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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.

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2026]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[West End, 2023]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
 
[Regional (US), 2020]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2020]
Sound Designer
 
[Chicago, 2019]
Sound
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Los Angeles, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Los Angeles, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Los Angeles, 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Moving Light Programmer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Assistant Sound Designer

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

News


Tickets to SPAMALOT Tour in Chicago On Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026

Broadway In Chicago announces that tickets for the highly anticipated production of SPAMALOT will go on sale tomorrow. The show promises a blend of humor and musical extravaganza.
Full Cast Set for BEACHES On Broadway Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

Beaches, A New Musical has found their young stars of the new musical, starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett. Samantha Schwartz and Zeya Grace will play Little Cee Cee and Little Bertie, alongside newly revealed members of the cast.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Return to Philadelphia's Academy of Music in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present The Sound of Music at the Academy of Music, celebrating the 65th anniversary of the original stage debut.
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Sing New BEACHCES Songs
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2026

Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett gave a first listen to Beaches the Musical at an event at So & So's. The performance included the recently released duet 'Wish I Could Be Like You,' as well as 'Words I Could Have Said' and 'Real Woman.' Watch videos!
Tickets for SPAMALOT at Marcus Performing Arts Center Available Friday
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) announced today that single tickets for the North American Tour of SPAMALOT, the outrageous and irreverent award-winning Broadway hit musical comedy, will go on sale Friday, February 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Ben Jacoby and Brent Thiessen Join Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in BEACHES on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026

Ben Jacoby (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) and Brent Thiessen (Thoroughly Modern Millie Canadian Premiere) will join stars Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in the Broadway production of the new musical, Beaches.
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026

Ragtime has released a video of Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross recording 'He Wanted to Say' from the acclaimed revival. The track is featured on the recently released cast recording, which dropped in January.
DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL to Launch North American Tour in August 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

Dirty Dancing: The Musical—a new stage production of the beloved film Dirty Dancing—will launch a North American Tour this August at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, MN.
The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The 1/52 Project has opened applications for its 2026 grant cycle supporting early-career theatre designers from historically excluded groups. Founded by Beowulf Boritt, the OBIE Award-winning program provides financial grants of up to $17,500.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO North American Tour Comes To Madison in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

'Kimberly Akimbo,” winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will make its Madison premiere at Overture Center for the Arts.
Full Cast Set For Broadway Transfer of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

Complete casting has been announced for CATS: The Jellicle Ball at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) coming to Broadway this Spring. Learn more about the full cast here!
Video: Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Sing 'Wish I Could Be Like You' From BEACHES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Beaches, A New Musical has released a first look music video of stars Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett singing “Wish I Could Be Like You” from the original score.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Releases 'Runway Seating'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Exclusive “Runway Seating” at the Broadhurst Theatre are on sale now for the new Broadway production of CATS: The Jellicle Ball. Learn more about the runway seats here.
Photos/Video: New Look At SPAMALOT National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

New photos and video highlights have been released for the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT. 
KIMBERLY AKIMBO To Have East Lansing Premiere at Wharton Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards, including BEST MUSICAL and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will make its East Lansing premiere in Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall from March 10-15, 2026.
SPAMALOT is Coming to BroadwaySF's Golden Gate Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026

BroadwaySF will present the acclaimed musical SPAMALOT at the Golden Gate Theatre, offering a fresh take on the Arthurian legend with humor and spectacle. This production promises to captivate fans of musical theater with its witty script and vibrant staging.
BEACHES Launches Virtual Casting Call For the Role of 'Little Cee Cee'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026

The Broadway production of Beaches, A New Musical, has launched a virtual casting search called “Are You a Little Cee Cee?” to find the next actor to play Little Cee Cee.
Video: RAGTIME Releases 2025 Broadway Cast Recording; Watch the Cast Perform 'Journey On'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026

The 2025 Broadway cast recording of Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Ragtime, directed by Lear deBessonet, is now available digitally! CD and vinyl releases will follow on February 6 and April 3, respectively. Listen to the album here!
SPAMALOT Comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre This February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company has announced Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the outrageously hilarious, Tony Award-winning musical comedy that lovingly celebrates the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
RAGTIME Sets New Box Office Record at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater’s 2025 revival of  Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, has broken the record for highest weekly gross in the history of Lincoln Center Theater.

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 and the Best Sound Design of a Musical award at the Tony Awards for The Band's Visit.

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