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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
 
[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
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
Composer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Composer
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Composer
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Composer
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
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Composer
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]
Composer
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Musical Director
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Composer
 
[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
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


LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young & More Will Star in PURPOSE on Broadway

Complete casting has been announced for the highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE. Check out who has joined the cast!
Photos: EUREKA DAY is Now Playing on Broadway

All new production photos have been released for the Broadway premiere of Eureka Day, a play by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro. Check out the photos here!
Review: Superb SOJOURNERS is Moving Launch of The Huntington's Nine-Play Ufot Family Cycle

What did our critic think of SOJOURNERS at The Huntington?
Cast SSet For SOJOURNERS at the Huntington

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.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Will Arrive On Broadway in 2025

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad, will come to Broadway in spring 2025. We have all of the details!
Video: Watch 'The Letter' from A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD at Children's Theatre Company

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

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

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

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

Check out photos from opening night of Purpose at Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
Photos: First Look at Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE at Steppenwolf

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

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

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released a trailer for their production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE. Watch video footage here!
Steppenwolf Theatre's PURPOSE World Premiere Extends Through Late April

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's world premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ epic family drama Purpose has added one additional week of performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR Starring Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch Opens Off-Broadway

Emmy and Tony Award-winner c star in THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR, opening tonight at The New Group, a funny, deeply human mystery of mothers and sons, coming of age, and coming apart. Read the reviews!
Photos: Go Inside the Opening Night of New Group's SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR

Emmy and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch star in THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR, is running now at The New Group. The play is a funny, deeply human mystery of mothers and sons, coming of age, and coming apart. Go inside the play's opening night in new photos!
Photos: Phylicia Rashad Directs the World Premiere of PURPOSE By Branden Jacobs- Jenkins At Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 48th season with the world premiere of Purpose, an epic family drama by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad. See photos of the company! Purpose will play March 14 – April 21, 2024 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater.
THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR Starring Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch Extends

The New Group will present an additional week for The Seven Year Disappear by Jordan Seavey, featuring Emmy and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch.
Cast And Creative Team Announced For A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD At Children's Theatre Company

Celebrate the final production of Peter Brosius at Children's Theatre Company with 'A Year With Frog and Toad'. Get the scoop on the cast and creative team.
Video: Glenn Davis on PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Watch as Steppenwolf Artistic Director Glenn Davis talks about bringing Purpose to Steppenwolf. 'That's what Steppenwolf does best!' Davis can’t say enough about the world premiere of PURPOSE and the incredible lineup of artists assembling to create this incendiary theatrical event.

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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