater). Regional: Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors (Ogunquit), Dot in Sunday in the Park with George (Axelrod PAC), Louise in Gypsy (Goodspeed Opera House), Little Women (Jo), The Secret Garden (Lily). Film/TV: FBI: “Most Wanted,” “31 Candles”. Talia has performed solo shows around the country and has performed at Carnegie Hall. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State University. For Nona. @taliasuskauer 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 48m 07s | ||||||
| 7/22/26 |  #177 - Breton Tyner-Bryan - Favorite Dance Movies | Director/Choreographer Breton Tyner-Bryan stops by Behind the Awards to discuss her film “Rhythm or Smooth”. From Ballroom to Ballet this film touches not only these styles but the NYC Dance vibe. We also cover our must see Dance Movies such as Center Stage, All That Jazz, West Side Story, Dirty Dancing and more so grab your popcorn! Also in this episode - Eila & Bruce visit Are You Now or Have You Ever Been at NY City Center starring, Michael McKean, Brooks Ashmanskas, Norbert Leo Butz, T.R. Knight, Harry Lennix, Bob Odenkirk, and Molly Ringwald Breton Tyner-Bryan is a New York City based multi award winning director, writer, actor, choreographer, editor, and former professional ballet dancer with Canadian roots. Known for her lifelong fascination with time travel, humor, historical interiors, and classic automobiles, she writes and directs character driven stories across the dark comedy, metaphysical science fiction, and musical genres. Her films have received more than 150 international awards, including honors for Best Director, Best Editor, Best Narrative Short, and Best Dance Film. OC Movies, TV & Streaming compared her work to Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan and HBO's Room 104, calling it "an impressionistic fantasy with eye catching visuals, a fresh take on storytelling." Film Threat described her films as "a stylish and crafted presentation" that "succeeds in telling an engaging and intriguing story," while Unseen Films praised her work as "a delight for the eye and ear, a visual feast." A classically trained ballet dancer and award winning filmmaker, Tyner-Bryan grew up in the theater in Hartford, Connecticut and serves as a creative director for Grammy Award winning musicians. As an actor, her credits include The Penguin (HBO), Manifest (Netflix), Gossip Girl (HBO Max), Billions (Showtime), Divorce (HBO), The Knick (Cinemax), Great Kills (Tubi), and numerous independent films. She has taught filmmaking, choreography, and dance at New York University, Fordham University, Smith College, Berklee NYC, Broadway Dance Center, Joffrey Ballet School, The Place (London), Dance Base Scotland, San Francisco State University, LINES Ballet, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. She served as the 2024–2025 Teaching Artist in Residence and Arts Entrepreneurship Fellow at the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development in residence at the NYU Production Lab. She holds an M.A. in Filmmaking from New York University, a B.F.A. in Ballet Performance from the University of Utah, and trained at the School of the Hartford Ballet. Current directing projects include RHYTHM OR SMOOTH, THERE AND NOW, THE SCAFFOLDER'S WIFE, TAKE YOUR TEETH OUT, I DREAM OF HAZEL, and additional feature films and television projects in development. She is also attached as the book writer of a forthcoming musical adaptation of a feature film and an original television series. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 55m 55s | ||||||
| 7/15/26 |  #176 - Maryann Plunkett - For Love of The Stage | Tony Award Winning Actress Maryann Plunkett stops by Behind the Awards to discuss her new play The Loved Ones now playing through August 2nd at The Irish Repertory Theater. Maryann also takes us back down memory lane and shares some tales of her time with Sunday in the Park with George, Me & My Girl, and The Notebook. Maryann also gives us a sneak peek into the upcoming Richard Nelson play We’ll See at The Public along side her husband Jay O. Sanders. The Loved Ones Tickets - https://irishrep.org/ Also in this episode - Emmy chatter, plus a huge congrats to our former guest Carlos Manuel Vesga on his Emmy nomination for Best Support Actor for Pluribus. Maryann Plunkett currently starring as Nell in The Loved Ones at the Irish Repertory Theater originated and was nominated for a Tony Award for the role of Older Allie in The Notebook. Additional Broadway includes Agnes of God, Sunday in the Park.... Me and My Girl (Tony Award), The Crucible, St. Joan, A Man for All Seasons and The Seagull. Off-Broadway: Deep Blue Sound (Obie) at Clubbed Thumb, Dublin Trilogy (Irish Rep), The Lucky Ones, Aristocrats, Richard Nelson's 12-play Rhinebeck Panorama. Films: Showing Up, Little Women, MAD, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Family Fang. Much TV. Founding member Portland Stage. Coach and mentor. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 48m 26s | ||||||
