Kai Harada
Latest News on Kai Harada:
PETER PAN Will Fly Into The Bushnell In February (Jan 15, 2025)
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Will Release Cast Recording in March (Jan 10, 2025)
Ashley Blanchet & More Join Shoshana Bean-Led THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage (Jan 7, 2025)
PETER PAN Will Fly Into The Bushnell In February (Jan 15, 2025)
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Will Release Cast Recording in March (Jan 10, 2025)
Ashley Blanchet & More Join Shoshana Bean-Led THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage (Jan 7, 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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Productions
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
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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 Sitzprobeby Blair Ingenthron - 09/01/2024
Video: Lonnie Ali & Richard Willis Talk Bringing Broadway-Bound ALI Musical to Chicagoby Joshua Wright - 08/13/2024
Video: Cast of BEACHES THE MUSICAL on their Personal Connection to the Storyby Joshua Wright - 06/11/2024
Video: Creative Team of BEACHES THE MUSICAL On Bringing The Beloved Film To The Stageby Joshua Wright - 06/06/2024
VIDEO: First Look Inside Rehearsals For Ballroom Inspired Production of CATSby Joshua Wright - 05/30/2024
Photos/Video: BEACHES THE MUSICAL, Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrettby A.A. Cristi - 05/23/2024
Video: Writing Team Iris Rainer Dart & Mike Stoller Talk BEACHES THE MUSICAL at Theatre Calgaryby Blair Ingenthron - 05/11/2024
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Rehearse 'Show the World' From BEACHES at Theatre Calgaryby Joshua Wright - 05/09/2024
Video: Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburgby Stephi Wild - 04/18/2024
Video: Video Designer George Reeve Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburgby Blair Ingenthron - 04/14/2024News
PETER PAN Will Fly Into The Bushnell In February
Tickets for the premiere Hartford engagement of the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN are on sale now. This eight-performance run February 4 through 9, 2025 at The Bushnell is part of a major national tour.
Tickets for the premiere Hartford engagement of the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN are on sale now. This eight-performance run February 4 through 9, 2025 at The Bushnell is part of a major national tour.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Will Release Cast Recording in March
The Broadway cast of New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress, directed by Lear deBessonet, will go into the studio to record the Cast Album of their production at the end of January.
The Broadway cast of New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress, directed by Lear deBessonet, will go into the studio to record the Cast Album of their production at the end of January.
Ashley Blanchet & More Join Shoshana Bean-Led THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for two-time Emmy Award–winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for two-time Emmy Award–winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO is Coming to Keller Auditorium in January
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium. Learn more abut the production and see how to purchase tickets.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium. Learn more abut the production and see how to purchase tickets.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Comes to Seattle Next Month
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will make its Seattle premiere at The Paramount Theatre in January 2025. Learn more about the upcoming production here and find out how to get tickets!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will make its Seattle premiere at The Paramount Theatre in January 2025. Learn more about the upcoming production here and find out how to get tickets!
Tickets On Sale Now KIMBERLY AKIMBO at The Orpheum Theater
Tickets are on sale now for the Nebraska premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The show will play Omaha's Orpheum Theater in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets are on sale now for the Nebraska premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The show will play Omaha's Orpheum Theater in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew Knowles and Les Coney Join Producing Team of A WONDERFUL WORLD
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has added producers Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew and Gena Avery Knowles, and Les Coney to the producing team.
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has added producers Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew and Gena Avery Knowles, and Les Coney to the producing team.
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! Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video! The musical opened with a benefit performance followed by a gala dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.
Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video! The musical opened with a benefit performance followed by a gala dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.
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.
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 and the Best Sound Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Band's Visit.
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