Re-Opening Night Of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations
We rehearse-but we also perform! It’s time to get back to work with everyone involved in the production of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations on Broadway. Re-opening night-Saturday October 16, 8 PM.
Read moreLessons with Zoila!
An old friend asked me to bring some joy into the life of an 86 year old woman named Zoila today. She’s part of Encore Community Services, an organization that provides seniors with a range of caring and quality services to help them live independent and dignified lives. I was asked to gave Zoila a…
Read moreWarren Odze on the Broadway Drumming 101 Youtube Page!
This is the longer, unedited version of the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast. Warren Odze is a Broadway veteran. He’s performed in Broadway shows such as: The Life Civil War Kat and the Kings Seussical Thoroughly Modern Millie Lennon Come Fly Away The Wedding Singer Priscilla Rocky An American In Paris Charlie and the Chocolate…
Read moreThe Cast of AIN’T TOO PROUD Returns to the Imperial Theatre
The Long Journey of “Ain’t Too Proud”
It took us a few years to get there, but we made it. From the rehearsals and out-of-town opening at The Berkeley Rep Theater in 2017, to the Kennedy Center in the summer of 2018. Then, on to Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles and finishing up at the Princess Of Wales Theater in Toronto….
Read moreBill Lanham on the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast
Parts one and two of his interview are out now. Listen to them wherever you get your podcasts. PART ONE- https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/podcast-bill-lanham-part-one PART TWO – https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/podcast-bill-lanham-part-two Bill has a lot of great things to say. Bill has worked with Lesley Gore, Melba Moore, Deborah Gibson, Fantasia, Eartha Kitt, and Ricky Martin. He’s conducted clinics at Universities…
Read moreDamien Bassman – The Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast (excerpt)
This is an excerpt from a podcast episode with an incredible drummer – Damien Bassman. I can’t wait for you to hear what he has to say. Subscribe to the Broadway Drumming 101 newsletter so you’ll be notified when it is released. Broadway Drumming 101 is your one-stop shop for everything you’ll need to know…
Read moreWhat Are The Secrets Of A Successful Freelance Career? Six things you need to know
A successful drummer doesn’t need to have the fastest chops or own the coolest gear. I feel it’s more important to develop your own style, be a pro, and fit in with the people you work with. A successful drummer should make the music he’s playing feel great. It helps tremendously if you just so…
Read moreWhat Are Readings And Workshops? Getting in on the ground floor of something special.
Getting in on the ground floor of a musical is a fantastic experience. If you are fortunate enough to be asked, you’ll get to see the development of a show from its beginnings; up to opening night and beyond. One way to be a part of this process is to play in a reading and,…
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