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Kai Harada 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.

Kai Harada Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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
 
[Los Angeles, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2017]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Los Angeles, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2016]
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[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]
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[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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[US Tour, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
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[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

Kai Harada 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


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Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Kai Harada, The Band's Visit


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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

Kai Harada Videos

Kai Harada News


Photo: Sutton Foster & Daniel Breaker Reunite in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Rehearsals

Sutton Foster and Daniel Breaker's dream came true when they reunited at the big, bright, beautiful first rehearsal for Once Upon A Mattress on Broadway. The duo previously shared the stage as Princess Fiona and Donkey in the Broadway production of Shrek. 
Carolee Carmello Will Lead National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO

Three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello will play Kimberly in the National Tour of the musical, KIMBERLY AKIMBO.  Learn more about the tour here!
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cancels Performance Due to Illness in the Cast

BroadwayWorld has learned that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, now in performances at PAC NYC, recently canceled a performance due to illness in the cast. The matinee performance set for Sunday, July 14 did not go on, which was announced last-minute, as attendees were arriving to the theatre.
Video: Meet The Monster Puppets of Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

Watch as puppet designer James Ortiz talks about bringing the monsters of Hercules to life on stage in the Hamburg production, directed by Casey Nicholaw in this all-new video.
Photos: Inside Andrew Lloyd Webber's Visit to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL

Andrew Lloyd Webber made a visit to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL at PAC NYC, and met with the company after the show. We spoke to the production's music supervisor, William Waldrop, about Webber's visit. See the photos and learn more about Webber's time at the Junkyard.
Kara Lindsay & More Complete the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

The complete cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS has been revealed, including Kara Lindsay and more. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Will Premiere in Chicago in 2025

ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, is set to premiere in Chicago next year, for an out of town run prior to Broadway. We have all of the details on the new musical!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Final Week Was Highest Grossing Week Ever For A Sondheim Musical

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG sets a new record as the highest-grossing Sondheim musical in a single week, breaking the box office record for the 10th and final time.
Ana Gasteyer, Will Chase, Daniel Breaker, and More Join Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway

The producers of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS have unveiled the principal cast joining Sutton Foster as Winnifred the Woebegone, and Michael Urie as Prince Dauntless. See the new cast members here!
Photos: Lindsay Mendez Reflects on the 'Life-Changing Journey' of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Nearly nine months after the critically acclaimed revival opened at the Hudson Theatre, Merrily We Roll Along star Lindsay Mendez said goodbye to her 'old friends' in a heartwarming Instagram post.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Closes on Broadway; Watch the Final Curtain Call

The critically acclaimed, first ever Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Merrily We Roll Along plays its final performance July 7, 2024 at the Hudson Theatre, following 20 previews and 312 regular performances.
Everything You Need to Know About CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL

Cats: The Jellicle Ball has arrived at PAC NYC and audiences and critics can't get enough of this exciting new adaptation. What makes this Cats different from the iconic original? Let's break it down...
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Extends Through Mid August

Perelman Performing Arts Center will present a second extension of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Opens Off-Broadway

Read the reviews for “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. As previously announced the limited run has extended now through Sunday, July 28, 2024. Performances began on June 13, 2024. 
Complete Cast and Creative Team Set for ROBESOИ at Little Island

Little Island will present ROBESOИ, a new work created and performed by star bass-baritone Davóne Tines, co-created and directed by Zack Winokur. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First Look at CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL

All new photos have been released from “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. Check out the photos here!
How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards

It's almost here! On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards make their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards

We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing)! Check back all night long for more photos!
2024 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List

The 77th Annual Tony Awards were a smashing success with The Outsiders and Stereophonic taking home the top prizes of Best Play and Best Musical. Find out who else took home honors with the full list of winners below!
Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2024 Nominees

The 2024 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or eight!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 47 awards!

Kai Harada FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Kai Harada been nominated for?

Kai Harada has been nominated for the following awards: 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 at the Drama Desk Awards and the Best Sound Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Band's Visit.

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