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Over 40 Broadway designs including The Prom, Tootsie, Mean Girls, Margaritaville, Springsteen on Broadway, War Paint, The Last Ship, Beautiful, If/Then, Anything Goes, American Idiot, Next to Normal, Spring Awakening, Grey Gardens. On the West End: Spring Awakening, Book of Mormon and Beautiful. Off Broadway designs include Bowie’s Lazarus, Giant, Rent, Everyday Rapture, Saved, 10 Million Miles, and Bug. He is the recipient of Obie, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, Olivier and Tony awards.

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Productions

The Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby
 
[West End, 2025]
Sound Designer
SmashSmash
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Sound Designer
Some Like It HotSome Like It Hot
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Sound Designer
The Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
Mean Girls (Non-Equity)Mean Girls (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Sound Designer
Funny GirlFunny Girl
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Sound Designer
Mrs. DoubtfireMrs. Doubtfire
 
[West End, 2023]
Sound Designer
Anthony Rapp’s Without YouAnthony Rapp’s Without You
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
Some Like It HotSome Like It Hot
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Sound Designer
Funny GirlFunny Girl
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
Mrs. DoubtfireMrs. Doubtfire
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Design
The Book of Mormon West EndThe Book of Mormon West End
 
[West End, 2021]
Sound Designer
Trevor: The MusicalTrevor: The Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Sound Designer
Tootsie (Non-Equity)Tootsie (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
Escape to Margaritaville (Non Eq)Escape to Margaritaville (Non Eq)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
The PromThe Prom
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Sound Design
Darling GrenadineDarling Grenadine
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Sound Design
TootsieTootsie
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
Kiss Me, KateKiss Me, Kate
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sound
SuperheroSuperhero
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
The PromThe Prom
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Design
TootsieTootsie
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Sound Designer
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
Escape to MargaritavilleEscape to Margaritaville
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2017]
Sound Design
Escape to MargaritavilleEscape to Margaritaville
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Sound Designer
Springsteen on BroadwaySpringsteen on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Design
The Terms of My SurrenderThe Terms of My Surrender
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
Escape to MargaritavilleEscape to Margaritaville
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Sound Designer
Roman Holiday - The Cole Porter MusicalRoman Holiday - The Cole Porter Musical
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
War PaintWar Paint
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
Kiss Me, KateKiss Me, Kate
 
[New York, 2016]
Sound Designer
LazarusLazarus
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Original Sound Designer[Replacement]
Freaky FridayFreaky Friday
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Sound Designer
War PaintWar Paint
 
[Chicago, 2016]
Sound Designer
Tuck EverlastingTuck Everlasting
 
[Broadway, 2016] [Replacement]
Sound Design[Replacement]
CabaretCabaret
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Original Broadway Sound Design
LazarusLazarus
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Sound Designer
If/ThenIf/Then
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Sound Designer
Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalBeautiful: The Carole King Musical
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Sound Designer
CabaretCabaret
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
If/ThenIf/Then
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalBeautiful: The Carole King Musical
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
GiantGiant
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
AnnieAnnie
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
Anything GoesAnything Goes
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Sound Designer
American IdiotAmerican Idiot
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Sound Designer
The Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Sound Designer
Bring It On: The MusicalBring It On: The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
Nice Work If You Can Get ItNice Work If You Can Get It
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
American IdiotAmerican Idiot
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Sound Designer
Bring It On: The MusicalBring It On: The Musical
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Sound Designer
RentRent
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
Anything GoesAnything Goes
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
The Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
Next to NormalNext to Normal
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Sound Designer
Spring AwakeningSpring Awakening
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Sound Designer
Everyday RaptureEveryday Rapture
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
Promises, PromisesPromises, Promises
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
American IdiotAmerican Idiot
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
Everyday Rapture
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
Next to NormalNext to Normal
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
RentRent
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Sound Designer
Romantic PoetryRomantic Poetry
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
Romantic Poetry
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
SavedSaved
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
next to normal
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
Grey Gardens
 
[West End, 2008]
Sound Designer
Grey Gardens
 
[US Tour, 2008]
Sound Designer
GreaseGrease
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
10 Million Miles
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
CurtainsCurtains
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
Grey GardensGrey Gardens
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
All Shook Up
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Sound Designer
Curtains
 
[Los Angeles, 2006]
Sound Designer
Spring Awakening
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
70, Girls, 70
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Grey Gardens
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
The Pajama GameThe Pajama Game
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
All Shook UpAll Shook Up
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
Twelve Angry MenTwelve Angry Men
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Sound Designer
Bug
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Sound Designer
"MASTER HAROLD"...and the boys
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
The Look of LoveThe Look of Love
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
Seussical
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Sound Designer
The Boys from Syracuse
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Sound Designer
Fortune's Fool
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Sound Designer
Newyorkers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
Time and Again
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
The Tale Of The Allergist's Wife
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
The Wild Party
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
The Rainmaker
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
Stars in Your Eyes
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
Stars in Your Eyes
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
Little Me
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Sound Designer
CabaretCabaret
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Sound Designer
Triumph of Love
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Sound Designer
1776
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Sound Designer
State Fair
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Sound Designer
Smokey Joe's Cafe
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Associate Sound Designer
Tigers Wild
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, The Great Gatsby

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

Brian Ronan, Tootsie

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Mean Girls

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, War Paint

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Lazarus

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, The Last Ship

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Sound Design

Brian RonanBeautiful: The Carole King Musical


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Giant

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Bring It On: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Nice Work If You Can Get It


