John Gromada
Latest News on John Gromada:
Cast Set for Matthew López's SOMEWHERE at Guthrie Theater (Nov 20, 2025)
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Westport Country Playhouse (Nov 10, 2025)
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis To Present EMMA In December (Nov 7, 2025)
Cast Set for Matthew López's SOMEWHERE at Guthrie Theater (Nov 20, 2025)
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Westport Country Playhouse (Nov 10, 2025)
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis To Present EMMA In December (Nov 7, 2025)
BIO
John Gromada (Composer/Sound Designer) has composed music or designed sound for more 40 Broadway productions, including All My Sons, Torch Song, The Elephant Man, The Trip to Bountiful with Cicely Tyson (Tony nomination), Gore Vidal's The Best Man (Drama Desk Award), Clybourne Park, Seminar, Man and Boy, The Columnist, Next Fall, A Bronx Tale, Prelude to a Kiss, Proof, A Streetcar Named Desire, Twelve Angry Men, and the original A Few Good Men. His other New York credits include Amy and the Orphans, Bruce Norris' Domesticated, Old Hats, Measure for Measure (Delacorte Theater), The Orphans? Home Cycle (Drama Desk and Henry Hewes Awards), Shipwrecked! (Lucille Lortel Award), The Singing Forest, Julius Caesar, The Skriker (Drama Desk Award), Machinal (OBIE Award) and many more. His television and film credits include a score for the Emmy nominated The Trip to Bountiful, and Showing Roots . Gromada has received the National Endowment for the Arts Opera/Music Theatre Fellowship and grants from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. For more info and music visit www.johngromada.com or itunes.
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Productions
[Off-Broadway, 2016] [Replacement]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical)
John Gromada, Jasper
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Sound Design
John Gromada, All My Sons
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play
John Gromada, Lives of the Saints
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design of a Play
John Gromada, The Trip to Bountiful
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play
John Gromada, Gore Vidal's The Best Man
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2010 - Notable Effects - Production Design, Sound
John Gromada, The Orphans' Home Cycle
The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Sound Design
John Gromada, The Orphans' Home Cycle
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Sound Design
John Gromada, Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told by Himself)
winner
The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Sound Design
John Gromada, Shipwrecked! An Entertainment
The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Sound Design
John Gromada, Small Tragedy
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Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Sound Design
John Gromada, The Skriker
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Sound Design
John Gromada, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
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Obie Awards - 1991 - Sound design
John Gromada, Machinal
Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Sound Design - Play
John Gromada, Machinal
Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Sound Design - Play
John Gromada, Machinal
Videos
Video: Go Inside The Guthrie Costume Shop For DIAL M FOR MURDER
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-31 11:30:08
Video: Director Tracy Brigden On Bringing DIAL M FOR MURDER to the Guthrie
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-22 13:25:24
VIDEO: Watch The Making of Jacob Marley from Hartford Stage's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-25 12:05:42
VIDEO: Get A First Look At HARRY TOWNSEND'S LAST STAND at New York City Center
by Alan Henry - 2019-12-03 15:37:54
TV: Annette Bening, Tracy Letts & More Get Ready to Bring ALL MY SONS to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-03-17 14:01:00
TV: Debra Jo Rupp Hits the Kitchen in Highlights from MTC's THE CAKE
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-03-05 09:39:14
TV: Go Behind the Camera at Roundabout's AMY AND THE ORPHANS Photo Shoot with Jamie Brewer and More
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-11-16 12:08:06
VIDEO: Watch a Trailer for OLD HATS, Starring Bill Irwin and David Shiner, Airing on THIRTEEN's THEATER CLOSE-UP
by BWW News Desk - 2017-06-08 15:57:19
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of A.R.T.'s TRANS SCRIPTS, PART I: THE WOMEN
by Stage Tube - 2017-01-20 15:43:02
VIDEO: Jerry O'Connell & Jeff Goldblum Discuss Co-Starring in Broadway's SEMINAR
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-06-15 07:23:46
VIDEO: Tim Daly Talks Return to Stage in THE RUINS OF CIVILIZATION on 'Live'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-25 15:48:53
VIDEO: Classic Vaudevillians Bill Irwin and David Shiner Mix With Rising Songstress Shaina Taub in OLD HATS
by Michael Dale - 2016-01-22 18:56:12
VIDEO: Shaina Taub Set To Clown With Old Pros Bill Irwin and David Shiner in OLD HATS
by Michael Dale - 2016-01-15 14:44:15
VIDEO: Bill Irwin and David Shiner Bring Hilarious OLD HATS Back To The Signature
by Michael Dale - 2016-01-07 20:59:14
VIDEO: Darren Pettie Delivers Powerful Arthur Miller Speech From INCIDENT AT VICHY
by Michael Dale - 2015-11-17 19:26:29
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Long Wharf's THE SECOND MRS. WILSON Premiere
by Stage Tube - 2015-05-14 17:59:41
VIDEO: THE ELEPHANT MAN's Bradley Cooper Does His DeNiro Impression on 'Live'
by Caryn Robbins - 2015-01-15 12:26:26
News
Cast Set for Matthew López's SOMEWHERE at Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Somewhere, written by Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López and directed by Joseph Haj.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Somewhere, written by Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López and directed by Joseph Haj.
