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BIO

Lehrer's recent credits New York include Carousel; Hello, Dolly!; Illyria; The Front Page; The Gabriels; Shuffle Along…; Fiddler on the Roof; Dames at Sea; The King and I (also London); Living on Love; Honeymoon in Vegas; Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance; Love Letters; A Raisin in the Sun; Betrayal; Lucky Guy; South Pacific (first Tony Award for Sound Design); Death of a Salesman; The Apple Family Plays: Scenes from Life in the Country; and over 60 City Center Encores! productions including Chicago.


Recordings include An American in Paris (Grammy Award nomination), Loudon Wainwright’s High Wide and Handsome (Grammy Award), and Meredith Monk’s mercy.
A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, he currently teaches at Hunter College and was on the faculty of Bennington College from 2002-2013.

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Awards and Nominations


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

Scott Lehrer, Into the Woods

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Scott Lehrer, Into the Woods

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Scott Lehrer, To Kill a Mockingbird

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Scott Lehrer, Carousel

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Scott Lehrer, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel

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

Scott Lehrer, Hello, Dolly!

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

Scott Lehrer, Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed

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

Scott Lehrer, The King and I

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

Scott Lehrer, Honeymoon in Vegas

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

Scott Lehrer, Chaplin: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Scott Lehrer, Death of a Salesman

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Scott Lehrer, A View from the Bridge

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Scott Lehrer, Finian's Rainbow

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Scott Lehrer, Joe Turner's Come and Gone


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Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Sound Design

Scott Lehrer, South Pacific


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Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Scott Lehrer, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific

The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Sound Design

Scott Lehrer, Dessa Rose


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The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Sound Design

Scott LehrerFranny’s Way

Videos

News


CHICAGO Celebrates 28th Anniversary and 11,000 Performances

On Thursday, November 14th, the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning musical Chicago will celebrate its 28th year as a Broadway institution. Chicago also celebrates hitting 11,000 performances on Broadway.
CHICAGO Tour Comes To The Appell Center

CHICAGO—the first show in the Appell Center's Glatfelter Insurance Broadway Series— returns to the Appell Center For The Performing Arts on November 27.
CHICAGO To Play Limited Engagement At BroadwaySF's Golden Gate Theatre

BroadwaySF, an ATG Entertainment company, welcomes the return of Broadway's record-breaking, Tony Award-winning musical smash, CHICAGO.
Video: Audra McDonald Shares Her Take on Mama Rose in GYPSY

Audra McDonald is sharing some insights into how she thinks of the character of Mama Rose. The Tony-winning performer will be taking on the iconic role in Gypsy beginning in November and McDonald visited Good Morning America to talk about the show and give audiences an idea of what they can expect.
Broadway In Birmingham To Present CHICAGO In November

THE ILLUSIONISTS: MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS will perform at the BJCC on December 3-4, showcasing a lineup of magicians and illusionists.
Bianca Marroquín Will Return to CHICAGO Next Month

Bianca Marroquín is headed back to Chicago! The Broadway company of the musical will welcome her back to the role of Roxie Hart beginning on Monday, November 25 at the Ambassador Theatre.
CHICAGO is Coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in November

CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in November. There's never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway's razzle-dazzle smash. Learn how to purchase tickets.
GYPSY Casts Rescue Dogs in the Role of 'Chowsie'

The Broadway revival of Gypsy has announced the furry friends who will be taking the stage in the role of 'Chowsie'. Tana June and Indy, two rescues from Homeward Bound in Elkhart, Indiana. Tana June will play the role, with Indy understudying. Meet the dogs here.
CHICAGO to Open 24-25 Broadway In Birmingham Series This November

The American Theatre Guild will present Broadway’s favorite razzle-dazzle smash hit musical, CHICAGO. This production will kick off the 24–25 BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM Series at the BJCC Concert Hall for eight performances Nov. 19–24, 2024.
Photos: Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein & More GYPSY Character Portraits

You can now get a first look at the cast of GYPSY on Broadway in character! Check out photos of Audra McDonald and more in new character portraits here! Learn more about the Broadway revival and see how to purchase tickets.
GYPSY Will Offer Exclusive Seats and Signed Window Cards at Box Office Opening This Week

The GYPSY box office will open at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre on Thursday, October 10, at 10am (EST). Find out how to get exclusive seats and a signed window card!
Ellie Roddy and Taylor Lane Will Lead CHICAGO National Tour

The 2024-25 tour cast for CHICAGO has been announced, featuring a lineup of performers set to bring the iconic musical to life across various cities.
Video: Alyssa Milano Shares Story of Husband's Surprise on CHICAGO Opening Night

On Monday, Alyssa Milano visited Sherri Shepherd's talk show to discuss her experience in the current Broadway cast of Chicago. The actress recently joined the production as Roxie Hart, also making her Broadway debut. Watch the full interview!
GYPSY Starring Audra McDonald Reveals Full Broadway Cast

The full cast has been announced for GYPSY on Broadway, directed by six-time Tony Award-winning Director George C. Wolfe. Find out who's joining Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein, and more in the show here!
Jordan Fisher, Taran Killam, Keala Settle Will Lead URINETOWN at Encores!

Additional cast members have been revealed for New York City Center's Encores! series. City Center’s 2025 Encores! series includes Urinetown, Love Life, and The Wild Party. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch Joy Woods Find Out She Was Cast in GYPSY

Joy Woods is ready to 'entertain you.' After the acclaimed star of The Notebook was announced as Broadway's next Louise in the upcoming Gypsy revival, her reaction to finding out she got the part was shared on social media. Watch the video now!
Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson & More Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY

Joining Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald and Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein in GYPSY are Joy Woods as “Louise,” Jordan Tyson as “June,” Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as “Tessie Tura,” Lili Thomas as “Miss Mazeppa,” and Mylinda Hull as “Miss Electra.”
Danny Burstein Will Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY

Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein will star as “Herbie” opposite six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details here!
Video: Alyssa Milano Talks Making Broadway Debut in the 'Masterpiece' CHICAGO

Earlier this week, Alyssa Milano celebrated her first night as Roxie Hart in the current Broadway production of Chicago. The 'Who's The Boss?' star is making her Broadway debut in the show and recently sat down with CBS New York to talk about her experience so far. Watch the interview!
Photos: Alyssa Milano Makes her Broadway Debut in CHICAGO

See photos of Alyssa Milano's first Broadway bow in Chicago! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Scott Lehrer been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Carousel, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The King and I, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Honeymoon in Vegas, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Chaplin: The Musical, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A View from the Bridge, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Finian's Rainbow, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for South Pacific, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Dessa Rose and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Franny’s Way.

What awards has Scott Lehrer won?

Scott Lehrer has received several prestigious awards, including: Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Into the Woods, Outstanding Sound Design at the Drama Desk Awards for South Pacific, Best Sound Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, and Outstanding Sound Design at The Lortels for Franny’s Way.

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