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Broadway and Musical Theatre Drum and Percussion Setups

Danny Taylor’s drum set setup for the North American tour of Aladdin at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, Washington.

Aladdin - Danny Taylor

This drum book is pretty straight ahead compared to other shows I’ve played. It mostly feels like playing in a Big Band with a little bit of pop, two beat,...

Aladdin - Danny Taylor

This drum book is pretty straight ahead compared to other shows I’ve played. It mostly feels like playing in a Big Band with a little bit of pop, two beat,...

Rex Lycan’s setup for Into The Woods at the Old Town Temecula Theater in Temecula, California.

Into The Woods - Rex Lycan

At the end of the second act and at the end of 'Maybe They're Magic' there are tons of quick switches between snare drum and bells/xylophone. In order to achieve...

Into The Woods - Rex Lycan

At the end of the second act and at the end of 'Maybe They're Magic' there are tons of quick switches between snare drum and bells/xylophone. In order to achieve...

Eli Maniscalco’s setup for Urinetown at the YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts in Bay Shore, New York.

Urinetown - Eli Maniscalco

"After trying several options for the anvil sound, I chose my LP Salsa Sergio Cowbell and struck it on the edge toward the back. For the tambourine, I covered everything...

Urinetown - Eli Maniscalco

"After trying several options for the anvil sound, I chose my LP Salsa Sergio Cowbell and struck it on the edge toward the back. For the tambourine, I covered everything...

Benjamin Barham-Wiese’s setup for Seussical at a Community Theater in New York City.

Seussical - Benjamin Barham-Wiese

"Often, I get a theatre gig 1-2 months in advance and have a few weeks to read the book, practice, and get all the gear I might need. However, this...

Seussical - Benjamin Barham-Wiese

"Often, I get a theatre gig 1-2 months in advance and have a few weeks to read the book, practice, and get all the gear I might need. However, this...

Rob Tucker's percussion setup for Mary Poppins at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington.

Mary Poppins - Rob Tucker

Rob Tucker's percussion setup for Mary Poppins at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington.

Mary Poppins - Rob Tucker

Rob Tucker's percussion setup for Mary Poppins at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington.

Eric Poland's drum set setup for the Broadway revival of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre.

Nice Work If You Can Get It - Eric Poland

"Along with the standard toys of the 1920's (woodblock, cowbell, temple blocks, triangle), I am also using a Cymbal Guy attached to a remote hi hat pedal. There is a...

Nice Work If You Can Get It - Eric Poland

"Along with the standard toys of the 1920's (woodblock, cowbell, temple blocks, triangle), I am also using a Cymbal Guy attached to a remote hi hat pedal. There is a...