What they all said, plus he can't get emotionally invested in the performance because her needs to makes sure he gets all the cues right. Not just for the musicians, but he needs to be right on with the singers, lights, action onstage, set changes.....
8 times a week. Soon gets repetitive lol. I have performed on the Edinburgh Tattoo and it’s the same thing. 7 shows a week for a month. You soon know it like the back of your hand! 😂
What’s funnier is that he only puts on the jacket for this part, it’s hanging behind him for most of the show and he puts it on at the end for the bow!
Just look at the woman on the right handside at 6:55. She is so joyful and so happy because that's what it's like to got to a live production and watch something that captures you and lifts you up for a moment. And to have someone in the audiance that responses so clear to that is one of the worthiest honors in showbusiness. Thank you for uploading.
@@itzblu855 Francisco Centeno I believe. Played for Ashford and Simpsons, Aretha, Bette Middler, Letterman... That would explain the crazy good playing.
You can just tell that even though this man is 100% in charge and always checking on things he also completely and truly trusts his musicians to know what they are doing so he can just jam and not have to signal every little thing and they whole orchestra just moves together. This is pure magic. Every. Single. Aspect. Of. Theatre. Is. Magic ✨
Why did I cry watchin this? Theatre is just so magical. The skill and hard work from the many cast and crew, creative teams, front of house, and of course the musicians.. all in one space contributing to a spectacular live show that brings so much joy to thousands of strangers sitting silently in the dark together at one point in time... its just an amazing thing...almost overwhelming...Im so thankful to say I have experienced this and countless other shows and understand the lifetime of dedication each one of you have put into your craft. Hope everyone reading this is safe and well amidst this covid19 madness. I cant wait for theatres to get back up and running ❤❤
Same here. I'm just in a relatively small city trying to make a go of it doing pit work. Going from an overwhelming lifestyle of late nights getting home from shows to never leaving my house or playing music with other people is hitting me harder than I realized. I was crying uncontrollably through this.
That whole intro had me going "Look at me and what do you see? Intelligence beyond compare. But inside something's stirring, something strange is occurring. It's a secret I need to share."
My cousin who is stage manager for most of Jerry Zach's musicals told me that this is the hardest job in the production without a good musical director the whole show would sound ridiculous. I never knew how much work went into this
My god he’s handsome. This is why I love musicals. There is so much talent and effort involved to make the show happen. It’s truly a magical experience. It’s so special and creative. Always an experience.
My friends and I went to an amazing production by our hometown and we were dancing like the lady at 6:55 the whole time. We had people ask us who it was we knew in the cast because it just got us so hyped. Really the greatest musical I’ve ever seen live.
Good lawrd it's 2021 and this makes me tear up so much. I miss going out. I miss theater. I miss watching live performances. I miss seeing musicians. I miss everything. 😭😭😭😭😭
I live this cam, and the music for this show! I'm retired from 20yrs in the concert biz (FOH and monitors), last 12yrs sports video eng, but on my off hours I put on the 2007 vs video and sit down behind my drums and learned every track and it's a hell of a workout! The bass and drums on this show are just as good as the film, who I think Rick Gratton played drums on and was amazing as well. Would love to see more of this show on conductor cam!
They deserve so much appreciation, however keep in mind that the end music is called Exit Music, so it's really just something to keep the audience in the moood as they leave, also so that way it's not just silence and chatter after an phenomenal show.
I fucking love people watching from this angle. 7:10 You got an old couple on the left who are just done with the curtain call. A dancing lady on the right having the time of her life while her husband is just there because it makes her happy, and the obligatory gay couple sitting front row sharing a smooch at 8:42. Out of all people in the world, you have the coolest job ever.
It is very common for conductors in musical theatre to also play keyboard. I believe this was originally because of the size of the band pits as they couldn't fit another musician in so the conductor played the keyboard.
Keys 1 will often be taken by the MD. They are playing, and cueing, not really conducting as such. Bigger, more orchestral shows like Wicked, Les Mis & Miss Saigon do have solo conductors though!
Omg I thought it was over at 4:29. And then I thought it was over at 6:44. And then I thought it was over at 7:34. And then it FINALLY ended at 8:59. I was like, "does this piece(s) ever end?!"
