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JOHN SHIVERS (Sound Design)

Shucked, Beauty and the Beast (New Production Worldwide) Pretty Woman (Worldwide), Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour, Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Award recipient), Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, Leap of Faith, Bonnie & Clyde, Sister Act, 9 to 5, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, In My Life, Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays, Julia Sweeney’s God Sad ‘Ha’. International: Wicked, Spirit of Life, The Secret, Tarzan, Das Wunder Von Bern, The Lion King (Shanghai) and (Singapore), Regional: The Muny (2015 -Present), Trading Places, Afterwords, The Wanderer, Becoming Nancy, 42nd St., Rock of Ages, The Heart of Rock and Roll, Moonshine, Harmony, The Nutty Professor, Tales of the City, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods, Sammy, Ace. (Associate Sound Designer) Mary Poppins, Hairspray, The Producers, Aida, The Lion King, Titanic, Big, How to Succeed in Business, The Who’s Tommy, The Buddy Holly Story, Other credits: Savion Glover, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Gregory Hines and engineering at Electric Lady Studios.

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Productions

Galileo (Weiner/Sarnak)
 
[Broadway, 2026]
Sound Designer
Chess
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Sound Design
Beauty and the Beast
 
[US Tour, 2025]
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
Real Women Have CurvesReal Women Have Curves
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Sound Designer
Swept AwaySwept Away
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
The Heart of Rock and RollThe Heart of Rock and Roll
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
ShuckedShucked
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Sound Designer
Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[West End, 2021]
Sound Design
Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[US Tour, 2020]
Sound Design
Becoming NancyBecoming Nancy
 
[, 2019]
Sound Designer
The Heart of Rock & RollThe Heart of Rock & Roll
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2018]
Co-Sound Design
Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Design
Gettin' the Band Back TogetherGettin' the Band Back Together
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
Meet Me In St. Louis
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
GypsyGypsy
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
AnnieAnnie
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Sound Design
Singin' In the RainSingin' In the Rain
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
The WizThe Wiz
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018] [Replacement]
Sound Design[Replacement]
Jerome Robbins' BroadwayJerome Robbins' Broadway
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Sound Design
Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Sound Design
Jerry Springer: The OperaJerry Springer: The Opera
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
NewsiesNewsies
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
The Unsinkable Molly BrownThe Unsinkable Molly Brown
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
All Shook UpAll Shook Up
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
Hood: The Robin Hood Musical AdventureHood: The Robin Hood Musical Adventure
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Sound Designer
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
The Little MermaidThe Little Mermaid
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
Jesus Christ SuperstarJesus Christ Superstar
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Design
Cirque du Soleil ParamourCirque du Soleil Paramour
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
Moonshine: The Hee Haw MusicalMoonshine: The Hee Haw Musical
 
[Regional (US), 2015]
Sound Designer
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[West End, 2015]
Sound Designer
Oklahoma!Oklahoma!
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Sound Designer
Disney's Beauty and the BeastDisney's Beauty and the Beast
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Sound Design
Into the WoodsInto the Woods
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Sound Designer
Holiday InnHoliday Inn
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Sound Designer
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Sound Design
Holler If Ya Hear MeHoller If Ya Hear Me
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Sound Designer
Soul DoctorSoul Doctor
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
Hugh Jackman, Back on BroadwayHugh Jackman, Back on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
9 to 5: The Musical9 to 5: The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
9 to 5: The Musical9 to 5: The Musical
 
[Los Angeles, 2008]
Sound Designer
Cat on a Hot Tin RoofCat on a Hot Tin Roof
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
The Little MermaidThe Little Mermaid
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
Mary PoppinsMary Poppins
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Associate Sound Designer
TarzanTarzan
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
In My LifeIn My Life
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
700 Sundays700 Sundays
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Sound Designer
HairsprayHairspray
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Associate Sound Designer
The ProducersThe Producers
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Associate Sound Designer
AidaAida
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Associate Sound Designer
Titanic
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Assistant Sound Designer
Julia Sweeney's God Said "Ha!"
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Sound Designer
Big
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Associate Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Sound Design

John Shivers, Swept Away

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical

John Shivers, Shucked

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

John Shivers, Shucked


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

John Shivers, Kinky Boots

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

John Shivers, Kinky Boots

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CHESS Will Close Early on Broadway Photo
CHESS Will Close Early on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2026

Chess will play its final performance on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit,  Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher.
First Standings Revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards Photo
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.
Raúl Esparza-Led GALILEO Reveals Creative Team and Ticket Sale Dates; Plus New Art Photo
Raúl Esparza-Led GALILEO Reveals Creative Team and Ticket Sale Dates; Plus New Art
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026

