Gary Seligson – On why he left Wicked for Tarzan

This is an excerpt from a podcast episode featuring Gary Seligson. Gary tells his reason for leaving a hit show (Wicked) for something new and untested (Tarzan) and how Phil Collins played an integral part in that decision. To be notified of when it is released, subscribe to the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast on Apple…

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Shannon Ford (Beetlejuice) on receiving notes after subbing a broadway musical

This is an excerpt from a podcast episode Shannon Ford. Subscribe to the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. The podcast features conversations with my colleagues who currently hold drums chairs, showcases talks with broadway drumming legends, and highlights up-and-coming drummers breaking into the scene. For more,…

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Adam Wolfe – Getting notes from the conductor after your first show as a sub on Broadway

Drummer for Wonderland, Bandstand, Clueless the Musical. Broadway Drumming 101 is your one-stop-shop for everything you’ll need to know about playing drums for broadway musicals. When you subscribe to The Broadway 101 Newsletter, you’ll learn about what it takes to be a successful pit musician with content delivered directly to your email inbox two to…

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Bill Lanham on what drummers should know about playing drums in broadway musicals

Bill has worked with Lesley Gore, Melba Moore, Deborah Gibson, Fantasia, Eartha Kitt, and Ricky Martin. He’s conducted clinics at Universities and Educational Percussion conventions and on Broadway, he has held the percussion chair at “Wonderland” and “Jekyll and Hyde” and the drum chair at “Les Miserables”, “South Pacific”, “Evita”, and “Cats”. On my podcast,…

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Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast Coming Soon!

  This is your one-stop-shop for everything you’ll need to know about playing drums for broadway musicals. My podcast features conversations with my colleagues who currently hold drums chairs, showcases talks with broadway drumming legends, and highlights up-and-coming drummers breaking into the scene. There is a lot to learn. Subscribe now, so you don’t miss…

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