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 moreI Miss My Kids
One thing I learned from being away from my kids since July 9th is that I’ll NEVER AGAIN take chances on future success. Never again. NE-VER! My days of “hoping things will work out” ended as of right now. I won’t do anything with the hope that things will get better in some unspecified…
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…
Read moreOfficial trailer: Ain’t Too Proud – #ainttooproud
I started working on this show on July 10th here in Berkeley. It is truly an amazing experience to be a part of this production. There is just so much talent all around me. Try to see us if you can somehow get a ticket! Clayton Craddock is a stay-at-home father of two children…
Read moreSold Out!!
SOLD OUT!! This show is something else. It is the highest grossing production in the Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s nearly 50 year history. Box office recipts already exceeding $3.1 million and counting! It’s so good. Hopwfully, you all can see it when it transfers to Broadway in the future. I’ve had such s great time working…
Read moreAIN’T TOO PROUD TO BEG Breaks Berkeley Rep’s House Record
Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced that the world-premiere musical Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the highest-grossing production in its nearly 50- year history. With box office receipts already exceeding $3.1 million – and sales still not completed – Ain’t Too Proud has become a bona fide hit. “We are…
Read moreMemphis The Musical
It has been a long time since I’ve seen this. It was one of the best experiences of my life working on this show. I loved just about every minute while I was here. Enjoy:
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Get ready for tuneful Temps bio in ‘Ain’t Too Proud’
Keyboard player-conductor Kenny Seymour leads a great 12-piece band serving up soulful stage interpretations of the indelible crossover hits that have thrilled generations. Read the entire review HERE: http://www.sfexaminer.com/get-ready-tuneful-temps-bio-aint-proud/
Read moreReview: New Temptations musical throbs to life at Berkeley Rep
A propulsive new musical driven by group founder Otis Williams’ life story, “Ain’t” is making its world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre with its eyes on Broadway. Directed by a master of the genre, Des McAnuff, of “Jersey Boys” and “Tommy” fame, this ambitious Motown biography throbs with grit and groove. We learn the backstory…
Read moreWhy new Temptations play is NOT a ‘jukebox musical’
“People always say I make musicals for people who hate musicals and there is some truth to that.” – Des McAnuff True indeed! I never liked musicals. I think way too many of them are corny. I once saw a musical where a singer was at a train station , waiting on her train to…
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