Merch!!! It looks like they are coming up with some items for people to buy when they come see the show. I might have to pick me up a mug or two!
Read moreThe Soul Of Old America
Our first preview was last night here in D.C. Tonight we get to meet some congresspeople after the show. Maybe this weekend Donny and the family will come…well maybe not. As much soul as there is in this show, no amount of joy/love can counterbalance the soullessness of the entire trump clan. Come on down….
Read moreAin’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of The Temptations Tuesday, June 19, 2018 – Sunday, July 22, 2018
A comment from this youtube video: “I hope the band will be able to perform in the pit at The Kennedy Center and especially when the extraordinary show goes to Broadway. I saw the show at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Due to space restrictions at the Rep, the band had no choice but to play…
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Moving On To DC! #Ainttooproud
Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times Of The Temptations. A new musical. The Des McAnuff-helmed production will play the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., with performances running June 19 through July 22. Its hard for me to write about how special this show is. I’m so happy to be a part of it….
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Mini-tour
Ready to hit the road jack!!! Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations – a new musical – hits the road (temporarily) starting tomorrow! Tech rehearsal in Bloomington, then five weeks in DC, LA and Toronto! It’s gonna be pretty amazing. We come back to NYC after that on Broadway. Come…
Read moreTwo More Weeks – Ain’t Too Proud
We start rehearsal for this show in two weeks! I can’t wait. “The Des McAnuff-helmed production will play Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theatre at Center Theatre Group August 21 through September 30, as well as Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre October 10 through November 17 through Mirvish Productions. As previously announced, the musical will also play…
Read moreZigaboo
George Farmer, Zigaboo Modeliste and I having a moment (of fun) after his soundcheck at Freight and Salvage across the street from The Berkeley Repertory Theatre back in October of 2017. We were fortunate to have the opportunity to watch his soundcheck in between our shows at “Ain’t Too Proud.” We had the chance to…
Read moreThree Tips On How To Get Paid What You Are Worth For Gigs
I often hear musicians talk about the amount of money certain gigs pay. People chat about the tip jar having to be passed around because club owners pay so little. They might get paid a few dollars here and there for the gig, but hey, at least they get a meal out of it. They…
Read moreBehind the scenes: Ain’t Too Proud – #ainttooproud
Clayton Craddock is a stay-at-home father of two children in New York City. He has a B.B.A from Howard University’s School of Business and is also a 17 year veteran of the fast paced New York City music scene. He has played drums in a number of hit Broadway musicals including “tick…tick…BOOM, Memphis the Musical…
Read more“The Temptations Were Our Beatles”
“The Temptations were our Beatles” I stumbled across a series of Behind The Music episodes on YouTube last night and watched the story of Hall and Oates. Wow, I forgot how many hits they had. I loved so many of their songs. But, The Temps… I really didn’t know how much of an influence they…
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