I honestly didn’t know if we were going to make it. After such a long week, and then another busy morning, an evening show seemed like possibly the worst idea ever. But on the other hand, it was Broadway! As we had looked over the itinerary for the trip earlier in the week, my wife and I […]
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Infamous Gigs: The Billy Joel Wedding
Today I am starting a new Throwback Thursday feature called “Infamous Gigs,” in which I will attempt to tell the stories from some of my more bizarre and memorable musical jobs. Today I will tell you the tale of: “The Billy Joel Wedding.” Back when I was directing an a cappella group called Passing Notes, […]
Aladdin on Broadway: A Full Review (A New York City Family Adventure – Part 2)
After our first day in the city, we started off day two by sleeping in. It was around 11 by the time we made it to Central Park, and after lunch at Shake Shack we stopped back to change and get ready for Broadway! I was the only one of the four of us who […]
How to Tell Whether You Are Writing an Opera or a Musical
It’s a classic conundrum that every human being has encountered at least once in their lives. There you are, writing music for an over-the-top production of some sort, and you suddenly realize that you have no idea if you are writing an opera or a musical. We’ve all been there, right? Luckily for you, I […]
A Party or a Trip?
When we were beginning to plan my daughter’s seventh birthday, we asked her if she would rather have a birthday party with all of her friends, or take a trip with her parents. Thankfully, because she was turning seven and not thirteen, Ruby said that she wanted to go to New York City and see […]