Kai Harada
Latest News on Kai Harada:
Tickets to KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Boston On Sale Now (Nov 14, 2024)
KIMBERLY AKIMBO to Make Columbus Premiere at the Ohio Theatre (Nov 13, 2024)
Tickets on Sale This Month For KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Detroit (Nov 13, 2024)
Tickets to KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Boston On Sale Now (Nov 14, 2024)
KIMBERLY AKIMBO to Make Columbus Premiere at the Ohio Theatre (Nov 13, 2024)
Tickets on Sale This Month For KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Detroit (Nov 13, 2024)
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: Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Sing 'Now' at KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Sitzprobe
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 1, 2024
Video: Lonnie Ali & Richard Willis Talk Bringing Broadway-Bound ALI Musical to Chicago
by Joshua Wright - Aug 13, 2024
Video: Cast of BEACHES THE MUSICAL on their Personal Connection to the Story
by Joshua Wright - Jun 11, 2024
Video: Creative Team of BEACHES THE MUSICAL On Bringing The Beloved Film To The Stage
by Joshua Wright - Jun 6, 2024
VIDEO: First Look Inside Rehearsals For Ballroom Inspired Production of CATS
by Joshua Wright - May 30, 2024
Photos/Video: BEACHES THE MUSICAL, Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024
Video: Writing Team Iris Rainer Dart & Mike Stoller Talk BEACHES THE MUSICAL at Theatre Calgary
by Blair Ingenthron - May 11, 2024
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Rehearse 'Show the World' From BEACHES at Theatre Calgary
by Joshua Wright - May 9, 2024
Video: Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
Video: Video Designer George Reeve Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024
News
Tickets to KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Boston On Sale Now
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning production of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, presented by Broadway In Boston, are now available. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning production of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, presented by Broadway In Boston, are now available. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO to Make Columbus Premiere at the Ohio Theatre
Broadway in Columbus will present the Columbus premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, for eight shows in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway in Columbus will present the Columbus premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, for eight shows in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets on Sale This Month For KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Detroit
Broadway In Detroit has announced that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will go on sale this month for the show's upcoming run in March of 2025.
Broadway In Detroit has announced that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will go on sale this month for the show's upcoming run in March of 2025.
Video: Cast of RAGTIME at New York City Center Sings 'Till We Reach That Day'
Watch the cast of New York City Center's Ragtime perform 'Till We Reach That Day.' Learn more about the production starring Joshua Henry and more, and see how to purchase tickets.
Watch the cast of New York City Center's Ragtime perform 'Till We Reach That Day.' Learn more about the production starring Joshua Henry and more, and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Nichelle Lewis Sings 'Your Daddy's Son' in RAGTIME
Nichelle Lewis is taking on the iconic role of Sarah in the New York City Center gala production of Ragtime. Watch as she performs 'Your Daddy's Son' in this video.
Nichelle Lewis is taking on the iconic role of Sarah in the New York City Center gala production of Ragtime. Watch as she performs 'Your Daddy's Son' in this video.
Isabella Esler, Jake Epstein, Chilina Kennedy & More Will Star in LIFE AFTER in Toronto
The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!
The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!
Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala
Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!
Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!
Review Roundup: RAGTIME at New York City Center
Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! Winner of four Tony Awards in 1998, Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. See what the critics are saying...
Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! Winner of four Tony Awards in 1998, Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. See what the critics are saying...
Photos: RAGTIME, with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More
Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! The musical opened last night, October 30. Check out new photos of the cast in action here! The musical stars Joshua Henry, Nichelle Lewis, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz and Tabitha Lawing.
Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! The musical opened last night, October 30. Check out new photos of the cast in action here! The musical stars Joshua Henry, Nichelle Lewis, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz and Tabitha Lawing.
Video: RAGTIME at New York City Center
Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! The musical opens tonight, October 30, with a benefit performance followed by a gala dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video!
Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! The musical opens tonight, October 30, with a benefit performance followed by a gala dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video!
Review: PETER PAN at Golden Gate Theatre
Peter Pan flies into the Golden Gate Theatre with its fantastical message of the joys of childhood, innocence, and freedom. For over 70 years J.M. Barrie’s story has been told and retold, becoming a beloved childhood adventure. This newly imagined production plays on that familiarity and will bring a new generation of children into the fold with its eye-popping images, fairytale characters, swashbuckling adventure, and simplistic themes of good versus evil.
