The Beat of Broadway with Sean McDaniel – Drummer for Frozen, Hamilton, Book of Mormon

Sean McDaniel is currently the drummer for Disney’s Frozen on Broadway.  On Broadway he also originated The Book Of Mormon, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5, La Cage Aux Folles, and Violet. Off-Broadway he originated Hamilton. As a substitute on Broadway he performed in 13 different shows.
Sean is also the drummer for American Idol Runner-Up Clay Aiken. With Clay, Sean has toured the country and played on many TV shows. He has also performed with Aaron Tveit, Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, Sting, Dolly Parton, Stephanie Block, Idina Menzel, Cheyenne Jackson, Lin Manuel Miranda, and Jane Lynch.  He maintains a busy freelance and recording schedule in NYC.
Sean earned his BM at University of North Texas and his MFA at New York University. He is endorsed by DW, Evans, Vic Firth, and Sabian.

Twitter: @SmdrumsSean
Instagram: smdrums10

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