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Over 40 Broadway designs including The Prom, Tootsie, Mean Girls, Margaritaville, Springsteen on Broadway, War Paint, The Last Ship, Beautiful, If/Then, Anything Goes, American Idiot, Next to Normal, Spring Awakening, Grey Gardens. On the West End: Spring Awakening, Book of Mormon and Beautiful. Off Broadway designs include Bowie’s Lazarus, Giant, Rent, Everyday Rapture, Saved, 10 Million Miles, and Bug. He is the recipient of Obie, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, Olivier and Tony awards.

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Productions

The Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby
 
[West End, 2025]
Sound Designer
SmashSmash
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Sound Designer
Some Like It HotSome Like It Hot
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Sound Designer
The Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
Mean Girls (Non-Equity)Mean Girls (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Sound Designer
Funny GirlFunny Girl
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Sound Designer
Mrs. DoubtfireMrs. Doubtfire
 
[West End, 2023]
Sound Designer
Anthony Rapp’s Without YouAnthony Rapp’s Without You
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
Some Like It HotSome Like It Hot
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Sound Designer
Funny GirlFunny Girl
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
Mrs. DoubtfireMrs. Doubtfire
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Design
The Book of Mormon West EndThe Book of Mormon West End
 
[West End, 2021]
Sound Designer
Trevor: The MusicalTrevor: The Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Sound Designer
Tootsie (Non-Equity)Tootsie (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
Escape to Margaritaville (Non Eq)Escape to Margaritaville (Non Eq)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
The PromThe Prom
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Sound Design
Darling GrenadineDarling Grenadine
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Sound Design
TootsieTootsie
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
Kiss Me, KateKiss Me, Kate
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sound
SuperheroSuperhero
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
The PromThe Prom
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Design
TootsieTootsie
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Sound Designer
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
Escape to MargaritavilleEscape to Margaritaville
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2017]
Sound Design
Escape to MargaritavilleEscape to Margaritaville
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Sound Designer
Springsteen on BroadwaySpringsteen on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Design
The Terms of My SurrenderThe Terms of My Surrender
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
Escape to MargaritavilleEscape to Margaritaville
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Sound Designer
Roman Holiday - The Cole Porter MusicalRoman Holiday - The Cole Porter Musical
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
War PaintWar Paint
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
Kiss Me, KateKiss Me, Kate
 
[New York, 2016]
Sound Designer
LazarusLazarus
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Original Sound Designer[Replacement]
Freaky FridayFreaky Friday
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Sound Designer
War PaintWar Paint
 
[Chicago, 2016]
Sound Designer
Tuck EverlastingTuck Everlasting
 
[Broadway, 2016] [Replacement]
Sound Design[Replacement]
CabaretCabaret
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Original Broadway Sound Design
LazarusLazarus
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Sound Designer
If/ThenIf/Then
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Sound Designer
Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalBeautiful: The Carole King Musical
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Sound Designer
CabaretCabaret
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
If/ThenIf/Then
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalBeautiful: The Carole King Musical
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
GiantGiant
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
AnnieAnnie
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
Anything GoesAnything Goes
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Sound Designer
American IdiotAmerican Idiot
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Sound Designer
The Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Sound Designer
Bring It On: The MusicalBring It On: The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
Nice Work If You Can Get ItNice Work If You Can Get It
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
American IdiotAmerican Idiot
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Sound Designer
Bring It On: The MusicalBring It On: The Musical
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Sound Designer
RentRent
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
Anything GoesAnything Goes
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
The Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
Next to NormalNext to Normal
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Sound Designer
Spring AwakeningSpring Awakening
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Sound Designer
Everyday RaptureEveryday Rapture
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
Promises, PromisesPromises, Promises
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
American IdiotAmerican Idiot
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
Everyday Rapture
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
Next to NormalNext to Normal
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
RentRent
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Sound Designer
Romantic PoetryRomantic Poetry
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
Romantic Poetry
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
SavedSaved
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
next to normal
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
Grey Gardens
 
