Broadway Isn’t a Dream Job.
It’s a Real Job.
Broadway Bound and Beyond explains how musicians turn preparation, professionalism, and musical judgment into A steady CAREER
What’s Inside?
HOW TO NETWORK, MEET PEOPLE, AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO WORK
WAYS TO LAND A BROADWAY SHOW
WHAT IT’S LIKE TO PLAY ON A BROADWAY TOUR
HOW TO GET A SHOT AT SUBBING (AND HOW NOT TO BLOW IT)
DEALING WITH THE PRESSURE OF PLAYING 8 SHOWS A WEEK
THE BUSINESS SIDE NO ONE TALKS ABOUT: MONEY, CONTRACTS, NEGOTIATIONS, AND PROTECTING YOURSELF
BUILDING YOUR BRAND AND STAYING RELEVANT USING SOCIAL MEDIA THE RIGHT WAY
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE SHOW CLOSES (BECAUSE IT WILL) AND HOW TO BE READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT
Broadway Bound and Beyond
A Musician’s Guide to Building a Real Career in Theater
This book is written for musicians who want the truth about building a professional career in theater. Whether you are already working, aiming for Broadway, navigating tours and workshops, or simply trying to understand how the system actually works, this book lays it out clearly and without sugarcoating.Drawing on more than 25 years of real-world experience, Broadway Bound and Beyond takes you inside the pit, the rehearsal room, the workshop process, national tours, and off-Broadway productions. It explains what the job really demands beyond talent alone: preparation, versatility, reliability, people skills, financial awareness, and the ability to adapt when the industry shifts.This is not a book about chasing fame or landing a single lucky break. It is about building something durable. It shows how musicians actually get hired, why some players stay working for decades, how subbing really works, and what happens when shows open, close, or go on the road.If you have ever wondered how people actually get those gigs, keep them, and build a career that survives beyond one show, Broadway Bound and Beyond gives you the real answers.