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Life in the Pit

David Lane

This podcast is devoted to the lives and experiences of instrumental musicians who play for musical theatre. Listeners can hear the stories of what goes on in "the pit" and aspiring musicians can learn what it takes to become a pit musician.

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Life in the Pit had reached its end as a podcast a few months ago, but I resisted making it official.  This episode was recorded and released simply because YOU the listener deserved a proper farewell, and I wanted to share just a little of why I'm n... more

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4 months ago

"& Juliet" is a musical reimagining of Romeo and Juliet with a different fate for Juliet, all told with music from the legendary song writer Max Martin, whose songs have made the charts when sung by Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, The Backstree... more

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10 months ago

This is a brief follow-up to Episode 77 with Jason Loffredo, where we talked about the conflict of the new show, Here Lies Love, wanting to open with only pre-recorded tracks in a union theatre that required 19 live musicians.  An agreement was reach... more

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a year ago

After a longer than intended hiatus, Life in the Pit is back for a couple of episodes this month.  This was an impromptu meant to address an ongoing conflict between the Local 802 AFM (the union for Broadway musicians) and the pending opening of Here... more

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a year ago

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Excellent window into the life of pit musicians

    Ever since I first had a chance to play in a local theater pit, I've been fascinated with pit work. It's such a unique type of musical work (especially for someone like me, who is otherwise primarily a rhythm guitarist in rock bands), and I'm always looking for opportunities to learn more about peoples' experiences in the pit and looking for ways to build my own pit skills/experience. I found this show by chance and am so grateful David has made a podcast that matches my interests so closely! I'... more

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    5
    BradLinden
    United States3 years ago
  • Great insight

    Keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    admd8
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Episode 38 keyboards

    Excellent interview with a musical keyboard programming master. Looking forward to part 2 next week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GGMusician
    United States3 years ago
  • Inspiring and entertaining!

    Such an interesting listen, keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jaackmaatestans
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Fantastic for Music Theater folks!!

    This is a great podcast for anyone who is involved with music theater pits (or wants to be)! I have enjoyed every episode! The bonus episodes provide welcome content with additional insight and information about "life in the pit".

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B Aldrich
    United States3 years ago

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