

"It’s the first time that having that on my resume has paid off. Being the good Kansas boy that I am, I learned to drive on a stick shift. But then a few weeks ago, I got a call from one of the producers asking ‘Do you have a valid driver’s license, and can you drive a stick shift?’ “When I was first starting out, someone told me to always put that I have a valid driver’s license under the Special Skills section on my resume. Resume advice paid off for Jeff KreadyĪdvice from long ago helped him get the Thanksgiving Day gig. More: Where are the best Christmas lights in the Topeka area? These displays made our nice list. But it was magic in a bottle to be in the car with Harry Connick Jr. “It was incredible,” Kready said of the experience. and Celina Smith emerged from the back seat of the car to perform “I Don’t Need Anyone But You” and “Tomorrow,” two famous numbers from the musical, which will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. It was his ability to drive a stick shift.Ĭarrying some important passengers, Kready maneuvered a 1933 Packard into position on 34th street in front of the iconic Macy's department store in New York City. It wasn’t Kready’s singing or dancing skills that stood out in this performance, however. Kready played an integral part in the performance of two musical numbers from the upcoming television portrayal of the musical "Annie." Last week, Kready was part of the headline act of the Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an event watched by more than 25 million viewers. The Washburn Rural and Washburn University product is popping up on television this holiday season. Topekans are getting a rare opportunity to see Broadway performer Jeff Kready at work.
