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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

 
[Broadway, 2026]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Sound Design
 
[US Tour, 2025]
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[Broadway, 2025]
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[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Sound Design
 
[US Tour, 2020]
Sound Design
 
[, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2018]
Co-Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Sound Design
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018] [Replacement]
Sound Design[Replacement]
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
Sound Design
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Sound Design
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
 
[Los Angeles, 2008]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Sound Designer
 
[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

Videos

News


Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Jun 3, 2026

What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?
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: GALILEO Trailer Featuring Raúl Esparza and the Voice of Neil deGrasse Tyson
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026

An all new trailer has been released for the upcoming Broadway production of Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. Check out the video here!
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: JoJo Sings From CHESS & Shares Reaction to Production Closing with Lea Michele
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026

Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque has shared her reaction to the news that the Broadway revival of CHESS would be ending its run early on Broadway. In a new video, JoJo gives fans a behind the scenes look at her preparation process for the show, rehearsing the songs, 'Nobody's Side,' and, 'I Know Him So Well'.
JoJo Was Set to Start CHESS Rehearsals the Day They Announced Closing
by Michael Major - May 27, 2026

Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque has revealed that she was supposed to start rehearsals for CHESS on Broadway the day that the show announced its early closing. JoJo was set to take over the role of 'Florence Vassey' from Lea Michele.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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.

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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