Scott Lehrer
Latest News on Scott Lehrer:
Kate Baldwin Extends Run In CHICAGO On Broadway (Dec 18, 2025)
Exclusive: Celia Berk to Release New Winter EP; Watch New Lyric Video Now (Dec 16, 2025)
Whitney Leavitt Will Join the Broadway Cast of CHICAGO (Dec 1, 2025)
Kate Baldwin Extends Run In CHICAGO On Broadway (Dec 18, 2025)
Exclusive: Celia Berk to Release New Winter EP; Watch New Lyric Video Now (Dec 16, 2025)
Whitney Leavitt Will Join the Broadway Cast of CHICAGO (Dec 1, 2025)
BIO
Lehrer's recent credits New York include Carousel; Hello, Dolly!; Illyria; The Front Page; The Gabriels; Shuffle Along…; Fiddler on the Roof; Dames at Sea; The King and I (also London); Living on Love; Honeymoon in Vegas; Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance; Love Letters; A Raisin in the Sun; Betrayal; Lucky Guy; South Pacific (first Tony Award for Sound Design); Death of a Salesman; The Apple Family Plays: Scenes from Life in the Country; and over 60 City Center Encores! productions including Chicago.
Recordings include An American in Paris (Grammy Award nomination), Loudon Wainwright’s High Wide and Handsome (Grammy Award), and Meredith Monk’s mercy.
A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, he currently teaches at Hunter College and was on the faculty of Bennington College from 2002-2013.
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Productions
[Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical
Scott Lehrer, Gypsy
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical
Scott Lehrer, Into the Woods
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Scott Lehrer, Into the Woods
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Sound Design of a Play
Scott Lehrer, To Kill a Mockingbird
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Scott Lehrer, Carousel
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Scott Lehrer, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Scott Lehrer, Hello, Dolly!
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Scott Lehrer, Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Scott Lehrer, The King and I
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Scott Lehrer, Honeymoon in Vegas
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Scott Lehrer, Chaplin: The Musical
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Sound Design of a Play
Scott Lehrer, Death of a Salesman
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Sound Design of a Play
Scott Lehrer, A View from the Bridge
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Scott Lehrer, Finian's Rainbow
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Sound Design of a Play
Scott Lehrer, Joe Turner's Come and Gone
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Sound Design
Scott Lehrer, South Pacific
winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Scott Lehrer, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Sound Design
Scott Lehrer, Dessa Rose
winner
The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Sound Design
Scott LehrerFranny’s Way
Videos
Video: Watch Jacqueline B. Arnold Sing 'When You're Good to Mama' in CHICAGO
by Michael Major - 2025-08-28 14:01:40
Video: Audra McDonald and GYPSY Cast Perform 'Some People' on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-23 07:06:11
Video: Ashley Graham Talks Manifesting Her Broadway Dreams on Her Vision Board
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-09 11:37:00
Video: Billy Crudup, Ella Beatty and More in GHOSTS at LCT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-03-10 12:58:12
Video: Hear the Encores! Orchestra Rehearse LOVE LIFE at New York City Center
by Michael Major - 2025-03-04 15:59:12
Video: Billy Crudup Recalls Panic Attack Onstage During HARRY CLARKE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-04 13:58:17
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-15 11:36:50
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-09 11:53:51
Video: Alyssa Milano Takes Her First Bow In CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-09-16 22:38:59
Video: Ariana Madix Takes Her First Bows in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-30 09:07:22
Video: Cast of INTO THE WOODS Talks Opening Night in Los Angeles
by Alan Henry - 2023-07-03 11:01:07
Video: Meet the 2023 Tony Nominees for Lighting and Sound Design
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-09 23:01:33
News
Exclusive: Celia Berk to Release New Winter EP; Watch New Lyric Video Now
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2025
Tomorrow, December 17, vocalist Celia Berk is sharing a new collection of songs, Four Seasons of Song: Winter. Ahead of its release, check out a new music video of 'Love Turns Winter Into Spring,' available now.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2025
Tomorrow, December 17, vocalist Celia Berk is sharing a new collection of songs, Four Seasons of Song: Winter. Ahead of its release, check out a new music video of 'Love Turns Winter Into Spring,' available now.
