Gareth Owen
Birth Place: United Kingdom
Latest News on Gareth Owen:
BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL is Coming to The Fabulous Fox (Feb 18, 2026)
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center (Feb 18, 2026)
& JULIET To Play Bass Concert Hall As Part Of Broadway In Austin (Feb 18, 2026)
BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL is Coming to The Fabulous Fox (Feb 18, 2026)
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center (Feb 18, 2026)
& JULIET To Play Bass Concert Hall As Part Of Broadway In Austin (Feb 18, 2026)
BIO
Sound Design Award highlights : Tony Award & Drama Desk Award for MJ: THE MUSICAL. Olivier Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Broadway World Award, Green Room Award, Dora Award, Craig Noel Award, and the WhatsOnStage Award for COME FROM AWAY; Olivier Award for MEMPHIS, Olivier Award for MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Tony nomination for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Tony nomination for END OF THE RAINBOW, Olivier nomination for BACK TO THE FUTURE, Olivier nomination for BAT OUT OF HELL, Olivier nomination for TOP HAT, Olivier nomination for END OF THE RAINBOW, and Pro Sound Award for SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR.
Broadway highlights : MJ: THE MUSICAL, & JULIET, DIANA, SUMMER, COME FROM AWAY, BRONX TALE, SPRING AWAKENING, END OF THE RAINBOW, BAT OUT OF HELL, SECRET GARDEN and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.
West End highlights : BACK TO THE FUTURE, ALWs CINDERELLA, PRINCE OF EGYPT, & JULIET, COME FROM AWAY, BAT OUT OF HELL, STRICTLY BALLROOM, 42nd STREET, WIND IN THE WILLOWS, MEMPHIS, I CAN’T SING, IN THE HEIGHTS, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and TOP HAT.
International highlights : STARLIGHT EXPRESS (Bochum, Germany), DISNEY’S HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Worldwide), DISNEY’S LITTLE MERMAID (Worldwide).
Photos
Lighting Designer Bruno Poet, Sound Designer Gareth Owen, Choreographer JoAnn M. Hunter, Director Laurence Connor, UK Musical Supervisot David Andrew Wilson, Set& Costume Design Gabriela Tylesova, Producer Christine Schwarzman, Lyricist David Zippel and Associate Director TaNisha Fordham
Date:
03/24/2023
From: Photos: BAD CINDERELLA Cast & Creatives Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Sound Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Gareth Owen, Back to the Future
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Sound Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Gareth Owen, The Who's Tommy
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Gareth Owen, Hell's Kitchen
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2023 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Gareth Owen, & Juliet
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Gareth Owen, & Juliet
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical
Gareth Owen, MJ the Musical
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Gareth Owen, MJ The Musical
Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design
Gareth Owen , Bat Out Of Hell
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical)
Gareth Owen, Come From Away
winner
Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Sound Design
Gareth OwenMemphis The Musical
winner
Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Sound Design
Gareth OwenMerrily We Roll Along
Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design
Gareth OwenTop Hat
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Sound Design of a Play
Gareth Owen, End of the Rainbow
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design
Gareth OwenEnd Of The Rainbow
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Gareth Owen, A Little Night Music
Videos
Video: & JULIET Toronto Company Performs Raptors Game Halftime Show
by Joshua Wright - 2026-01-20 14:12:46
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'
by Michael Major - 2026-01-09 10:00:20
Video: First Look at Canadian & JULIET at the Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Gillian Blum - 2025-12-14 19:27:13
Video: The Cast of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Performs 'Dress Your Way Up' In New Music Video
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-09-23 23:29:05
Video: Watch THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Cast Record the Title Song For Cast Album
by Michael Major - 2025-09-11 13:53:14
Video: Watch an Early Test For BOOP!'s Color-Changing Act Two Opening
by Michael Major - 2025-07-03 10:49:52
Video: Watch HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Girl on Fire' & 'No One' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2025-06-13 14:09:08
Video: Tank and Amanda Reid Perform 'If I Ain't Got You' From HELL'S KITCHEN; Deluxe Album Out Next Week
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-16 05:37:09
Video: Watch Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Something to Shout About' From BOOP!