I think the part from 8:27 to 8:35 is just the coolest sounding chord progression ever! Can anyone figure out the chords so I can play along on my keyboard??
Yep! Most big stages have them. If the production is unable to accommodate an orchestra pit the band can also play in a separate room with a live audio feed to the stage. Typically big broadway has their orchestra directly beneath them, however!
I think most of the band is underneath the stage because he looks down during this and some of the other videos as if looking under something. But I believe he is sitting in an open section so that both the band and those of stage can see him.
@@emilia123zz For this Broadway production most of the band was under the stage, but a few (percussionist, string players) were in separate rooms. Those of us under the stage could see Lon's (conductor) legs, but we all had video monitors that displayed precisely what is on this video.
He’s using a Hartke XK-5 and a compression pedal. However, this exact tone can be achieved with most jazz basses. Active configuration Bass +3, Mids -4, treble -1.
I could have sworn I remembered some of the cast jumping over the pit in this video - and now I don't see it anywhere? Or was it in part one? Or am I totally remembering wrong?
@@verawilliams1208 oh no, I love broadway, but I'm afraid it is going to take that long to come back. That's my optimistic guess. It's just not profitable for them to run shows with 1/3 of the audience, maybe less, and keeping the cast/crew in bubbles. Furthermore, NYC doesn't appear to be opening anytime soon. It'll be a full reset of the entertainment industry, sadly.
Hello, my name is Matti. I'm from Germany and I'm 12 years old. My dream job is to later work as a drummer, percussionist, conductor or something else in a musical. May I ask you how much does a drummer/percussionist earn in a musical? I know musicians don't like to talk about money, but it would interest me a lot.
I'm not sure, and it may be for what you said; to train other conductors, however maybe it's also for practice for the musicians and/or performers? That way they can practice with a conductor cuing them?
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He looks so uninterested and yet so amused at the same time
It's just another day at work LOL
That’s literally what working in a theater is, it’s fun, but in the end it’s just another day at the office!
He’s probably seen these same scenes a thousand times before this performance loll
What they all said, plus he can't get emotionally invested in the performance because her needs to makes sure he gets all the cues right. Not just for the musicians, but he needs to be right on with the singers, lights, action onstage, set changes.....
8 times a week. Soon gets repetitive lol. I have performed on the Edinburgh Tattoo and it’s the same thing. 7 shows a week for a month. You soon know it like the back of your hand! 😂
its the "shorts with the suit jacket" reveal that gets me
Codymtchell
it's perfect-
every time
@Emmanuel Cyrus Yea, no scammer.
What’s funnier is that he only puts on the jacket for this part, it’s hanging behind him for most of the show and he puts it on at the end for the bow!
Love it when the music director takes his bow. Didn't expect the shorts. Like everyone's zoom meetings now a days.
Absolutely fascinating. My God--he leads these musicians, performers AND plays at the same time. I wish I had an eighth of his talent.
its not talent, its years and years and tens of thousands of hours of work.
And the rest of the musicians were in a different room!
Fucking practise!!
and chews gum!!!
@@tonster1899 that's how talent is made....
Just look at the woman on the right handside at 6:55. She is so joyful and so happy because that's what it's like to got to a live production and watch something that captures you and lifts you up for a moment. And to have someone in the audiance that responses so clear to that is one of the worthiest honors in showbusiness. Thank you for uploading.
and the guy next to her clapping on the down-beats 🤦♀️
Codymtchell
@@CyanAnn Nope, those are the off-beats.
the woman next to her "i am not amused" lol
I saw the same! That´s the magic of theatre! I loved it! and Loved her, so sweet.
THE BASS IN THIS SHOW IS INSANITY MOTORMOUTHS ENTRANCE HAS THE MOST MESMERIZING RIFF
Exactly IM OVER HERE DROOLING LIKE WHOEVER IS PLAYING IS A GOD
Glad I’m not the only one listening to the bass. I’m a drummer and I feel bad for the bassist!
Guitarist played some sweet lines too. But that tone on the bass is immense
@@itzblu855 Francisco Centeno I believe. Played for Ashford and Simpsons, Aretha, Bette Middler, Letterman... That would explain the crazy good playing.