Whitney Leavitt Will Join the Broadway Cast of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2025
The Broadway company of Chicago will welcome “Dancing with the Stars” semi-finalist and actress/breakout star of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Whitney Leavitt. Find out how to get tickets and when you can see Whitney Leavitt in Chicago.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2025
The Broadway company of Chicago will welcome “Dancing with the Stars” semi-finalist and actress/breakout star of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Whitney Leavitt. Find out how to get tickets and when you can see Whitney Leavitt in Chicago.
Video: Raul Esparza Talks THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS On NBC New York
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
Four time Tony-nominee Raúl Esparza recently spoke with NBC New York about taking on the role of J.J. Hunsecker in MasterVoices’ newly revised concert edition of Sweet Smell of Success. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
Four time Tony-nominee Raúl Esparza recently spoke with NBC New York about taking on the role of J.J. Hunsecker in MasterVoices’ newly revised concert edition of Sweet Smell of Success. Watch the video!
Video: CHICAGO Set to Celebrate 29 Years on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
The longest running musical now playing on Broadway has reached another milestone! The Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning smash hit musical Chicago will celebrate its 29th year as a Broadway institution.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
The longest running musical now playing on Broadway has reached another milestone! The Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning smash hit musical Chicago will celebrate its 29th year as a Broadway institution.
Tony-Winner Alex Newell and Tony-Nominee Kate Baldwin to Join the Cast of CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
Broadway’s Chicago welcomes two-time Tony nominee Kate Baldwin as Roxie Hart beginning November 10, 2025, and Tony Award winner Alex Newell as Matron “Mama” Morton beginning November 17 at the Ambassador Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
Broadway’s Chicago welcomes two-time Tony nominee Kate Baldwin as Roxie Hart beginning November 10, 2025, and Tony Award winner Alex Newell as Matron “Mama” Morton beginning November 17 at the Ambassador Theatre.
Video: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD UK and Ireland Tour Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2025
A brand-new trailer has been released for the first ever UK & Ireland tour of Aaron Sorkin’s riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2025
A brand-new trailer has been released for the first ever UK & Ireland tour of Aaron Sorkin’s riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Check out the video here!
CHICAGO is Coming to The 5th Avenue Theatre in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025
CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake. Learn how to purchase tickets to the Seattle engagement here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025
CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake. Learn how to purchase tickets to the Seattle engagement here!
CHICAGO Will Kick Off 25"26 Broadway in Thousand Oaks Series
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2025
The American Theatre Guild will soon present CHICAGO, the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake. This production will kick off the 25–26 BROADWAY IN THOUSAND OAKS Series at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center Nov. 7–9, 2025.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2025
The American Theatre Guild will soon present CHICAGO, the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake. This production will kick off the 25–26 BROADWAY IN THOUSAND OAKS Series at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center Nov. 7–9, 2025.
Photos: Mira Sorvino, Bianca Marroquín and More in CHICAGO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
You can now get a first look at Mira Sorvino in Chicago on Broadway! See photos here and learn more about the production, including who else is starring and how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
You can now get a first look at Mira Sorvino in Chicago on Broadway! See photos here and learn more about the production, including who else is starring and how to purchase tickets!
Tickets to CHICAGO at The North Charleston PAC to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
CHICAGO will return to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in winter 2026. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the national tour here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
CHICAGO will return to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in winter 2026. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the national tour here!
CHICAGO to Play Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque October 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025
The international smash-hit musical Chicago returns to Albuquerque in October 2025 as part of the Popejoy Presents season. Tickets for the Tony Award-winning production go on sale August 22.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025
The international smash-hit musical Chicago returns to Albuquerque in October 2025 as part of the Popejoy Presents season. Tickets for the Tony Award-winning production go on sale August 22.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Scott Lehrer been nominated for?
Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gypsy, Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Carousel, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The King and I, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Honeymoon in Vegas, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Chaplin: The Musical, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A View from the Bridge, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Finian's Rainbow, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for South Pacific, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Dessa Rose and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Franny’s Way.
What awards has Scott Lehrer won?
Scott Lehrer has won the Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Into the Woods, as well as the Outstanding Sound Design award at the Drama Desk Awards for South Pacific. He also received the Best Sound Design of a Musical award at the Tony Awards for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, and the Outstanding Sound Design award from The Lortels for Franny’s Way.
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