Scott Lehrer
CHICAGO THE MUSICAL Tickets to Go on Sale Through Broadway In Chicago (Feb 20, 2026)
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Will Return to the West End This Summer (Feb 19, 2026)
Whitney Leavitt Extends Run in CHICAGO on Broadway (Feb 18, 2026)
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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Awards and Nominations
Scott Lehrer, Gypsy
winner
Scott Lehrer, Into the Woods
Scott Lehrer, Into the Woods
Scott Lehrer, To Kill a Mockingbird
Scott Lehrer, Carousel
Scott Lehrer, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel
Scott Lehrer, Hello, Dolly!
Scott Lehrer, Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Scott Lehrer, The King and I
Scott Lehrer, Honeymoon in Vegas
Scott Lehrer, Chaplin: The Musical
Scott Lehrer, Death of a Salesman
Scott Lehrer, A View from the Bridge
Scott Lehrer, Finian's Rainbow
Scott Lehrer, Joe Turner's Come and Gone
winner
Scott Lehrer, South Pacific
winner
Scott Lehrer, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
Scott Lehrer, Dessa Rose
winner
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
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026
Broadway In Chicago has announced that tickets for CHICAGO THE MUSICAL will go on sale for its upcoming tour engagement. The 2025–26 cast includes Ellie Roddy, Claire Marshall, and Max Cervantes.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Aaron Sorkin's riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird will return to West End for a strictly limited season this Summer with performances at London's Wyndham's Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
Whitney Leavitt (“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” “Dancing with the Stars”) will return as “Roxie Hart” in Chicago on Broadway from Monday, March 23 through Sunday, April 5.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2026
You can now catch a first look at the new cast of Chicago, including Whitney Leavitt as Roxie Hart, Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma Kelly, Tam Mutu as Billy Flynn, Jacqueline B. Arnold as Matron “Mama” Morton and Greg Hildreth as “Amos Hart.' Check out new production images here.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
The 1/52 Project has opened applications for its 2026 grant cycle supporting early-career theatre designers from historically excluded groups. Founded by Beowulf Boritt, the OBIE Award-winning program provides financial grants of up to $17,500.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
CHICAGO will present a special post-show talkback featuring Whitney Leavitt and Dylan Mulvaney, offering audiences a unique opportunity to engage with the stars.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026
Chicago on Broadway has released a new block of tickets through September 13, 2026. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more about the show and the new incoming cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026
Beginning Monday, February 2nd, the Tony-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Chicago will welcome M. Kilgore as “Mary Sunshine” along with new ensemble members Austin Dunn, Danielle Marie Gonzalez, Christopher Kelley and Jeff Sullivan.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026
Chicago on Broadway will welcome the return of Sophie Carmen-Jones in the role of “Velma Kelly” and Jacqueline B. Arnold in the role of “Matron Mama Morton” beginning Monday, January 26 at the Ambassador Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke with Marc Salzberg to discuss his philosophy in sound design for the theatre. He reflects evolving technology in the theatre, what it takes to sustain a long career in theatre sound, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2025
Two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!, Finian’s Rainbow) has extended her run in the role of Roxie Hart in Broadway's Chicago. Originally scheduled to depart on January 11, the star will now continue in the long-running revival through February 1, 2026.
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 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 - Nov 26, 2025
Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder is set to return to the cell block! Hurder will return to the role of “Velma Kelly” in the Broadway cast of Chicago next month. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 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 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 Bruce Glikas - Nov 6, 2025
Broadway’s long-running hit Chicago is getting ready to welcome two new stars to the Ambassador Theatre this fall. Two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin steps into the role of Roxie Hart beginning Monday, November 10, 2025. One week later, Tony Award winner Alex Newell joins the cast as Matron “Mama” Morton on Monday, November 17. They just met the press ahead of their Chicago debuts and you can check out photos below.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025
The National Tour of CHICAGO The Musical has released a first look at all new photos from the production. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
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 17, 2025
MasterVoices has announced the full cast for its newly revised concert edition of the musical Sweet Smell of Success, running for three performances on November 21–22, 2025, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
Scott Lehrer has won several prestigious awards for sound design. He received the Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Into the Woods, and another Outstanding Sound Design award from the Drama Desk Awards for South Pacific. Additionally, he won the Best Sound Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific. He also earned the Outstanding Sound Design award from The Lortels for Franny’s Way.
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