Jonathan Deans
Latest News on Jonathan Deans:
De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcoxon Join Idina Menzel-Led REDWOOD (Nov 21, 2024)
What We Know So Far About BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB (Sep 21, 2024)
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Will Arrive on Broadway in 2025 (Sep 16, 2024)
De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcoxon Join Idina Menzel-Led REDWOOD (Nov 21, 2024)
What We Know So Far About BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB (Sep 21, 2024)
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Will Arrive on Broadway in 2025 (Sep 16, 2024)
BIO
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
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
Videos
Video: Watch Idina Menzel Get Ready for REDWOOD Climbing Trees and Buildings
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2024
Video: Watch Sara Bareilles Perform 'She Used to Be Mine' on TODAY Ahead of the WAITRESS Movie Theater Release
by Michael Major - Nov 30, 2023
Video: Go Inside the Belasco As AIN'T NO MO' Announces Its Broadway Extension!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022
Video: The Company of AIN'T NO MO' Hits The Red Carpet On Opening Night
by Opening Night - Dec 2, 2022
Video: Watch Lee Daniels' Speech at the First Preview of AIN'T NO MO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022
VIDEO: Crystal Lucas-Perry Releases 'With A Me' Inspired by Her Journey as John Adams in 1776
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at the World Premiere of BHANGIN' IT at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2022
VIDEO: Ciara Renee and Joshua Henry Perform 'You Matter to Me' From WAITRESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021
VIDEO: Sara Bareilles and the Cast of WAITRESS Perform 'Opening Up' in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2021
VIDEO: On This Day, June 14- SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2019
VIDEO: Sara Bareilles, Jessie Mueller & WAITRESS Cast Perform Medley on the TONY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2016
VIDEO: Jessie Mueller, Sara Bareilles Appear in All-New WAITRESS Promo
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 25, 2016
STAGE TUBE: FINDING NEVERLAND Composers Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy Treat Fans to Post-Show Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 17, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights! Anastasia Barzee and More in KISS ME, KATE at The Old Globe
by Stage Tube - Jul 9, 2015
VIDEO: Matthew James Thomas & Sasha Allen Chat National Tour of PIPPIN
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 1, 2014
STAGE TUBE: PIPPIN National Tour's Kyle Selig Shows Fans a Day in Life as Pippin in Anticipation of Denver Opening
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 23, 2014
News
De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcoxon Join Idina Menzel-Led REDWOOD
The full company has been announced for the new musical Redwood, coming to Broadway in 2025, led by Idina Menzel. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
The full company has been announced for the new musical Redwood, coming to Broadway in 2025, led by Idina Menzel. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
What We Know So Far About BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
Buena Vista Social Club is officially getting ready for a Broadway bow. What do you need to know about the new musical? Let's study up!
Buena Vista Social Club is officially getting ready for a Broadway bow. What do you need to know about the new musical? Let's study up!
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Will Arrive on Broadway in 2025
The acclaimed new musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB is coming to Broadway! A band of renowned musicians from across the globe will tell the legendary story of the artists who recorded the original album. The new musical features a book by Marco Ramirez and will be directed by Tony nominee Saheem Ali.
The acclaimed new musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB is coming to Broadway! A band of renowned musicians from across the globe will tell the legendary story of the artists who recorded the original album. The new musical features a book by Marco Ramirez and will be directed by Tony nominee Saheem Ali.
2024 Hewes Design Awards Winners Revealed
The 2024 Hewes Design Awards winners have been revealed, recognizing outstanding achievements in theatrical design. Learn more about the honorees.
The 2024 Hewes Design Awards winners have been revealed, recognizing outstanding achievements in theatrical design. Learn more about the honorees.
REDWOOD Starring Idina Menzel Sets Broadway Theatre and Dates
Redwood, the new, original musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, has set its Broadway theatre and dates! Learn more about when and where you can catch the musical here!
Redwood, the new, original musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, has set its Broadway theatre and dates! Learn more about when and where you can catch the musical here!
HIPPEST TRIP- THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL Producer Wendell Pierce Says Show Is Coming to Broadway
Tony Award- winner Wendell Pierce has announced that he has joined the producing team of the Broadway-aimed Hippest Trip- the Soul Train Musical!
Tony Award- winner Wendell Pierce has announced that he has joined the producing team of the Broadway-aimed Hippest Trip- the Soul Train Musical!
