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Jessica Paz

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY

BIO

Paz's Broadway credits include Hadestown (2019 TONY, Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk for Outstanding Sound Design nominations); Associate Designer of Bandstand (2017); Dear Evan Hansen (2016) Disaster the Musical (2015); The Assembled Parties (MCC); and Fela! (2009).


Paz has also worked Off-Broadway on Twelfth Night and Othello (The Public Theater- 2018 Shakespeare in the Park); Miss You Like Hell (The Public Theater); Julius Caesar, A Midsummer Nights Dream, and As You Like it (The Public Theater- 2017 Shakespeare in the Park); Burn All Night (A.R.T Oberon Stage); Ugly Lies the Bone (Roundabout); A Sucker EmCee (LAByrinth); The Muscles in Our Toes (LAByrinth); The Kings Whore (Starcatcher Productions); Becoming Dr. Ruth (Westside Theater); Looking for the Pony (Vital Theater Co.); Women Beware Women (Red Bull Theater); and STRETCH - A Fantasia (New Georges).
Regional and Touring credits include Dear Evan Hansen (1st national tour); Welcome to Fear City (KC Rep); Scott & Hem in the Garden of Allah (Barrington Stage); See How They Run (Barrington Stage); Legally Blonde, 9 to 5 The Musical (North Shore Music Theater); Shakespeare on the Sound's Productions of Romeo & Juliet (2012), A Midsummer Night's Dream (2011), Othello (2010), and Much Ado about Nothing (2009); SCKBSTD (Virginia Stage Co); And Her Hair Went With Her (NJ Rep); Volcanoes Birthright (Organic Magnetics); TempOdyssey (NJ Rep); Bookends (NJ Rep); Minstrel Show (NJ Rep).
Jessica has also been a student advisor for Princeton University's production of Next To Normal, and was the Sound Designer of the Actor's Studio Drama School's yearly Masters Thesis productions from 2009-2014.
She has also been Front of House Engineer for such musicians as The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Antibalas, Julia Haltigan, Femi Kuti, Lady Antebellum, Candy Shop Boys, People vs. Larson, Michael Arenetta, Bugaboo, Carte Blanche, King Holiday, The Woes, Stone Cold Fox, The African Children's Choir and many others.

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2026]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[New York, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Boston, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Assistant Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Jessica PazHadestown

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Sound Design

Jessica PazHadestown


winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Jessica PazHadestown

Videos

News


Australian Cast Announced for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Gillian Blum - Feb 16, 2026

Producers Paul Dainty and TEG Dainty, Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio announced the Australian cast of the smash-hit musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.
Review: HEDDA GABLER at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Feb 13, 2026

“Hedda Gabler” by Henrik Ibsen, now given a taut new version by Erin Cressida Wilson and directed with precision by Barry Edelstein at The Old Globe, stars Katie Holmes in the title role through March 15th.
Photos: See New Images of the North American Tour of HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

New production photos have been released of the North American Tour of Hadestown! The cast features Nickolaus Colón, Jose Contreras, Hawa Kamara and more.
Rachel Adedeji, Clive Rowe, and More Join HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

From 10 March 2026, a host of new faces will join the cast of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London as the critically acclaimed production heads into its third year in the West End. 
HEDDA GABLER Starring Katie Holmes Extended at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

The Old Globe will present a one-week extension for its 2026 season opener Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler. Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes leads the cast in the title role.
BLOOD/LOVE Unveils Full Cast For Off-Broadway Run At Theater 555
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

Blood/Love will begin its off-Broadway run at Theater 555 in February 2026. Written by Carey Renee Sharpe and Dru DeCaro, the new musical features a full cast of performers and is directed by Hunter Bird. The limited engagement is scheduled to run through late March.
Photos: New Look At Nick Fradiani and More In A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

New production photos have been released for the national tour of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. The tour stars Nick Fradiani and is currently playing in Seattle, with additional cities scheduled nationwide.
Full Cast Set for Katie Holmes-Led HEDDA GABLER at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler. Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes leads the cast in the title role.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; AMERICAN IDIOT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Broadway Upstate Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Daniel Breaker Joins HADESTOWN West End Cast
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025

Broadway and television star Daniel Breaker will play Hermes in the West End production of Hadestown from 29 December 2025. Learn more about Breaker here!
Video: Levi Kreis Performs 'All About Me' From New Musical ALREADY PERFECT
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2025

Tony Award winner Levi Kreis appears in a newly released performance video from his upcoming musical Already Perfect. The video features the song “All About Me,” performed with Yiftach Mizrahi and Killian Thomas Lefevre.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; WAITRESS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Joy Wielkens Will Join the West End Cast of HADESTOWN
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025

Dutch actor and singer Joy Wielkens will join the critically acclaimed West End production of Hadestown as Persephone from 20 January until 8 March 2026. Learn more here!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Australian Premiere Extends; Tickets on Sale for General Public December 11
by Gillian Blum - Dec 8, 2025

Due to overwhelming demand, producers Paul Dainty and TEG Dainty, Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio are announced a new release of tickets for the smash-hit Broadway musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.
Vampire Pop Opera BLOOD/LOVE Will Open Off-Broadway in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

The new original musical BLOOD/LOVE will make its way off-Broadway this spring. Blood/Love will begin performances at Theater 555 in February. Learn more about the production here!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Runs At Cadillac Palace Theatre Through November 30
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has returned to Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement through November 30.
NY Premiere Of THE ART TOUR to Open At Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

The New York premiere of The Art Tour, a new musical written by Kyle Fackrell and directed by Lindsey Hope Pearlman, is set to open Off-Broadway. Experience the joy and the struggles in this touching musical about love and the pursuit of art.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jessica Paz been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hadestown and Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hadestown.

What awards has Jessica Paz won?

Jessica Paz has won the Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Hadestown. She also received the Best Sound Design of a Musical award at the Tony Awards for Hadestown.

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