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BIO

Paul is delighted to have received a Tony Award, an Olivier Award, a Drama Desk Award and a BroadwayWorld.com Fans' Choice Award for the Sound Design of Billy Elliot The Musical.



Other designs include Mary Stuart at the Donmar Warehouse, London, in the West End and on Broadway (Tony Award Nomination); A Ring, A Lamp, A Thing, a new opera at the Royal Opera House, London; Blood and Gifts, Love The Sinner, Nation, The Revenger's Tragedy, Happy Now?, Market Boy and Saint Joan (Olivier Award) at the National Theatre, London; The Pillowman at the National Theatre, London (Olivier Award nomination) and on Broadway (Drama Desk Award); The Winter's Tale and The Cherry Orchard for the Bridge Project at BAM in New York and The Old Vic, London; The Arabian Nights, As You Like It, and The Crucible at the Royal Shakespeare Company; The House of Bernarda Alba for the National Theatre of Scotland; The Beauty Queen of Leenane, Been So Long, The Member of the Wedding, Vernon God Little, The Respectable Wedding, and Generations at the Young Vic Theatre, London; Les Liaisons Dangereuses on Broadway; Nakamitsu at the Gate Theatre, London; The Pain and The Itch at the Royal Court, London; Far Away at the Royal Court and New York Theatre Workshop; The Year Of Magical Thinking on Broadway and at the National Theatre, London; Herge's Adventures Of Tintin at the Barbican Theatre, London; Under The Blue Sky and Love Song in the West End, London; When The Rain Stops Falling, There Came A Gypsy Riding, Enemies and Festen (Evening Standard Award, Olivier Award nomination) at the Almeida Theatre, London.

Other awards include a Drama Desk Award for Four Baboons Adoring The Sun at Lincoln Center, New York.

Productions

 
[West End, 2025]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Sound Design
 
[West End, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2023]
Sound designer
 
[West End, 2023]
Sound design
 
[West End, 2023]
SOUND DESIGNER
 
[West End, 2023]
SOUND DESIGNER
 
[West End, 2022]
Sound Design Mentor
 
[West End, 2021]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Co-Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2019]
Sound
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[London, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2014]
Sound Design
 
[West End, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2005]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 1998]
Sound
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 1994]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 1993]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Play

Paul Arditti, Stranger Things: The First Shadow


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Sound Design

Paul Arditti, Stranger Things: The First Shadow


winner
Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Paul Arditti, Stranger Things: The First Shadow


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

Paul Arditti, The Inheritance

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Paul Arditti, The Inheritance


winner
Obie Awards - 2019 - Special Citations

Paul Arditti, The Jungle

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Sound Design

Paul ArdittiAmadeus

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Paul Arditti, One Man, Two Guvnors


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2009 - Best Sound Design

Paul Arditti, Billy Elliot


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Paul Arditti, Billy Elliot, The Musical

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Paul Arditti, Mary Stuart


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Sound Design

Paul Arditti, Billy Elliot


winner
Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Sound Design

Paul ArdittiSaint Joan


winner
Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Sound Design

Paul Arditti, Billy Elliot


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Sound Design

Paul Arditt, The Pillowman

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Sound Design

Paul ArdittiFesten


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2004 - Best Designer

Paul ArdittiFesten

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Sound Design

Paul ArdittiThe Pillowman

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Sound Design

Paul Arditti, Far Away


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Sound Design

Paul Arditti, The Chairs

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Sound Design

Paul Arditti, The Chairs

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Sound Design - Play

Paul Arditti, Four Baboons Adoring the Sun

Videos

News


Review: 4.48 PSYCHOSIS, Royal Court Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jun 19, 2025

Sarah Kane is part of the mythology of British theatre. A brilliant mind, unbridled in her explorations of existence. Severely depressed, she hanged herself in the toilets of King’s College Hospital on the 20th of February, 1999. Tragically, it wasn’t a surprise. She wrote and talked about suicide very matter-of-factly. Kane authored, in total, five plays and a short film, all of equal, tragic precision in their emotional quality. It’s astonishing how much beauty came from someone who suffered so intensely.
Videos: Watch Celia Keenan-Bolger, Paul Tazewell & More Accept Their Tony Awards
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2025