| 7/1/26 |  #175 - Drew & Lea Lachey - Label.less Back By Popular Demand | Label.less Creators Drew & Lea Lachey come back to Behind the Awards to update us on their hit show Label.less now running at The Duke on 42nd Street. This show which is currently in its 8th year continues to evolve and touch audiences with their profound stories, music and choreography. Drew shares how his experience in Rent on Broadway as well as their past in the POP world with 98 Degrees influenced their approach to this show. Get Ticket Here - https://www.labellessmusical.com/tickets Drew Lachey - Drew Lachey's an accomplished singer, dancer and actor. Drew first rose to prominence as a member of the Motown pop group 98 Degrees. The group recorded four successful albums and sold more than nine million records worldwide. Drew made his Broadway debut playing the role of Mark Cohen in Rent. His latest Broadway credits include the role of Patsy in Monty Python’s Spamalot and Corny Collins in Hairspray with the PCLO. Drew became a household name when he took home the infamous mirror ball trophy on Dancing with the Stars (season-two champion, season-five co-host) and later took his dancing talents on the road with 3 North American tours of Dancing with the Stars and was asked to come back and be apart of the All-Star season. Drew also hosted the primetime ABC show Dance War with Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli, The Miss USA Pageant, HGTV's $250,000 Challenge and America Sings for GMC. After a decade break 98 Degrees is back together and recently toured with NKOTB and Boyz II Men on the "Package Tour", "My2K Tour" and the "98 Degrees at Christmas" tours in the fall of 2017 and 2018. Drew also starred in UPTV's "Guess Who's Coming to Christmas" and A&E's "Lachey's Bar". Drew also consults with the Cincinnati Film Commission on films being produced around Cincinnati. Lea Lachey was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH and began working professionally at 11 on the "King and I" National Tour. After being awarded a full dance scholarship to Marymount Manhattan College in NYC she went on to work with the world renowned Radio City Music Hall Rockettes as a dancer and assistant choreographer. Whether it is doing “Singing in the Rain” with the Santa Barbara CLO, the Disney NYC World Premiere of Hercules or the Missy Elliott video for “I Can’t Stand the Rain” Lea has always taken pride in being a versatile dancer and expects the same from her students. Lea's choreography credits include 98 Degrees (Today Show, Good Morning America, Mtv, VH1, Miss Teen USA, NFL ProBowl and NBA All-star game). Her live stage credits include the Nickelodeon ‘All That” Tour, 98 Degrees “Heat It Up” Tour, 98 Degrees “Revelation” World Tour and Creative Director for Jessica Simpson’s “Reality” Tour. Lea is currently Co-Director of the School for Creative and Performing Arts Musical Theater program and co artistic director of Lachey Productions which is bridging the gap between student and professional performer. Her work was showcased in the Exhale Dance Tribe shows "Love Letters" and "Rapture" at the Aronoff which included Lachey Arts performers. Lea's choreography was on display this past summer on the US national My2K tour as well as in 2013 with 98 Degrees as part of the NKOTB, 98 Degrees, Boyz II Men "Package Tour". Over the last several years, Lea has had the honor of working as choreographer and dance consultant on multiple films. "Carol" staring Academy Award winning actress Cate Blanchett and Kyle Chandler, "Miles Ahead" starring Golden Globe winning actor Don Cheadle and Emayatzy Corinealdi and A Christmas Melody directed by and starring Grammy winner Mariah Carey and Lacey Chabert. You can also catch her as a guest DJ on Q102. