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Jonathan Deans (Sound Designer) His work spans from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden to The Beatles 'LOVE' and Michael Jackson’s 'ONE' in Las Vegas. His Broadway credits include Pippin (Tony Nomination) Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, La Cage aux Folles (Tony and Drama Desk Nomination),Young Frankenstein, The Pirate Queen, Lestat, Taboo, Follies, Seussical, The Music Man, Fosse, Parade, Candide and Ragtime (A number of different awards). He designed the Off-Broadway revival of Carrie (Drama Desk Nomination). His work with Cirque du Soleil includes ONE, LOVE, KA, Believe, Zumanity, O, Mystere, La Nouba, Wintuk, Ovo, Corteo, Saltimbanco. Jonathan has a number of audio design installations around the World, which are interactive and immersive experiences. He has been nominated for Tony and Drama Desk Awards and has been presented with a USITT award for Distinguished Career in Sound. Mr. Deans was born in England where as a young actor was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He lives in the U.S. and heads the Theatre Sound Design course at UNLV. Please visit www.designingsound.com

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Productions

Buena Vista Social ClubBuena Vista Social Club
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Sound Designer
RedwoodRedwood
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Sound Designer
Buena Vista Social ClubBuena Vista Social Club
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
Ain't No Mo'Ain't No Mo'
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Co-Sound Design
17761776
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Sound Design
Anything GoesAnything Goes
 
[West End, 2022]
Sound Designer
Waitress (Non-Eq)Waitress (Non-Eq)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Design[Replacement]
WaitressWaitress
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
WaitressWaitress
 
[West End, 2019]
Sound Design
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill
 
[Boston, 2018]
Sound Designer
WaitressWaitress
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Sound Design
Finding NeverlandFinding Neverland
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Sound Designer
WaitressWaitress
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
WaitressWaitress
 
[Boston, 2015]
Sound Designer
Finding NeverlandFinding Neverland
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
PippinPippin
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Sound Design
PippinPippin
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
Priscilla Queen of the DesertPriscilla Queen of the Desert
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Sound Designer
CarrieCarrie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
Spider-Man Turn Off the DarkSpider-Man Turn Off the Dark
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The MusicalPriscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The MusicalPriscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
 
[Toronto, 2010]
Sound Designer
La Cage aux FollesLa Cage aux Folles
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
Young FrankensteinYoung Frankenstein
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Sound Designer
Young FrankensteinYoung Frankenstein
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
The Pirate QueenThe Pirate Queen
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
Lestat
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
BrooklynBrooklyn
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Sound Designer
TabooTaboo
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
Brooklyn
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Sound Designer
Follies
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
Seussical
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
The Music Man
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
Fosse
 
[West End, 2000]
Sound Designer
Wise Guys
 
[New York, 1999]
Sound Designer
Fosse
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
Parade
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Sound Designer
Ragtime
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Sound Designer
Street Corner Symphony
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Sound Designer
Damn Yankees
 
[West End, 1997]
Sound Designer
King David
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Sound Designer
Candide
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Sound Designer
Damn Yankees
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Sound Designer
The Twilight of the Golds
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Sound Designer
Peg
 
[West End, 1984]
Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Sound Design

Jonathan Deans, Buena Vista Social Club

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Jonathan Deans, Ain't No Mo'

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Jonathan Deans, Jagged Little Pill


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Jonathan Deans, Finding Neverland

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Jonathan Deans, Pippin

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

Jonathan Deans, Carrie

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Jonathan Deans, La Cage Aux Folles

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Jonathan Deans, La Cage aux Folles

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by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2025

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BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Will Offer Discount Tickets Through Digital Lottery and Gener Photo
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by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

The new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will launch Digital Lottery and General Rush policies, to allow fans to get discount tickets to the upcoming production. Learn more here about how to get cheap tickets to the show!
Photos: REDWOOD on Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call Photo
Photos: REDWOOD on Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 14, 2025

See photos from the opening night curtain call of Redwood on Broadway starring Idina Menzel. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: REDWOOD Starring Idina Menzel Opens On Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: REDWOOD Starring Idina Menzel Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025

Idina Menzel is climbing to new heights as she returns to Broadway in the new musical Redwood. The new musical features De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcox. Read the reviews!
Video: See Khaila Wilcoxon Sing From REDWOOD Ahead of the Show's Opening Night Photo
Video: See Khaila Wilcoxon Sing From REDWOOD Ahead of the Show's Opening Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

To celebrate Redwood's opening night on Broadway, watch watch Khaila Wilcoxon (Becca) perform the song 'Little Redwood' at BroadwayCon! Learn more about Redwood and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Idina Menzel Performs From REDWOOD Atop a Real Redwood Tree Photo
Video: Idina Menzel Performs From REDWOOD Atop a Real Redwood Tree
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

Idina Menzel is back on Broadway in Redwood, which officially opens tonight! To celebrate the big day, Idina took to Instagram to share a video of herself atop a real-life redwood tree, singing a song from the show.
Photos: First Look at REDWOOD With Idina Menzel, De’Adre Aziza & More Photo
Photos: First Look at REDWOOD With Idina Menzel, De’Adre Aziza & More
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2025

A first look at Idina Menzel in Redwood on Broadway has arrived. The new photos feature De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcoxon in the new musical, now in previews at the Nederlander Theatre.
Idina Menzel Will Be Out of REDWOOD Sunday Matinee Due to Illness Photo
Idina Menzel Will Be Out of REDWOOD Sunday Matinee Due to Illness
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025

BroadwayWorld has learned that Idina Menzel will be out of Redwood for the Sunday, February 2nd matinee performance due to illness. Standby Jessica Phillips will be on for the performance.
Jessica Phillips Makes Standby Debut in REDWOOD; Menzel Out Due to Illness Photo
Jessica Phillips Makes Standby Debut in REDWOOD; Menzel Out Due to Illness
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025

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REDWOOD Saturday Matinee Performance Cancelled Due to Illness Photo
REDWOOD Saturday Matinee Performance Cancelled Due to Illness
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

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Meet the Cast of REDWOOD, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
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by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

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by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

Ahead of its first performance on Broadway, lottery and rush ticket policies have been announced for the new musical Redwood, starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel.
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Photos: Idina Menzel and the Cast of REDWOOD Meet the Press Photo
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by Bruce Glikas - Dec 24, 2024

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by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

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by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024

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Photos: Idina Menzel-Led REDWOOD Begins Rehearsals Photo
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by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

Rehearsals are underway for Redwood on Broadway, starring Idina Menzel. The production will begin previews next month at the Nederlander Theatre. Check out the rehearsal photos here!
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by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

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Up on the Marquee: REDWOOD Photo
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jonathan Deans been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Buena Vista Social Club, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Ain't No Mo', Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jagged Little Pill, Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Finding Neverland, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Pippin, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Carrie, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for La Cage Aux Folles and Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for La Cage aux Folles.

What awards has Jonathan Deans won?

Jonathan Deans won the Best Sound Design of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Finding Neverland.

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