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Broadway Drumming 101 - The Podcast

Clayton Craddock
Broadway
Drumming
Musical Theater
Broadway Musicals
Wicked
Aida
Tarzan
Phil Collins
Elton John
Jazz
Music Education
Oakland, California
Percussion
Herbie Hancock
Show Business
Foley Art
Mickey Mouse Club
Bernadette Peters
Carpenters
Interlochen Academy For the Arts

The Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast features real conversations with the musicians who make Broadway run—from veterans holding down long-running shows to rising players carving out their space. Whether they’ve been in the game for decades or are just starting to make waves, these are the artists shaping the sound of theater today. broadwaydrumming101.substack.com

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Dena Tauriello
Professional drummer and former member of Antigone Rising
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Episode: Dena Tauriello - The Broadway Drumming 101 Classic Episode
Michael Manasseh
Drummer for the Hadestown tour
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Episode: Podcast 100 - Michael Manasseh
Jaren Angud
Professional drummer and current member of the Back to the Future tour.
Back to the Future
Episode: Podcast #98 - Jaren Angud
Augusto Oropeza
Drummer for the second national tour of 'Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations'
Episode: Podcast #97 - Augusto Oropeza
Patrick Phelan IV
Drummer on the Shucked tour and experienced Broadway musician
Episode: Podcast #96 - Patrick Phalen
Josh Samuels
Broadway drummer and percussionist, known for his work in various theatrical productions.
Episode: Broadway Drumming 101 – Classic Episode: Joshua Samuels
Sammy Merendino
Prominent Broadway drummer known for his work with shows like Kinky Boots and artists such as Chubby Checker and Cameo.
Kinky Boots
Episode: Broadway Drumming 101 – Classic Episode: Sammy Merendino
John Horoschewski
Broadway drummer with extensive experience in various shows
Episode: Broadway Drumming 101 Classic Episode – Featuring Joe Choroszewski
Paul Hannah
Drummer and author of 'Show Drumming: An Expert's Guide to Theatre and Touring'
Episode: Podcast #93 - Paul Hannah

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Clayton Craddock
Host of Broadway Drumming 101, engaging with various musicians to highlight their experiences and insights from the Broadway world.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • You NEED to hear this!

    This podcast is awesome if you want to know what goes on in a Broadway pit. Super informative but also fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JohnDavis99
    United States3 months ago
  • A must listen to podcast!

    There is no other podcast out there doing what Clayton is doing; diving deep into world of Broadway drumming. He allows people like myself to get a glimpse into the life of Broadway musicians. Nowhere else can you get this much wisdom and advice on getting a Broadway gig as a drummer/percussionist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    isaac 55
    United States4 years ago

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Many highlight the podcast's uniqueness in offering behind-the-scenes insights into the life of Broadway musicians and their careers.
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Broadway Drumming 101 Classic: Rich Rosenzweig – Part One (Recorded in 2021)
Q: What shouldn't a drummer do in a Broadway show?
Avoid being disruptive, negative, or dragging down the vibe in the pit.
Broadway Drumming 101 Classic: Rich Rosenzweig – Part One (Recorded in 2021)
Q: What should a drummer do in a Broadway pit?
A drummer should bring energy, enthusiasm, and consistent performance to create a positive atmosphere.
Broadway Drumming 101 Classic: Rich Rosenzweig – Part One (Recorded in 2021)
Q: What is your focus after college?
Rich describes that upon moving to New York, he didn't have a solid focus and just wanted to play music without a strict plan.
Podcast 102 - Tom Jorgensen
Q: When did musical theater first land on your radar and what pulled that into that world as a drummer?
In high school, Jorgensen was inspired by seeing "Wicked", realizing he could pursue musical theater professionally and started reaching out to industry connections.
Podcast 102 - Tom Jorgensen
Q: Did you ever think about possible injuries and how did you go about avoiding them since you were out of your normal routine being at home? What were your approaches to that specific thing?
Jorgensen is mindful of injury prevention, doing extra stretching and maintaining a healthy routine while on tour, emphasizing proper warm-ups and hydration.

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