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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