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design

Brian Ronan, The Book of Mormon


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Anything Goes

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, The Book of Mormon


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, The Book of Mormon

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Anything Goes


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Sound Design

Brian Ronan, American Idiot

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Everyday Rapture

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Promises, Promises


winner
Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Sound Design

Brian RonanSpring Awakening

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Next to Normal

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Spring Awakening

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Grey Gardens


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Bug


winner
Obie Awards - 2004 - Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Bug


winner
The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Bug

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THE LARAMIE PROJECT 25th Anniversary Readings Begin Tomorrow at Audible Theater Photo
THE LARAMIE PROJECT 25th Anniversary Readings Begin Tomorrow at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Audible Theater will present the special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, live for four performances only at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre.
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT at the Hobby Center to go on Sale This Week Photo
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT at the Hobby Center to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025

Single tickets for Some Like It Hot in Houston will go on sale. SOME LIKE IT HOT will play a limited one-week Houston engagement at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
Jake David Smith and Senzel Ahmady Will Lead North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Jake David Smith and Senzel Ahmady Will Lead North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025

The North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will star stage veterans Jake David Smith as Jay Gatsby and Senzel Ahmady as Daisy Buchanan.  Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MU Photo
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston 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!
Tickets to THE GREAT GATSBY in Boston on Sale Now Photo
Tickets to THE GREAT GATSBY in Boston on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

Broadway In Boston has revealed that tickets for the North American tour of the smash hit Broadway musical and global sensation, THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, are now on sale to the public.
National Tour Of THE BOOK OF MORMON To Play Limited Engagement At The King Center Photo
National Tour Of THE BOOK OF MORMON To Play Limited Engagement At The King Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025

The national tour of The Book of Mormon will return to Florida for a two-night engagement at the King Center in Melbourne on December 15–16, 2025. The Tony Award–winning musical will open the 2025–2026 Broadway at the King Center Series.
THE BOOK OF MORMON National Tour To Return For Limited Run At Prairie Home Alliance Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON National Tour To Return For Limited Run At Prairie Home Alliance Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater in Peoria for a limited engagement December 2–3, 2025.
THE GREAT GATSBY Tickets Now On Sale At Playhouse Square Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY Tickets Now On Sale At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

The North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will play Playhouse Square in Cleveland from June 9 to 28, 2026, as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. Tickets went on sale November 19.
THE GREAT GATSBY Comes To Austin In March 2026 Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY Comes To Austin In March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025

The Tony Award-winning musical THE GREAT GATSBY will arrive in Austin for a limited engagement at Bass Concert Hall from March 10–15, 2026. Presented by Texas Performing Arts as part of Broadway in Austin.
Ethan Slater, Samira Wiley, Kal Penn and More to Star in THE LARAMIE PROJECT Reading Photo
Ethan Slater, Samira Wiley, Kal Penn and More to Star in THE LARAMIE PROJECT Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

Audible Theater has revealed the cast for a special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, including Ethan Slater, Samira Wiley and more.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOW at Overture Photo
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOW at Overture
by Scott Rawson - Nov 13, 2025

Some Like it Hot, set in the 1930’s during prohibition and segregation, was a delight to behold.
Tickets to THE GREAT GATSBY at The Hobby Center to go on Sale This Week Photo
Tickets to THE GREAT GATSBY at The Hobby Center to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025

THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, will play a limited one-week Houston engagement at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON to Return to BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, will return to San Francisco for a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre.
THE GREAT GATSBY Comes to Toronto in 2026 Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY Comes to Toronto in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

The North American tour of the hit Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is coming to Toronto in Summer 2026.
THE LARAMIE PROJECT to Have 25th Anniversary Reading at Audible Theater Photo
THE LARAMIE PROJECT to Have 25th Anniversary Reading at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025

Audible Theater will present a special 25th anniversary reading of The Laramie Project, written by Moisés Kaufman, live for four performances only this December at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City.
Luke Evans Will Make Broadway Debut in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW as 'Frank-N-Furter' Photo
Luke Evans Will Make Broadway Debut in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW as 'Frank-N-Furter'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that screen and UK stage star Luke Evans will lead the cast and make his Broadway debut in the role of  “Frank-N-Furter” in the upcoming production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Tickets to THE GREAT GATSBY in Toledo Go On Sale This Week Photo
Tickets to THE GREAT GATSBY in Toledo Go On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025

The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets for Ohio’s premiere engagement of THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, will go on sale to the public this week.
Tickets To Wilmington Engagement Of THE BOOK OF MORMON Go On Sale This Month Photo
Tickets To Wilmington Engagement Of THE BOOK OF MORMON Go On Sale This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking run during the 2022-23 season, will return to Wilmington for a limited engagement.
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT at The Kravis Center to go on Sale This Week Photo
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT at The Kravis Center to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT, showing January 6–11 at The Raymond F. Kravis Center, will go on sale this week. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Madison This Month  Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Madison This Month 
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

The Book of Mormon will return to Madison for a limited engagement this month at Overture Center For the Arts. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Brian Ronan been nominated for?

Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Great Gatsby, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for War Paint, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Lazarus, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last Ship, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Giant, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bring It On: The Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Best Sound Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Sound Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for American Idiot, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Everyday Rapture, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Promises, Promises, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Grey Gardens, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Bug, Sound Design (Obie Awards) for Bug and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Bug.

What awards has Brian Ronan won?

Brian Ronan has received numerous awards for his sound design work. He won Best Sound Design of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Great Gatsby. He earned Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Sound Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Ronan also won Best Sound Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards and Best Sound Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Book of Mormon. Additionally, he received Best Sound Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for American Idiot. His work on Spring Awakening earned him Best Sound Design at the Olivier Awards. For Bug, Ronan won Outstanding Sound Design at the Drama Desk Awards, Sound Design at the Obie Awards, and Outstanding Sound Design at The Lortels.

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