The Tony Awards have released the Tony Awards acceptance speeches that weren't televised on CBS. Watch videos of Celia Keenan-Bolger, Paul Tazewell, and more accept their awards now!
Photos: Backstage with the 2025 Tony Awards Winners
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 9, 2025

Yesterday they were just nominees, but now... they're winners! BroadwayWorld was backstage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and we've got photos of all the evening's winners.
Live Blog: Backstage at the 2025 Tony Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards are here at last! While we are glued to our TVs to find out what will happen next onstage, just as much is going on behind the curtain! All night long, A.A. Cristi will be sharing live updates from backstage at Radio City Music Hall.
2025 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025

The best of Broadway took the stage earlier tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. 
2025 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2025

The best of Broadway will take the stage today at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
Photos: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

Production photos have been released from A Midsummer Night’s Dream ahead of the show’s official opening tonight. The immersive production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream is playing a limited run this summer until 20 August.
DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chance To Vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025

This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!
1 Week Left for the BWW Awards; MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Leading Over MINCEMEAT & DEATH BECOMES HER
by BWW Awards - May 27, 2025

The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2025 Nominees
by Team BWW - May 24, 2025

We took a look at which 2025 Tony nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or eight!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 77 awards. Check out who'll be looking to add even more hardware to their Tony shelf at this year's ceremony.
Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 19, 2025

Show your support for shows like Maybe Happy Ending, Operation Mincemeat, Death Becomes Her, BOOP! The Musical and more.
Who Are the Most Tony-Nominated People of All Time?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 18, 2025

This time, the reader question was: Who are the most Tony-nominated people of all time? Audra McDonald now holds the record for the most-nominated performer, but do you know who has the most ever?
First Standings Announced for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 12, 2025

The first standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the winners for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Check out the full list here!
2025 Tony Award Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce and here they are... celebrating the best of the 2024-25 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here.
2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025

Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball  Check out the full list here!
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2025

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the nominees for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. We have the full list of nominees here!
Full Cast Set For A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

London Theatre Company has announced full casting for A Midsummer Night's Dream, and has released all new artwork for the show. One of The Bridge's biggest hits, the immersive A Midsummer Night's Dream will return this summer for a limited run.
INTO THE WOODS and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Come to the Bridge Theatre This Year
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

London Theatre Company has announced two further productions opening at the Bridge Theatre during 2025, including a new staging of Into The Woods as well as the return of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Paul Arditti been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Outstanding Sound Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Inheritance, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Inheritance, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for The Jungle, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Amadeus, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for One Man, Two Guvnors, Best Sound Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Billy Elliot, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Billy Elliot, The Musical, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Mary Stuart, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Billy Elliot, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Saint Joan, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Billy Elliot, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Pillowman, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Festen, Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Festen, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for The Pillowman, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Far Away, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Chairs, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Chairs and Outstanding Sound Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Four Baboons Adoring the Sun.

What awards has Paul Arditti won?

Paul Arditti has won numerous prestigious awards for his work in sound design. He received the Outstanding Sound Design of a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for Stranger Things: The First Shadow, as well as Outstanding Sound Design from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. He also earned the Outstanding Sound Design for a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for The Inheritance. Additionally, Arditti was honored with Special Citations from the Obie Awards for The Jungle. His work on Billy Elliot has been widely recognized, winning Best Sound Design from the BroadwayWorld Awards, Best Sound Design of a Musical from the Tony Awards for Billy Elliot, The Musical, and Outstanding Sound Design from the Drama Desk Awards. He secured Best Sound Design at the Olivier Awards for both Saint Joan and Billy Elliot. Furthermore, he won Outstanding Sound Design from the Drama Desk Awards for The Pillowman, Best Designer from the Evening Standard Awards for Festen, and Outstanding Sound Design from the Drama Desk Awards for The Chairs.

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