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 34m 03s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 |  #174 - Michael Chernus - Takes a Stab at True Crime | Actor Michael Chernus joins Behind the Awards to deep dive embodying the personal of Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy in Peacock’s Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy. Fans of Michael’s work also will recognize him from the hit Apple TV show Severance as well as Orange is the New Black. Michael touches on how is Theater roots helped him take on one True Crime’s most famous subjects. MICHAEL CHERNUS is an acclaimed stage and screen actor known for his versatility across film, television, and theater. Born and raised in Rocky River, Ohio, he studied at The Juilliard School’s Drama Division and has built a distinguished career originating roles in world premieres by some of contemporary theater’s most celebrated playwrights, including Adam Rapp, Annie Baker, Brooke Berman, John Belluso, Noah Haidle, Molly Smith Metzler, Jessica Goldberg, Julia Jordan, Bess Wohl, and Lisa Kron. In 2011, he won an Obie Award and received a Lucille Lortel Award nomination for his performance in In the Wake at The Public Theater. Most recently, he appeared in Well, I’ll Let You Go at The Space at Irondale in Brooklyn. Chernus currently stars as John Wayne Gacy in Peacock’s critically acclaimed limited series Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, a dramatic retelling of one of America’s most infamous criminal investigations that centers on the victims, their families, and the pursuit of justice. The series marks his first leading television role and has garnered widespread praise for his transformative performance. On television, Chernus is perhaps best known for his role as Ricken Hale in Apple TV+’s Emmy Award-winning phenomenon Severance. Additional television credits include Amazon Prime Video’s Dead Ringers opposite Rachel Weisz, Patriot, Easy, Tommy, Manhattan, Ramy, Perpetual Grace, LTD, Orange Is the New Black, and The Big C. His film credits include Out of My Mind, Werewolves Within, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Captain Phillips, The Bourne Legacy, Men in Black 3, Mistress America, The Kindergarten Teacher, and numerous acclaimed independent features. Beyond acting, Chernus has contributed to storytelling through appearances on This American Life and Radiolab. He also serves on the Advisory Board of SPACE on Ryder Farm, an artist residency and working organic farm in Brewster, New York, founded by his wife, Emily Simoness. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 44m 19s | ||||||
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| 6/17/26 |  #173 - Jackson Parker Gill - An 11 Year Old Broadway Star! | Immediately after taking over the role of The Little Boy in Ragtime, Jackson Parker Gill stops by Behind the Awards to discuss life as a working kid actor. Jackson shares what it’s like to be an understudy on Broadway, the audition process, his dream roles and what it was like to play Gavroche in the National Tour of Les Miserables. Also in this episode - Sherie Rene Scott Returns to Broadway in The Rocky Horror Show as Magenta. SO excited for his Broadway Debut! National Tour: Les Miserables (Gavroche). Regional: A Christmas Story (Randy), Beauty and the Beast (Chip), Seussical (Jojo), Bye Bye Birdie (Randolph). TV: “Impractical Jokers.” Love and thanks to his family, Mom, Dad, CESD, Broadway Dance Theatre, and all the BDT Teachers! Give a follow @jacksonparkergill 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 19m 45s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 |  #172 - Carlos Manuel Vesga - Pluribus | Actor/Writer Carlos Manuel Vesga joins us on the heels of Season 1 of Apple TV’s hit series Pluribus. Carlos details working with Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn as well as creating the character of Manousos. Also in this episode - Eila & Bruce chat about the 2026 Tony Awards hits and misses. Carlos-Manuel Vesga, is a Colombian theater, film, and television actor. He is recognized for his role in the 2010 Colombian telenovela Amor sincero, playing Samuel Medina, as well as in the 2013 series La prepago, where he played the role of Alejandro Sanjuán. Since 2025, he stars in the Apple TV series Pluribus as Manousos Oviedo. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 51m 47s | ||||||
