Explore over 275 drum set and percussion setups used in Broadway, touring, and regional productions around the world.

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Broadway and Musical Theatre Drum and Percussion Setups

Ed Birch's drum and percussion setup for "Come From Away" at the Meadow Brook Theatre in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Come From Away - Ed Birch

"Going into the production I had been working with the sound team three months out discussing the space I needed, and what this setup is going to be like. Originally,...

Come From Away - Ed Birch

"Going into the production I had been working with the sound team three months out discussing the space I needed, and what this setup is going to be like. Originally,...

Dennis J Arcano's setup for Austen's Pride, a new musical of Pride and Prejudice at ACT in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Austen's Pride - Dennis J Arcano

"This setup also included six total foot pedals: two on the timpani, a kick drum pedal, a hi-hat pedal, a sustain pedal for the mallet percussion via MainStage, and a...

Austen's Pride - Dennis J Arcano

"This setup also included six total foot pedals: two on the timpani, a kick drum pedal, a hi-hat pedal, a sustain pedal for the mallet percussion via MainStage, and a...

Paul Hansen's percussion setup for A Chorus Line at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington.

A Chorus Line - Paul Hansen

"The core of this simple layout conforms to the usual basic setup I’ve used for many years: timps to left, bells, then vibes with xylophone stacked over, you’ll find this...

A Chorus Line - Paul Hansen

"The core of this simple layout conforms to the usual basic setup I’ve used for many years: timps to left, bells, then vibes with xylophone stacked over, you’ll find this...

The Little Mermaid - Brian Kirk

The Little Mermaid - Brian Kirk

"The timpani tunings are the real challenge of The Little Mermaid. Changing pitches must be done by feel, that was my biggest challenge. Memorizing the mallet parts was also very necessary."

The Little Mermaid - Brian Kirk

"The timpani tunings are the real challenge of The Little Mermaid. Changing pitches must be done by feel, that was my biggest challenge. Memorizing the mallet parts was also very necessary."

Paul Hansen's setup for the Musical Bruce.

Bruce - Paul Hansen

"The orchestra was stationed in the theater's rehearsal studio next to the main stage, and was considered a part of the set. We were set up and lit as if...

Bruce - Paul Hansen

"The orchestra was stationed in the theater's rehearsal studio next to the main stage, and was considered a part of the set. We were set up and lit as if...

Russ Nyberg's combined book setup for Dr Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.

How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Russ Nyberg

About 80% of the show is played with the Innovative 5A Multi Combo Sticks. There are so many moments where a suspended cymbal roll or timpani hit is snuck into...

How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Russ Nyberg

About 80% of the show is played with the Innovative 5A Multi Combo Sticks. There are so many moments where a suspended cymbal roll or timpani hit is snuck into...