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BIO

Peter Hylenski received a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award Honour for his work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical. A Grammy, Olivier, and seven-time Tony nominee, his selected design credits include Frozen, Anastasia, Beetlejuice, Once on This Island, Something Rotten, King Kong, Rock of Ages, After Midnight, Motown, The Scottsboro Boys, Side Show, Rocky, Bullets Over Broadway, Shrek the Musical, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Lend Me a Tenor, Elf, Wonderland, Cry-Baby, The Times They Are a-Changin’, The Wedding Singer, Sweet Charity, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me.

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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2022]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] Cancelled
Sound Design
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Sound Design
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2018] Cancelled [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
 
[Boston, 2018]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Sound Design
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Chicago, 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2015]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[US Tour, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[US Tour, 2010]
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[US Tour, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[US Tour, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2006]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[US Tour, 2005]
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[US Tour, 2005]
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[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2004]
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[New York, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2003]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2001]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1999]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Associate Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations


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

Peter Hylenski, Just in Time

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Sound Design

Peter Hylenski, Maybe Happy Ending

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Sound Design

Peter Hylenski, Death Becomes Her

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Maybe Happy Ending

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Just in Time

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Almost Famous


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

Peter Hylenski, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Sound Design

Peter Hylenski, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Sound Design

Peter Hylenski, King Kong

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Beetlejuice

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, King Kong


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Once on this Island

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Once On This Island

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

Peter Hylenski, Anastasia

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Side Show

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Rocky

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, After Midnight

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Motown: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, The Scottsboro Boys

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Peter Hylenski, The Scottsboro Boys

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Rock of Ages

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Sound Design

Peter Hylenski, Ragtime

Videos

News


Video: BEETLEJUICE Australia Star Karis Oka Sings 'Dead Mom'
by Michael Major - Jul 9, 2025

Watch a video of Karis Oka singing 'Dead Mom' from Beetlejuice in Australia! Oka stars in the Melbourne production as Lydia Deetz, opposite the musical's composer, Eddie Perfect.
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Will Depart Australia in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL must leave Australia in September. This is the last chance for Australians to witness the phenomenon. The final performances are now on sale. 
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Original Broadway Cast Recording Vinyl Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Maybe Happy Ending is now available on vinyl. The album was released on CD and in streaming and digital formats earlier this season.
Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas Will Lead MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025

Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas will be Broadway’s next Satine and Christian, respectively, in Moulin Rouge! the Musical on Broadway. They join alongside Wayne Brady as Harold Zidler and Taye Diggs as The Duke of Monroth.
Tony Award-Winner MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Coming To BroadwaySF As Part Of 26/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025

The six-time Tony Award–winning new romantic musical comedy, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, will come to San Francisco as part of BroadwaySF's 2026/27 season. MAYBE HAPPY ENDING joins the previously announced DEATH BECOMES HER and THE OUTSIDERS as part of the 2026/27 season.
Photos: 2025 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 8, 2025

Check out photos of all of the the red carpet looks at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and check back as we add more throughout the night.
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 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!
Videos You Missed This Week: Prep for Tonys Weekend
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 6, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! It's Tony Awards weekend! Catch up on all the latest from the week ending June 6, 2025 with videos from Heathers, Hadestown, and more!
DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Recording is Now Available on CD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

The physical CD edition of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Death Becomes Her is available now! The 24-track album was released on digital platforms for streaming earlier this spring
Video: Peter Hylenski Unpacks His 4-Show, 2-Tony Nomination Season
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Jun 5, 2025

Peter Hylenski is no stranger to the Tony Awards. This year, he worked on a whopping four Broadway shows and is nominated twice for his incredible sound design of Just in Time and Maybe Happy Ending. They are his ninth and tenth nominations (he won in 2021 for Moulin Rouge!). He talks about his nominations in this video!
Video: Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Box Office is Now Open
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth-led The Queen of Versailles has released a new video to celebrate the box office opening. The show opens this November. Learn more and watch the video here!
How to See One of the 2025 Tony-Nominated Shows in a City Near You
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 4, 2025

As we gear up for the 2025 Tony Awards, BroadwayWorld has the info on where you can catch one of this year's Tony-nominated shows in a city near you! Learn more here!
BEETLEJUICE Will Return to Broadway This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2025

BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL will return to Broadway for the 3rd time, when the First National Tour begins performances Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at The Palace Theatre. We have all of the details here!
Recording Academy To Debut GRAMMY House in New York City This Month
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

The Recording Academy is bringing its first-ever GRAMMY House pop-up experience to New York City from June 13 to 14, 2025. GRAMMY House NYC is a dynamic, inclusive space that brings music makers, culture shifters and industry leaders together to celebrate music’s vibrant, diverse tapestry and the visionaries shaping the sounds of tomorrow.
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!
Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Tickets Go On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2025

The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham, has announced its on sale dates. The show begins performances in October. Learn more here!
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!
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Recoding Out on CD Now
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

Maybe Happy Ending: Original Broadway Cast Recording is available on CD now! The album was released in streaming and digital formats earlier this season. Learn more here!
JUST IN TIME Releases New Block Of Tickets Through January 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

A new block of tickets for the six-time Tony Award nominated new Broadway musical JUST IN TIME starring Tony Award Winner and 2025 Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff is now on sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Peter Hylenski been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Just in Time, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Death Becomes Her, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Just in Time, Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Almost Famous, Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for King Kong, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for King Kong, Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Once On This Island, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anastasia, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Side Show, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rocky, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for After Midnight, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Motown: The Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rock of Ages and Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Ragtime.

What awards has Peter Hylenski won?

Peter Hylenski has won several prestigious awards for sound design. He received the Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Just in Time and Moulin Rouge!. He also won Outstanding Sound Design from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for both Moulin Rouge! and King Kong. Additionally, he earned the Best Sound Design of a Musical award at the Tony Awards for Moulin Rouge! and the Best Sound Design of a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards for Once on This Island.

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