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Jonathan Deans (Sound Designer) His work spans from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden to The Beatles 'LOVE' and Michael Jackson’s 'ONE' in Las Vegas. His Broadway credits include Pippin (Tony Nomination) Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, La Cage aux Folles (Tony and Drama Desk Nomination),Young Frankenstein, The Pirate Queen, Lestat, Taboo, Follies, Seussical, The Music Man, Fosse, Parade, Candide and Ragtime (A number of different awards). He designed the Off-Broadway revival of Carrie (Drama Desk Nomination). His work with Cirque du Soleil includes ONE, LOVE, KA, Believe, Zumanity, O, Mystere, La Nouba, Wintuk, Ovo, Corteo, Saltimbanco. Jonathan has a number of audio design installations around the World, which are interactive and immersive experiences. He has been nominated for Tony and Drama Desk Awards and has been presented with a USITT award for Distinguished Career in Sound. Mr. Deans was born in England where as a young actor was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He lives in the U.S. and heads the Theatre Sound Design course at UNLV. Please visit www.designingsound.com

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Buena Vista Social ClubBuena Vista Social Club
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Sound Designer
RedwoodRedwood
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Sound Designer
Buena Vista Social ClubBuena Vista Social Club
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
Ain't No Mo'Ain't No Mo'
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Co-Sound Design
17761776
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Sound Design
Anything GoesAnything Goes
 
[West End, 2022]
Sound Designer
Waitress (Non-Eq)Waitress (Non-Eq)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Design[Replacement]
WaitressWaitress
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
WaitressWaitress
 
[West End, 2019]
Sound Design
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill
 
[Boston, 2018]
Sound Designer
WaitressWaitress
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Sound Design
Finding NeverlandFinding Neverland
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Sound Designer
WaitressWaitress
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
WaitressWaitress
 
[Boston, 2015]
Sound Designer
Finding NeverlandFinding Neverland
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
PippinPippin
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Sound Design
PippinPippin
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
Priscilla Queen of the DesertPriscilla Queen of the Desert
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Sound Designer
CarrieCarrie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
Spider-Man Turn Off the DarkSpider-Man Turn Off the Dark
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The MusicalPriscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The MusicalPriscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
 
[Toronto, 2010]
Sound Designer
La Cage aux FollesLa Cage aux Folles
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
Young FrankensteinYoung Frankenstein
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Sound Designer
Young FrankensteinYoung Frankenstein
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
The Pirate QueenThe Pirate Queen
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
Lestat
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
BrooklynBrooklyn
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Sound Designer
TabooTaboo
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
Brooklyn
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Sound Designer
Follies
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
Seussical
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
The Music Man
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
Fosse
 
[West End, 2000]
Sound Designer
Wise Guys
 
[New York, 1999]
Sound Designer
Fosse
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
Parade
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Sound Designer
Ragtime
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Sound Designer
Street Corner Symphony
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Sound Designer
Damn Yankees
 
[West End, 1997]
Sound Designer
King David
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Sound Designer
Candide
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Sound Designer
Damn Yankees
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Sound Designer
The Twilight of the Golds
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Sound Designer
Peg
 
[West End, 1984]
Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Jonathan Deans, Buena Vista Social Club

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Sound Design

Jonathan Deans, Buena Vista Social Club

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Jonathan Deans, Ain't No Mo'

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Jonathan Deans, Jagged Little Pill


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Jonathan Deans, Finding Neverland

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Jonathan Deans, Pippin

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Jonathan Deans, Carrie

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

Jonathan Deans, La Cage Aux Folles

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Jonathan Deans, La Cage aux Folles

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by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards are here at last! While we are glued to our TVs to find out what will happen next onstage, just as much is going on behind the curtain! All night long, A.A. Cristi will be sharing live updates from backstage at Radio City Music Hall.
2025 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List Photo
2025 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025

The best of Broadway took the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. See all of the 2025 Tony winners here.
2025 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More Photo
2025 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2025

The best of Broadway will take the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
1 Week Left for the BWW Awards; MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Leading Over MINCEMEAT & DEATH BEC Photo
1 Week Left for the BWW Awards; MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Leading Over MINCEMEAT & DEATH BECOMES HER
by BWW Awards - May 27, 2025

The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jonathan Deans been nominated for?

Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Buena Vista Social Club, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Buena Vista Social Club, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Ain't No Mo', Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jagged Little Pill, Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Finding Neverland, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Pippin, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Carrie, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for La Cage Aux Folles and Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for La Cage aux Folles.

What awards has Jonathan Deans won?

Jonathan Deans has won the Tony Award for Best Sound Design of a Musical for Buena Vista Social Club and the BroadwayWorld Award for Best Sound Design of a Musical for Finding Neverland.

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