John Shivers
Latest News on John Shivers:
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season (Jan 17, 2025)
Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba Will Lead REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES (Jan 16, 2025)
Tickets for SHUCKED at Wharton Center Now on Sale (Jan 14, 2025)
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season (Jan 17, 2025)
Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba Will Lead REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES (Jan 16, 2025)
Tickets for SHUCKED at Wharton Center Now on Sale (Jan 14, 2025)
BIO
JOHN SHIVERS (Sound Design)
Shucked, Beauty and the Beast (New Production Worldwide) Pretty Woman (Worldwide), Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour, Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Award recipient), Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, Leap of Faith, Bonnie & Clyde, Sister Act, 9 to 5, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, In My Life, Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays, Julia Sweeney’s God Sad ‘Ha’. International: Wicked, Spirit of Life, The Secret, Tarzan, Das Wunder Von Bern, The Lion King (Shanghai) and (Singapore), Regional: The Muny (2015 -Present), Trading Places, Afterwords, The Wanderer, Becoming Nancy, 42nd St., Rock of Ages, The Heart of Rock and Roll, Moonshine, Harmony, The Nutty Professor, Tales of the City, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods, Sammy, Ace. (Associate Sound Designer) Mary Poppins, Hairspray, The Producers, Aida, The Lion King, Titanic, Big, How to Succeed in Business, The Who’s Tommy, The Buddy Holly Story, Other credits: Savion Glover, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Gregory Hines and engineering at Electric Lady Studios.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical
John Shivers, Shucked
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
John Shivers, Shucked
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
John Shivers, Kinky Boots
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
John Shivers, Kinky Boots
Videos
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February
by Stephi Wild - 12/03/2024
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - 11/20/2024
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
by Blair Ingenthron - 10/26/2024
Video: Jeanna de Waal Sings 'I Get a Kick Out of You' from ANYTHING GOES at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 08/15/2024
Video: Behind the Scenes at DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - 07/06/2024
Video: Savy Jackson Sings 'The World Above' from The Muny's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Joshua Wright - 07/02/2024
Video: Watch Nick Rashad Burroughs as James 'Thunder' Early in DREAMGIRLS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - 06/30/2024
Video: Watch Footage of 'Steppin' to the Bad Side' from DREAMGIRLS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - 06/29/2024
Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game
by Joshua Wright - 06/05/2024
Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert
by A.A. Cristi - 05/17/2024
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Starring Raul Esparza
by Stephi Wild - 05/16/2024
News
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!
The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!
Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba Will Lead REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has announced casting for two of their leading ladies. Learn more about Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba and find out how to get tickets here to the new Broadway musical!
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has announced casting for two of their leading ladies. Learn more about Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba and find out how to get tickets here to the new Broadway musical!
Tickets for SHUCKED at Wharton Center Now on Sale
Tickets for SHUCKED, the Tony Award winning musical comedy at Wharton Center are available for performances running in January. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for SHUCKED, the Tony Award winning musical comedy at Wharton Center are available for performances running in January. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Listen: 'No Hard Feelings' From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
Swept Away will release an original Broadway cast recording on February 7th. An all new single has now been released from the album, “No Hard Feelings,” sung by Adrian Blake Enscoe and Stark Sands. Listen here!
Swept Away will release an original Broadway cast recording on February 7th. An all new single has now been released from the album, “No Hard Feelings,” sung by Adrian Blake Enscoe and Stark Sands. Listen here!
SHUCKED is Coming to The Fabulous Fox Theatre in February
The Fabulous Fox is presenting Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Fabulous Fox is presenting Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
SWEPT AWAY Plays Final Broadway Performance
Swept Away will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre following 20 previews and 48 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Dead Outlaw.
Swept Away will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre following 20 previews and 48 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Dead Outlaw.
Photos: Aubrey Plaza Visits SWEPT AWAY on Broadway
See photos of Aubrey Plaza visiting The Avett Brothers musical Swept Away on Broadway. Learn more about the Broadway production and learn how to purchase tickets!