| 6/5/26 |  #171 - 2026 Tony Special #5 | Eila & Bruce bring you the fifth and final installment of their 2026 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: Lead Actor of a Musical, Lead Actress of a Musical, Scenic Design of a Musical, Best Musical, and Best Play. Also in this episode - Eila, Bruce & Matt give their Top 10 Performances of the 2026 Season! Sara Chase, Stephanie Hsu, Caissie Levy, Marla Mindelle, Christiani Pitts, Nicholas Christopher, Luke Evans, Joshua Henry, Sam Tutty, Brandon Uranowitz, dots, Soutra Gilmour, Rachel Hauck, Dane Laffrey, Scott Pask, Schmigadoon!, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, Ragtime, Titaníque, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Chess, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, The Lost Boys, The Balusters, Giant, Liberation, Little Bear Ridge Road 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 43m 46s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 |  #170 - Margaret Colin - Back on Broadway | Actor Margaret Colin joins Behind the Awards to discuss her career in Veep, Gossip Girl, As the World Turns, Independence Day and more as well as her current role as Ruth in The Balusters now playing at The Samuel J Friedman Theater. Margaret shares the thrill of being back on stage in a play that is timely, poignant and hilariously funny. Also in this episode - Tony Excitement is buzzing. Just announced Queen Latifah will lead a 30th Anniversary performance of Chicago alongside the Tony Host Pink, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Alex Newell, Adrienne Warren, Julianne Hough, Whitney Leavitt, Dylan Mulvaney and More! Margaret Colin - Broadway: Jackie: An American Life (Theatre World Award), A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Old Acquaintance (Drama League Award nomination), Arcadia, The Columnist, Carousel (Equity’s Richard Seff Award). Off-Broadway/Regional: Aristocrats (Drama Desk Award nomination), Psychopathia Sexualis, Defiance (Drama Desk Award nomination), Hamlet (Delacorte Theater), Salome, Betrayal (The Actors Studio), City of Conversation (Arena Stage; Helen Hayes Award nomination), The Pentagon Papers (China tour), Sweet Bird of Youth (Williamstown Theatre Festival), The Second Mrs. Wilson (Long Wharf), A Second of Pleasure (59E59), AdA (La Mama). Television: “Veep” (Screen Actors Guild Award), “Shades of Blue,” “Gossip Girl,” Margo on “As the World Turns,” “Now and Again,” “Leg Work,” “Sibs,” “The Wright Verdicts,” Hallmark’s “Three Wise Men” series, “Time to Say Goodbye?”, “Hit and Run,” “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Hope,” and “Blue Bloods.” Select Film: Independence Day, First Daughter, The Missing Person, Something Wild, and Unfaithful. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 33m 34s | ||||||
| 5/29/26 |  #169 - 2026 Tony Special #4 | 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 Musical, Costume Design of a Musical, Lead Actress of a Play, Lead Actor of a Play, Lighting Design of a Play, and Revival of a Musical. Also in this episode - Eila, Bruce & Matt give their biggest surprises and snubs of the Tony Nominations. Rose Byrne, Carrie Coon, Susannah Flood, Lesley Manville, Kelli O’Hara, Will Harrison, Nathan Lane, John Lithgow, Daniel Radcliffe, Mark Strong, Michael Arden, Lear deBessonet, Christopher Gattelli, Tim Jackson, Zhailon Levingston & Bill Rauch, Linda Cho, Qween Jean, Ryan Park, David I. Reynoso, Isabella Byrd, Natasha Chivers, Stacey Derosier, Heather Gilbert, Jack Knowles, The Lost Boys, Ragtime, Schmigadoon!, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, Dog Day Afternoon, Oedipus, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Bug, The Fear of 13, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, Fallen Angels, Liberation, Punch, Giant, Every Brilliant Thing 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 44m 36s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 |  #168 - Zhailon Levingston - The Category is…Cats the Jellicle Ball! | Tony Nominated Director Zhailon Levingston come back to BTA to deep all things Cats The Jellicle Ball. Zhailon discusses everything to casting André De Shields, honoring the origins of Ball Room and Cats, and even gives us the scoop on what he’s doing next. Also in this episode - Eila & Bruce discuss reimagined Broadway Shows. Like, Romeo & Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing, and this seasons hit Cats the Jellicle Ball! Zhailon Levingston is a Louisiana-raised