THE LONELY FEW Extends Off-Broadway Through June 9
MCC Theater has announced an extension for the New York Premiere of The Lonely Few. Tickets are on sale for the new dates now!
MCC Theater has announced an extension for the New York Premiere of The Lonely Few. Tickets are on sale for the new dates now!
(PRAY), THE COMEUPPANCE, and More Take Home 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards - Full List of Winners!
The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony which will take place tonight, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. See the winners as they come in here!
The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony which will take place tonight, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. See the winners as they come in here!
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Sets Broadway Auditions
It has just been revealed that the production will hold auditions for a potential Broadway production in May.
It has just been revealed that the production will hold auditions for a potential Broadway production in May.
WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!
Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!
Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!
JAGGED LITTLE PILL To Complete US Tour At Hanover Theater In April
Catch the acclaimed A.R.T. musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL before it wraps up its US tour, and learn how to get tickets while reading about the end of the touring production.
Catch the acclaimed A.R.T. musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL before it wraps up its US tour, and learn how to get tickets while reading about the end of the touring production.
Photos: New Photos of Idina Menzel and More in REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse
All new photos have been posted on social media featuring Idina Menzel and the company of Redwood, the new musical that just made its World Premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse. Check out the photos here!
All new photos have been posted on social media featuring Idina Menzel and the company of Redwood, the new musical that just made its World Premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse. Check out the photos here!
Listen: Idina Menzel Sings 'Great Escape' from New Musical REDWOOD
Listen as Idina Menzel sings 'Great Escape' from the New Musical Redwood. Redwood began its sold-out World Premiere engagement at La Jolla Playhouse on February 13, where it runs through March 31, 2024 at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre.
Listen as Idina Menzel sings 'Great Escape' from the New Musical Redwood. Redwood began its sold-out World Premiere engagement at La Jolla Playhouse on February 13, where it runs through March 31, 2024 at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre.
Review: REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse
In REDWOOD, a new musical by Kate Diaz, and Tina Landau partially conceived by Idina Menzel and enjoying a visually arresting if somewhat simplistic world premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, Menzell confronts something even more formidable than encroaching yuppie cyber cafes, enraged Oz-ians or life-altering roads not taken….
In REDWOOD, a new musical by Kate Diaz, and Tina Landau partially conceived by Idina Menzel and enjoying a visually arresting if somewhat simplistic world premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, Menzell confronts something even more formidable than encroaching yuppie cyber cafes, enraged Oz-ians or life-altering roads not taken….
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off on REDWOOD Starring Idina Menzel
What did critics think of Redwood, the new musical, now on stage in its World Premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse through March 31st, 2024 starring Idina Menzel? See what the reviews said about the Broadway-bounc show.
What did critics think of Redwood, the new musical, now on stage in its World Premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse through March 31st, 2024 starring Idina Menzel? See what the reviews said about the Broadway-bounc show.
Photos: Get A First Look at Idina Menzel & More in REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse
Get a first look at Idina Menzel and company in Redwood, the new musical now on stage in its World Premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse through March 31st, 2024.
Get a first look at Idina Menzel and company in Redwood, the new musical now on stage in its World Premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse through March 31st, 2024.
Interview: Tina Landau On Collaborating With Idina Menzel On REDWOOD & More
Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel is now on stage in its World Premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse, where it will run through March 31st, 2024. We spoke with director Tina Landau about collaborating with Menzel and bringing Redwood Forest to life on stage.
Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel is now on stage in its World Premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse, where it will run through March 31st, 2024. We spoke with director Tina Landau about collaborating with Menzel and bringing Redwood Forest to life on stage.
Video: Watch Idina Menzel Get Ready for REDWOOD Climbing Trees and Buildings
Watch Idina Menzel and Tina Landau discuss climbing trees and buildings in preparation for REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse (and see footage) here!
Watch Idina Menzel and Tina Landau discuss climbing trees and buildings in preparation for REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse (and see footage) here!
Performances Begin Tonight for REDWOOD World Premiere Starring Idina Menzel
Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, begins its World Premiere engagement at La Jolla Playhouse. Learn more about this new show, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, begins its World Premiere engagement at La Jolla Playhouse. Learn more about this new show, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in San Francisco / Bay Area! Winners include Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble, ACT, and more.
Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in San Francisco / Bay Area! Winners include Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble, ACT, and more.
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 has won the Best Sound Design of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his work on Finding Neverland.
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