EPISODE · Apr 11, 2025 · 1 MIN
MJ The Musical’s Drummer Shares How He Got the Call and Crushed the Audition
from Broadway Drumming 101 · host Broadway Drumming 101
🎧 NEW EPISODE DROPS APRIL 12TH!Broadway Drumming 101 | Featuring Andrew Atkinson — drummer for MJ: The Musical🔥 “I didn’t even follow the book... I played it the way I knew it should sound.” 🔥When Andrew Atkinson got the call to audition for MJ: The Musical, he didn’t just show up—he embodied the music. Years of preparation led to a moment when he didn’t need to prove himself—he was the guy.In this clip, Andrew breaks down how recommendations from his work at Hamilton helped get his name in the mix, how he approached the audition with confidence, and what the music supervisor said that made it all worth it. 🙌🏽💥 Tap in to hear how a lifetime of playing Michael Jackson's music led to locking down one of the most iconic drumming gigs on Broadway.🎙️ Episode drops Saturday, April 12th on BroadwayDrumming101.com, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen!Clayton Craddock founded Broadway Drumming 101, an in-depth online platform offering specialized mentorship and a carefully curated collection of resources tailored for aspiring and professional musicians.Clayton’s Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical. As a skilled sub, he’s contributed his talents to Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, Hadestown (tour), and many more. He has also appeared on major shows, including The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and the TONY Awards, and performed with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Mario Cantone, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Butler, Christian Borle, Norm Lewis, Deniece Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.Clayton proudly endorses Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, Aquarian Drumheads, and Empire Ears in ear monitors.Learn more about Clayton Craddock here: www.claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe
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MJ The Musical’s Drummer Shares How He Got the Call and Crushed the Audition
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