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Broadway and Musical Theatre Drum and Percussion Setups

Paul Hansen’s percussion setup for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington.

How to Succeed - Paul Hansen

"Beginning with my usual standard layout (Timps left, Xylo and Glock stacked over Vibes), I used the orchestra pit cable rail as a handy guiro and triangle stand. Gran Cassa...

How to Succeed - Paul Hansen

"Beginning with my usual standard layout (Timps left, Xylo and Glock stacked over Vibes), I used the orchestra pit cable rail as a handy guiro and triangle stand. Gran Cassa...

Ryan McCausland's percussion setup for the National Tour of Dirty Dancing at the Eisenhower Auditorium at Penn State in University Park, Pennsylvania.

Dirty Dancing - Ryan McCausland

"Because the orchestra is meant to play a role in the show, many of us were worked into certain scenes and have onstage appearances during certain numbers. I play the...

Dirty Dancing - Ryan McCausland

"Because the orchestra is meant to play a role in the show, many of us were worked into certain scenes and have onstage appearances during certain numbers. I play the...

Paul Hansen’s percussion setup for the National Tour of Wicked at the Paramount Theater in Seattle, Washington.

Wicked - Paul Hansen

"The single octave of Crotales is mounted on an angled boom stand above the music stand for easy access, and the chimes behind the glock, with pedal locked. Mark Tree...

Wicked - Paul Hansen

"The single octave of Crotales is mounted on an angled boom stand above the music stand for easy access, and the chimes behind the glock, with pedal locked. Mark Tree...

David Nyberg's percussion setup for the Broadway production of Mamma Mia at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Mamma Mia - David Nyberg

David Nyberg's percussion setup for the Broadway production of Mamma Mia at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City.

Mamma Mia - David Nyberg

David Nyberg's percussion setup for the Broadway production of Mamma Mia at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City.

Jason Degenhardt's combined book setup for Mary Poppins at the Topeka Civic Theatre in Topeka, Kansas.

Mary Poppins - Jason Degenhardt

You'll notice my $1.00 pan to the left of the hi-hat. This is notated as 'Toy Drum' in the score, and this is my take on the metallic sound sought...

Mary Poppins - Jason Degenhardt

You'll notice my $1.00 pan to the left of the hi-hat. This is notated as 'Toy Drum' in the score, and this is my take on the metallic sound sought...

Roger Squitero's hand drum setup for the Broadway production of Motown at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

Motown - Roger Squitero

"I love playing this show because the music is timeless. I grew up listening to these songs and am still amazed by how well they hold up. This was a...

Motown - Roger Squitero

"I love playing this show because the music is timeless. I grew up listening to these songs and am still amazed by how well they hold up. This was a...