6:55 the woman second in from the right is the best part of this video
You can just tell that even though this man is 100% in charge and always checking on things he also completely and truly trusts his musicians to know what they are doing so he can just jam and not have to signal every little thing and they whole orchestra just moves together. This is pure magic. Every. Single. Aspect. Of. Theatre. Is. Magic ✨
Why did I cry watchin this?
Theatre is just so magical. The skill and hard work from the many cast and crew, creative teams, front of house, and of course the musicians.. all in one space contributing to a spectacular live show that brings so much joy to thousands of strangers sitting silently in the dark together at one point in time... its just an amazing thing...almost overwhelming...Im so thankful to say I have experienced this and countless other shows and understand the lifetime of dedication each one of you have put into your craft. Hope everyone reading this is safe and well amidst this covid19 madness. I cant wait for theatres to get back up and running ❤❤
Codymtchell
I cried too! So glad I'm not the only one. Theatre is magic.
Same here. I'm just in a relatively small city trying to make a go of it doing pit work. Going from an overwhelming lifestyle of late nights getting home from shows to never leaving my house or playing music with other people is hitting me harder than I realized. I was crying uncontrollably through this.
@@blakemartin1226 I'm so sorry, man. The whole music community is right there with you. Even if you're by yourself, know you're not alone.
That whole intro had me going "Look at me and what do you see? Intelligence beyond compare. But inside something's stirring, something strange is occurring. It's a secret I need to share."
Codymtchell
ME TOO WTF
Same 😂😂
For some reason I absolutely love his count ins, so clear and snappy!
This is a man who clearly loves his job. 😄 And I just love the electric guitar rocking out while he’s taking a bow.
2:44 BASS!!!
Omfg I am literally in love with that sound wth sooooo good I got tingles
My cousin who is stage manager for most of Jerry Zach's musicals told me that this is the hardest job in the production without a good musical director the whole show would sound ridiculous. I never knew how much work went into this
My high school performed this years ago. Our budget was 100k and we practised like crazy :D
@@vinskilindqvist4554Good god! I bet at my broke-azz public school our Seussical play was under 1k 😅
Doing this show, we never really look to the pit unless we need a count in...and of course for the orchestra's bow..loved this view.
7:37 Wooo doggy. And the woody woodpecker on guitar at the end Had me in stitches
Lon is one of the nicest guys and incredibly talented. I worked with Lon in Starlight Express on Broadway years ago.
Agreed. I worked with Lon last year when Hairspray went back out on the road. Super down to earth, straight shooter, hilarious too.
My god he’s handsome. This is why I love musicals. There is so much talent and effort involved to make the show happen. It’s truly a magical experience. It’s so special and creative. Always an experience.
And it cracks me up that he’s chewing gum like “just another day at the office.”
* casually moves streamer aside *
Eight shows a week, baby.
This chill ass guy for no reason 😂 amazing
I love how relaxed and at ease he is. I wish I was more like him. ;) Maybe the secret is in the gum?
I love seeing how much he seems to be enjoying doing the show.
Love it when the guys in the front row kiss at 08:40!
i noticed that too! made my heart happy!
@@DonovanShaw the crown now has a new australian fan btw
I keep repeating it they're soo cute 😭😭❤❤❤
His smile made me smile every time
There is nothing better than music at Bows switching to the initial theme of the main character for their bow. Fucking love that.
I've been waiting on this video for 6 years hahaha ever since the first part was uploaded!
This brings back the joy of live theatre it’s so bittersweet during Covid
love the shorts!!
Now everyones copying him at home
My friends and I went to an amazing production by our hometown and we were dancing like the lady at 6:55 the whole time. We had people ask us who it was we knew in the cast because it just got us so hyped. Really the greatest musical I’ve ever seen live.
Vamp for years....my god
It’s incredible how redundant those vamp beds start to sound when you can’t hear the actors lines over them. Haha.
Good lawrd it's 2021 and this makes me tear up so much. I miss going out. I miss theater. I miss watching live performances. I miss seeing musicians. I miss everything. 😭😭😭😭😭
I am amazed by his calmness
Love it! Those shorts...very cool He is the epitome of chill....thanks for making me smile! x x
Love the outro melodic version of 'Welcome to the '60s' and the other outro version.
