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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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[Off-Broadway, 2026]
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[Broadway, 2026]
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[West End, 2025]
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[Broadway, 2025]
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[US Tour, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[US Tour, 2023]
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[US Tour, 2023]
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[West End, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[US Tour, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[West End, 2021]
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[Off-Broadway, 2021]
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[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sound
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Design
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2017]
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[US Tour, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Regional (US), 2017]
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[San Francisco (Regional), 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[New York, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Original Sound Designer[Replacement]
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Chicago, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016] [Replacement]
Sound Design[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Original Broadway Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2015]
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[US Tour, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2011]
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[US Tour, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[US Tour, 2010]
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[US Tour, 2010]
Sound Designer (Original)
 
[Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[US Tour, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[West End, 2008]
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[US Tour, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[US Tour, 2006]
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[Los Angeles, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[US Tour, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Broadway, 2000]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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[Broadway, 1996]
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[Broadway, 1995]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[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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News


THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Releases New Block of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Due to popular demand, a new block of tickets for Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show directed by Tony Award-winner Sam Pinkleton, is now on sale. Performances continue through this summer.
THE GREAT GATSBY Musical Will Come to Madison This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026

Overture Center for the Arts will present the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY in Madison's Overture Hall July 28–Aug. 2, with tickets going on sale April 10. The Tony Award-winning production features a jazz and pop-infused score.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Offer $25 Front-Row Lottery Tickets in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

THE BOOK OF MORMON will hold an in-person same-day lottery for $25 front-row orchestra seats at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre for all performances April 7–26, 2026.
Exclusive: THE GREAT GATSBY On Tour First Look
by Joshua Wright - Apr 1, 2026

Get an exclusive first look at the North American tour of The Great Gatsby. The Tony Award®-winning global sensation, which brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic story and the opulence of the Roaring Twenties to life on stage, has been thrilling audiences coast to coast since the North American tour officially opened this past February. 
Video: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Takes First Bows on Broadway
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2026

Watch a video of The Rocky Horror Show taking their first bows on Broadway! Beloved songs like “Dammit Janet,” “Touch-A, Touch-A, Touch Me,” “Hot Patootie” and of course, “Time Warp,” have made their way back to Broadway.
Photo: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Revival Cast Dresses Up For Vogue Shoot
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2026

The star-studded cast of The Rocky Horror Show is getting ready to do the Time Warp again! In a new photoshoot for Vogue, the cast is styled to represent the iconic characters from the cult-favorite musical. See photos!
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Return to Mirvish in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

THE BOOK OF MORMON, which has played five engagements on Mirvish stages, including a sold-out run most recently in 2024, will return to Toronto in two weeks.
Video: Rachel Dratch Talks Audience Participation in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2026

Just ahead of the first preview for The Rocky Horror Show, Rachel Dratch visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk all about the highly anticipated production. Watch the interview to hear Dratch discuss her dancing rehearsal and audience participation.
Photos: Andrew Rannells, Nikki M. James and More Celebrate THE BOOK OF MORMON 15th Anniversary
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 20, 2026

Original cast members of The Book of Mormon made a special appearance at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre last night, March 19, to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary on Broadway. Check out photos here!
Videos: Andrew Rannells and THE BOOK OF MORMON Creators Reunite on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert celebrated the 15th anniversary of The Book of Mormon last night, March 16, with a special episode dedicated to the Tony Award-winning musical. Check out videos here!
Original Cast Members Will Appear in THE BOOK OF MORMON in June to Celebrate 15 Years on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

The Book of Mormon on Broadway is turning 15, and the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical will celebrate the milestone with a special “MAGICAL MORMON MYSTERY WEEK ” of performances.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Creators and Andrew Rannells to Reunite on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026

The Late Show will celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Book of Mormon next week with a special episode featuring writers Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, in addition to original star Andrew Rannells, who will also perform from the musical.
Video: NYC ROCKY HORROR Shadowcast Attends Revival's First Studio Run
by Michael Major - Mar 9, 2026

The upcoming Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show had a special first audience for its studio run – New York City's The Rocky Horror Picture Show shadowcast. Watch a video from inside the event now!
THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Stops In Toledo This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2026

Ohio welcomes the premiere of THE GREAT GATSBY at The Stranahan, featuring eight performances that bring the Roaring Twenties to life with stunning production and melodies.
Photos: First Look at THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Broadway Marquee
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 6, 2026

Previews begin soon for the second ever Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show, which begins previews on Thursday, March 26, 2026, ahead of an opening on Thursday, April  23, 2026 at Studio 54. The venue was most recently home to Oedipus, which closed on February 8. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee below!
Video: Harvey Guillén Talks Making Broadway Debut in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2026

Harvey Guillén is set to make his Broadway debut in the highly anticipated revival of The Rocky Horror Show, which begins previews this month. During a visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the actor shared his excitement for the milestone. Watch the interview now.
Photos: MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL is Now on UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Production photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, which opened at Manchester Opera House on 23 February 2026 and is touring until January 2027. Check out the photos here!
Video: Inside Eva Noblezada's Return to THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2026

Eva Noblezada made her return to The Great Gatsby on Broadway on Wednesday night. The musical's original 'Daisy Buchanan' joined the production once again, alongside fellow original Broadway cast member Jeremy Jordan as 'Gatsby.' Watch videos!
Video: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Cast Gets Ready to Spice Up Broadway
by Luka Vonier - Mar 3, 2026

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge recently spoke with the company of The Rocky Horror Show to discuss what it means to them to bring the show to the stage! 
Photos: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Cast Meets the Press Ahead of Broadway Revival
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 3, 2026

The cast of the upcoming Broadwy revival of The Rocky Horror Show recently met the press ahead of the show's first preview next month. Check out photos and learn more here!

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 won several prestigious awards for his work in sound design. His accolades include: - Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Great Gatsby - 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 - Best Sound Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes - Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon - Best Sound Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for American Idiot - Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Spring Awakening - Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Bug - Sound Design (Obie Awards) for Bug - Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Bug

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