Kai Harada
Latest News on Kai Harada:
Listen: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Cast Recording Available Now (Mar 28, 2025)
Tickets on Sale For KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Playhouse Square (Mar 28, 2025)
PETER PAN Comes to the Ed Mirvish Theatre in May (Mar 24, 2025)
Listen: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Cast Recording Available Now (Mar 28, 2025)
Tickets on Sale For KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Playhouse Square (Mar 28, 2025)
PETER PAN Comes to the Ed Mirvish Theatre in May (Mar 24, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: Amelie; Sunday in the Park With George; Allegiance; Gigi; Fun Home; On the Town; First Date; Follies (Tony Award & Drama Desk Nominations); and Million Dollar Quartet. Other: A Legendary Romance; Poster Boy (Williamstown); Beaches (Drury Lane); Brooklynite (Vineyard); Little Dancer and First You Dream (Kennedy Center); Zorro (Moscow; Atlanta); Hinterm Horizont (Berlin); Sweeney Todd and Man of La Mancha (Portland Opera); and She Loves Me (Oregon Shakespeare Festival). Audio Consultant for the revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Education: Yale University.
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical
Kai Harada, Dead Outlaw
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Kai Harada, Merrily We Roll Along
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical)
Kai Harada, New York, New York
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Kai Harada, New York, New York
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical
Kai Harada, Kimberly Akimbo
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical
Kai Harada, Soft Power
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Kai Harada, The Band's Visit
winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Kai Harada, The Band's Visit
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Kai Harada, Fun Home
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Kai Harada, Follies
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Kai Harada, Follies
Videos
Video: Liz Larsen and Aria Kane Perform 'To Me' from THE BEDWETTER
by Stephi Wild - 2025-02-26 06:43:54
Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2025-02-14 15:56:59
Photo/Video: Carolee Carmello Leads KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-09 17:31:46
Video: Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Sing 'Now' at KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Sitzprobe
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-09-01 10:37:54
Video: Emily Koch Sings 'Better' from KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-13 12:32:50
Video: Lonnie Ali & Richard Willis Talk Bringing Broadway-Bound ALI Musical to Chicago
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-13 10:01:03
Video: Meet The Monster Puppets of Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-12 10:34:52
Video: Cast of BEACHES THE MUSICAL on their Personal Connection to the Story
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-11 15:34:51
Video: Creative Team of BEACHES THE MUSICAL On Bringing The Beloved Film To The Stage
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-06 12:17:31
VIDEO: First Look Inside Rehearsals For Ballroom Inspired Production of CATS
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-30 14:59:30
Photos/Video: BEACHES THE MUSICAL, Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-05-23 18:23:08
Video: Inside Rehearsal For BEACHES the Musical at Theatre Calgary
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-16 07:35:38
Video: Writing Team Iris Rainer Dart & Mike Stoller Talk BEACHES THE MUSICAL at Theatre Calgary
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-11 16:18:43
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Rehearse 'Show the World' From BEACHES at Theatre Calgary
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-09 13:03:54
News
Listen: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Cast Recording Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025
The Broadway Cast Recording for the New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress is available now! The album has been released physically and digitally, and can be purchased and streamed now!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025
The Broadway Cast Recording for the New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress is available now! The album has been released physically and digitally, and can be purchased and streamed now!
Tickets on Sale For KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Playhouse Square
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025
Playhouse Square has announced that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO are now on-sale. KIMBERLY AKIMBO will make its Cleveland premiere at Playhouse Square in July.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025
Playhouse Square has announced that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO are now on-sale. KIMBERLY AKIMBO will make its Cleveland premiere at Playhouse Square in July.
PETER PAN Comes to the Ed Mirvish Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025
The all-new production of the hit Broadway musical PETER PAN directed by Lonny Price, with additional book by Larissa Fasthorse and choreography by Lorin Latarro is flying over to Toronto this Spring.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025
The all-new production of the hit Broadway musical PETER PAN directed by Lonny Price, with additional book by Larissa Fasthorse and choreography by Lorin Latarro is flying over to Toronto this Spring.
BEACHES THE MUSICAL Will Launch Pre-Broadway National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025
Following its International Premiere at Theatre Calgary Beaches The Musical will launch a pre-Broadway National Tour in the fall of 2026. Casting & complete Production Team for the tour will be announced at a later date.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025
Following its International Premiere at Theatre Calgary Beaches The Musical will launch a pre-Broadway National Tour in the fall of 2026. Casting & complete Production Team for the tour will be announced at a later date.
