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Mikhail Fiksel is a sound designer, musician, composer and a DJ based in NYC and Chicago. Originally from Siberia, Russia, Fiksel’s work has been heard on various stages, movie screens and dance floors around the US and beyond. Recent theatre work include projects with Playwrights Horizons, Manhattan Theatre Club, 2nd Stage, The Pearl, The Flea, En Garde Arts, American Conservatory Theatre, The Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, St. Louis Repertory, Dallas Theatre Center, The Old Globe, Cleveland Playhouse, Redmoon, The Geffen Playhouse, The Long Wharf Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Victory Gardens, Albany Park Theatre Project, Writers Theatre, Timeline, The Hypocrites, The House Theater and many others. Other work include dance compositions and designs with Lucky Plush, The Seldoms, The Inconvenience, The Cambrians and Chicago Danceworks and original scores for several independent feature films, including THE WISE KIDS and GLITCH.
He is a recipient of the Lucille Lortel Award and The Garland Award his sound design of THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY (2nd Stage Theater Company and The Geffen Playhouse) and multiple Joseph Jefferson Awards for Sound Design and Original Incidental Music. In 2011, he was awarded the Michael Maggio Emerging Designer Award. He has written original scores for several musicals, including OLD TOWN (with Brett Neveu, Strawdog) for which he received a 2008 AfterDark Award for Best Original Score and LAST OF THE DRAGONS (with David Bareford, Lifeline), published by Playscripts, Inc.
He is a member of 2nd Story and an Artistic Associate with Teatro Vista, Timeline and Redmoon Theatre. In addition, he is a resident artist at Adventure Stage Chicago and Albany Park Theatre Project and was on the faculty at Loyola University’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts and University of Chicago’s Theater and Performance Studies.
Outside of theatre stages he can be found playing with his nu-jazz ensemble Seeking Wonderland and the dynamic dj duo The Ordeal, or as a solo performer, sometimes under the monikers DJ White Russian or The Red Menace. He splits his time between Chicago and New York and building a jetpack to make his commute more manageable.

Mikhail Fiksel Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Audio Editing [Replacement]
Sound Design[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer

Mikhail Fiksel Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design

Mikhail Fiksel, How to Defend Yourself


winner
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Mikhail Fiksel, Dana H.

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Sound Design for a Play

Mikhail Fiksel, Dana H


winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Design Award

Mikhail Fiksel, Dana H


winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Design Award

Mikhail Fiksel, Dana H


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Sound Design

Mikhail Fiksel, Dana H

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Sound Design

Mikhail Fiksel, The Treasurer

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play

Mikhail Fiksel, A Life


winner
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Sound Design

Mikhail Fiksel, A Life

Mikhail Fiksel Videos

Mikhail Fiksel News


Review Roundup: Steve Carell Stars In UNCLE VANYA, Opening On Broadway Tonight!


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Video: First Look at Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper & More in UNCLE VANYA


Get a first look at footage of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater starring Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper and more.

Photos: First Look at Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper & More in UNCLE VANYA


Get a first look at photos of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Lincoln Center Theater Delays First Preview of UNCLE VANYA


Lincoln Center Theater's production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, featuring a new version by Heidi Schreck, directed by Lila Neugebauer, will delay its first preview. Learn more about the production.

LA HAVANA MADRID Comes to Millennium Park This Summer


Collaboraction and Teatro Vista Productions will team to present a free, outdoor, staged concert version of Sandra Delgado’s smash hit La Havana Madrid, Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion as part of Millennium Park’s 20th Anniversary Season.

Lincoln Center Theater's UNCLE VANYA Will Launch Digital Lottery


Lincoln Center Theater will launch an online ticket lottery for its production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, beginning with its first preview on Tuesday, April 2 at 8pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.  Find out how to enter the lottery for Uncle Vanya here!

Review: DANA H. at Factory Theatre


When actress Jordan Baker opens her mouth, the voice we hear isn’t hers; it’s the voice of Dana H. playwright Lucas Hnath’s mother, Dana Higginbotham, recorded in a series of interviews and cut together to form a lip sync track. Dana herself speaks her truth as she remembers it, which in this case is definitely stranger than fiction.

Video: Watch a Trailer for Kristina Wong's SWEATSHOP OVERLORD, Coming to A.C.T. This Month


Watch a trailer for Kristina Wong’s award–winning solo show, Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord, at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater beginning Saturday, March 30 and running through Sunday, May 5, 2024 in the video here!

Video: Watch An Unplugged Performance of 'Two Bodies' from Baltimore Center Stage's MEXODUS


Watch an unplugged performance of Two Bodies from MEXODUS- written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D Robinson in an all-new video.

KRISTINA WONG, SWEATSHOP OVERLORD to be Presented at A.C.T. This Spring


This Spring, American Conservatory Theater will present Kristina Wong’s award–winning solo show, Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Mosaic Theater Company And Baltimore Center Stage Present MEXODUS A World Premiere Hip-Hop Remix Musical


Mosaic Theater Company and Baltimore Center Stage present MEXODUS, a world premiere hip-hop remix musical. Get ready for an innovative and electrifying theatrical experience.

Baltimore Center Stage And Mosaic Theater Company Present MEXODUS A World Premiere Hip-Hop Remix Musical


Baltimore Center Stage and Mosaic Theater Company are partnering to present the world premiere of a new musical that explores the Underground Railroad that went South into Mexico.

Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock & More to Star in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD World Premiere at Steppenwolf


Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed new details, including full casting, for its now-titled world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road.

Creative Team Set for I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I COULD DIE Directed by Lucas Hnath


New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the full creative team for I Love You So Much I Could Die, written and performed by NYTW Usual Suspect Mona Pirnot (Private), and directed by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony Award nominee Lucas Hnath (Red Speedo).

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Washington, DC Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 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!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Washington, DC Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, & More Lead!


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Tickets Go On Sale Today For Steve Carell-Led UNCLE VANYA


Tickets will go on sale today at 12pm ET for Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Cast and Creative Team Set for Yasmina Reza's ART at Guthrie Theater


Guthrie Theater will present award-winning comedy 'ART'. Find out more about this hilarious play and its upcoming performances.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Mikhail Fiksel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Mikhail Fiksel been nominated for?

Mikhail Fiksel has been nominated for several awards for his outstanding sound design work in various Broadway productions. These nominations include Outstanding Sound Design at The Lortels for "How to Defend Yourself," Best Sound Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Dana H," Outstanding Sound Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Dana H," Design Award at the Obie Awards for "Dana H," Outstanding Sound Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Dana H," Outstanding Sound Design at The Lortels for "The Treasurer," Outstanding Sound Design in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Life," and Outstanding Sound Design at The Lortels for "A Life."

What awards has Mikhail Fiksel won?

Mikhail Fiksel has won several awards for his outstanding work in sound design. These include the Best Sound Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Dana H.," a Design Award at the Obie Awards for "Dana H.," another Design Award at the Obie Awards for "Dana H.," Outstanding Sound Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Dana Hand," and Outstanding Sound Design at The Lortels for "A Life."

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