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BIO

Paris and West End: An American in Paris. West End: Thoroughly Modern Millie; Rent; The Who’s Tommy. Broadway design credits include: Prince of Broadway; She Loves Me; Amazing Grace; An American in Paris; On the 20th Century; You Can’t Take It With You; The Bridges of Madison County; How to Succeed in Business…; The Color Purple; Caroline, or Change; Nine; The Green Bird; Thoroughly Modern Millie. Off-Broadway and Regional: Paradise Square (Berkeley Rep); Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Papermill Playhouse); Footloose (Kennedy Center); Scotland, PA (Roundabout); Evita (Bay Street); Grey Gardens (Bay Street); The Last Five Years (Second Stage); Death Takes a Holiday (Roundabout); Parade (Mark Taper Forum); Family Guy, Live! (Carnegie Hall).



Productions

Midnight in the Garden of Good and EvilMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Sound Designer
The WizThe Wiz
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
The ConnectorThe Connector
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
ParadeParade
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
Paradise SquareParadise Square
 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Sound Design[Replacement]
Scotland, PAScotland, PA
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Design
FootlooseFootloose
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2019]
Sound Designer
Paradise SquareParadise Square
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2019]
ound Designer
An American in ParisAn American in Paris
 
[West End, 2017]
Sound Design
An American in ParisAn American in Paris
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Sound Designer
She Loves MeShe Loves Me
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
Amazing GraceAmazing Grace
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
An American in ParisAn American in Paris
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
On the Twentieth CenturyOn the Twentieth Century
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Designer
You Can't Take It with YouYou Can't Take It with You
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Design
The Bridges of Madison CountyThe Bridges of Madison County
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
Little Miss SunshineLittle Miss Sunshine
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
Big FishBig Fish
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
The Last Five YearsThe Last Five Years
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
Death Takes a HolidayDeath Takes a Holiday
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
How to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
13, A New Musical13, A New Musical
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
Les MiserablesLes Miserables
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
The Color PurpleThe Color Purple
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
The Glass MenagerieThe Glass Menagerie
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
Caroline, or ChangeCaroline, or Change
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Sound Designer
Caroline, or Change
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
Thoroughly Modern Millie
 
[West End, 2003]
Sound Designer
The Thing About Men
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
Thoroughly Modern Millie
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Sound Designer
NineNine
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
Imaginary Friends
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Sound Designer
Thoroughly Modern MillieThoroughly Modern Millie
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Sound Designer
The Castle
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Sound Designer
A Christmas Carol
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
tick, tick... BOOM!
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
Once Around the City
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Designer
Pete 'n' Keely
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
The Green Bird
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
Bright Lights, Big City
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Designer
Sound Designer
On the Town
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Sound Designer
On the Town
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Sound Designer
The Who's Tommy
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Associate Sound Designer
Company
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Sound Designer
Man of La Mancha
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Sound Designer
The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the Opera
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Assistant Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical

Jon Weston, Parade

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

Jon Weston, An American in Paris

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

Jon Weston, The Bridges of Madison County

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Jon Weston, Death Takes a Holiday

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

Jon Weston, In Transit

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Sound Design

Jon Weston, In Transit

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THE WIZ North American Tour is Coming to The Hobby Center This Spring Photo
THE WIZ North American Tour is Coming to The Hobby Center This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

The Wiz National Tour is coming to the Hobby Center in the spring. The principal cast includes Dana Cimone, making her national tour debut, as Dorothy,  Alan Mingo Jr. Learn more about the tour dates and see how to purchase tickets.
Dana Cimone, Alan Mingo Jr., and More Will Lead National Tour of THE WIZ Photo
Dana Cimone, Alan Mingo Jr., and More Will Lead National Tour of THE WIZ
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Following its run on Broadway, casting has been announced for the touring production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical THE WIZ. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
PARADE Comes to the Kauffman Center This Month Photo
PARADE Comes to the Kauffman Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

PARADE, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, will be part of the 24–25 PNC Broadway in Kansas City season and will make its Kansas City premiere at Kauffman Center this month.
Video: The North American Tour of PARADE Comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre Photo
Video: The North American Tour of PARADE Comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 30, 2024

The national tour of Parade, starring Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer, will play The 5th Avenue Theatre from April 16th through May 4, 2025. Watch a trailer for the tour in the video here!
PARADE Comes to the Fisher Theater Next Year Photo
PARADE Comes to the Fisher Theater Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024

Broadway In Detroit has announced that Parade, winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, will make its Detroit premiere at the Fisher Theatre February 25 – March 9, 2025.
Listen: 'Jason Robert Brown and Stephen Sondheim: Live in Concert' is Available Now Photo
Listen: 'Jason Robert Brown and Stephen Sondheim: Live in Concert' is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024

