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Rob Milburn BIO

Broadway music composition and sound credits include: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Speed of Darkness, My Thing of Love, Superior Donuts, A Year with Frog and Toad, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Hollywood Arms, King Hedley II, Buried Child, The Song of Jacob Zulu and The Grapes of Wrath. Off Broadway music and sound credits include: Inked Baby, After Ashley, Boy Gets Girl, Red, Space, The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, Marvin's Room, Eyes for Consuela and Ruined. Recent original music and sound credits include: The Bluest Eye (Hartford Stage, Long Wharf Theatre); The Crucible, Good Boys and True and The Pillowman (Steppenwolf); Mrs. Packard (McCarter Theatre, Kennedy Center); Cyrano de Bergerac (Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas); Mirror of the Invisible World and Vigils (Goodman Theatre); Mrs. Warren's Profession (Alliance Theatre in Atlanta); and A Big Blue Nail (Victory Gardens Theatre). Recent sound credits include: Dublin Carol, Superior Donuts and Anne Frank (Steppenwolf); Amadeus (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre); The Pain and the Itch (Playwrights Horizons in New York City); The Birthday Party (McCarter Theatre); and Maurice Sendak and Tony Kushner's Comedy on the Bridge & Brundibar. Original music, music direction and sound credits include: How Shakespeare Won the West (Huntington Theatre Company); and The Caucasian Chalk Circle and Life is a Dream (South Coast Repertory). Rob and his collaborator Michael Bodeen have created music and sound at many of America's resident theatres including: Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Comedy Theatre (London’s West End), The Barbican Center, National Theatre (London), Cameri Theatre (Tel Aviv), Subaru Acting Company (Japan) and festivals in Toronto, Dublin, Galway, Perth and Sydney. They recently composed music and designed sound for the opening ceremonies of the Amateur International Boxing Association at the Chicago Theatre.

Rob Milburn Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer & Composer
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Original music and sound designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Original Music and Sound Design
 
[West End, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Original Music & Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Composer
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Composer
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Composer
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
Music Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
 
[Chicago, 2006]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Composer
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2002]
Sound Designer
 
[Chicago (Regional), 2001]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
 
[Chicago, 2000]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Composer
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Sound Designer
Musical Director
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Sound Designer
Composer
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Sound Designer

Writing

Music
Music

Rob Milburn Awards and Nominations


winner
The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Sound Design

Rob Milburn, Guards at the Taj

Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production

Rob MilburnThe Tempest


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Sound Design

Rob Milburn, Space

Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production

Rob MilburnThe Miser

Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production

Rob MilburnDancing at Lughnasa

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Rob Milburn News


Steppenwolf Theatre's PURPOSE Extends Through Mid May


Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present two additional weeks of performances for its world premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ epic family drama Purpose. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Get a First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre's PURPOSE


Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 48th season with the world premiere of Purpose. Check out footage!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company


Check out photos from opening night of Purpose at Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

Photos: First Look at Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE at Steppenwolf


Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 48th season with the world premiere of Purpose, an epic family drama by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Get a first look at photos.

THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR To Live Stream Three Performances This Month


The New Group and nonprofit The League of Live Stream Theater (LOLST) are partnering to live stream performances of the world premiere production of The Seven Year Disappear by Jordan Seavey.

Video: Watch a Trailer for Steppenwolf's PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad


Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released a trailer for their production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE. Watch video footage here!

Steppenwolf Theatre's PURPOSE World Premiere Extends Through Late April


Steppenwolf Theatre Company's world premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ epic family drama Purpose has added one additional week of performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR Starring Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch Opens Off-Broadway


Emmy and Tony Award-winner c star in THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR, opening tonight at The New Group, a funny, deeply human mystery of mothers and sons, coming of age, and coming apart. Read the reviews!

Photos: Go Inside the Opening Night of New Group's SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR


Emmy and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch star in THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR, is running now at The New Group. The play is a funny, deeply human mystery of mothers and sons, coming of age, and coming apart. Go inside the play's opening night in new photos!

Photos: Phylicia Rashad Directs the World Premiere of PURPOSE By Branden Jacobs- Jenkins At Steppenwolf Theatre Company


Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 48th season with the world premiere of Purpose, an epic family drama by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad. See photos of the company! Purpose will play March 14 – April 21, 2024 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater.

THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR Starring Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch Extends


The New Group will present an additional week for The Seven Year Disappear by Jordan Seavey, featuring Emmy and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch.

Cast And Creative Team Announced For A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD At Children's Theatre Company


Celebrate the final production of Peter Brosius at Children's Theatre Company with 'A Year With Frog and Toad'. Get the scoop on the cast and creative team.

Video: Glenn Davis on PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company


Watch as Steppenwolf Artistic Director Glenn Davis talks about bringing Purpose to Steppenwolf. 'That's what Steppenwolf does best!' Davis can’t say enough about the world premiere of PURPOSE and the incredible lineup of artists assembling to create this incendiary theatrical event.

Video: Phylicia Rashad on PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company


Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad returns to Steppenwolf to direct the world premiere of PURPOSE, a epic family drama by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. In all new video, Rashad discusses this powerful show, the exciting process and why she's glad to be back at Steppenwolf.

Harry Lennix and Tamara Tunie Join the Cast of Steppenwolf's PURPOSE


Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The DC Universe) and Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: SVU, I Wanna Dance with Somebody) will join the cast of its world premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Purpose.

Tickets on Sale Now for THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR Starring Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch


Tickets are on sale now for the world premiere production of The Seven Year Disappear by Jordan Seavey. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Steppenwolf Theatre's ANOTHER MARRIAGE Extends Through Late July


Discover the highly acclaimed play ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Theatre, now extended through late July.

Photos: Judy Greer & More Celebrate Opening Night Of ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Theatre


Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 47th season with the world premiere of ensemble member Kate Arrington’s unconventional love story Another Marriage, directed by ensemble member Terry Kinney. See photos from inside opening night. 

Video: First Look at Judy Greer & Ian Barford in ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Theatre


Get a first look at footage of the world premiere of Another Marriage at Steppenwolf!

Photos: First Look at Judy Greer & More in ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Theatre


Get a first look at the world premiere of Another Marriage at Steppenwolf Theatre Company1

Rob Milburn FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Rob Milburn written?

Rob Milburn has written 2 shows including Sin (Music), Red (Music).

What awards has Rob Milburn been nominated for?

Rob Milburn has been nominated for several awards for his outstanding sound design work. These nominations include Outstanding Sound Design for Guards at the Taj at The Lortels, The Tempest for Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards, Space for Outstanding Sound Design at the Drama Desk Awards, The Miser for Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards, and Dancing at Lughnasa for Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards.

What awards has Rob Milburn won?

Rob Milburn has won the Outstanding Sound Design award at The Lortels for "Guards at the Taj" and the Outstanding Sound Design award at the Drama Desk Awards for "Space."

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