by Michael Major - 2025-03-11 10:51:49
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run
by Michael Major - 2025-02-20 16:26:03
Video: Behind The Scenes of the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN
by Blair Ingenthron - 2025-01-05 15:38:00
Video: Alicia Keys Visits Former School, Reunites with Teacher Who Shaped Her Music
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-19 13:38:12
Video: Behind-the-Scenes of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's Broadway Debut with CBS MORNINGS
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-16 12:50:24
Video: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes Broadway Debut in & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-16 08:09:26
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Perfect Way To Die' from HELL'S KITCHEN at The Root 100 Gala
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-16 08:05:56
Video: Ketanji Brown Jackson's Broadway Debut in & JULIET Mentioned on SNL's Weekend Update
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-15 14:40:50
Video: Vanessa Williams and More in New Trailer For THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-04 09:00:06
News
BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL is Coming to The Fabulous Fox
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme, will be at The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme, will be at The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis.
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Feb 18, 2026
Inspired by the music and upbringing of Alicia Keys. Hell’s Kitchen follows Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, we meet her dynamic family, a musical mentor who changes her life, and the neighborhood that helps her grow up.
by Jeffrey Kare - Feb 18, 2026
Inspired by the music and upbringing of Alicia Keys. Hell’s Kitchen follows Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, we meet her dynamic family, a musical mentor who changes her life, and the neighborhood that helps her grow up.
& JULIET To Play Bass Concert Hall As Part Of Broadway In Austin
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
& JULIET will play Bass Concert Hall in Austin as part of the 2025–26 Broadway in Austin Season. Tickets go on sale February 20 at 10 a.m. The pop musical features songs by Max Martin and a book by David West Read.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
& JULIET will play Bass Concert Hall in Austin as part of the 2025–26 Broadway in Austin Season. Tickets go on sale February 20 at 10 a.m. The pop musical features songs by Max Martin and a book by David West Read.
Rialto Chatter: Manhattan Concert Productions Will Bring PRINCE OF EGYPT to Lincoln Center in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026
Manhattan Concert Productions will bring Prince of Egypt, the musical featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Philip Lazebnik, to Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall in February 2027. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026
Manhattan Concert Productions will bring Prince of Egypt, the musical featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Philip Lazebnik, to Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall in February 2027. Learn more here!
Review: &JULIET REWRITES THE NARRATIVE at STRAZ CENTER
by Drew Eberhard - Feb 14, 2026
&Juliet is a 2019 jukebox musical, featuring a book by David West Read and music by Max Martin, a Swedish Pop songwriter. On the surface, its story is fairly simple when laid out, but the adventures of its characters and how they traverse the narrative is whatreally get to the heart of the story.
by Drew Eberhard - Feb 14, 2026
&Juliet is a 2019 jukebox musical, featuring a book by David West Read and music by Max Martin, a Swedish Pop songwriter. On the surface, its story is fairly simple when laid out, but the adventures of its characters and how they traverse the narrative is whatreally get to the heart of the story.
BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL is Coming to Boch Center Wang Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL will grace the stage at Boston's Boch Center Wang Theatre, bringing the energy of London's West End to the U.S. on April 25, 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL will grace the stage at Boston's Boch Center Wang Theatre, bringing the energy of London's West End to the U.S. on April 25, 2026.
Tickets for & JULIET in Chicago Go on Sale Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026
Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for & Juliet will go on sale tomorrow, Friday, February 13, for the two-week limited engagement (July 22–August 2), at The Auditorium (50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive).
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026
Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for & Juliet will go on sale tomorrow, Friday, February 13, for the two-week limited engagement (July 22–August 2), at The Auditorium (50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive).
THE WHO’S TOMMY Will Launch North American Tour in Cleveland This October
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
The rock opera sensation The Who’s TOMMY will launch its North American tour in Cleveland, OH at Playhouse Square in the fall of 2026 in an all-new production.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
The rock opera sensation The Who’s TOMMY will launch its North American tour in Cleveland, OH at Playhouse Square in the fall of 2026 in an all-new production.
BAT OUT OF HELL " THE MUSICAL to Play Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for One Night Only
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
BAT OUT OF HELL – THE MUSICAL will play Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for one night only. The West End production features songs by Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf, including “I Would Do Anything for Love.” Tickets go on sale this week.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
BAT OUT OF HELL – THE MUSICAL will play Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for one night only. The West End production features songs by Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf, including “I Would Do Anything for Love.” Tickets go on sale this week.