[West End, 2008]
Sound Designer
Grey Gardens
 
[US Tour, 2008]
Sound Designer
GreaseGrease
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
10 Million Miles
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
CurtainsCurtains
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
Grey GardensGrey Gardens
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
All Shook Up
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Sound Designer
Curtains
 
[Los Angeles, 2006]
Sound Designer
Spring Awakening
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
70, Girls, 70
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Grey Gardens
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
The Pajama GameThe Pajama Game
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
All Shook UpAll Shook Up
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
Twelve Angry MenTwelve Angry Men
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Sound Designer
Bug
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Sound Designer
"MASTER HAROLD"...and the boys
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
The Look of LoveThe Look of Love
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
Seussical
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Sound Designer
The Boys from Syracuse
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Sound Designer
Fortune's Fool
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Sound Designer
Newyorkers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
Time and Again
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
The Tale Of The Allergist's Wife
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
The Wild Party
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
The Rainmaker
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
Stars in Your Eyes
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
Stars in Your Eyes
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
Little Me
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Sound Designer
CabaretCabaret
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Sound Designer
Triumph of Love
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Sound Designer
1776
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Sound Designer
State Fair
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Sound Designer
Smokey Joe's Cafe
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Associate Sound Designer
Tigers Wild
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, The Great Gatsby

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Tootsie

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Mean Girls

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, War Paint

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Lazarus

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, The Last Ship

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Sound Design

Brian RonanBeautiful: The Carole King Musical


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Giant

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Bring It On: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Nice Work If You Can Get It


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design

Brian Ronan, The Book of Mormon


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Anything Goes

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, The Book of Mormon


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, The Book of Mormon

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Anything Goes


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Sound Design

Brian Ronan, American Idiot

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Everyday Rapture

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Promises, Promises


winner
Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Sound Design

Brian RonanSpring Awakening

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Next to Normal

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Spring Awakening

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Grey Gardens


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Bug


winner
Obie Awards - 2004 - Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Bug


winner
The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Bug

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Broadway's SMASH to Perform Next Friday on THE VIEW Photo
Broadway's SMASH to Perform Next Friday on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - May 9, 2025

Tune in to The View next week to see a special performance from Broadway's Smash! The cast from the Tony-nominated Broadway musical will join the daytime talk show on Friday, May 16 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. EDT. 
SMASH Original Broadway Cast Recording To Be Released In May Photo
SMASH Original Broadway Cast Recording To Be Released In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of SMASH will be released digitally on Friday, May 16 at midnight EST. The CD and vinyl will also be  available for preorder beginning Friday, May 16, for release this summer.
SOME LIKE IT HOT to Make Philadelphia Debut at The Forrest Theatre Photo
SOME LIKE IT HOT to Make Philadelphia Debut at The Forrest Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the Philadelphia premiere of Some Like It Hot at the Forrest Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.
Jennifer Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg and More to Perform at Roundabout Benefit Photo
Jennifer Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg and More to Perform at Roundabout Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company will present a special one-night event Ring Them Bells: A Birthday Celebration for John Kander, featuring Jennifer Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg and more. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.
Review Roundup: SMASH Opens On Broadway Starring Robyn Hurder and More Photo
Review Roundup: SMASH Opens On Broadway Starring Robyn Hurder and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

Read reviews for Broadway’s SMASH, opening tonight at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. The new musical, inspired by the hit NBC television series, takes audiences inside the backstage pandemonium behind the scenes of Bombshell, a musical about Marilyn Monroe.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Is Coming To The Bushnell; Tickets On Sale Now Photo
SOME LIKE IT HOT Is Coming To The Bushnell; Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025

The SOME LIKE IT HOT North American tour coming to The Bushnell on April 29 through May 4, 2025. The musical is based on the classic MGM film Some Like It Hot, which has been named the “Funniest American Movie of All Time” by the American Film Institute.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To Atlanta in June Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To Atlanta in June
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025

The National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play a strictly limited one-week engagement in June at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.
MEAN GIRLS Will Close in London Ahead of 2026 UK Tour Photo
MEAN GIRLS Will Close in London Ahead of 2026 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

