Steve Canyon Kennedy
THE LION KING Will Welcome Mduduzi Madela as Simba Beginning February 24 (Feb 13, 2026)
JERSEY BOYS to Launch North American Tour in September 2026 (Jan 28, 2026)
Zama Magudulela Will Join THE LION KING Tour as Rafiki (Jan 7, 2026)
BIO
Kennedy's Broadway sound design credits include On Your Feet, Doctor Zhivago, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill (Tony Award), Hands on a Hardbody (Drama Desk Award), Jesus Christ Superstar, Catch Me If You Can (Tony nomination), Guys and Dolls, Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Jersey Boys (Drama Desk Award), Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays, Rent, Hairspray, The Producers, Aida, Titanic, Big, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Carousel, and The Who’s Tommy (Drama Desk Award).
In addition, he was the production engineer on such Broadway shows as Cats, Starlight Express, Song & Dance, The Phantom of the Opera, Carrie, and Aspects of Love.
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Awards and Nominations
Steve Canyon Kennedy, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations
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Steve Canyon Kennedy, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
Steve Canyon Kennedy, Hands on a Hardbody
Steve Canyon Kennedy, Jesus Christ Superstar
Steve Canyon Kennedy, Catch Me If You Can
Steve Canyon Kennedy, Jersey Boys
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Steve Canyon Kennedy, Jersey Boys
Steve Canyon Kennedy, The Who's Tommy
Videos
Video: Watch Gavin Lee Join THE LION KING on Broadway as 'Scar'
by Michael Major - 2025-07-23 11:54:23
Video: Get a Sneak Peek of AIN'T TOO PROUD London Cast Singing 'My Girl'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-03-14 14:06:44
Video: Julie Taymor Talks THE LION KING 25th Anniversary and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-10-24 05:33:48
VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes With JERSEY BOYS' Return to Live Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-24 16:03:18
VIDEO: JERSEY BOYS Celebrates 1000 Performances in New York City
by Stephi Wild - 2022-01-09 15:59:13
VIDEO: AIN'T TOO PROUD Kicks Off Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with Show Medley
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-11-28 09:29:32
VIDEO: THE LION KING Celebrates 100,000,000th Guest Worldwide With Multi-Lingual 'Circle of Life' Music Video
by Stephi Wild - 2019-05-16 09:10:16
VIDEO: Inside Opening Night of AIN'T TOO PROUD at the Ahmanson Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-09-04 21:27:49
April 1 - THE LION KING Will Become First Musical to Play Seven Continents- Antarctic Production Will Open in 2019!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-03-31 19:01:42
TV Exclusive: Meet the New Boys of JERSEY BOYS- Nicolas Dromard
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-12-04 09:42:25
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Berkeley Rep's AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS
by Julie Musbach - 2017-09-02 18:36:04
News
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
The Lion King has announced that longtime cast member Mduduzi Madela will assume the role of Simba beginning Tuesday, February 24. Learn more about him here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026
Jersey Boys will launch a multi-city North American Tour beginning September 2026 in celebration of its 20th Anniversary year. Jersey Boys is the behind-the-music true story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Zama Magudulela as Rafiki. Magudulela will begin performances on Tuesday, January 13 in Sacramento at the Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
Broadway Grand Rapids and Disney Theatrical Group will place tickets on sale for THE LION KING’s return to DeVos Performance Hall beginning November 24 at noon.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
The original Tony-winning musical sensation JERSEY BOYS returns for its celebratory 20th Anniversary tour across the UK and Ireland, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre in June.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
Disney’s The Lion King is coming to The Paramount Theatre stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025
Disney's THE LION KING runs at Cadillac Palace Theatre until October 19. Get ticket info and details about this must-see Chicago show!
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025
The production features Peter Hargrave (Scar), David D’Lancy Wilson (Mufasa), Mukelisiwe Goba (Rafiki), Robert Creighton (Timon), Nick LaMedica (Zazu), Danny Grumich (Pumbaa), Gilbert Domally (Simba), and more.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025
The Lion King is welcoming Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi back as Rafiki beginning September 2. Pitjeng-Molebatsi stepped into the role temporarily earlier this year and is now taking it over officially following the final performance of longtime cast member Tshidi Manye.
by Alyson Eng - Aug 31, 2025
Disney’s The Lion King musical is playing in Vancouver, BC for a limited four-week engagement at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from August 20 to September 14.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome David D’Lancy Wilson as Mufasa and Gilbert Domally as Simba. Wilson and Domally will begin performances on Tuesday, September 23 in Portland, OR at Keller Auditorium.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 25, 2025
On Thursday, CBS News journalist Gayle King, along with Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman, made their Broadway debuts in The Lion King, appearing in the opening number of the hit musical. Watch footage from rehearsals and the performance here!
by Michael Major - Jul 23, 2025
Gavin Lee has made it to Pride Rock! The Tony nominee has officially joined the cast of The Lion King on Broadway as 'Scar.' Watch a video of his first bow now!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
Two-time Tony nominee Gavin Lee will take on the role of Scar in THE LION KING starting July 22. Discover more about his journey here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025
Disney Theatrical Group and Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount have announced that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public next week.
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025
Toronto’s production of Disney’s The Lion King – now in its 29th week – will conclude its run on August 30 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025
Toronto's production of Disney's The Lion King – now in its 29th week – will conclude its run on August 30 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. By that date, the show will have played 345 performances to an audience of over 250,000.
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025
Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for Disney's The Lion King, are now on sale to the public. The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 23 years, and during that time has welcomed over 24 million theatergoers, making it North America's longest-running and most-attended Broadway tour.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025
By popular demand, Disney's The Lion King will return to Chicago for the first time since 2023, where the production played a sold-out run at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Disney’s The Lion King will return to Australia, premiering in Sydney in April 2026. The Lion King has been seen by more than 120 million worldwide, cementing its status as one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Learn more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hands on a Hardbody, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jesus Christ Superstar , Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Jersey Boys, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Jersey Boys and Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Who's Tommy.
Steve Canyon Kennedy won the Tony Award for Best Sound Design of a Play for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill. He also received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Sound Design for Jersey Boys.
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