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BIO

Over 40 Broadway designs including The Prom, Tootsie, Mean Girls, Margaritaville, Springsteen on Broadway, War Paint, The Last Ship, Beautiful, If/Then, Anything Goes, American Idiot, Next to Normal, Spring Awakening, Grey Gardens. On the West End: Spring Awakening, Book of Mormon and Beautiful. Off Broadway designs include Bowie’s Lazarus, Giant, Rent, Everyday Rapture, Saved, 10 Million Miles, and Bug. He is the recipient of Obie, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, Olivier and Tony awards.

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Productions

 
[West End, 2025]
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[Broadway, 2025]
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[US Tour, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[US Tour, 2023]
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[US Tour, 2023]
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[West End, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[US Tour, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[West End, 2021]
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[Off-Broadway, 2021]
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[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
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[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
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[US Tour, 2021]
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[Off-Broadway, 2020]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Chicago, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2017]
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[US Tour, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Regional (US), 2017]
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[San Francisco (Regional), 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[New York, 2016]
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[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Original Sound Designer[Replacement]
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
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[Chicago, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016] [Replacement]
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[US Tour, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[US Tour, 2015]
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[US Tour, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[US Tour, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[US Tour, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[West End, 2008]
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[US Tour, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[US Tour, 2006]
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[Los Angeles, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[US Tour, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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[Broadway, 1996]
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[Broadway, 1995]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, The Great Gatsby

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Tootsie

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Mean Girls

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

Brian Ronan, War Paint

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

Brian Ronan, Lazarus

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

Brian Ronan, The Last Ship

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Sound Design

Brian RonanBeautiful: The Carole King Musical


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

Brian Ronan, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

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

Brian Ronan, Giant

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

Brian Ronan, Bring It On: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Nice Work If You Can Get It


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design

Brian Ronan, The Book of Mormon


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, Anything Goes

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Brian Ronan, The Book of Mormon


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, The Book of Mormon

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Anything Goes


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Sound Design

Brian Ronan, American Idiot

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

Brian Ronan, Everyday Rapture

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

Brian Ronan, Promises, Promises


winner
Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Sound Design

Brian RonanSpring Awakening

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Brian Ronan, Next to Normal

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Spring Awakening

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Grey Gardens


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Bug


winner
Obie Awards - 2004 - Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Bug


winner
The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Sound Design

Brian Ronan, Bug

Videos

News


THE BOOK OF MORMON to Pass RENT to Become Broadway's 11th Longest Running Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

With the matinee performance on Saturday, February 22, Broadway’s The Book of Mormon will play its 5,124th performance, passing Rent to become the 11th longest running show in Broadway history.
Video: Watch the West End's THE GREAT GATSBY Stars Sing 'My Green Light'
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2025

Watch a video of the West End's Great Gatsby stars Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann performing 'My Green Light'. THE GREAT GATSBY is slated to begin previews on Friday 11 April with opening night scheduled for Thursday 24 April (7pm).
Corbin Bleu, Rachel Tucker and More Join THE GREAT GATSBY West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

The full cast has been set for the musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel, The Great Gatsby, which will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. See who is starring and learn more!
Linedy Genao and Austin Colby Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

The Great Gatsby on Broadway will welcome Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella, On Your Feet!)  as Myrtle Wilson, and original cast member Austin Colby (Jersey Boys), who takes over the role of Tom Buchanan.
Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.
Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann Will Lead THE GREAT GATSBY in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

Jay Gatsby and Frances Mayli McCann will play Daisy Buchanan when his smash hit new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel The Great Gatsby makes its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. 
Video: Robyn Hurder Sings 'Let Me Be Your Star' From SMASH on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

Get an exciting first look and listen at SMASH on Broadway featuring an exciting new version of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman’s iconic, “Let Me Be Your Star”! See the video!
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour is Coming to Playhouse Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

THE GREAT GATSBY is launching a North American tour in January 2026. THE GREAT GATSBY will be part of Playhouse Square’s 2025-2026 KeyBank Broadway Series. Learn more!
Review: SMALL at GSP-Robert Montano’s Fascinating Story Comes to Life
by Marina Kennedy - Jan 21, 2025

'SMALL,' Robert Montano’s autobiographical depiction of his experiences as a young man, is simply performance perfection.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Comes To The Fabulous Fox In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025

The SOME LIKE IT HOT North American tour is coming to The Fabulous Fox. The Tony Award-winning musical will run February 26 – March 9. SOME LIKE IT HOT won more theater awards than any show in its season, and was named Best Musical by the Drama Desk, The Drama League, and the Outer Critics Circle.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to Thousand Oaks in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present the National Tour of the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON in Thousand Oaks. Find out when and how to get tickets.
Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS Tour as Cady Heron
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

The National Tour of Mean Girls has found its new Cady Heron! Katie Yeomans, formerly the standby for Cady on tour, has taken over the role full-time for the remainder of the 2024/25 tour.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To The Fisher Theatre In April 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2024

THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to Detroit for a limited engagement April 1 – 6, 2025 at The Fisher Theatre. THE BOOK OF MORMON has been performed on three continents and has won over 30 international awards.
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT at The Orpheum Theater On Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024

Tickets are now on sale for SOME LIKE IT HOT at Omaha's Orpheum Theater. SOME LIKE IT HOT is the story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. Learn more!
George Street Playhouse Presents SMALL Beginning In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024

George Street Playhouse has announced SMALL, a Penguin Rep Theatre production written and performed by Robert Montano (The Steel Man), and directed by Jessi D. Hill (Daniel's Husband).
FUNNY GIRL Comes to the Overture Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wis., for a limited one-week engagement beginning December 31. Learn more about about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!
THE BOOK OF MORMON is Coming to Wharton Center This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

 Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, will return to East Lansing for a limited engagement in June 2025. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at Keller Auditorium to go on Sale This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

The National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will return for a limited one-week engagement.
Tickets to FUNNY GIRL At Bass Concert Hall to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Bass Concert Hall for a limited one-week engagement this winter. The Broadway revival features iconic songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” Learn how to purchase tickets.
Terrence Mann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

Tony nominee Terrence Mann will star as Wolfsheim in the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby beginning next month. Mann joins the company as the musical kicks off The Great Gatsby Centennial Celebration.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Brian Ronan been nominated for?

Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Great Gatsby, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for War Paint, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Lazarus, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last Ship, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Giant, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bring It On: The Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Best Sound Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Sound Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for American Idiot, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Everyday Rapture, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Promises, Promises, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Spring Awakening, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Grey Gardens, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Bug, Sound Design (Obie Awards) for Bug and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Bug.

What awards has Brian Ronan won?

- Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Great Gatsby - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - Best Sound Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Book of Mormon - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes - Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon - Best Sound Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for American Idiot - Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Spring Awakening - Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Bug - Sound Design (Obie Awards) for Bug - Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Bug

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