Peter Pan flies into the Golden Gate Theatre with its fantastical message of the joys of childhood, innocence, and freedom. For over 70 years J.M. Barrie’s story has been told and retold, becoming a beloved childhood adventure. This newly imagined production plays on that familiarity and will bring a new generation of children into the fold with its eye-popping images, fairytale characters, swashbuckling adventure, and simplistic themes of good versus evil.
PETER PAN Tickets On Sale At Kravis Center This Friday
Tickets for PETER PAN at the Kravis Center will be available starting Friday, November 1 at 10 AM. Find out who's in the cast and how to get tickets.
Tickets for PETER PAN at the Kravis Center will be available starting Friday, November 1 at 10 AM. Find out who's in the cast and how to get tickets.
Photos: Inside RAGTIME Rehearsals at City Center With Caissie Levy, Shaina Taub & More
See photos from Ragtime rehearsals at City Center. It follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Joshua Henry) and his sweetheart Sarah (Nichelle Lewis); a wealthy white family led by Mother (Caissie Levy); and Latvian immigrant Tateh (Brandon Uranowitz).
See photos from Ragtime rehearsals at City Center. It follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Joshua Henry) and his sweetheart Sarah (Nichelle Lewis); a wealthy white family led by Mother (Caissie Levy); and Latvian immigrant Tateh (Brandon Uranowitz).
PETER PAN Now On Sale At Playhouse Square
Tickets for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN are now on sale. for its premiere Cleveland engagement at Playhouse Square April 9- April 13, 2025, as part of a major national tour.
Tickets for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN are now on sale. for its premiere Cleveland engagement at Playhouse Square April 9- April 13, 2025, as part of a major national tour.
Video: Watch A WONDERFUL WORLD's First Broadway Curtain Call
Watch as the cast of A Wonderful World starring James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong, Darlesia Cearcy as Lucille Wilson, Kim Exum as Alpha Smith, Dionne Figgins as Daisy Parker, and Jennie Harney-Fleming as Lil Hardin. Watch the curtain call video now!
Watch as the cast of A Wonderful World starring James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong, Darlesia Cearcy as Lucille Wilson, Kim Exum as Alpha Smith, Dionne Figgins as Daisy Parker, and Jennie Harney-Fleming as Lil Hardin. Watch the curtain call video now!
PETER PAN Comes To The Fabulous Fox This November
PETER PAN will be performed at The Fabulous Fox from November 13-24. The production will feature a new cast, with details available in the full release.
PETER PAN will be performed at The Fabulous Fox from November 13-24. The production will feature a new cast, with details available in the full release.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Comes to Los Angeles Next Week
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and the most critically-acclaimed musical of its season, will make its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited three-week engagement, from October 15 – November 3, 2024.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and the most critically-acclaimed musical of its season, will make its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited three-week engagement, from October 15 – November 3, 2024.
Nichelle Lewis Replaces Joaquina Kalukango in RAGTIME at City Center
Nichelle Lewis will join the cast of the Annual Gala Presentation of Ragtime as Sarah. She replaces previously announced Joaquina Kalukango. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Nichelle Lewis will join the cast of the Annual Gala Presentation of Ragtime as Sarah. She replaces previously announced Joaquina Kalukango. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photo/Video: Carolee Carmello Leads KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO. The production stars three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello as Kimberly, Miguel Gil, Jim Hogan, Emily Koch, Dana Steingold, Grace Capeless, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Darron Hayes, and Pierce Wheeler.
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO. The production stars three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello as Kimberly, Miguel Gil, Jim Hogan, Emily Koch, Dana Steingold, Grace Capeless, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Darron Hayes, and Pierce Wheeler.
Video: 'Prologue' from RAGTIME at City Center
Watch the 28-piece Orchestra play “Prologue” from the Annual Gala Presentation of RAGTIME, led by Music Director James Moore, in the video here! The concert production will play New York City Center, October 30 – November 10, 2024.
Watch the 28-piece Orchestra play “Prologue” from the Annual Gala Presentation of RAGTIME, led by Music Director James Moore, in the video here! The concert production will play New York City Center, October 30 – November 10, 2024.
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 at the Drama Desk Awards for The Band's Visit. Additionally, he received the Best Sound Design of a Musical award at the Tony Awards for The Band's Visit.
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