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BIO

-HIDENORI NAKAJO (Sound Design):


A New York-based award-winning sound designer and theatrical composer. Off Broadway & NYC: Molly Sweeney (Irish Rep), Still (Colt Coeur), The Life & Smiles of Marc Summers (New World Stages), The Creeps (Playhouse 46), OCTET (Signature, Obie Award, Drama Desk nom., Lucille Lortel nom., Henry Hewes Design Awards nom.), Autumn Royal (Irish Rep, Drama Desk nom., Henry Hewes Design Awards nom.), mɔːnɪŋ [morning// mourning] by Gelsey Bell (Prototype Festival), Dodi & Diana (Colt Coeur), Regional: The Subject Was Roses (Bay Street Theatre), OCTET (Berkeley Rep), Moby Dick (A.R.T., Elliot Norton Award), Guys & Dolls (Guthrie), Still (Dorset Theatre Festival), Other World (Delaware Theater Company), Hold These Truths (People’s Light), Into the Burrow, A Peter Rabbit Tale (Alliance, GA), A Gift of Love with Adam McKnight (Alliance, GA). Broadway Associate: Camelot, The Kite Runner, The Front Page. Broadway Assistant: The Lightning Thief, Be More Chill, Allegiance, Gigi. Tour Associate: The Kite Runner (North American Tour), My Fair Lady (NE Tour). Music Composition: he recently made international theatre debut as composer for New Renaissance In Paris -Pyramid of 1989 in Tokyo Japan.

He also served Japanese theatrical productions in NYC as a bilingual sound engineer/translator/coordinator, including Ikuko Kawai & Orchestra Hibiki (Jazz at Lincoln Center), One Green Bottle by Noda Map (La MaMa) and several others for Lincoln Center Festival 2015-17. Hidenori holds BA in Broadcasting from College of Arts, Nihon University, MFA in Sound Design from Carnegie Mellon University. A member of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829.

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Boston, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Associate Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Sound Design for a Play

Hidenori NakajoAutumn Royal

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

Hidenori Nakajo, Octet


winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation

Hidenori NakajoOctet

Videos

News


Photos: The Cast of STILL At The Sheen Center Meets the Press
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 22, 2025

Still by Lia Romeo and directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, will star Melissa Gilbert ('Little House On The Prairie,' 'Secrets & Lies') and Mark Moses ('Desperate Housewives,' 'Mad Men'). The company met the press this week. Check out our photos from the event!
Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses Will Lead STILL Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

Still by Lia Romeo and directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, will star Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses. The 8-week return engagement begins performances January 28, 2025 at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture's Loreto Theater.
Colt Coeur Announces 2024-2025 Resident Artists, Company Members, And Benefit Bash Honorees
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2024

Colt Coeur received nearly 200 submissions to their Open Call for Residents this summer and has just announced the 2024-25 cohort.
THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS to Host 90s Night With Jenna Leigh Green & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Join DANNY TAMBERILLI, JENNA LEIGH GREEN, and more for a special 90s Night at THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS. Learn how to purchase tickets.
STILL, Starring Jayne Atkinson and Tim Daly, Extends Off-Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

The New York premiere of STILL by Lia Romeo, the new Off-Broadway play, has extended to May 23, 2024 at DR2 Theatre.
Alex Brightman, Drew Gasparini Join THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS For Behind the Scenes Conversation
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2024

Join Marc Summers, Alex Brightman, and Drew Gasparini for a creative conversation about the making of THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS, taking place on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Photos: First Look At Jayne Atkinson & Tim Daly In the New York Premiere of STILL
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024

See first look photos of the New York premiere of STILL by Lia Romeo. Directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, STILL runs for a limited engagement through May 18, 2024, at DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street). 
THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS to Offer $35 Tickets Through Lottery & Rush
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024

The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers is offering fans a chance to win low-priced tickets by entering its Telecharge Lottery ($35) and Rush ($35). Learn how to purchase tickets!
Jayne Atkinson and Tim Daly Will Lead the New York Premiere of STILL Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024

Colt Coeur announced the New York premiere of STILL by Lia Romeo, beginning this Spring. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen & Ann McNamee's OTHER WORLD To Have Staged Reading This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023

OTHER WORLD, a new musical with an original score and story by Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen and Ann McNamee will present invite-only staged readings on Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17.
The Alliance Theatre Announces A GIFT OF LOVE With Adam L. McKnight
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2022

The Alliance Theatre is excited to welcome celebrated musician Adam L. McKnight to the Hertz Stage for A Gift of Love with Adam L. McKnight.
Alliance Theatre to Present Adam L. McKnight's A GIFT OF LOVE Holiday Cabaret in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022

The Alliance Theatre will welcome celebrated musician Adam L. McKnight to the Hertz Stage for A Gift of Love with Adam L. McKnight. Along with several guest artists and friends, McKnight will perform popular hits from a variety of genres, beloved originals, and holiday standards for two weeks from December 7–23, 2022.
Photos: Colt Coeur Celebrates Opening Night of DODI AND DIANA
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 6, 2022

Colt Coeur just celebrated opening night of the World Premiere of Dodi & Diana, by Kareem Fahmy. Commissioned by Colt Coeur and directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt (Eureka Day), Dodi & Diana runs through October 29, 2022, at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue, NY, NY 10013).
Colt Coeur to Present World Premiere of Kareem Fahmy's DODI & DIANA in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2022

Colt Coeur will present the World Premiere of Dodi & Diana, by Kareem Fahmy. Commissioned by Colt Coeur and directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt (Eureka Day), Dodi & Diana begins previews on October 1, 2022, for a strictly limited engagement through October 29, 2022, at HERE.
COMPANY, SIX & More Win 2022 Drama Desk Awards - See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022

Winners for the 66th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. See the full list here! This year’s Drama Desk Awards will take place at Sardi’s Restaurant on June 14th. See who was honored from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway.
SIX, KIMBERLY AKIMBO Lead Nominations for 2022 Drama Desk Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2022

Nominations for the 66th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today, and the full list of nominees is available here as well as information on who was eligible.
Photos: First Look at the West Coast Premiere Of OCTET at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2022

Berkeley Repertory Theatre is presenting the west coast premiere chamber choir musical, Octet written by three- time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) and directed by Annie Tippe, produced by special arrangement with Diana DiMenna and Plate Spinner Productions.
VIDEO: Dave Malloy and Annie Tippe Talk West Coast Premiere of OCTET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2022

Writer composer Dave Malloy and director Annie Tippe came together to discuss the West Coast premiere of OCTET, running April 20-May 29, 2022 at Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
BWW Review: OTHER WORLD at Delaware Theatre Company
by Rosanne DellAversano - Mar 31, 2022

Will the new musical OTHER WORLD continue in IRL after its premiere at Delaware Theatre Company? I sure hope so!
Berkeley Rep Presents the West Coast Premiere Of OCTET
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2022

Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced today the full cast for the upcoming west coast premiere chamber choir musical, Octet written by three- time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) and directed by Annie Tippe, produced by special arrangement with Diana DiMenna and Plate Spinner Productions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Hidenori Nakajo been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Autumn Royal, Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Octet and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Octet.

What awards has Hidenori Nakajo won?

Hidenori Nakajo has won the Special Citation at the Obie Awards for his work on Octet.

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