Eight years ago, Memphis the Musical opened on Broadway at the Shubert Theater. It was an amazing three years in my life. It was a time or personal and professional growth for me. I had so much fun and I am still friends with most of the people I worked with. What a run…
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 moreSingle Fatherhood in New York City
Back in 2012, I completed an interview for a Columbia University graduate student of journalism named Acacia Squires. She found me through a post I made on a website about single parenthood and thought I would be a good person to talk with about my experiences being a single father in New York City. I…
Read moreRock Band
I spoke with my son yesterday on the phone and asked him how his after school program is going. Unfortunately, I’ve been out of town so I haven’t been able to see his transition into his new school this fall. Usually, he doesn’t tell me much but he sure was eager to let me know…
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 moreNot just your imagination: ‘Temptations’ musical rocks
Berkeley Rep’s world premiere musical, which opened Thursday, Sept. 14, under the direction of Des McAnuff, makes songs resounding clarion calls from their opening beats — the teasing jazz piano riff of “I Can’t Get Next To You,” the ache-filled strings soaring over gentle guitar thrums in “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me).” Richly…
Read moreDrummer Jokes
I only heard “dumb drummer jokes” after I got to NYC. It’s funny, because most of the drummers I know are some of the most intelligent people I know. Where did the idea of the dumb drummer come from anyway? These ARE funny jokes though:
Read moreMike Portnoy: ‘Name That Tune’ on Hello Kitty Drum Kit
This is great! I knew just about all of these. I’m really into small kits nowadays. Hey, I might actually bring one of these on a gig. Watch me!
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