See photos of Aubrey Plaza visiting The Avett Brothers musical Swept Away on Broadway. Learn more about the Broadway production and learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: Seth Avett Performs at Curtain Call of SWEPT AWAY
Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers joined the cast of Swept Away on stage for a surprise post-show performance of “Tear Down the House” and “Untitled #4” this weekend. Check out photos and video here!
Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers joined the cast of Swept Away on stage for a surprise post-show performance of “Tear Down the House” and “Untitled #4” this weekend. Check out photos and video here!
Listen: 'Ain't No Man' From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
The first single “Ain’t No Man” has been released from the Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording), featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!
The first single “Ain’t No Man” has been released from the Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording), featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!
SWEPT AWAY Pushes Back Broadway Closing Date
The Broadway production of Swept Away has extended its run at the Longacre Theatre through Sunday, December 29, due to a surge in ticket sales following the previous announcement of its closing.
The Broadway production of Swept Away has extended its run at the Longacre Theatre through Sunday, December 29, due to a surge in ticket sales following the previous announcement of its closing.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Takes The Century II Concert Hall Stage In January
The American Theatre Guild will present the dazzling production based on one of Hollywood's most beloved romantic stories, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL.
The American Theatre Guild will present the dazzling production based on one of Hollywood's most beloved romantic stories, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL.
SHUCKED National Tour is Coming to Wharton Center This winter
Tickets for SHUCKED at Wharton Center are available now! A hilarious and audacious farm-to-fable musical about the one thing Americans everywhere can't get enough of: corn. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for SHUCKED at Wharton Center are available now! A hilarious and audacious farm-to-fable musical about the one thing Americans everywhere can't get enough of: corn. Learn how to purchase tickets.
SWEPT AWAY Sets Broadway Closing Date
Swept Away will play its final performance on December 15, 2024. The musical, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, will have played 32 regular performances and 20 previews at the time of its closing.
Swept Away will play its final performance on December 15, 2024. The musical, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, will have played 32 regular performances and 20 previews at the time of its closing.
PRETTY WOMAN Announces Eva Gary, Jack Rasmussen and More for Final Leg of North American Tour
The producers of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL have announced the full route and cast for the North American Tour, which will launch its final leg this January after 4+ years on the road.
The producers of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL have announced the full route and cast for the North American Tour, which will launch its final leg this January after 4+ years on the road.
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new Broadway musical Swept Away is coming soon! Find out when and where you can get the album and pre-order it here!
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new Broadway musical Swept Away is coming soon! Find out when and where you can get the album and pre-order it here!
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform SWEPT AWAY Title Song
The Avett Brothers, writers of the new Broadway musical Swept Away, visited the TODAY Show on Friday to perform the title number from the show. Watch them perform the song here!
The Avett Brothers, writers of the new Broadway musical Swept Away, visited the TODAY Show on Friday to perform the title number from the show. Watch them perform the song here!
Tickets to SHUCKED at Playhouse Square to go on Sale Tomorrow
Tickets for Shucked at Playhouse Square will go on sale tomorrow. What do you get when you pair a semi-neurotic, New York comedy writer with two music superstars from Nashville? A hilarious and audacious farm-to-fable musical. Learn more.
Tickets for Shucked at Playhouse Square will go on sale tomorrow. What do you get when you pair a semi-neurotic, New York comedy writer with two music superstars from Nashville? A hilarious and audacious farm-to-fable musical. Learn more.
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Photos: The Avett Brothers Join SWEPT AWAY Cast at Opening Night Curtain Call
The Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, held its official opening this week. The cast was joined on stage by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out photos here!
The Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, held its official opening this week. The cast was joined on stage by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out photos here!
Review Roundup: SWEPT AWAY Opens On Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers
The new musical Swept Away hits the high seas of Broadway. The new musical with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Did the new musical sink or sail with critics? Find out below!
The new musical Swept Away hits the high seas of Broadway. The new musical with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Did the new musical sink or sail with critics? Find out below!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has John Shivers been nominated for?
Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shucked, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shucked, Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Kinky Boots and Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots.
What awards has John Shivers won?
John Shivers won the Best Sound Design of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his work on Kinky Boots.
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