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BIO

JOHN SHIVERS (Sound Design)


Shucked, Beauty and the Beast (New Production Worldwide) Pretty Woman (Worldwide), Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour, Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Award recipient), Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, Leap of Faith, Bonnie & Clyde, Sister Act, 9 to 5, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, In My Life, Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays, Julia Sweeney’s God Sad ‘Ha’. International: Wicked, Spirit of Life, The Secret, Tarzan, Das Wunder Von Bern, The Lion King (Shanghai) and (Singapore), Regional: The Muny (2015 -Present), Trading Places, Afterwords, The Wanderer, Becoming Nancy, 42nd St., Rock of Ages, The Heart of Rock and Roll, Moonshine, Harmony, The Nutty Professor, Tales of the City, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods, Sammy, Ace. (Associate Sound Designer) Mary Poppins, Hairspray, The Producers, Aida, The Lion King, Titanic, Big, How to Succeed in Business, The Who’s Tommy, The Buddy Holly Story, Other credits: Savion Glover, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Gregory Hines and engineering at Electric Lady Studios.

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Sound Design
 
[US Tour, 2020]
Sound Design
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2018]
Co-Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Sound Design
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018] [Replacement]
Sound Design[Replacement]
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Sound Design
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Sound Design
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
 
[Los Angeles, 2008]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Associate Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical

John Shivers, Shucked

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

John Shivers, Shucked


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

John Shivers, Kinky Boots

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

John Shivers, Kinky Boots

Videos

News


SWEPT AWAY Pushes Back Broadway Closing Date

The Broadway production of Swept Away has extended its run at the Longacre Theatre through Sunday, December 29, due to a surge in ticket sales following the previous announcement of its closing.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Takes The Century II Concert Hall Stage In January

The American Theatre Guild will present the dazzling production based on one of Hollywood's most beloved romantic stories, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
SHUCKED National Tour is Coming to Wharton Center This winter

Tickets for SHUCKED at Wharton Center are available now!  A hilarious and audacious farm-to-fable musical about the one thing Americans everywhere can't get enough of: corn. Learn how to purchase tickets.
SWEPT AWAY Sets Broadway Closing Date

Swept Away will play its final performance on December 15, 2024. The musical, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, will have played 32 regular performances and 20 previews at the time of its closing. 
PRETTY WOMAN Announces Eva Gary, Jack Rasmussen and More for Final Leg of North American Tour

The producers of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL have announced the full route and cast for the North American Tour, which will launch its final leg this January after 4+ years on the road.
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new Broadway musical Swept Away is coming soon! Find out when and where you can get the album and pre-order it here!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform SWEPT AWAY Title Song

The Avett Brothers, writers of the new Broadway musical Swept Away, visited the TODAY Show on Friday to perform the title number from the show. Watch them perform the song here!
Tickets to SHUCKED at Playhouse Square to go on Sale Tomorrow

Tickets for Shucked at Playhouse Square will go on sale tomorrow. What do you get when you pair a semi-neurotic, New York comedy writer with two music superstars from Nashville? A hilarious and audacious farm-to-fable musical. Learn more.
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call

Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Photos: The Avett Brothers Join SWEPT AWAY Cast at Opening Night Curtain Call

The Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, held its official opening this week. The cast was joined on stage by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out photos here!
Review Roundup: SWEPT AWAY Opens On Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers

The new musical Swept Away hits the high seas of Broadway tonight. The new musical with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Did the new musical sink or sail with critics? Find out below!
Photos: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers

All new production photos have been released from the Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Check out the photos here!
SHUCKED Tickets On Sale Tomorrow For Chicago Run

Individual tickets for SHUCKED will go on sale on Friday, November 8. SHUCKED will play Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre for a limited two-week engagement this January.
Photos & Video: SWEPT AWAY Begins Previews on Broadway

Last night, Swept Away, the new Broadway musical with music and lyrics by folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, began performances at the Longacre Theatre. See photos and videos!
SWEPT AWAY Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets

Ahead of their first preview, lottery and rush tickets have been announced for The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away. Find out how to get discounted rush and lottery tickets to the Broadway show.
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More

Get a first look at video from Swept Away starring John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, and more, beginning previews Tuesday, October 29th here!
Photos: SWEPT AWAY Press Preview

Swept Away hosted a special press event on Friday, October 25th ahead of their first preview this Tuesday, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture their performance. Check out photos here!
Watch: SWEPT AWAY Music Video Featuring the Broadway Cast

A music video of “A Gift for Melody Anne” from The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away has been released! Watch the video here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has John Shivers been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shucked, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shucked, Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Kinky Boots and Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots.

What awards has John Shivers won?

Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Kinky Boots.

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