Behind the Awards with Eila Mell & Bruce Gotlieb
Broadway Podcast NetworkCelebrating 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 ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 173 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsTV & Film | |||
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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 drea... more
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 cha... more
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 Musica... more
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... more
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- Outstanding Podcast! Highly recommend!
I really enjoy this podcast. The hosts, Eila and Bruce, are very knowledgeable in all aspects of theatre and ask interesting questions that consistently result in fascinating answers from their guests. In addition, their guests are very impressive. Do yourself a favor and listen to this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Fascinating Poscast!
United States2 months ago - Great intent, bad content
This is a great idea for a podcast, but the hosts are constantly factually wrong about what they say. The “expert” for the Tonys was wildly uninformed. Love the interviews with previous winners, but they are in desperate need of a fact checker.
Apple Podcasts3JDP1891United States2 years ago
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This program centers on the inner workings of theatre and entertainment awards, with conversations that pull back the curtain on Broadway, Tony season, and the broader Awards world. Episodes typically feature intimate interviews with actors, dancers, and creatives—discussing career milestones, rehearsal chaos, collaboration with directors and fellow performers, and the emotional and logistical realities of live performance. Listeners often gain behind-the-scenes perspectives on auditions, understudy life, set design, ticket dynamics, and the evolving landscape of theatre and related media. The show stands out for its candid storytelling, deep industry connections, and a consistent focus on resilience, craft, and the journey from audition to... more
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1. Margaret Colin
2. Beth Leavel
3. Zhailon Levingston
4. Patrick Wilson
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6. James Carpinello
7. David Hornsby
8. Chris Hoch
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