Watching this during covid makes me so sad go away covid I need theatre back
September 14th Cant come soon enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I live this cam, and the music for this show! I'm retired from 20yrs in the concert biz (FOH and monitors), last 12yrs sports video eng, but on my off hours I put on the 2007 vs video and sit down behind my drums and learned every track and it's a hell of a workout! The bass and drums on this show are just as good as the film, who I think Rick Gratton played drums on and was amazing as well. Would love to see more of this show on conductor cam!
Wow they didn't even stay for the end of the music and give another applause to the musicians 😳
They deserve so much appreciation, however keep in mind that the end music is called Exit Music, so it's really just something to keep the audience in the moood as they leave, also so that way it's not just silence and chatter after an phenomenal show.
I fucking love people watching from this angle. 7:10 You got an old couple on the left who are just done with the curtain call. A dancing lady on the right having the time of her life while her husband is just there because it makes her happy, and the obligatory gay couple sitting front row sharing a smooch at 8:42. Out of all people in the world, you have the coolest job ever.
Its like hes wachtsing the show its so cool
Codymtchell
He is. He cues the music, the actors, everything. He is the man running the show. Timing all comes down to him. He had to watch
Awesome bass player!
We need more! I mean all of Hairspray songs please!
This is such a great show. I love Marc Shaiman's stuff.
Why does watching Lon make me so happy?
This is my 2nd time banging pencils into my pillows trying to act like I'm the drummer
7:41 lead guit finally gets to have some fun
Love how laid back he is... so laid back he’s chewing in the pit. That’s ballsy 😂
you know its good when you lose track of the metronome
in some parts of this they've actually turned off the click. but 100%, always good to lose yourself in the music.
This made me so happy! God I miss theatre
Come on B3! ❤️🔥 thank you for this!
He’s so chilled 😂
This is my favorite musical. I love watching you. You are so cute
Fascinating video. Showing how its done.
Been waiting on this since I was 16
... I’m 31 now
Just saw Hairspray in Hershey, PA Friday night. Assuming you were the conductor, BRAVA on a brilliant performance!
This video is actually from the original production in NYC in 2002!
@@ComputerGeek1100 Yes, I figured - I saw it in Hershey, and figured this might be a forum to send greetings to the maestro for a job well done :)
I thought the conductor waved a baton..didn't know they played keyboards...😂..
some conductors for musicals double as keyboardists. others do wave batons xd
With this kind of stuff it's all about cueing rather than conducting. The musicians are probably all listening to a click track anyway
It is very common for conductors in musical theatre to also play keyboard. I believe this was originally because of the size of the band pits as they couldn't fit another musician in so the conductor played the keyboard.
Keys 1 will often be taken by the MD. They are playing, and cueing, not really conducting as such. Bigger, more orchestral shows like Wicked, Les Mis & Miss Saigon do have solo conductors though!
I am happy that I am not the only one that wears shorts and a suit coat to work... But I mean, Zoom meetings are an entirely different thing
Bass is on point.
I ran sound for a community theatre production of this - damn I wish my musical director had used a click!
Should've, it's in the MTI conductor score, when to turn it on, and when to turn it off
This is a delightful video - and at 8:00, I also felt briefly transported into a Persona game.
This is heaven
Did anyone else notice at 4:49 when the girls bowed homeboy totally looked up that girls dress? Then he let out a huge cheesy smile
I don’t think it was a sexual thing. He would not want to get the reputation of being a sexual predator. Leave that to Donald trump and Rudy.
Oh yeah, a total homeboy the boi is indeed :D
I did the same thing at that moment. It's like a reflex, like oops haha
Seems like a very John Waters-ish thing to do. seems fitting for the show. Lol
he looked at someone on stage right and then looked down at the stage manager
That change at 5:40 makes my brain hurt event when attempting to stay with the MD on the video!
8:55 SKA DOODLEY A DOO DOO WWOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!
Great rock and roll musical
Omg I thought it was over at 4:29. And then I thought it was over at 6:44. And then I thought it was over at 7:34. And then it FINALLY ended at 8:59. I was like, "does this piece(s) ever end?!"
And that was just Part 2 of "You Can't Stop the Beat." 😂
First two bars: (optional vamp)
Did you bring enough gum for everyone?
who is this man- I need to know
A trumpet solo at the end of the exit music would have been grand. Hey he was tryin’
aaaaaand now i'm crying
Who is this guy? So cute!
