Scott Lehrer
Krysta Rodriguez Will Join CHICAGO as 'Roxie Hart' (May 20, 2026)
Tony Awards History: Which 2026 Revival Nominees Have Won Before? (May 9, 2026)
CHICAGO THE MUSICAL is Now Playing at The Auditorium in Chicago (May 5, 2026)
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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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Scott Lehrer, Gypsy
winner
Scott Lehrer, Into the Woods
Scott Lehrer, Into the Woods
Scott Lehrer, To Kill a Mockingbird
Scott Lehrer, Carousel
Scott Lehrer, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel
Scott Lehrer, Hello, Dolly!
Scott Lehrer, Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Scott Lehrer, The King and I
Scott Lehrer, Honeymoon in Vegas
Scott Lehrer, Chaplin: The Musical
Scott Lehrer, Death of a Salesman
Scott Lehrer, A View from the Bridge
Scott Lehrer, Finian's Rainbow
Scott Lehrer, Joe Turner's Come and Gone
winner
Scott Lehrer, South Pacific
winner
Scott Lehrer, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
Scott Lehrer, Dessa Rose
winner
Scott LehrerFranny’s Way
Videos
Video: Whitney Leavitt Gets Tattoo to Celebrate Breaking CHICAGO Ticket Record
by Michael Major - 2026-03-18 16:25:40
Video: Watch Jacqueline B. Arnold Sing 'When You're Good to Mama' in CHICAGO
by Michael Major - 2025-08-28 14:01:40
Video: Audra McDonald and GYPSY Cast Perform 'Some People' on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-23 07:06:11
Video: Ashley Graham Talks Manifesting Her Broadway Dreams on Her Vision Board
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-09 11:37:00
Video: Billy Crudup, Ella Beatty and More in GHOSTS at LCT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-03-10 12:58:12
Video: Hear the Encores! Orchestra Rehearse LOVE LIFE at New York City Center
by Michael Major - 2025-03-04 15:59:12
Video: Billy Crudup Recalls Panic Attack Onstage During HARRY CLARKE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-04 13:58:17
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-15 11:36:50
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-09 11:53:51
Video: Alyssa Milano Takes Her First Bow In CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-09-16 22:38:59
Video: Ariana Madix Takes Her First Bows in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-30 09:07:22
Video: Cast of INTO THE WOODS Talks Opening Night in Los Angeles
by Alan Henry - 2023-07-03 11:01:07
News
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Krysta Rodriguez will join the cast of Chicago as Roxie Hart. She will begin performances in June at the Ambassador Theatre. Rodriguez most recently appeared on Broadway in SMASH.
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!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2026
Chicago is currently playing at The Auditorium in Chicago now through May 10. With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, CHICAGO is the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history,
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
Black Theatre United has revealed the designers for this year’s BTU Design Expo, alongside the launch of the new BTU Design Expo App. The 2026 Expo brings together leading theatre designers alongside emerging and early-career artists.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Chicago will welcome back Rachel Schur in the role of “Roxie Hart” and will welcome to the cell block for the first time Nik Walker as “Billy Flynn” at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD will run at Milton Keynes Theatre from May 19-23, bringing Harper Lee's classic story to the stage for a limited engagement. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will return to Toronto, captivating audiences with its classic tale of fame and fortune. Learn more about the show here!
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2026
Whitney Leavitt is celebrating her Chicago box office milestone in a big way! The tattoo comes after she and her husband, Conner Leavitt, decided she would get a tattoo if she broke the ticket sale record in Chicago. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2026
Whitney Leavitt, who has extended her run as 'Roxie Hart' through May 3, 2026 continues to break box office records at the Ambassador Theatre and has garnered audience and critical acclaim.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
Broadway In Chicago has announced that tickets for CHICAGO THE MUSICAL will go on sale for its upcoming tour engagement. The 2025–26 cast includes Ellie Roddy, Claire Marshall, and Max Cervantes.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Aaron Sorkin's riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird will return to West End for a strictly limited season this Summer with performances at London's Wyndham's Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
Whitney Leavitt (“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” “Dancing with the Stars”) will return as “Roxie Hart” in Chicago on Broadway from Monday, March 23 through Sunday, April 5.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2026
You can now catch a first look at the new cast of Chicago, including Whitney Leavitt as Roxie Hart, Sophie Carmen-Jones as Velma Kelly, Tam Mutu as Billy Flynn, Jacqueline B. Arnold as Matron “Mama” Morton and Greg Hildreth as “Amos Hart.' Check out new production images here.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026
The 1/52 Project has opened applications for its 2026 grant cycle supporting early-career theatre designers from historically excluded groups. Founded by Beowulf Boritt, the OBIE Award-winning program provides financial grants of up to $17,500.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
CHICAGO will present a special post-show talkback featuring Whitney Leavitt and Dylan Mulvaney, offering audiences a unique opportunity to engage with the stars.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026
Chicago on Broadway has released a new block of tickets through September 13, 2026. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more about the show and the new incoming cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026
Beginning Monday, February 2nd, the Tony-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Chicago will welcome M. Kilgore as “Mary Sunshine” along with new ensemble members Austin Dunn, Danielle Marie Gonzalez, Christopher Kelley and Jeff Sullivan.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026
Chicago on Broadway will welcome the return of Sophie Carmen-Jones in the role of “Velma Kelly” and Jacqueline B. Arnold in the role of “Matron Mama Morton” beginning Monday, January 26 at the Ambassador Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke with Marc Salzberg to discuss his philosophy in sound design for the theatre. He reflects evolving technology in the theatre, what it takes to sustain a long career in theatre sound, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025
Two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!, Finian’s Rainbow) has extended her run in the role of Roxie Hart in Broadway's Chicago. Originally scheduled to depart on January 11, the star will now continue in the long-running revival through February 1, 2026.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gypsy, 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.
Scott Lehrer has won the following awards: Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods; Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for South Pacific; Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific; and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Franny’s Way.
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