storyteller, director, and activist who co-directed CATS: The Jellicle Ball, an immersive reimagining of the classic musical that premiered in 2024 at New York City’s Perelman Arts Center. The production earned him an OBIE Award (co-directing) as well as a Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 50m 24s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 |  #167 - Patrick Wilson, James Carpinello & Marcus Chait - Taking a Bite out of Broadway | Patrick Wilson, James Carpinello and Marcus Chait join Behind the Awards to discuss producing The Lost Boys for Broadway. This Family driven story lead by Shoshana Bean just happens to be surrounded by vampires. The trio takes their experience in performing in film adaptations turned broadway musical to really make this production fly. Additionally Patrick Wilson discusses how is experience starring in movies series such as The Conjuring and Insidious gave the team insight on how to bring horror to the stage. To purchase tickets to Lost Boys - https://www.lostboysmusical.com/ Also in this episode - Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess Will Host The Tony Awards:Act One JAMES CARPINELLO (Producer). With over three decades as an actor working in film, television and on Broadway, James is proud to step into his most ambitious role to date as a lead producer of The Lost Boys. Broadway: original casts of Saturday Night Fever, Xanadu and Rock of Ages and most recently the critically acclaimed production of Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre. For my friends who are family and my family who are friends. Amy, Jackson and Ava, thank you for your unwavering support. MARCUS CHAIT (Producer) is thrilled to see this 25-year dream become a reality. Producing director and founder of the Film & New Media division for the world’s largest independent publishing company where, over three years, he produced in excess of 4000 pieces of original content before the company was successfully acquired by Pearson/Penguin Books. Executive producer of the film Malevolent (sold to Netflix). Currently managing partner of 66mint. For my family. PATRICK WILSON (Producer) is a critically acclaimed, award-winning actor whose career spans film, television and Broadway. A two-time Tony Award nominee, for The Full Monty and Oklahoma!, he was also nominated for Emmy and Golden Globe awards, for HBO’s “Angels in America” and Fargo, respectively. Widely recognized for his work in The Conjuring, Aquaman and Insidious franchises, he made his directorial debut in 2023 with Insidious: The Red Door. Co-founder of The Wilson Family Foundation. Love & massive thanks to my family. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 55m 14s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 |  #166 - David Hornsby & Chris Hoch - The Lost Boys from Page to Stage | Tony Nominated Book Writers David Hornsby & Chris Hoch visited Behind the Awards to talk about the process of writing The Lost Boys musical. The discuss the must have movie moment such as Saxophone Man, Rob Lowe and The Video Store as well as the must have new moments theater goers will experience. They discuss creating a work for fans or the movie and newcomers alike. Chris Hoch’s Broadway credits include Amazing Grace, Matilda, La Cage aux Folles, Shrek, Spamalot, Dracula and Beauty and the Beast. Off-Broadway credits include Far From Heaven (Playwrights Horizons), Die Mommie Die!, Play It Cool and Face the Music (Encores!). National tours include Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast. Regional credits include A Christmas Story (Paper Mill Playhouse); Dracula, Zhivago, Palm Beach and Private Fittings (La Jolla Playhouse); Far From Heaven (Williamstown Theatre Festival); Amazing Grace (Goodspeed Opera); Next To Normal (Hangar Theatre); Spamalot (The Muny); Candide (Prince Music Theatre) and Picasso at the Lapin Agile (City Theatre). Television credits include 30 Rock, Guiding Light, All My Children, One Life to Live, The Good Wife, Gossip Girl and Braindead. He received his BFA from Carnegie Mellon University. David Hornsby is a writer, director, producer, and actor. Hornsby is currently making his Broadway debut, writing the book alongside Chris Hoch for the musical adaptation of The Lost Boys (Warner Bros.). The production has emerged as one of the season’s most nominated new musicals, earning 12 Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical for Hornsby and Hoch. The Lost Boys has also received 11 Outer Critics Circle Award nominations, including Outstanding New Broadway Musical and Outstanding Book of a Musical, as well as four Drama League Award nominations, including Outstanding Production of a Musical. The production opened at the Palace Theatre on Broadway, marking Hornsby’s Broadway debut. This summer releasing globally on Netflix on July 16, 2026 he will co-star in The Hawk, starring Will Ferrell, and can recently be seen in Amazon’s Scarpetta, starring Nicole Kidman. Hornsby was also a series regular on Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed comedy Mythic Quest. He serves as an executive producer and writer on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for FX, where he also originated and continues to recur in the role of “Rickety Cricket” since Season Two, currently airing on FXX. Hornsby has created and starred in several original series, including CBS’s How to Be a Gentleman, FX’s animated series Unsupervised, and NBC’s Mission Control. His writing credits also include Netflix’s Big Mouth, and he has recurred on Universal/Netflix’s Good Girls. Hornsby co-wrote the film The Layover, starring Kate Upton and directed by William H. Macy. His film acting credits include Pretty Bird opposite Paul Giamatti and Billy Crudup; Flags of Our Fathers directed by Clint Eastwood; and Alien vs. Predator: Requiem. On television, he has appeared in numerous series, including FOX’s New Girl, HBO’s Hello Ladies and Six Feet Under, FX’s Baskets, and Spike TV’s The Joe Schmo Show. As a voice actor, Hornsby has contributed to a wide range of animated projects, including Amazon’s Merry Little Batman (Annie Award–nominated), Cartoon Network’s Ben 10, Nickelodeon’s Fanboy & Chum Chum, and Welcome to the Wayne. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 37m 43s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 |  #165 - 2026 Tony Special #3 | 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 Musical. Shoshana Bean, Hannah Cruz, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Nichelle Lewis, David Hornsby & Chris Hoch, Cinco Paul, Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli & Tye Blue, Jim Barne & Kit Buchan, Hildegard Bechtler, Takeshi Kata, Chloe Lamford, David Korins, David Rockwell, The Lost Boys, Chess, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Titaníque, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Oedipus, Bug, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, Dog Day Afternoon, Fallen Angels, Becky Shaw, Every Brilliant Thing, Fallen Angels, Cats: The Jellicle Ball Also in this episode - Eila, Matt & Bruce give their Top 10 Shows of the 2026 Season! 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 45m 35s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 |  #164 - Nicholas Christopher - Chess Master | Tony Nominee Nicholas Christopher joins Behind the Awards to discuss his role as Anatoli, part of this seasons hottest love triangle along with Lea Michele and Aaron Tevin in the revival of the Chess. Nicholas also talks about playing both Pirelli and Sweeney Todd in the most recent revival co-starring Annaleigh Ashford. Nicholas also goes into his roles is Little Shop of Horrors, Miss Saigon, Jelly’s Last Jam and Hamilton. Also in this episode - The 2026/2027 Broadway Season is already in full swing with the most recent announcement of Paranormal Activity along other pervious announcement of Wanted and Galileo starring Raul Esparza. Born in Bermuda and raised in Boston, Nicholas starred as George Washington in the Broadway production of Hamilton, and most recently took over as Seymour in the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors. Previously, Nicholas starred as Jelly Roll Morton in the 2024 Encores! production of Jelly’s Last Jam. In 2023, Nicholas starred in the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd as Pirelli, performing opposite Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford. During the run, he also played the title role of Sweeney Todd for multiple performances. Nicholas studied at the Juilliard School and The Boston Conservatory, where he cultivated his unique range as both an actor and a singer. Select theater and TV credits include Miss Saigon, David Bowie’s Lazarus, Hurt Village by Katori Hall, Rent, “All Rise” (CBS), “United States of Al” (CBS) and “Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll” (FX). 