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Nov 10, 2025
Believe it or not, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is being presented for the first time at the Westport Country Playhouse.
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Nov 10, 2025
Believe it or not, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is being presented for the first time at the Westport Country Playhouse.
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis To Present EMMA In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will present Emma by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen, running December 3–21, 2025, at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will present Emma by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen, running December 3–21, 2025, at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS Cast Announced At Hartford Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
Hartford Stage will bring back its beloved holiday tradition A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas this November and December. Adapted and directed by Michael Wilson.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
Hartford Stage will bring back its beloved holiday tradition A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas this November and December. Adapted and directed by Michael Wilson.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Begins This Month at Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest from October 28 through November 15, 2025. Directed by Melissa Rain Anderson.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest from October 28 through November 15, 2025. Directed by Melissa Rain Anderson.
Review: THE DA VINCI CODE at Alley Theatre
by Brett Cullum - Sep 25, 2025
It’s a marvelously entertaining thriller that audiences are likely to flock to, because it has a sense of awe-inspired fun that you seldom find in the theater. It's high-tech Agatha Christie, and perfect for the Fall.
by Brett Cullum - Sep 25, 2025
It’s a marvelously entertaining thriller that audiences are likely to flock to, because it has a sense of awe-inspired fun that you seldom find in the theater. It's high-tech Agatha Christie, and perfect for the Fall.
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE DA VINCI CODE at Alley Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025
Alley Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of The Da Vinci Code. Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel adapt Dan Brown’s hit novel. See who is starring and learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025
Alley Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of The Da Vinci Code. Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel adapt Dan Brown’s hit novel. See who is starring and learn more!
Photos: LOWCOUNTRY Opening Night at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025
Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere production of Lowcountry opened at the Linda Gross Theater on June 25. See photos from the opening here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025
Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere production of Lowcountry opened at the Linda Gross Theater on June 25. See photos from the opening here!
Review Roundup: LOWCOUNTRY At Atlantic Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025
Atlantic Theater Company celebrates the opening of Lowcountry. The play, written by Abby Rosebrock and directed by Tony Award nominee Jo Bonney, stars Jodi Balfour (“Ted Lasso”), Keith Kupferer (Ghostlight), and Babak Tafti (“Succession”). Read reviews for the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025
Atlantic Theater Company celebrates the opening of Lowcountry. The play, written by Abby Rosebrock and directed by Tony Award nominee Jo Bonney, stars Jodi Balfour (“Ted Lasso”), Keith Kupferer (Ghostlight), and Babak Tafti (“Succession”). Read reviews for the production.
Photos: LOWCOUNTRY At Atlantic Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025
Atlantic Theater Company has released first look photos of Lowcountry starring Jodi Balfour (“Ted Lasso”), Keith Kupferer (Ghostlight), and Babak Tafti (“Succession”). The play is written by Abby Rosebrock (Blue Ridge) and directed by Tony Award nominee Jo Bonney (Cost of Living).
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025
Atlantic Theater Company has released first look photos of Lowcountry starring Jodi Balfour (“Ted Lasso”), Keith Kupferer (Ghostlight), and Babak Tafti (“Succession”). The play is written by Abby Rosebrock (Blue Ridge) and directed by Tony Award nominee Jo Bonney (Cost of Living).
Miss Marple to Make Her U.S. Stage Debut in Agatha Christie’s THE MIRROR CRACK'D at Alley Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
Alley Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025
Alley Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here!
Photos: First Look At REVOLUTION At The Flea Theatre Siggy Space
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2025
All new production photos have been released from Revolution, produced by Michael Shannon (Boardwalk Empire, Knives Out), now open at The Flea Theater’s Siggy Space in Tribeca and running through June 7th.
