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BIO

Peter Hylenski received a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award Honour for his work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical. A Grammy, Olivier, and seven-time Tony nominee, his selected design credits include Frozen, Anastasia, Beetlejuice, Once on This Island, Something Rotten, King Kong, Rock of Ages, After Midnight, Motown, The Scottsboro Boys, Side Show, Rocky, Bullets Over Broadway, Shrek the Musical, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Lend Me a Tenor, Elf, Wonderland, Cry-Baby, The Times They Are a-Changin’, The Wedding Singer, Sweet Charity, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me.

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Productions

Death Becomes HerDeath Becomes Her
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
Maybe Happy EndingMaybe Happy Ending
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
LempickaLempicka
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
Bob Fosse's Dancin'Bob Fosse's Dancin'
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Sound Design
KPOPKPOP
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
Almost FamousAlmost Famous
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge!
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Sound Designer
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[West End, 2022]
Sound Designer
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] Cancelled
Sound Design
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
FrozenFrozen
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Sound Designer
Once On This IslandOnce On This Island
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Sound Design
Almost FamousAlmost Famous
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]
Sound Design
Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge!
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
The Flamingo KidThe Flamingo Kid
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Sound Designer
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
Merrily We Roll AlongMerrily We Roll Along
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
King KongKing Kong
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
AnastasiaAnastasia
 
[US Tour, 2018] Cancelled [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[Boston, 2018]
Sound Design
The Beast in the JungleThe Beast in the Jungle
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
FrozenFrozen
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Design
Once On This IslandOnce On This Island
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Sound Design
FrozenFrozen
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Sound Designer
AnastasiaAnastasia
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
Kid VictoryKid Victory
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Sound Design
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
AnastasiaAnastasia
 
[Regional (US), 2016]
Sound Designer
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[West End, 2016]
Sound Designer
Gotta DanceGotta Dance
 
[Chicago, 2015]
Sound Designer
In Your ArmsIn Your Arms
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2015]
Sound Designer
Up HereUp Here
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2015]
Sound Designer
Something Rotten!Something Rotten!
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Designer
Side ShowSide Show
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
AnnieAnnie
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Sound Designer
Bullets Over Broadway: The MusicalBullets Over Broadway: The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
RockyRocky
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
After MidnightAfter Midnight
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
Elf The MusicalElf The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
Elf The MusicalElf The Musical
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Sound Designer
On A Clear Day You Can See ForeverOn A Clear Day You Can See Forever
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[West End, 2011]
Sound Designer
Shrek the MusicalShrek the Musical
 
[West End, 2011]
Sound Designer
WonderlandWonderland
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
Elf - The MusicalElf - The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
The Scottsboro BoysThe Scottsboro Boys
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Sound Designer
Shrek the MusicalShrek the Musical
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Sound Designer
Lend Me a TenorLend Me a Tenor
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
The Scottsboro BoysThe Scottsboro Boys
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
Glory DaysGlory Days
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
Cry-BabyCry-Baby
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
How to Save the World and Find True Love in 90 Minutes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
How to Save the World and Find True Love in 90 Minutes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
The Times They are A-Changin'The Times They are A-Changin'
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Sweet Charity
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Sound Designer
Martin Short: Fame Becomes MeMartin Short: Fame Becomes Me
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Mame
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2006]
Sound Designer
The Wedding SingerThe Wedding Singer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
Slut
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
Little Women
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Sound Designer
Annie
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Sound Designer
Ragtime
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2005]
Sound Designer
Sweet CharitySweet Charity
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
Jackie Mason: Freshly SqueezedJackie Mason: Freshly Squeezed
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
Altar BoyzAltar Boyz
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
Little WomenLittle Women
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
BrooklynBrooklyn
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Sound Designer
Altar Boyz
 
[New York, 2004]
Sound Designer
Children's Letters to God
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Sound Designer
Jackie Mason's Laughing Room OnlyJackie Mason's Laughing Room Only
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
TabooTaboo
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Associate Sound Designer
Ragtime
 
[West End, 2003]
Sound Designer
Follies
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Associate Sound Designer
The Music Man
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Associate Sound Designer
Exactly Like You
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
Exactly Like You
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
Fosse
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Associate Sound Designer
Ragtime
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Associate Sound Designer
The Scarlet Pimpernel
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Associate Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations

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

Peter Hylenski, Almost Famous


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Sound Design

Peter Hylenski, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Sound Design

Peter Hylenski, King Kong

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, King Kong

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Beetlejuice


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Once on this Island

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Once On This Island

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

Peter Hylenski, Anastasia

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

Peter Hylenski, Side Show

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

Peter Hylenski, Rocky

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

Peter Hylenski, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, After Midnight

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Motown: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, The Scottsboro Boys

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

Peter Hylenski, The Scottsboro Boys

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Rock of Ages

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Sound Design

Peter Hylenski, Ragtime

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BEETLEJUICE in Indianapolis Reschedules Opening Night Performance for Friday Photo
BEETLEJUICE in Indianapolis Reschedules Opening Night Performance for Friday
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025

Broadway in Indianapolis has announced that due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight’s performance of BEETLEJUICE, Tuesday April 8, has been rescheduled at 1pm ET on Friday April 11.
Review: BEETLEJUICE at Century II Concert Hall Photo
Review: BEETLEJUICE at Century II Concert Hall
by Paula Makar - Apr 3, 2025

