Andrés Forero built a reputation as one of Broadway’s most in-demand drummer/percussionists, known for bringing high-level groove, precision, and stylistic range to major productions. His work sits right at the crossroads of modern theater drumming — part drum set player, part percussionist, part timekeeper for an entire cast — and he’s become strongly associated with the rhythmic identity of Hamilton in particular.
Before the Hamilton chapter, Forero played drums and Latin/Brazilian percussion for In the Heights on Broadway, a production requiring quick shifts between styles and a deep understanding of Latin rhythm vocabulary. That experience helped establish him as a “crossover” drummer capable of navigating both orchestral/theater demands and modern grooves without losing feel.
What he’s doing now: Forero continues as the drummer for Hamilton on Broadway, with credits listing him as the show’s drummer since the production’s Broadway run began. He remains active as a studio and live player beyond theater as well, including clinics and music education appearances.
Recordings / credits: Broadway credits include Hamilton, Bring It On: The Musical, and In the Heights. Screen credits list him in the music department as a drummer for the In the Heights film (2021, uncredited).
Gear: TAMA; REMO; SONOR; Zildjian; Low Boy Beatters; RME.
Sources: IBDB (Hamilton / Bring It On / In the Heights credits); official Andrés Patrick Forero site; TAMA artist profile; REMO profile; SONOR artist profile; IMDb credit listing (In the Heights 2021); Yamaha feature (“Yamaha Drummer Propels In the Heights”); RME artist feature (“The Busiest Drummer on Broadway”).
Update: 1/22/26
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