KINKY BOOTS National Tour to Play State Theatre New Jersey
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey will present the national tour of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Kinky Boots for four performances on Friday, February 27 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, February 28 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 1 at 1 p.m.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey will present the national tour of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Kinky Boots for four performances on Friday, February 27 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, February 28 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 1 at 1 p.m.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL to Play Portland in 2025"26 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Portland as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. This spectacular live experience is set for Keller Auditorium from June 16 – 21.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Portland as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. This spectacular live experience is set for Keller Auditorium from June 16 – 21.
Review: KINKY BOOTS at Capital One Hall
by David Friscic - Feb 4, 2026
“Get your freak/kink on” and show your tolerance for all---seems to be the message of the eternally popular musical plea for acceptance and inclusivity that constitutes the musical Kinky Boots.
by David Friscic - Feb 4, 2026
“Get your freak/kink on” and show your tolerance for all---seems to be the message of the eternally popular musical plea for acceptance and inclusivity that constitutes the musical Kinky Boots.
Canadian Production of & JULIET Extends Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
The new Canadian production of & Juliet will extend performances at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. In addition, & Juliet will hold a special sing-along performance this spring.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
The new Canadian production of & Juliet will extend performances at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. In addition, & Juliet will hold a special sing-along performance this spring.
MJ THE MUSICAL Will Return To BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical MJ will return to San Francisco as part of the First National Tour. The production will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre and is directed by Christopher Wheeldon with a book by Lynn Nottage.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical MJ will return to San Francisco as part of the First National Tour. The production will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre and is directed by Christopher Wheeldon with a book by Lynn Nottage.
Video: & JULIET Toronto Company Performs Raptors Game Halftime Show
by Joshua Wright - Jan 20, 2026
The Vanessa Sears (Juliet) and the Toronto cast of & Juliet performed during halftime at the Raptors vs. 76ers game on January 12, 2026.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 20, 2026
The Vanessa Sears (Juliet) and the Toronto cast of & Juliet performed during halftime at the Raptors vs. 76ers game on January 12, 2026.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Be Presented As Part Of Broadway In Birmingham Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026
The Tony Award–winning musical MJ will play Birmingham as part of the Broadway in Birmingham series at the BJCC Concert Hall. The First National Tour features Jordan Markus in the title role and centers on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026
The Tony Award–winning musical MJ will play Birmingham as part of the Broadway in Birmingham series at the BJCC Concert Hall. The First National Tour features Jordan Markus in the title role and centers on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
Tsehay Hawkins to Guest Star in MJ The Musical in Melbourne
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Tsehay Hawkins will appear in the Melbourne production of MJ The Musical, making her theatrical stage debut. MJ THE MUSICAL must close at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre in March.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Tsehay Hawkins will appear in the Melbourne production of MJ The Musical, making her theatrical stage debut. MJ THE MUSICAL must close at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre in March.
HELL'S KITCHEN Sets Broadway Closing Date; Brandon Victor Dixon to Return
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
The Tony Award, Grammy Award and Drama League Award-winning musical HELL’S KITCHEN has announced its closing date on Broadway. Learn more about the show and how to still catch it on Broadway here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
The Tony Award, Grammy Award and Drama League Award-winning musical HELL’S KITCHEN has announced its closing date on Broadway. Learn more about the show and how to still catch it on Broadway here!
Jon Osbaldeston Will Join MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
Jon Osbaldeston will join the cast of MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY as Nikos at London's O2, starting January 28, 2026. The show offers a unique theatrical dining experience with a Greek feast and ABBA's music.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
Jon Osbaldeston will join the cast of MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY as Nikos at London's O2, starting January 28, 2026. The show offers a unique theatrical dining experience with a Greek feast and ABBA's music.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 14, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - Jan 14, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Gareth Owen been nominated for?
Outstanding Sound Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Back to the Future, Outstanding Sound Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Who's Tommy, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for & Juliet, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for & Juliet, Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for MJ the Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for MJ The Musical, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Bat Out Of Hell, Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Come From Away, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Memphis The Musical, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Top Hat, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for End of the Rainbow, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for End Of The Rainbow and Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Little Night Music.
What awards has Gareth Owen won?
Gareth Owen has won several prestigious awards for his work in sound design. He received the Best Sound Design of a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for & Juliet. Additionally, he won Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Come From Away. Gareth Owen also earned the Best Sound Design award at the Olivier Awards for both Memphis The Musical and Merrily We Roll Along.
Videos