John Shivers
Latest News on John Shivers:
Photos: Aubrey Plaza Visits SWEPT AWAY on Broadway (Dec 16, 2024)
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical! (Dec 16, 2024)
Video: Seth Avett Performs at Curtain Call of SWEPT AWAY (Dec 16, 2024)
Photos: Aubrey Plaza Visits SWEPT AWAY on Broadway (Dec 16, 2024)
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical! (Dec 16, 2024)
Video: Seth Avett Performs at Curtain Call of SWEPT AWAY (Dec 16, 2024)
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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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 - Dec 3, 2024
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024
Video: Jeanna de Waal Sings 'I Get a Kick Out of You' from ANYTHING GOES at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - Aug 15, 2024
Video: Behind the Scenes at DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 6, 2024
Video: Savy Jackson Sings 'The World Above' from The Muny's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Joshua Wright - Jul 2, 2024
Video: Watch Nick Rashad Burroughs as James 'Thunder' Early in DREAMGIRLS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 30, 2024
Video: Watch Footage of 'Steppin' to the Bad Side' from DREAMGIRLS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024
Video: Tiffany Mann Sings 'One Night Only' in Rehearsals at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - Jun 21, 2024
Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game
by Joshua Wright - Jun 5, 2024
Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Starring Raul Esparza
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024
News
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!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical!
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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 tonight. 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 tonight. The new musical with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Did the new musical sink or sail with critics? Find out below!
Photos: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers
All new production photos have been released from the Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Check out the photos here!
All new production photos have been released from the Broadway production of the new musical Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Check out the photos here!
SHUCKED Tickets On Sale Tomorrow For Chicago Run
Individual tickets for SHUCKED will go on sale on Friday, November 8. SHUCKED will play Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre for a limited two-week engagement this January.
Individual tickets for SHUCKED will go on sale on Friday, November 8. SHUCKED will play Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre for a limited two-week engagement this January.
Photos & Video: SWEPT AWAY Begins Previews on Broadway
Last night, Swept Away, the new Broadway musical with music and lyrics by folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, began performances at the Longacre Theatre. See photos and videos!
Last night, Swept Away, the new Broadway musical with music and lyrics by folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, began performances at the Longacre Theatre. See photos and videos!
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?
Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Kinky Boots.
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