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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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[Off-Broadway, 2026]
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[Broadway, 2026]
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[West End, 2025]
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[US Tour, 2024]
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[US Tour, 2023]
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[West End, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[US Tour, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[West End, 2021]
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[Off-Broadway, 2021]
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[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
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[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
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[US Tour, 2021]
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[Off-Broadway, 2020]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Chicago, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2017]
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[US Tour, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Regional (US), 2017]
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[San Francisco (Regional), 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[New York, 2016]
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[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Original Sound Designer[Replacement]
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
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[Chicago, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016] [Replacement]
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[US Tour, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[US Tour, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[US Tour, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[West End, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[US Tour, 2006]
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[Los Angeles, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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[Broadway, 1996]
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[Broadway, 1995]
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[Off-Broadway, 1986]
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show


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


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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, Bring It On: The Musical

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

Brian Ronan, Giant

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Nice Work If You Can Get It


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design

Brian Ronan, The Book of Mormon


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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


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Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Bug


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Obie Awards - 2004 - Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Bug


winner
The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Bug

Videos

News


Photos: 2026 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026

The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Broadway Cast Performs 'Two by Two' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2026

In celebration of the 15th anniversary of The Book of Mormon, members from the current Broadway cast of the hit musical visited The View to perform the fan-favorite number 'Two by Two.' Watch the flashy performance now, introduced by original cast member Andrew Rannells.
2026 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026

Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
Final Chance to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2026

This is the final chance to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Video: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Cast Performs 'Time Warp' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2026

Watch the cast of Broadway's The Rocky Horror Show perform the fan-favorite 'Time Warp' from the nine-time Tony-nominated production on Good Morning America.
Final Week to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards; THE LOST BOYS Leads Best New Musical
by Team BWW - May 29, 2026

There's just four days left to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Video: Stephanie Hsu Received Susan Sarandon's Blessing for ROCKY HORROR Role
by Josh Sharpe - May 26, 2026

Stephanie Hsu is taking on one of musical theater's most iconic roles in the hit Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show. During a visit to TODAY, she also shared that she received a 'soft, little blessing' from perhaps the most famous Janet of all, Susan Sarandon. Watch her morning show appearance now.
How to See THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Performance on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2026

Cast members from The Rocky Horror Show will take a strange journey to Good Morning America next week for a performance from the Tony-nominated production.
First Standings Revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by Team BWW - May 22, 2026

The first standings have been revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large.
Video: Luke Evans Prepares for Opening Night of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2026

A new episode of Stagebound has debuted, spotlighting Tony-nominated performer Luke Evans, who currently stars as Frank-N-Furter in Broadway's The Rocky Horror Show. Watch the episode, following Evans on his journey to opening night.
Photos: Meet the 2026 Tony Award Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

Just yesterday, the 2026 Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2026 nominees here!
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

The nine-time Tony Award-winning THE BOOK OF MORMON returns to Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center for a limited engagement, closing the Broadway in Miami season at the Ziff Ballet Opera House.
Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2026 Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2026

The 2026 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or four!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 64 awards.
Tony Awards History: Which 2026 Revival Nominees Have Won Before?
by Sidney Paterra - May 9, 2026

The results of the 2026 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Video: Luke Evans and THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Cast Perform 'Sweet Transvestite' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Luke Evans and the cast of Sam Pinkleton's revival of The Rocky Horror Show made their late-night performance debut on The Tonight Show performing 'Sweet Transvestite.' Check out the video here!
2026 Tony Nominations - Show by Show
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show. Follow us on BroadwayWorld throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
Video: Juliette Lewis on ROCKY HORROR Audience Callouts: 'It's Been a Navigation'
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026

Juliette Lewis is making her Broadway debut as Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show, now running at Studio 54. During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, the performer spoke about the call-and-response element of the show, a tradition that continues for this production. Watch the interview now.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Extends Run at Studio 54
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, directed by Tony Award-winner Sam Pinkleton, has extended its Broadway run at Studio 54 through late 2026, featuring Luke Evans, Stephanie Hsu, and Juliette Lewis.
Video: Emily Lane, Vivian Panka and More in MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

All new footage has been released from the UK and Ireland tour of Mean Girls The Musical, touring until January 2027. Learn more about the show and check out the video here!
Video: Get a First Look at THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026

The Rocky Horror Show is now officially open at Studio 54 on Broadway. This is a limited engagement through mid July. Get a first look at footage from the production here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Brian Ronan been nominated for?

Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, 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 Bring It On: The Musical, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Giant, 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 at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Great Gatsby. He received the Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, which he also won the Tony Award for Best Sound Design of a Musical. Additionally, he won Best Sound Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Book of Mormon and received the Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for Anything Goes. He garnered the Tony Award for Best Sound Design of a Musical for The Book of Mormon and won Best Sound Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for American Idiot. Ronan also won Best Sound Design at the Olivier Awards for Spring Awakening. He received the Outstanding Sound Design from the Drama Desk Awards for Bug, as well as the Sound Design award at the Obie Awards, and Outstanding Sound Design at The Lortels for Bug.

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