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 45m 28s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 |  #163 - 2026 Tony Special #2 | 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. Also in this episode - Fun Facts about the 2026 Tony Nominees! Betsy Aidem, Marylouise Burke, Aya Cash, Laurie Metcalf, June Squibb, Kevin Adams, Jane Cox, Donald Holder, Adam Honoré, Adam Honoré & Donald Holder (Lighting Design) & 59 Studio (Projection Design), Jen Schriever & Michael Arden, Brenda Abbandandolo, Qween Jean, Jeff Mahshie, Emilio Sosa, Paul Tazewell, Caroline Shaw, Steve Bargonetti, The Rescues, Cinco Paul, Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, Nicholas Hytner, Robert Icke, Kenny Leon, Joe Mantello, Whitney White, Liberation, The Balusters, Giant, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, Marjorie Prime, Chess, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, Schmigadoon!, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Ragtime, The Lost Boys, Dog Day Afternoon, Fallen Angels, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Giant, Oedipus 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 43m 04s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 |  #162 - Sam Tutty - From Evan Hansen to Two Strangers | Olivier Award winning and Tony Nominated Actor Sam Tutty joins Behind the Awards to chat about his award winning role in Dear Evan Hansen and this seasons breakout hit Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York. Sam shares the creation process from its early days to Boston and New York. Also in this episode - Eila & Bruce discuss the increased ticket prices for some Broadway shows. Sam Tutty is currently starring in Jim Barne and Kit Buchan’s musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). He is best known for his West End debut as Evan in Dear Evan Hansen. During his school years, he appeared in a number of productions including The Wizard of Oz. After compulsory schooling, Tutty trained at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, later making his off-West End debut as Daniel in Once on this Island. His performance at Southwark Playhouse was widely praised, and a career in the West End looked promising. Tutty was originally cast as the alternate Evan for Dear Evan Hansen, however he was later promoted to the titular character. His first performance as Evan was on October 9, 2019, ahead of an official opening night on November, 19 2019. In a review for LondonTheatre.co.uk, Mark Shenton said: “Tutty is another discovery, who pulls off the rare trick of projecting adolescent angst and insecurity with paradoxically confident ease. With his strawberry blonde hair and slight physical bearing, he embodies a nerdy character… There's a truthfulness to his acting - and a robust singing voice - that makes him feel utterly authentic and intensely moving.” In 2020, Tutty won an Olivier for Best Actor in a Musical. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 51m 56s | ||||||
| 5/8/26 |  #161 - 2026 Tony Special #1 | 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. Ali Louis Bourzgui, André De Shields, Bryce Pinkham, Ben Levi Ross, Layton Williams, Christopher Abbott, Danny Burstein, Brandon J. Dirden, Alden Ehrenreich, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Richard Thomas, Christopher Gattelli, Ellenore Scott, Ani Taj, Omari Wiles & Arturo Lyons, Lauren Yalango-Grant & Christopher Cree Grant, Justin Ellington, Tom Gibbons, Lee Kinney, Josh Schmidt, Mikaal Sulaiman, Doug Besterman & Mike Morris, Ethan Popp, Kyler England, Adrianne “AG” Gonzalez & Gabriel Mann, Lux Pyramid, Brian Usifer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Wilson, Trevor Holder & Doug Schadt, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, The Lost Boys, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Oedipus, The Fear of 13, Bug, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Chess, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, Marjorie Prime, Waiting for Godot, Becky Shaw, The Balusters, Titaníque 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 46m 33s | ||||||
