Working on this show has been such a great experience. The music is great, the musicians are amazing, the cast is fantastic and the creative team is top notch. This show is a must see! Book by Dominique Morisseau Music and Lyrics from The Legendary Motown Catalog Music by arrangement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing Orchestrations…
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…
Read moreNew Temptations Musical AIN’T TOO PROUD Extends at Berkeley Rep
I’m happy to be a part of this amazing show and amazing cast! Come see it if you are in the Bay Area! Due to an overwhelming demand, Berkeley Rep has announced that the world premiere musical of Ain’t Too Proud-The Life and Times of The Temptations will extend for two additional weeks. Originally scheduled…
Read moreSleeping In
One of the benefits of being away from “home” and being a full time musician and working on a musical is the ability to get rid of the alarm clock. Waking up at the perfect time (10:00AM) is glorious. It’s even better when it’s quiet and sunny when you open the windows. Ahhhh…a preview of…
Read moreAin’t Too Proud
I’m working on a really amazing workshop of a new musical based on the story of the Temptations being produced in conjunction with the Berkeley Rep Theater. It is going to be so good!
Read moreBusy Body
It’s been a busy weekend; Thursday – A rehearsal in the afternoon with Vaneese Thomas for her shows in Lugano Switzarland in a few weeks, then later that night, a club date with a Matthew Friedman and Uptown Sounds – a Craig Scott band in NJ. Friday – Worked at the off -Broadway musical Avenue…
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