OMG what a fun time I had experiencing BEETLEJUICE at Century II last night! The audience was having a blast, whooping and hollering, and gave the cast a standing ovation at the end of it all!
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is Now Playing in Chicago Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is Now Playing in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited three-week engagement through April 20 only. Learn more about the show here
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre In August Photo
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre In August
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

Back by popular demand, the ghost-with-the-most is returning to Detroit in this edgy and irreverent Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play Detroit's Fisher Theatre August 5 – 10.
Video: Jonathan Groff Recalls Seven-Year Journey to JUST IN TIME on THE LATE SHOW Photo
Video: Jonathan Groff Recalls Seven-Year Journey to JUST IN TIME on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2025

On a recent visit to The Late Show, Jonathan Groff recalled when he first fell in love with singer Bobby Darin as a performer and the seven-year journey in bringing Just in Time to the stage. Watch the interview now!
JUST IN TIME On Broadway Announces Rush Policy And Exclusive Banquette Seating Photo
JUST IN TIME On Broadway Announces Rush Policy And Exclusive Banquette Seating
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025

JUST IN TIME has announced that a limited number of $40 Rush tickets will be available for purchase beginning when the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street) box office opens on the day of the performance and are available in-person only. Rush tickets are non-transferable, limited to 2 tickets per person and may be for any location.
BEETLEJUICE National Tour is Coming to the Arsht in April Photo
BEETLEJUICE National Tour is Coming to the Arsht in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

The 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series will continue with the Miami premiere of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, for a limited engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.
JUST IN TIME, Starring Jonathan Groff, Delays Opening Night Photo
JUST IN TIME, Starring Jonathan Groff, Delays Opening Night
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2025

Following the cancellation of its first two preview performances due to production delays, a show representative has just confirmed that JUST IN TIME has officially moved its official opening night. We have all of the details here
JUST IN TIME Cancels First Two Broadway Previews Photo
JUST IN TIME Cancels First Two Broadway Previews
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

The new Broadway musical JUST IN TIME has canceled its first two previews. Originally scheduled to begin performances March 28, the production will now start March 31 due to producton delays. 
Up on the Marquee: JUST IN TIME Photo
Up on the Marquee: JUST IN TIME
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 14, 2025

The company of the new Broadway musical JUST IN TIME is getting ready to begin performances at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Check out photos of the new theatre marquee.
BEETLEJUICE is Now Playing in Chicago Photo
BEETLEJUICE is Now Playing in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

BEETLEJUICE is back in Chicago! The Broadway hit will haunt the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a strictly limited engagement  through March 16, 2025. Learn more here!
Cast Set For MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL World Tour Photo
Cast Set For MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL World Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The cast has been set as rehearsals are underway for the first ever World Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the multi-award-winning hit stage show, which opens in Edinburgh in April 2025 before touring to venues across the UK, Europe and beyond.
THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, Led By Kristin Chenoweth, Gets Broadway Theater and Dates Photo
THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, Led By Kristin Chenoweth, Gets Broadway Theater and Dates
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2025

The Queen of Versailles, which had its world premiere at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre in the summer of 2024, will officially open at the St. James Theatre this fall. We have all of the details!
BEETLEJUICE Returns To Ensemble Arts Philly This Summer Photo
BEETLEJUICE Returns To Ensemble Arts Philly This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, Beetlejuice, returning to the Academy of Music by popular demand from July 29 – August 3, 2025.
LEMPICKA Will Open in Seoul, South Korea in 2026 Photo
LEMPICKA Will Open in Seoul, South Korea in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

Lempicka is headed to Seoul, South Korea in 2026! It has been noted that the musical will be translated into Korean for this production. Learn more about the production here!
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Set To Premiere In San Diego Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Set To Premiere In San Diego
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in San Diego at the Civic Theatre.
Jordan Fisher Returns to Broadway in MOULIN ROUGE! Spring 2025 Photo
Jordan Fisher Returns to Broadway in MOULIN ROUGE! Spring 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

Broadway's favorite love interest, Jordan Fisher, will return to Broadway this spring in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Moulin Rouge!. Jordan begins performances in the role of ‘Christian’ starting Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
BEETLEJUICE Comes to the Lied Center Next Month Photo
BEETLEJUICE Comes to the Lied Center Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

 The ghost-with-the-most will make his Lincoln debut in this edgy and irreverent new Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
John Cardoza to Play Final MOULIN ROUGE! Performance This Spring Photo
John Cardoza to Play Final MOULIN ROUGE! Performance This Spring
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

John Cardoza has announced his final performance as Christian in Moulin Rouge. After six months in the Broadway production and a stint in the musical's national tour, Cardoza's final show will be in April.
Video: Solea Pfeiffer Performs 'Firework' From MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Solea Pfeiffer Performs 'Firework' From MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2025

On a recent visit to Good Day New York, current Moulin Rouge cast member Solea Pfeiffer took the stage to perform Firework, the Katy Perry staple sung by Satine in the musical. Watch her performance here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Peter Hylenski been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Almost Famous, Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for King Kong, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for King Kong, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Once On This Island, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anastasia, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Side Show, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rocky, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for After Midnight, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Motown: The Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rock of Ages and Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Ragtime.

What awards has Peter Hylenski won?

Peter Hylenski has received the following awards: Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for King Kong, and Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island.

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