Video: Liz Larsen and Aria Kane Perform 'To Me' from THE BEDWETTER
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video of Liz Larsen and Aria Kane performing the song 'To Me'!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video of Liz Larsen and Aria Kane performing the song 'To Me'!
Jill Abramovitz and Honor Blue Savage Join Betsy Wolfe in JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025
Two new cast members have been announced to join the previously announced Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe this summer in JOY: A New True Musical! Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025
Two new cast members have been announced to join the previously announced Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe this summer in JOY: A New True Musical! Learn more here!
Video: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video from the production!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video from the production!
PETER PAN To Play The Fox Theatre; Tickets On Sale Today
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025
Tickets for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN are on sale now for a limited one-week premiere engagement at the Fox Theatre from April 29 – May 4.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025
Tickets for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN are on sale now for a limited one-week premiere engagement at the Fox Theatre from April 29 – May 4.
Kruz Maldonado Will Take Over Title Role in PETER PAN Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
Kruz Maldonado will join the cast of the national tour of the all-new production of PETER PAN, as the tour continues into its second year. Learn more about where to catch the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
Kruz Maldonado will join the cast of the national tour of the all-new production of PETER PAN, as the tour continues into its second year. Learn more about where to catch the show here!
Betsy Wolfe Will Lead Off-Broadway Premiere of JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025
Betsy Wolfe will lead the off-Broadway premiere of JOY: A New True Musical, based on the life of trailblazing businesswoman and inventor Joy Mangano.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025
Betsy Wolfe will lead the off-Broadway premiere of JOY: A New True Musical, based on the life of trailblazing businesswoman and inventor Joy Mangano.
Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2025
Get a first listen to 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love) from the Hamburg Production of Disney's Hercules in this all-new video.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2025
Get a first listen to 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love) from the Hamburg Production of Disney's Hercules in this all-new video.
Video: First Listen to 'Normal' from DEAD OUTLAW
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2025
Get a first listen to 'Normal' from the upcoming Broadway run of Dead Outlaw, which made its premiere off-Broadway last year. Written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and directed by David Cromer, Dead Outlaw will open on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on April 27, 2025.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2025
Get a first listen to 'Normal' from the upcoming Broadway run of Dead Outlaw, which made its premiere off-Broadway last year. Written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and directed by David Cromer, Dead Outlaw will open on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on April 27, 2025.
Photos: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new production photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new production photos here!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO is Coming to The Fabulous Fox This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
KIMBERLY AKIMBO is Coming to The Fabulous Fox Theatre this spring! The tour stars three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmel, and more! Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
KIMBERLY AKIMBO is Coming to The Fabulous Fox Theatre this spring! The tour stars three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmel, and more! Learn how to purchase tickets.
A WONDERFUL WORLD Will Host Talkbacks in Honor of Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will host talkbacks following two upcoming performances in celebration of Black History Month, in collaboration with Audience Rewards.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will host talkbacks following two upcoming performances in celebration of Black History Month, in collaboration with Audience Rewards.
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.
Video: Shoshana Bean and Liz Larsen Discuss THE BEDWETTER
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. See what stars Shoshana Bean and Liz Larsen have to say about the production in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. See what stars Shoshana Bean and Liz Larsen have to say about the production in the video here!
Newly Imagined Production of PETER PAN Comes to Toronto in May
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025
The all-new production of the hit Broadway musical PETER PAN directed by Lonny Price, with additional book by Larissa Fasthorse and choreography by Lorin Latarro is flying over to Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025
The all-new production of the hit Broadway musical PETER PAN directed by Lonny Price, with additional book by Larissa Fasthorse and choreography by Lorin Latarro is flying over to Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.
Tickets on Sale This Week For Memphis Premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025
The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO will go on sale starting Friday, January 31 at 10am. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025
The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO will go on sale starting Friday, January 31 at 10am. Learn more here!
A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2025
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, February 23, 2025. At the time of closing, the production will have played 151 performances, including 31 previews.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2025
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, February 23, 2025. At the time of closing, the production will have played 151 performances, including 31 previews.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Kai Harada been nominated for?
Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for New York, New York, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for New York, New York, Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Soft Power, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Band's Visit, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Follies and Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Follies.
What awards has Kai Harada won?
Kai Harada has won the Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for The Band's Visit and the Best Sound Design of a Musical from the Tony Awards, also for The Band's Visit.
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