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BIO

Theatre: After ten years as a recording engineer and record producer, Martin Levan began his theatrical career in 1982 when he supervised the sound for Song & Dance in London. Since then Martin has been responsible for designing the sound for many worldwide productions including Cats, Starlight Express, The Phantom of the Opera, Little Shop of Horrors, Carrie, The Baker’s Wife, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber concerts, Requiem, Aspects of Love, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Show Boat, Sunset Boulevard, Whistle Down the Wind, Lautrec and The Beautiful Game.



Recordings include the original cast albums for many of the above productions including the original Broadway album of Cats which won him a Grammy Award.

Awards: Martin’s awards include: the NAACP Theatre Award for Best Sound Director for The Phantom of the Opera; LA Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Sound Design for Sunset Boulevard; the Jessie Richardson Theatre award for Outstanding Design Team Achievement for Show Boat.

Martin and his wife Karen live in Buckinghamshire and in Wales where Martin enjoys spending time in his private recording studio.

Productions

 
[West End, 2021]
Sound Designer
 
[Toronto, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 1998]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 1998]
Sound Designer
 
[Australia, 1998]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 1996]
Sound Designer
 
[Canada, 1995]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Sound Designer
 
[Regional (US), 1993]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 1993]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 1992]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 1991]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 1989]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 1989]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 1984]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 1982]
Producer

Videos

News


Ben Crawford Out Of Final Broadway Performance of PHANTOM; Laird Mackintosh Will Play The Title Role

Current Phantom of the Opera star Ben Crawford will be out of the show for the final Broadway performance. Longtime Phantom Laid Mackintosh will step into the role this evening.
Photo: First Look at the PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Final Company Portrait

The longest-running Broadway show of all time, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will play its final New York performance at The Majestic Theatre today, Sunday, April 16 at 5PM, after a record-breaking 35 years and 13,981 performances to 20 million people. Check out a portrait of the final cast, crew, orchestra, and staff here!
Video: Former Christines Share the Stage at PHANTOM Charity Performance

Watch a special, surprise curtain call presentation with leading lady Emilie Kouatchou, joined onstage by three iconic, former Broadway Christines: Sierra Boggess (25th Anniversary), Ali Ewoldt (30th Anniversary) and the original “Angel of Music” herself: original London and New York star Sarah Brightman.
Video: Ben Crawford, Emilie Kouatchou, and John Riddle Sing 'Think of Me' From THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

The Phantom of the Opera has released an all new music video featuring the show's closing cast. Celebrating 35 years on Broadway, watch as the production’s lead cast members Ben Crawford (The Phantom), Emilie Kouatchou (Christine), and John Riddle (Raoul) sing Think of Me.
Video: Watch Hal Prince Talk THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in 1988 CBS SUNDAY MORNING Segment

CBS Sunday Morning has shared an interview segment 1988 featuring Hal Prince discussing the opening of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. The segment, which features footage of the original Broadway cast in rehearsals and performing, spotlights how Prince brought the musical to Broadway. Watch the video now!
Lottery Tickets for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Final Performance Now Available

Special lottery for tickets to the invitation-only, final Broadway performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Sunday, April 16 at 5PM are now available!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Present Special Charity Performance Closing Week

A special Charity Performance will take place on Friday, April 14 of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the iconic and record-breaking Broadway production that will end its history-making run that week. 
Andrew Lloyd Webber Teases THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA May Return to Broadway

Andrew Lloyd Webber has teased that The Phantom of the Opera may not be leaving Broadway for good when it takes its final bow next month.
You Can Now Spend the Night in the Opera House That Inspired THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

You can now spend the night in the Palais Garnier, the Parisian opera house that inspired Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera! See how to book the night here!
Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 35 Years on Broadway

The Phantom of the Opera celebrated 35 years on Broadway last night, January 26, at the Majestic Theatre. The production opened on January 26, 1988. BroadwayWorld was there to capture some special moments from the big night, including members of the creative team, the cast's curtain call, and more!
Video: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 35th Anniversary With a Special Curtain Call

The Phantom of the Opera celebrated 35 years on Broadway last night, January 26, at the Majestic Theatre. Following the show, a special curtain call was held, featuring a performance and speech from members of the cast. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the big moment and you can check out the video here!
Video: Celebrating 35 Years of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway

35 years ago today, on January 26, 1988, The Phantom of the Opera opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre. Check out a playlist of videos from the course of the show's historic Broadway run.
Rewind: Looking Back at THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on the Anniversary of its First Broadway Preview

Look back at The Phantom of the Opera on the anniversary of its first preview at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway!
Photo: Hillary Clinton Visits THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Hillary Clinton took a trip to the Majestic Theatre to check out the iconic musical The Phantom of the Opera one final time before it closes its doors after 24 years. The politician and Broadway fan took to Instagram to share a photo of herself at the show.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Delays Final Broadway Performance

As BroadwayWorld first reported in September, Broadway's longest-running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, will soon take its final Broadway bow at the Majestic Theatre... but it will happen a bit later than originally announced.
Video: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Gets Ready to Say Goodbye to Broadway

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this month, The Phantom of the Opera, Broadway's longest-running show ever, will take its final Broadway bow at the Majestic Theatre on February 18, 2023, soon after celebrating its 35th anniversary. Watch a brand new video promo for the musical's final months.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the Longest-Running Broadway Show of All-Time, Sets Closing Date

All good things must come to an end, and after a record-breaking 35 years on Broadway, so must The Phantom of the Opera. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Broadway's longest running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, will take its final Broadway bow in February 2023.
Words From The Wings: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Jordan Donica Shares Favorite Backstage Moments and More!

BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Jordan Donica, who just took over the role of Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway! Check out his answers here!
Jordan Donica, Maree Johnson, and Kanisha Marie Feliciano Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

The latest in The Phantom of the Opera Broadway casting news. Jordan Donica, who made his Broadway debut in PHANTOM playing 'Raoul,' will return to the role beginning Sunday, May 29 for a limited engagement.  Maree Johnson will return to the Broadway cast as 'Madame Giry' on Monday, May 16 and more.
Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates Reopening Night with DJ, Andrew Lloyd Webber!

The Phantom of the Opera is officially back and Broadway is Broadway again! As a part of the celebration, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and producer Cameron Mackintosh took the stage for a special speech, and afterwards Webber took to the streets for a special DJ set in front of The Majestic. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night!

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