Episode 17: DERRICK BASKIN

Derrick Baskin is a Grammy and Tony-nominated artist for his astounding performance in Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. Other noteworthy Broadway credits include Memphis The Musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Film/TV credits include The Good Lord Bird starring alongside Ethan Hawke, Marshall with the late Chadwick Boseman, and three seasons on Hulu’s critically acclaimed sitcom Difficult People.

Derrick joins Nella Vera, Director of Marketing at Feinstein's/54 Below, to chat about his upcoming cabaret show, meeting the real Otis Williams, and how his earlier life abroad shaped his worldview.

For tickets and information visit: https://54below.com/events/derrick-baskin/

Watch a clip of Derrick performing: https://youtu.be/OykdNdEwDZU

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Credits

The Feinstein's/54 Below podcast is hosted by Nella Vera, Kevin Ferguson, and Grace Benigni and produced by the Feinstein’s/54 Below marketing staff.

Original artwork design by Philip Romano.

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