UNIVERSITY PARK — Direct from Japan, big-drum percussion ensemble Drum Tao returns to North America with an all-new show, “The Best,” at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Eisenhower Auditorium.
Tickets are $52 for an adult, $14 for a University Park student, and $19 for a person 18
and younger and are available for purchase online. Avoid the $4 fee by purchasing over
the phone at 814-863-0255 or in person, weekdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at Eisenhower
Auditorium.
Drum Tao is renowned for its dynamic choreography, striking visuals and thunderous
rhythms. Each performance is a full-body, vibrational experience. “The Best” blends
traditional wadaiko (Japanese drums) with modern energy and theatrical flair.
Visit Drum Tao online for more information and to purchase tickets.
‘Undoubtedly one of the finest shows’
Drum Tao shows feature vibrant costumes, dramatic synchronized drumming and
unstopping movement with a variety of traditional Japanese instruments, including
flutes and harps alongside the massive taiko drums.
In 2016, the ensemble’s Off-Broadway debut sold out and earned the artists accolades.
A year later, Drum Tao launched the long-running Tokyo show “Mangekyo.” In 2020, the
group opened its new permanent outdoor theater, Tao no Oka, nestled in Aso Kuju
National Park.
A definitive Japanese art form, Drum Tao’s achievements have been recognized with
numerous honors, including the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award,
the Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner’s Award, the Outstanding CulturalAchievement Award from Oita Prefecture and the Cultural Creation Award from Taketa
City.
