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Palmer Hefferan

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BIO

Palmer Hefferan is a sound designer and composer for theater, podcasts and new music. In 2019, she received a 2019 Obie Award for “Sustained Excellence in Sound Design.” Select New York credits include: BROADWAY: Grand Horizons, The Lifespan of a Fact; Select OFF-BROADWAY: Fefu and Her Friends (TFANA); Marys Seacole (Lincoln Center); Do You Feel Anger? (Vineyard Theatre); Merry Wives, Shipwreck, Wild Goose Dreams (The Public); The New Englanders, Sugar In Our Wounds, and Important Hats of the Twentieth Century (Manhattan Theatre Club); Something Clean, Bobbie Clearly (Roundabout Theatre); Nollywood Dreams, Seared, BLKS, Collective Rage, Charm, School Girls (MCC Theater); Pride and Prejudice (Primary Stages); Fabulation, Death of the Last Black Man In The Whole Entire World (Signature Theatre); Friend Art (Second Stage); Samara, Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again (Henry Hewes nomination, Soho Rep.); Today is My Birthday (Drama Desk nomination, Henry Hewes Award, Page 73). Select REGIONAL: Teenage Dick, Baby Screams Miracle, Guards At The Taj, Cherokee (Woolly Mammoth); Love In Hate Nation (Two River); You Lost Me (Denver Center); Girls (Yale Rep); Tell Me I'm Not Crazy, Grand Horizons, Dangerous House, Seared, Romance Novels For Dummies (Williamstown Theatre Festival);

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[Off-Broadway, 2026]
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[Broadway, 2025]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2020]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Regional (US), 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Original Compositions & Sound
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Original Music and Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design and Composition
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Palmer Hefferan, John Proctor is the Villain

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Play

Palmer Hefferan, The Comeuppance

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Sound Design

Palmer Hefferan, The Comeuppance

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Palmer Hefferan, The Skin of Our Teeth

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

Palmer Hefferan, Fefu and Her Friends


winner
Obie Awards - 2019 - Design Award

Palmer HefferanSustained Excellence in Sound Design

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

Palmer HefferanToday is My Birthday

Videos

News


Cameron Knight To Star As Ebenezer Scrooge In McCarter Theatre Center’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

McCarter Theatre Center will present its 45th annual production of A Christmas Carol from December 9–28, 2025, continuing a tradition that began in 1980. This year’s staging, adapted and directed by Lauren Keating.
Erica Schmidt's THE DISAPPEAR to Have World Premiere at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025

Audible Theater eill present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt.
Video: Watch Betsy Aidem in a Scene From LIBERATION
by Michael Major - Nov 12, 2025

Watch a video of Betsy Aidem performing a powerful monologue in Liberation on Broadway. Aidem, a Tony Award nominee for Prayer for the French Republic, plays the role of Margie in Bess Wohl's play.
LIBERATION Will Host Mother-Daughter Matinee Performance
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

A special Mother-Daughter Matinee will be held for Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White.
Oregon Shakespeare Announces Cast for COME FROM AWAY, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, and More
by Gillian Blum - Oct 18, 2025

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced select casing and creative teams for its 2026 season's productions, including A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, COME FROM AWAY, and more.
PURPLE RAIN Adds Extra Week of Pre-Broadway Performances in Minneapolis
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Due to audience demand, producer Orin Wolf and Hennepin Arts are pleased to announce that the stage adaptation of the iconic film PURPLE RAIN will rock the historic State Theatre for one additional week.
LIBERATION to Offer $19.70 Tickets to Celebrate Box Office Opening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025

A special ticket offer will launch to celebrate the box office opening for Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl. Learn more about the production here!
Photos: Inside the First Rehearsal for LIBERATION on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 17, 2025

Following its award-winning world premiere earlier this year, Liberation began rehearsals on Tuesday, September 16 in New York City. Check out photos here!
Video: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Ends Broadway Run With Closing Night Ritual
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain played its final performance on Broadway on Sunday. Watch a video of the final curtain call, where Danya Taymor led the audience in a breathing exercise – which included exhaling, inhaling, and then letting out a scream.
Nikiya Mathis, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, & More Earn 2025 Hewes Design Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2025

The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has revealed the 2025 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees who will be recognized at the 61st annual ceremony on October 20 in New York.
PURPLE RAIN World Premiere Unveils Complete Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025

The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere stage adaptation of the iconic film, PURPLE RAIN. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here!
Video: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Recalls HAMILTON Lyric Fail on CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2025

During a recent visit to The Tonight Show, the Tony Award winner recalled the moment when he incorrectly guessed a famous Hamilton lyric on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune- right alongside original Hamilton cast member Renée Elise Goldsberry. Watch the interview!
LIBERATION To Open On Broadway With Original Off-Broadway Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

The award-winning Off-Broadway cast of Liberation will reprise their performances when the production opens on Broadway this fall. Written by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, the limited 14-week engagement will begin previews October 8, 2025.
Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT Begins Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

At long last, The Public Theater will begin performances for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of TWELFTH NIGHT. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Extends Broadway Run For Third and Final Time
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain, the new hit play by Kimberly Belflower, will extend for a third and final time on Broadway through Sunday, September 7 at the Booth Theatre. Learn more here!
Photos: Chiara Aurelia in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025

You can now get a first look at new production photos featuring Chiara Aurelia in John Proctor is the Villain. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here!
Amber Heard, Brandon Flynn, Lío Mehiel and More Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

Additional cast members have been revealed for Williamstown Theatre Festival's 71st season. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Reveals Additional Casting, Creatives, and Programming for 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced additional casting, creative team members, and programming for its 71st season (W71), running Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, August 3. Weekend passes and single tickets are available now.
Chiara Aurelia Will Join the Cast of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Chiara Aurelia will join the company of John Proctor is the Villain, the new hit play by Kimberly Belflower. The show recently was extended due to popular demand through Sunday, August 31.
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Will Be Filmed For the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

Seven-time Tony Award nominated play John Proctor is the Villain, the new play by Kimberly Belflower, starring Sadie Sink, will be recorded by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Palmer Hefferan been nominated for?

Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for John Proctor is the Villain, Outstanding Sound Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Comeuppance, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for The Comeuppance, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Skin of Our Teeth, Outstanding Sound Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Fefu and Her Friends, Design Award (Obie Awards) for Sustained Excellence in Sound Design and Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Today is My Birthday.

What awards has Palmer Hefferan won?

Palmer Hefferan has won the Design Award from the Obie Awards for Sustained Excellence in Sound Design.

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