Jason Robert Brown and Stephen Sondheim: Live in Concert has been released as an all new album from Concord Theatrical Recordings, available now on all digital platforms including Katrina Lenk, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rob McClure, Shoshana Bean, Joshua Henry, and an orchestra conducted by Georgia Stitt.
Tickets to THE WIZ at the Citizens Opera House on Sale Now Photo
Tickets to THE WIZ at the Citizens Opera House on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

Tickets for the Boston engagement of THE WIZ are currently on sale.  THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. 
What We Know So Far About MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL on Broadway Photo
What We Know So Far About MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL on Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 6, 2024

Taylor Mac and Jason Robert Brown's MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL, is coming to Broadway in 2025. What do we know so far about the new musical?
Taylor Mac and Jason Robert Brown's MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Will Open Photo
Taylor Mac and Jason Robert Brown's MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Will Open on Broadway in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2024

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL, the new musical from Taylor Mac and Jason Robert Brown, is headed to Broadway next year!
THE WIZ National Tour On Sale At The Bushnell September 27 Photo
THE WIZ National Tour On Sale At The Bushnell September 27
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2024

The producers of the hit Broadway musical revival of The Wiz has announced that tickets for the limited engagement at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut will go on sale Friday, September 27 at 10 AM.
PARADE National Tour is Coming to Chicago in 2025 Photo
PARADE National Tour is Coming to Chicago in 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024

The national tour of PARADE, will play the CIBC Theatre for a limited two-week engagement in 2025. PARADE is directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden and will star Max Cherin and Talia Suskauer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Max Chernin & Talia Suskauer Will Lead PARADE On Tour Photo
Max Chernin & Talia Suskauer Will Lead PARADE On Tour
by Joshua Wright - Sep 19, 2024

BroadwayWorld has learned that Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer will lead the tour of Broadway revival of Parade as Leo and Lucille Frank, which will tour in 2025.
Video: THE WIZ Cast Performs 'Be A Lion' in New Music Video Photo
Video: THE WIZ Cast Performs 'Be A Lion' in New Music Video
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

Nichelle Lewis and Kyle Ramar Freeman lead a new music video from The Wiz, featuring the song 'Be A Lion'. The video also features Avery Wilson as The Scarecrow and Phil as The Tinman. The video features the official audio from the show's 2024 Broadway Cast Recording.
Video: Watch THE WIZ Take Its Final Broadway Bows & Perform 'Brand New Day' Photo
Video: Watch THE WIZ Take Its Final Broadway Bows & Perform 'Brand New Day'
by Michael Major - Aug 19, 2024

Watch a video of the Broadway cast of The Wiz taking their final Broadway bows. The show's Instagram account shared a look at their final curtain call, including Deborah Cox, Nichelle Lewis, and more taking their last bow. The Marquis Theatre will next be home to Stranger Things: The First Shadow in 2025.
THE WIZ Concludes Broadway Run Photo
THE WIZ Concludes Broadway Run
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 18, 2024

Broadway says goodbye to The Wiz, which takes its final bow at the Marquis Theatre Theatre following 18 previews and 142 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which begins performances on March 28, 2025.
Photos: THE WIZ Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway Photo
Photos: THE WIZ Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024

Last night, the revival of The Wiz at the Marquis Theatre celebrated their 100th performance on Broadway. See photos of the company's celebration here.
Video: The WIZ Tiny Desk Concert Featuring Nichelle Lewis, Melody A. Betts, Alan Ming Photo
Video: The WIZ Tiny Desk Concert Featuring Nichelle Lewis, Melody A. Betts, Alan Mingo, Jr., & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 12, 2024

The Broadway revival of The Wiz took part in a Tiny Desk concert, featuring the cast from the current production. Vocalists included Nichelle Lewis, Melody A. Betts, Alan Mingo, Jr., Kyle Ramar Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson, and Avery Wilson. Watch it now!
MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Extends at Goodman Theatre Photo
MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Extends at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil has been extended at Goodman Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Listen: THE WIZ Releases 2024 Broadway Cast Recording, Available to Stream now! Photo
Listen: THE WIZ Releases 2024 Broadway Cast Recording, Available to Stream now!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024

The 2024 Broadway cast recording of THE WIZ is now available on all streaming platforms. Enjoy the latest renditions of this classic musical's beloved songs performed by the new Broadway cast.
Videos: Watch Music Videos For 'Be A Lion' and 'Home' From THE WIZ Photo
Videos: Watch Music Videos For 'Be A Lion' and 'Home' From THE WIZ
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024

Two new singles, “Be a Lion” and “Home”, have been released from the upcoming The Wiz (2024 Broadway Cast Recording) available on all streaming platforms digitally next Friday, June 14.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jon Weston been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Parade, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for An American in Paris, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Bridges of Madison County, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for In Transit and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for In Transit.

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