MDs who also play the show are WIZARDS.
4:52 hahahahahahaha same bro
Could you post any more conductor cams for Hairspray or any other show?
I think the part from 8:27 to 8:35 is just the coolest sounding chord progression ever! Can anyone figure out the chords so I can play along on my keyboard??
I find him incredibly attractive -- even with the gum.
So is there like,, a hole in the stage or...
Yep! Most big stages have them. If the production is unable to accommodate an orchestra pit the band can also play in a separate room with a live audio feed to the stage. Typically big broadway has their orchestra directly beneath them, however!
I think most of the band is underneath the stage because he looks down during this and some of the other videos as if looking under something. But I believe he is sitting in an open section so that both the band and those of stage can see him.
Emilia Clarke you’re correct, most of the band in this case and most stages sit beneath the stage.
@@emilia123zz For this Broadway production most of the band was under the stage, but a few (percussionist, string players) were in separate rooms. Those of us under the stage could see Lon's (conductor) legs, but we all had video monitors that displayed precisely what is on this video.
He is chewing with his mouth wide open.. come on
And? At least it's just gum
Maybe to prevent himself from accidentally swallowing it lol
Chewing gum helps me keep in time and concentrate. Could be just fun for him?
Damn the bassist
The bass killed it. God how do you get that tone from a bass? It has so much bite and resonance if that makes sense
He’s using a Hartke XK-5 and a compression pedal. However, this exact tone can be achieved with most jazz basses. Active configuration Bass +3, Mids -4, treble -1.
is there a version with the entire show?
Yes type in hairspray virtual performance
Love the cut at 3:28! That's just naughty.
I don't understand the lingo. Can you please explain for a newbie?
@@alexisbroadwaylove8625 just a pause in the music to emphasize. it's cheeky
@@torbenbirch Thanks! 👍
Who’s this guy? I love it!
Lon Hoyt - The original musical director for Hairspray on broadway 👍
I thought he was claudio abaddo from the thumbnail
I could have sworn I remembered some of the cast jumping over the pit in this video - and now I don't see it anywhere? Or was it in part one? Or am I totally remembering wrong?
Listen to 8:47 doesn’t it sound like you in a restaurant and jazz music come on
The shorts and suit jacket 😂
Didn't anyone teach him to keep his lips together when eating?
are you going to be conducting more shows when broadway comes back?
lol @ thinking broadway is coming back. maybe in 2030. lol.
@@atcdude067 no, it's not going to be that long. i take it you don't like broadway?
@@verawilliams1208 oh no, I love broadway, but I'm afraid it is going to take that long to come back. That's my optimistic guess. It's just not profitable for them to run shows with 1/3 of the audience, maybe less, and keeping the cast/crew in bubbles. Furthermore, NYC doesn't appear to be opening anytime soon. It'll be a full reset of the entertainment industry, sadly.
What year was this? Who were the main vast?
This was the original broadway cast back in 2002.
Hello, my name is Matti. I'm from Germany and I'm 12 years old. My dream job is to later work as a drummer, percussionist, conductor or something else in a musical. May I ask you how much does a drummer/percussionist earn in a musical? I know musicians don't like to talk about money, but it would interest me a lot.
Is th iui s total festival hall
Anyone know the conductors name? Is he still working?
Lon Hoyt
Probably lol
could you post big blonde and beautiful?
So whats his @? Hes cute
Wonder what flavor of gum he is chewing.
where is this?
At least 1K views are mine
Anybody know who's drumming here?
The drummer!!!! 🤣🤣
The drummer for this production was Clint de Ganon. He's one of the best in the business.
@@ollieswindow thanks! he sounds tremendous
Was this made to train other conductors? I don’t get what the “go back and do it again until you get it right” at the end means.
I'm not sure, and it may be for what you said; to train other conductors, however maybe it's also for practice for the musicians and/or performers? That way they can practice with a conductor cuing them?
This is called a drum cam. The drums are in a separate room so he’s pointing to the drummer in a separate room with us watching this on the monitor.
And the go back and do it again thing was a joke because they do the show 8 times a week
Colby Jones ah, ok. Thanks.
Yes, that's Lon Hoyt, the original conductor for Hairspray on Broadway. Seems like he recorded this to give to new musicians coming in as subs