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Rob Milburn

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BIO

Broadway music composition and sound credits include: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Speed of Darkness, My Thing of Love, Superior Donuts, A Year with Frog and Toad, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Hollywood Arms, King Hedley II, Buried Child, The Song of Jacob Zulu and The Grapes of Wrath. Off Broadway music and sound credits include: Inked Baby, After Ashley, Boy Gets Girl, Red, Space, The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, Marvin's Room, Eyes for Consuela and Ruined. Recent original music and sound credits include: The Bluest Eye (Hartford Stage, Long Wharf Theatre); The Crucible, Good Boys and True and The Pillowman (Steppenwolf); Mrs. Packard (McCarter Theatre, Kennedy Center); Cyrano de Bergerac (Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas); Mirror of the Invisible World and Vigils (Goodman Theatre); Mrs. Warren's Profession (Alliance Theatre in Atlanta); and A Big Blue Nail (Victory Gardens Theatre). Recent sound credits include: Dublin Carol, Superior Donuts and Anne Frank (Steppenwolf); Amadeus (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre); The Pain and the Itch (Playwrights Horizons in New York City); The Birthday Party (McCarter Theatre); and Maurice Sendak and Tony Kushner's Comedy on the Bridge & Brundibar. Original music, music direction and sound credits include: How Shakespeare Won the West (Huntington Theatre Company); and The Caucasian Chalk Circle and Life is a Dream (South Coast Repertory). Rob and his collaborator Michael Bodeen have created music and sound at many of America's resident theatres including: Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Comedy Theatre (London’s West End), The Barbican Center, National Theatre (London), Cameri Theatre (Tel Aviv), Subaru Acting Company (Japan) and festivals in Toronto, Dublin, Galway, Perth and Sydney. They recently composed music and designed sound for the opening ceremonies of the Amateur International Boxing Association at the Chicago Theatre.

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Original Music & Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer & Composer
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Original music and sound designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Original Music and Sound Design
 
[West End, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Original Music & Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Composer (Original Music)
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
Composer (Original Music)
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Composer (Original Music)
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Composer (Original Music)
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Composer (Original Music)
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
Music Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
 
[Chicago, 2006]
Sound Designer
 
[, 2005]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Composer (Original Music)
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Sound Designer
 
[Chicago (Regional), 2001]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
 
[Chicago, 2000]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
Composer (Original Music)
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Musical Director
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Composer (Incidental Music)
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Composer (Incidental Music)
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Sound Designer

Writing

Music
Music

Awards and Nominations


winner
The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Sound Design

Rob Milburn, Guards at the Taj

Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production

Rob MilburnThe Tempest


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Sound Design

Rob Milburn, Space

Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production

Rob MilburnThe Miser

Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production

Rob MilburnDancing at Lughnasa

Videos

News


EUREKA DAY Sets Full Cast for Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

The cast has been revealed for the Kennedy Center’s exclusive post-Broadway engagement of Eureka Day, a comedy by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro. See who is starring and learn more about the production.
Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz Shares Her Pre-Show Rituals and Backstage Must-Haves at EUREKA DAY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz is appearing in Eureka Day on Broadway. She recently took us backstage to share some of her favorite backstage routines, pre-show rituals, must-haves and more.
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE GROVE World Premiere at The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

The Huntington will continue the sweeping nine-play Ufot Family Cycle and revealed the cast and creative team of The Grove, the stirring and timely play written by Mfoniso Udofia and directed by Awoye Timpo. Learn more!
Review: Superb SOJOURNERS is Moving Launch of The Huntington's Nine-Play Ufot Family Cycle
by R. Scott Reedy - Nov 18, 2024

What did our critic think of SOJOURNERS at The Huntington?
Cast SSet For SOJOURNERS at the Huntington
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

The Huntington will kick off the nine-play Ufot Family Cycle and has announced the cast and creative team of Sojourners, the moving and heartfelt play written by Mfoniso Udofia and directed by Dawn M. Simmons.
Video: Watch 'The Letter' from A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD at Children's Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2024

Get a first look at Children's Theatre Company's production of A Year With Frog and Toad. Check out the all-new video!
Photos: First Look at A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD at Children's Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024

Children’s Theatre Company is now presenting A Year With Frog and Toad. Check out all new photos below!
Steppenwolf Theatre's PURPOSE Extends Through Mid May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present two additional weeks of performances for its world premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ epic family drama Purpose. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Get a First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre's PURPOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 48th season with the world premiere of Purpose. Check out footage!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024

Check out photos from opening night of Purpose at Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
Photos: First Look at Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 48th season with the world premiere of Purpose, an epic family drama by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Get a first look at photos.
THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR To Live Stream Three Performances This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 20, 2024

The New Group and nonprofit The League of Live Stream Theater (LOLST) are partnering to live stream performances of the world premiere production of The Seven Year Disappear by Jordan Seavey.
Video: Watch a Trailer for Steppenwolf's PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released a trailer for their production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE. Watch video footage here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Rob Milburn written?

Rob Milburn has written 2 shows including Sin (Music), Red (Music).

What awards has Rob Milburn been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Guards at the Taj, Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Tempest, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Space, Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Miser and Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Dancing at Lughnasa.

What awards has Rob Milburn won?

Rob Milburn has won the Outstanding Sound Design award from The Lortels for Guards at the Taj and the Outstanding Sound Design award from the Drama Desk Awards for Space.

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