The award-winning West End production of MEAN GIRLS will complete its run at the Savoy Theatre on Sunday 8 June at the end of the current booking period, ahead of a UK Tour in 2026.
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder & Caroline Bowman Sing 'Don't Forget Me' From SMASH Photo
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder & Caroline Bowman Sing 'Don't Forget Me' From SMASH
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2025

Watch a video of Caroline Bowman and Robyn Hurder perform 'Don't Forget Me' from SMASH the Musical, which begins previews on Broadway Tuesday. The pair play Karen Cartwright and Ivy Lynn, respectively, in the in the Broadway musical.
Casting Set For THE BOOK OF MORMON at Glasgow's King's Theatre Photo
Casting Set For THE BOOK OF MORMON at Glasgow's King's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

Casting has been announced for the UK and European tour of The Book of Mormon.  Broadway's smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, returning to Glasgow at the King's Theatre for a three-week run.
SMASH Will Offer Rush, Lottery, and $30 Under 30 Initiative Photo
SMASH Will Offer Rush, Lottery, and $30 Under 30 Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

SMASH on Broadway will host a digital lottery, in-person rush and $30 under 30 initiative at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre and we've got the scoop on how to get discounted tickets.
Video: Watch New Footage From MEAN GIRLS in London Photo
Video: Watch New Footage From MEAN GIRLS in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

All new footage has been released from MEAN GIRLS in the West End! Check out the video here and learn more about Mean Girls and how to get tickets to this production.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Texas Performing Arts Center Photo
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Texas Performing Arts Center
by Sabrina Wallace - Mar 6, 2025

Funny Girl dazzles! A powerhouse lead, a lush score & a showstopping number in 'Don't Rain on My Parade' make this production a must-see. A story of love, loss & resilience that is still relevant #FunnyGirlTour #BWW
Photos: Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS North American Tour Photo
Photos: Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

New production photos have been released from the North American tour of MEAN GIRLS, featuring the tour's new Cady Heron, Katie Yeomans. Check out the photos here!
BOOK OF MORMON Surpasses RENT to Become Broadway's 11th Longest-Running Show Photo
BOOK OF MORMON Surpasses RENT to Become Broadway's 11th Longest-Running Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

With the matinee performance on Saturday, February 22, Broadway’s The Book of Mormon will play its 5,124th performance, passing Rent to become the 11th longest running show in Broadway history.
Video: Watch the West End's THE GREAT GATSBY Stars Sing 'My Green Light' Photo
Video: Watch the West End's THE GREAT GATSBY Stars Sing 'My Green Light'
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2025

Watch a video of the West End's Great Gatsby stars Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann performing 'My Green Light'. THE GREAT GATSBY is slated to begin previews on Friday 11 April with opening night scheduled for Thursday 24 April (7pm).
Corbin Bleu, Rachel Tucker and More Join THE GREAT GATSBY West End Photo
Corbin Bleu, Rachel Tucker and More Join THE GREAT GATSBY West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

The full cast has been set for the musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel, The Great Gatsby, which will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. See who is starring and learn more!
Linedy Genao and Austin Colby Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Linedy Genao and Austin Colby Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

The Great Gatsby on Broadway will welcome Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella, On Your Feet!)  as Myrtle Wilson, and original cast member Austin Colby (Jersey Boys), who takes over the role of Tom Buchanan.
Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open Photo
Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.
Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann Will Lead THE GREAT GATSBY in London Photo
Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann Will Lead THE GREAT GATSBY in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

Jay Gatsby and Frances Mayli McCann will play Daisy Buchanan when his smash hit new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel The Great Gatsby makes its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Brian Ronan been nominated for?

Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Great Gatsby, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for War Paint, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Lazarus, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last Ship, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Giant, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bring It On: The Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Best Sound Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Sound Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for American Idiot, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Everyday Rapture, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Promises, Promises, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Grey Gardens, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Bug, Sound Design (Obie Awards) for Bug and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Bug.

What awards has Brian Ronan won?

Brian Ronan has won several prestigious awards for his work in sound design. These include: - Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Great Gatsby - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - Best Sound Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes - Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon - Best Sound Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for American Idiot - Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Spring Awakening - Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Bug - Sound Design (Obie Awards) for Bug - Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Bug

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