Kai Harada
Latest News on Kai Harada:
KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour To Make New Jersey Premiere At Count Basie Center For The Arts (Nov 21, 2025)
RAGTIME 2025 Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in January (Nov 21, 2025)
Tickets On Sale For The New Jersey Premiere Of KIMBERLY AKIMBO This Week (Nov 20, 2025)
KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour To Make New Jersey Premiere At Count Basie Center For The Arts (Nov 21, 2025)
RAGTIME 2025 Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in January (Nov 21, 2025)
Tickets On Sale For The New Jersey Premiere Of KIMBERLY AKIMBO This Week (Nov 20, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: Amelie; Sunday in the Park With George; Allegiance; Gigi; Fun Home; On the Town; First Date; Follies (Tony Award & Drama Desk Nominations); and Million Dollar Quartet. Other: A Legendary Romance; Poster Boy (Williamstown); Beaches (Drury Lane); Brooklynite (Vineyard); Little Dancer and First You Dream (Kennedy Center); Zorro (Moscow; Atlanta); Hinterm Horizont (Berlin); Sweeney Todd and Man of La Mancha (Portland Opera); and She Loves Me (Oregon Shakespeare Festival). Audio Consultant for the revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Education: Yale University.
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical
Kai Harada, Dead Outlaw
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Kai Harada, Merrily We Roll Along
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical)
Kai Harada, New York, New York
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Kai Harada, New York, New York
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical
Kai Harada, Kimberly Akimbo
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical
Kai Harada, Soft Power
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Kai Harada, The Band's Visit
winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Kai Harada, The Band's Visit
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Kai Harada, Fun Home
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Kai Harada, Follies
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Kai Harada, Follies
Videos
Video: Go Inside the First Performance of RAGTIME on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-09-29 10:27:25
Video: Watch Ann Morrison Sing 'Make A Wish' in KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour
by Michael Major - 2025-09-17 16:43:02
Video: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Recalls HAMILTON Lyric Fail on CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-14 10:23:51
Video: Watch the RAGTIME Cast Perform the Title Song at Lincoln Center
by Michael Major - 2025-05-28 10:45:40
Video: Liz Larsen and Aria Kane Perform 'To Me' from THE BEDWETTER
by Stephi Wild - 2025-02-26 06:43:54
Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2025-02-14 15:56:59
Photo/Video: Carolee Carmello Leads KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-09 17:31:46
Video: Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Sing 'Now' at KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Sitzprobe
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-09-01 10:37:54
Video: Emily Koch Sings 'Better' from KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-13 12:32:50
Video: Lonnie Ali & Richard Willis Talk Bringing Broadway-Bound ALI Musical to Chicago
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-13 10:01:03
Video: Meet The Monster Puppets of Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-12 10:34:52
Video: Cast of BEACHES THE MUSICAL on their Personal Connection to the Story
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-11 15:34:51
Video: Creative Team of BEACHES THE MUSICAL On Bringing The Beloved Film To The Stage
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-06 12:17:31
VIDEO: First Look Inside Rehearsals For Ballroom Inspired Production of CATS
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-30 14:59:30
News
KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour To Make New Jersey Premiere At Count Basie Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
The national tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, will make its New Jersey premiere at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in May 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
The national tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, will make its New Jersey premiere at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in May 2026.
RAGTIME 2025 Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in January
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, will be released digitally on January 9, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, will be released digitally on January 9, 2026.
Tickets On Sale For The New Jersey Premiere Of KIMBERLY AKIMBO This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
The Count Basie Center for the Arts has revealed that tickets are now available for the New Jersey premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
The Count Basie Center for the Arts has revealed that tickets are now available for the New Jersey premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
RAGTIME Extends on Broadway Due to Demand
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025 revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has extended performances by popular demand through June 14, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025 revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has extended performances by popular demand through June 14, 2026.
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour in Cleveland on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
Tickets are on sale today for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Playhouse Square. The North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
Tickets are on sale today for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Playhouse Square. The North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.
Major Attaway and More Will Lead MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT North American Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT. The production will launch at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio, beginning performances Monday, December 1.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT. The production will launch at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio, beginning performances Monday, December 1.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The James M. Nederlander Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo - Oct 25, 2025
What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Nederlander?
by Tina St. Angelo - Oct 25, 2025
What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Nederlander?
THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL Will Embark on UK Premiere Tour in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
A UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL will embark on a major UK Tour next spring, prior to the West End and Broadway. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
A UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL will embark on a major UK Tour next spring, prior to the West End and Broadway. Learn more about the production here!
Review Roundup: RAGTIME Returns to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025
The curtain has risen on Ragtime, now running at Lincoln Center Theater on Broadway. Read all the reviews to see what the critics had to say about the new revival, directed by Lear deBessonet.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025
The curtain has risen on Ragtime, now running at Lincoln Center Theater on Broadway. Read all the reviews to see what the critics had to say about the new revival, directed by Lear deBessonet.
Tickets For KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Marcus Performing Arts Center to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
Marcus Performing Arts Center has revealed that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, will go on sale to the public on Friday, October 17 at 10:00 a.m.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
Marcus Performing Arts Center has revealed that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, will go on sale to the public on Friday, October 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The Orpheum to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2025
Tickets are on sale Friday for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Orpheum Theatre. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2025
Tickets are on sale Friday for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Orpheum Theatre. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
Tickets on Sale This Week For KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Overture
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2025
Overture Center for the Arts has announced that tickets for “Kimberly Akimbo,” winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will go on sale starting Friday, Oct. 17.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2025
Overture Center for the Arts has announced that tickets for “Kimberly Akimbo,” winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will go on sale starting Friday, Oct. 17.
Tickets on Sale For THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Proctors
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Tickets are on sale for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to Proctors next year. This critically acclaimed North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Tickets are on sale for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to Proctors next year. This critically acclaimed North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to Bass Concert Hall Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Produced by Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations, this critically acclaimed North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Produced by Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations, this critically acclaimed North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.
Tickets On Sale For SPAMALOT at Proctor's
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
Proctors has announced that tickets for SPAMALOT are on sale today for eight performances. Direct from its lauded Broadway revival, the tour will travel to more than 30 cities in its first year.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
Proctors has announced that tickets for SPAMALOT are on sale today for eight performances. Direct from its lauded Broadway revival, the tour will travel to more than 30 cities in its first year.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Will Play Birmingham’s BJCC Concert Hall in November
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2025
The American Theatre Guild will present Kimberly Akimbo, the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, at Birmingham’s BJCC Concert Hall November 25–30, 2025. The engagement is part of the 2025–2026 Broadway in Birmingham Series.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2025
The American Theatre Guild will present Kimberly Akimbo, the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, at Birmingham’s BJCC Concert Hall November 25–30, 2025. The engagement is part of the 2025–2026 Broadway in Birmingham Series.
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour at the Citizens Opera House on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025
Individual tickets for THE SOUND OF MUSIC in Boston are now on sale. The North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025
Individual tickets for THE SOUND OF MUSIC in Boston are now on sale. The North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut. Learn more!
Video: Inside the First Performance of RAGTIME's Broadway Revival
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2025
Join us as we dive into the first performance of Ragtime at Lincoln Center, featuring an electrifying curtain call and eager audiences.
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2025
Join us as we dive into the first performance of Ragtime at Lincoln Center, featuring an electrifying curtain call and eager audiences.
Tickets On Sale Friday For THE SOUND OF MUSIC At Ohio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
Tickets will go on sale Friday, September 26 at 10 a.m. for the upcoming North American tour of The Sound of Music, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
Tickets will go on sale Friday, September 26 at 10 a.m. for the upcoming North American tour of The Sound of Music, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien.
Lincoln Center Theater Announces Digital Lottery for RAGTIME
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater has announced the digital lottery policy for its upcoming revival of Ragtime. Find out how to purchase $49 tickets.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater has announced the digital lottery policy for its upcoming revival of Ragtime. Find out how to purchase $49 tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Kai Harada been nominated for?
Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for New York, New York, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for New York, New York, Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Soft Power, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Band's Visit, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Follies and Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Follies.
What awards has Kai Harada won?
Kai Harada has won the Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Band's Visit. Additionally, he received the Best Sound Design of a Musical award at the Tony Awards for The Band's Visit.
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