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2025
All new production photos have been released from Revolution, produced by Michael Shannon (Boardwalk Empire, Knives Out), now open at The Flea Theater’s Siggy Space in Tribeca and running through June 7th.
Photos: Step Inside the Rehearsal Room of REVOLUTION
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2025
Rehearsals are officially underway for the Off-Broadway premiere of REVOLUTION, a new play by Brett Neveu, produced by Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room?
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2025
Rehearsals are officially underway for the Off-Broadway premiere of REVOLUTION, a new play by Brett Neveu, produced by Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room?
Review: BOB & JEAN: A LOVE STORY at Arizona Theatre Company
by Zach Wetzel - Apr 13, 2025
Bob & Jean: A Love Story at Arizona Theatre Company is beautiful. Directed by Matt August, the play is about a distant romance set during World War II.
by Zach Wetzel - Apr 13, 2025
Bob & Jean: A Love Story at Arizona Theatre Company is beautiful. Directed by Matt August, the play is about a distant romance set during World War II.
CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER To Play Final Performance In April; National Tour To Begin Later This Year
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025
Conversations with Mother, the new comedy by Matthew Lombardo starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle will play its final performance on Monday, April 21.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025
Conversations with Mother, the new comedy by Matthew Lombardo starring Caroline Aaron and Matt Doyle will play its final performance on Monday, April 21.
Casts Set for A FREEKY INTRODUCTION and LOWCOUNTRY at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025
Atlantic Theater Company has revealed the casts for the upcoming world premieres of A Freeky Introduction and Lowcountry. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025
Atlantic Theater Company has revealed the casts for the upcoming world premieres of A Freeky Introduction and Lowcountry. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Michael Shannon To Produce Brett Neveu's REVOLUTION Off-Broadway This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025
Revolution, a new play by award-winning playwright Brett Neveu (Eric LaRue, Traitor), will make its New York premiere from May 15 through June 7, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025
Revolution, a new play by award-winning playwright Brett Neveu (Eric LaRue, Traitor), will make its New York premiere from May 15 through June 7, 2025.
Video: Watch Teaser For THE MOUSETRAP at the Guthrie Theater
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2025
The Guthrie Theater has released a teaser video for its production of The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, directed by Tracy Brigden. A group of strangers quickly become suspects as they race to uncover the murderer among them.
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2025
The Guthrie Theater has released a teaser video for its production of The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, directed by Tracy Brigden. A group of strangers quickly become suspects as they race to uncover the murderer among them.
DIAL M FOR MURDER to Open at Shea's 710 Theatre This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Road Less Traveled Productions will present Dial M for Murder at Shea's 710 Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
Shea's Performing Arts Center and Road Less Traveled Productions will present Dial M for Murder at Shea's 710 Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Guthrie Theater Presents Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
The Guthrie Theater has announced the company and related events for its upcoming production of The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, directed by Tracy Brigden.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
The Guthrie Theater has announced the company and related events for its upcoming production of The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, directed by Tracy Brigden.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has John Gromada written?
John Gromada has written 11 shows including The Art of Success (Music), When She Danced (Music), Little Egypt (Music), The Swan (Music), Vita & Virginia (Music), The Amazing Metrano (Music), The Skriker (Music), The Red Devil Battery Sign (Music), Minutes from the Blue Route (Music), Thief River (Music), Pig Farm (Music).
What awards has John Gromada been nominated for?
Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jasper, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for All My Sons, Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lives of the Saints, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Trip to Bountiful, Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Gore Vidal's The Best Man , Notable Effects - Production Design, Sound (The Hewes Awards) for The Orphans' Home Cycle, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for The Orphans' Home Cycle, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told by Himself) , Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Shipwrecked! An Entertainment, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Small Tragedy, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Skriker, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, Sound design (Obie Awards) for Machinal, Outstanding Sound Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Machinal and Outstanding Sound Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Machinal.
What awards has John Gromada won?
John Gromada has won several awards for his sound design work. He received the Outstanding Sound Design in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for Gore Vidal's The Best Man. He was recognized for Notable Effects in Production Design and Sound by The Hewes Awards for The Orphans' Home Cycle. Gromada won Outstanding Sound Design from The Lortels for Shipwrecked! An Entertainment. Additionally, he earned Outstanding Sound Design from the Drama Desk Awards for The Skriker and received an Obie Award for Sound Design for Machinal.
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