Sean McDaniel – I feel he’s one of the most versatile musicians playing on Broadway shows. As a substitute on Broadway, he has performed in 11 different shows at one time. Sean has performed in 20 Broadway shows including Frozen, The Book Of Mormon, and Spamalot. He helped develop many other musicals, including Hamilton. He has toured the country and played TV appearances with American Idol Runner-Up Clay Aiken.
Sean has played recording sessions in NYC, Nashville, and LA, and his work can be heard on several Grammy-winning albums. He has also performed with Aaron Tveit, Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, Sting, Dolly Parton, Stephanie J. Block, Idina Menzel, Cheyenne Jackson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tituss Burgess, and Jane Lynch. Sean maintains a busy freelance schedule in NYC, and records from his own studio for clients all over the world.
He plays DW Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, and Evans Heads.
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