Philly native, Paris Nix, "Beautiful" performance

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Some lucky local music students got some insight into their future careers Wednesday.

Paris Nix, a Philadelphia native and musical actor, spoke to students at his alma mater, the Girard Academic Music Program.

Nix is currently performing in the Tony winning show Beautiful, The Carole King Musical, which is playing at the The Academy of Music.

He fielded questions and offered advice about life on the road.