The complete creative team and ticket sale dates have been set for Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ENCHANTS AUDIENCES at The Overture Center Photo
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ENCHANTS AUDIENCES at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - May 14, 2026

There were so many magical moments with this show that it is hard to keep track of them all. Teh opening set the stage and With this opening, the show creates a magical bond with the audience, one that would not be broken until long after leaving the theater.
PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Will Come to Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027 Photo
PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Will Come to Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will return for a major UK Tour, arriving at Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027. The production will take to the road again next year. Learn more here!
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Will Embark on New UK Tour In 2027 Photo
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Will Embark on New UK Tour In 2027
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will embark on a new UK tour, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre before visiting over 20 cities. The production features direction by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell and music by Bryan Adams.
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Come to the Overture Center in May Photo
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Come to the Overture Center in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will come to the Overture Center in May. Learn more here!
Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway Photo
Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2026

Enjoy 'one night in Bangkok' and watch the cast of Chess on Broadway performing 'Golden Bangkok.' Watch the video, featuring Casey Garvin, Sydney Jones, Sean MacLaughlin, Sarah Meahl, Samantha Pollino, Katie Webber, and more.
Listen: CHESS Cast Album Drops With Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher Photo
Listen: CHESS Cast Album Drops With Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2026

Get a first listen to the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording), now available on digital and streaming formats. The album features Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, Bradley Dean, Sean Allan Krill, and more.
Listen: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Pity the Child' on the CHESS Cast Recording Photo
Listen: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Pity the Child' on the CHESS Cast Recording
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2026

Get a first listen to Aaron Tveit singing 'Pity the Child' from the upcoming Chess cast recording. The new track follows Lea Michele's 'Nobody's Side,' which was released last month. Nicholas Christopher's 'Anthem' was made available last week.
Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' From CHESS Cast Recording to Be Released Tonight Photo
Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' From CHESS Cast Recording to Be Released Tonight
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2026

Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' from the Chess cast recording will be released tonight at midnight. The new single comes ahead of the full cast recording's release this Firday, April 10. The album will be released on CD and vinyl later this year.
CHESS Will Release Cast Recording Next Week; Listen to 'Anthem' Now Photo
CHESS Will Release Cast Recording Next Week; Listen to 'Anthem' Now
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026

The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 10. Learn more about how to pre-save or or pre-order the album here.
Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON Photo
Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2026

During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, a segment was dedicated to Broadway's Chess, featuring a performance of 'The Arbiter' from the cast of the hit revival. Watch the performance here, led by Bryce Pinkham.
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Join CHESS as 'Florence Vassy' Photo
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Join CHESS as 'Florence Vassy'
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2026

Multi-platinum singer, songwriter and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque will return to Broadway as “Florence Vassy” alongside Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher in the record-breaking new production of CHESS beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Lea Michele Will Depart CHESS in June Photo
Lea Michele Will Depart CHESS in June
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026

Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele will depart the twice-extended, record-breaking new  production of CHESS on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.
Listen: CHESS Star Lea Michele Sings 'Nobody's Side' for New Broadway Cast Recording Photo
Listen: CHESS Star Lea Michele Sings 'Nobody's Side' for New Broadway Cast Recording
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026

Ghostlight Records has released “Nobody’s Side” from the 2025 Broadway cast recording of CHESS. The production stars Lea Michele and Aaron Tveit at the Imperial Theatre. The full album will be released this spring.
Video: Watch Lea Michele and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Nobody's Side' on THE LATE SH Photo
Video: Watch Lea Michele and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Nobody's Side' on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026

On Tuesday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, took the stage for a performance of 'Nobody's Side' from the hit revival. Check out Michele's rendition of the song here.
SHUCKED Will Make Philadelphia Premiere in April Photo
SHUCKED Will Make Philadelphia Premiere in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the Philadelphia premiere of Shucked at the Forrest Theatre from April 21 through May 3, 2026.
Lea Michele and Cast of Broadway's CHESS to Perform on THE LATE SHOW Photo
Lea Michele and Cast of Broadway's CHESS to Perform on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2026

Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, will visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next week for a musical performance from the hit revival. 
CHESS Is Getting a New Broadway Cast Recording Photo
CHESS Is Getting a New Broadway Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2026

xProducers Tom Hulce, Robert Ahrens and The Shubert Organization along with Creative Partners Productions have just announced that Chess will record a Broadway cast album on Monday, January 26, 2026. A release date will be announced shortly.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has John Shivers been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Swept Away, Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shucked, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shucked, Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Kinky Boots and Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots.

What awards has John Shivers won?

John Shivers has won the Best Sound Design of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his work on Kinky Boots.

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