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 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 moreLiving Legends – Otis, Shelly at Ain’t Too Proud
Smiles after the first two previews of “Ain’t Too Proud.” It’s great to have the legendary Otis Williams and longtime Temptations manager (since the 60’s) Shelly Berger watching a musical recreation of their life. Otis is the man in the cool ass black and white jacket. Shelly is the older gentleman in the middle…
Read moreBehind The Scenes: Dominique Morisseau and Otis Williams – “Ain’t Too Proud” – The Temptations Musical
Our first preview is tomorrow. I can’t WAIT! I am beyond ready for the first show because its been 7 1/2 weeks of rehearsal and tech. I’m done rehearsing. Seriously…I want to get this show up and running. I am looking forward to hearing the response from a live audience. We’ll see tomorrow night!
Read moreNew Musical
One of the best things about my job is the creative process. Watching people create new songs, invent new choreography, direct lighting, etc…it’s fascinating. I just started working on a new project. The show is being produced in conjunction with the Berkeley Rep Theater and we are rehearsing here at Second Stage in Times Square…
Read more#Motown the Musical Tour 2015
I’m joining the Motown tour in Los Angeles for just this week. It should be fun for a number of reasons.. 1) I loved subbing for Buddy Williams in the Broadway production 2) I get to play with one of my favorite bass players and guitarist and 3) I get to be in warm weather,…
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One of the best things about my job is that I get paid to do something I love. Then on top of that, I get to travel around the country and the world…on someone else’s dime! I was just talking to my girlfriend today about traveling and we spoke about how so many people…
Read moreHow my mother’s fanatical feminist views tore us apart, by the daughter of The Color Purple author – Alice Walker
Alice Walker’s daughter Rebecca speaking her truth…and the truth of so many other women: I know many women are shocked by my views. They expect the daughter of Alice Walker to deliver a very different message. Yes, feminism has undoubtedly given women opportunities. It’s helped open the doors for us at schools, universities and…
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