VideoTips For Becoming a Music Director on BroadwayHow to get started, who to reach out to, and what kind of jobs to apply for. Lon Hoyt has the Playbill Answers.
By
Olivia Clement
September 15, 2017
We invited Lon Hoyt onto the Playbill couch to share his insider tips on how to make a career as a music director on Broadway. Hoyt draws on a wealth of experience, having worked on shows like On Your Feet!, Hair, Hairspray, and The Rocky Horror Show, among many more.
Watch the video above to see what Hoyt had to say about how to get started, who to reach out to, what jobs to apply for, and what kinds of things you can do in your spare time.
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