John Shivers
Latest News on John Shivers:
BRING IT ON at the Muny Will Include 16 University of Kentucky Cheerleaders (Mar 20, 2025)
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Composer Joy Huerta to Host Pop Up Concert (Mar 12, 2025)
SHUCKED Tickets On Sale At the Fox Theatre In March (Feb 25, 2025)
BRING IT ON at the Muny Will Include 16 University of Kentucky Cheerleaders (Mar 20, 2025)
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Composer Joy Huerta to Host Pop Up Concert (Mar 12, 2025)
SHUCKED Tickets On Sale At the Fox Theatre In March (Feb 25, 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
Video: Meet BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour Stars, Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-02-13 08:00:20
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-03 09:13:45
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-20 07:44:29
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-26 09:02:05
Video: Jeanna de Waal Sings 'I Get a Kick Out of You' from ANYTHING GOES at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-15 12:52:39
Video: Behind the Scenes at DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-06 16:11:51
Video: Savy Jackson Sings 'The World Above' from The Muny's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-02 13:37:45
Video: Watch Nick Rashad Burroughs as James 'Thunder' Early in DREAMGIRLS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-30 14:50:49
Video: Watch Footage of 'Steppin' to the Bad Side' from DREAMGIRLS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-29 16:01:39
Video: Tiffany Mann Sings 'One Night Only' in Rehearsals at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-21 10:26:22
Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-05 11:03:18
Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-05-17 23:02:33
News
BRING IT ON at the Muny Will Include 16 University of Kentucky Cheerleaders
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025
Sixteen athletes — current squad members and alumni — from the nationally renowned University of Kentucky cheerleading program will be part of the ensemble in this summer's Muny premiere of Bring It On: The Musical.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025
Sixteen athletes — current squad members and alumni — from the nationally renowned University of Kentucky cheerleading program will be part of the ensemble in this summer's Muny premiere of Bring It On: The Musical.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Composer Joy Huerta to Host Pop Up Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025
Pop star and co-composer of the upcoming musical Real Women Have Curves, Joy Huerta, will host a special pop-up concert outside the James Earl Jones Theatre. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025
Pop star and co-composer of the upcoming musical Real Women Have Curves, Joy Huerta, will host a special pop-up concert outside the James Earl Jones Theatre. Learn how to attend.
SHUCKED Tickets On Sale At the Fox Theatre In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025
Regions Bank Broadway has announced that tickets for Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy will go on sale Friday, March 7 for performances May 20 – 25.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025
Regions Bank Broadway has announced that tickets for Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy will go on sale Friday, March 7 for performances May 20 – 25.
Photos: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Begins Rehearsal Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
This week, the Real Women Have Curves cast and creative team kicked off rehearsals. Real Women Have Curves is set to begin performances on April 1 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, ahead of an opening night on April 27. Check out rehearsal photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
This week, the Real Women Have Curves cast and creative team kicked off rehearsals. Real Women Have Curves is set to begin performances on April 1 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, ahead of an opening night on April 27. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Tickets to SHUCKED at the Citizens Opera House on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025
Shucked, a new musical comedy is making its way to Boston and will have you smiling from ear to ear! Tickets are on sale now for performances at the Citizens Opera House.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025
Shucked, a new musical comedy is making its way to Boston and will have you smiling from ear to ear! Tickets are on sale now for performances at the Citizens Opera House.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL On Sale Now At The DeVos Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025
The DeVos Performance Hall has announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL in Grand Rapids are on sale now.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025
The DeVos Performance Hall has announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL in Grand Rapids are on sale now.
Video: Meet BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour Stars, Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025
The tale as old as time is hitting the road and bringing some new stars along with it! Kyra Belle Johnson will play Belle and Fergie L. Philippe will play the Beast in the eagerly-anticipated tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Meet the stars in a new video giving fans a behind the scenes look at the tour.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025
The tale as old as time is hitting the road and bringing some new stars along with it! Kyra Belle Johnson will play Belle and Fergie L. Philippe will play the Beast in the eagerly-anticipated tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Meet the stars in a new video giving fans a behind the scenes look at the tour.
Full Cast Set For UK Premiere of SHUCKED at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for the UK premiere of musical comedy Shucked, with book by Robert Horn, music & lyrics by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and directed by Jack O'Brien.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for the UK premiere of musical comedy Shucked, with book by Robert Horn, music & lyrics by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and directed by Jack O'Brien.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Harris Center for The Arts in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025
Harris Center for The Arts will present PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories in March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025
Harris Center for The Arts will present PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories in March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
SWEPT AWAY Cast Recording Is Now Available to Stream
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2025
Brian Usifer, Chris Miller, Will Van Dyke, and Gigi Pritzker released the Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording), featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Find out where you can stream it here!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2025
Brian Usifer, Chris Miller, Will Van Dyke, and Gigi Pritzker released the Swept Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording), featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Find out where you can stream it here!
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.
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.
Listen: 'Satan Pulls the Strings' Released From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025
An all new single has been released from the forthcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of Swept Away. “Satan Pulls the Strings' is sung by John Gallagher, Jr., featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025
An all new single has been released from the forthcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of Swept Away. “Satan Pulls the Strings' is sung by John Gallagher, Jr., featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Adds Florencia Cuenca, Shelby Acosta And More To Broadway Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has announced additional casting for its Broadway run. Find out who will join previously announced Tatianna Córdoba and Justina Machado in the new musical.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has announced additional casting for its Broadway run. Find out who will join previously announced Tatianna Córdoba and Justina Machado in the new musical.
SHUCKED Comes to the Overture Center in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy is coming to Overture Center in February. Learn more about next month's upcoming performances and find out how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy is coming to Overture Center in February. Learn more about next month's upcoming performances and find out how to get tickets here!
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
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!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
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
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025
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!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025
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.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025
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
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
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!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025
The Fabulous Fox is presenting Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025
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
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 29, 2024
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.
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 29, 2024
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.
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 has won the Best Sound Design of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Kinky Boots.
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