This video is the full video conversation from a classic Broadway Drumming 101 episode with Rich Rosenzweig, originally recorded in December 2021 on the day Company officially opened on Broadway.
We talk honestly about what life on Broadway is actually like. Opening night pressure. The emotional weight of major moments. Why reviews do not always determine a show’s success. And why word of mouth, consistency, and trust often matter far more than hype.
A major part of this conversation focuses on subbing on Broadway. Rich breaks down what chair holders and conductors are really listening for, why preparation goes beyond learning the notes, and why subbing can be more stressful than holding the chair full time. If you want to understand how Broadway drumming actually works, this is required viewing.
They also get into career reality. Getting fired. Losing gigs. Navigating rejection. Understanding when feedback is something to grow from and when it is simply not a fit. These are the conversations musicians usually only hear years into their careers.
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