| 5/6/26 |  #160 - Michael Cyril Creighton - Back on Stage in The Adding Machine | Actor Michael Cyril Creighton steps out of Arconia to head downtown to The New Groups new home at the Theater at St Clements to star in the new adaptation of The Adding Machine. Michael shares the stage with Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jennifer Tilly and Sarita Choudhury. This 100 year old play is surprisingly timely and Michael discusses what it’s like playing over a dozen characters. Michael also discusses working on streaming favorites Only Murders in the Building and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Michael Cyril Creighton is best known for playing Howard Morris on Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.” A SAG Award winner, his TV credits include "Dexter: New Blood,” “A League of Their Own,” “High Maintenance,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “30 Rock,” and the final season of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” His film work includes the Academy Award–winning Spotlight, American Fiction, The Post, and Game Night. Theatre highlights are Stage Kiss (Playwrights Horizons), The Amateurs (The Vineyard), and four world premieres with The Debate Society. He won a WGA Award for Jack in a Box. Next: Amazon MGM’s The Man with the Bag. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 24m 38s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 |  #159 - Ana Gasteyer - Live From NY it’s Schmigadoon! | Emmy Winner Ana Gasteyer stops by Behind the Awards to chat about the newest hit on Broadway Schmigadoon! Ana shares how she approaches the role of Mildred Layton and being the villain on an Oz like fantasy world. Ana also talks about being a cast member on SNL, Auditioning and finally playing Elphaba on Broadway, her love of broadway and belting, as well as her upcoming projects. Also in this episode - Eila & Bruce are getting ready for their 2026 Tony Award Special Episodes! Ana Gasteyer is an Emmy award winning actress, comedian, singer, writer, and producer whose work spans Broadway, television, film, and music. A beloved cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1996 to 2002, Ana created some of the show's most iconic characters — Bobbie Mohan-Culp, NPR's Delicious Dish, Martha Stewart — and recently brought them back to life as a standout presence in both SNL50: The Anniversary Special and SNL50: The Homecoming Concert. On Broadway, Ana is currently starring in Schmigadoon!, opening Spring 2026. Her additional Broadway credits include Wicked (as Elphaba), Once Upon a Mattress, Rocky Horror, The Royal Family, and The Threepenny Opera. She originated the role of Debra in Kimberly Akimbo at Manhattan Theatre Club, and recently played Aunt Eller in the acclaimed concert production of Oklahoma! at Carnegie Hall. Further stage credits include Funny Girl, Passion at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, A New Brain at Encores! Off-Center, and Miss Hannigan in Annie at the Hollywood Bowl. On television, Ana starred in the critically acclaimed NBC comedy American Auto and can be seen in Loot, The Goldbergs, Lady Dynamite, People of Earth, Suburgatory, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Good Wife, and Girls. She wrote and executive produced A Clüsterfünke Christmas for Comedy Central alongside Rachel Dratch, starred in two live Fox musicals (Grease Live! and A Christmas Story Live!), and wowed audiences on The Masked Singer as "Tree." On film, Ana can be seen in Mean Girls, Happiest Season, Wine Country, What Women Want, The Women, Robot & Frank, and Doin' It, with the upcoming Never Change and You Deserve Each Other on the way. Ana is also a celebrated jazz vocalist and songwriter. Every holiday season she delights fans nationwide with her cheeky Sugar & Booze holiday tour. The retro-inspired album reached the Billboard Jazz Top 5 and was called "an uproarious homage to Christmas albums of old" by Billboard. The music inspired an eight-episode Audible series featuring Maya Rudolph, Patti LuPone, and Rachel Dratch. Her first album, I'm Hip, was released in 2014, and her performances at New York's iconic Café Carlyle have earned praise from The New York Times, which hailed her "strong singing voice that can stir up a storm." Ana honed her comedy chops at The Groundlings in Los Angeles before heading to Saturday Night Live and is a proud graduate of Northwestern University. 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 33m 38s | ||||||
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Chart history for Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb
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