Mikhail Fiksel
Latest News on Mikhail Fiksel:
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Starring Jessie Fisher Extends at Writers Theatre (Dec 5, 2024)
Cast Set For FOOL FOR LOVE at Steppenwolf (Nov 13, 2024)
Berkeley Rep to Kick Off 24/25 Season with MEXODUS (Jul 31, 2024)
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Starring Jessie Fisher Extends at Writers Theatre (Dec 5, 2024)
Cast Set For FOOL FOR LOVE at Steppenwolf (Nov 13, 2024)
Berkeley Rep to Kick Off 24/25 Season with MEXODUS (Jul 31, 2024)
BIO
Mikhail Fiksel is a sound designer, musician, composer and a DJ based in NYC and Chicago. Originally from Siberia, Russia, Fiksel’s work has been heard on various stages, movie screens and dance floors around the US and beyond. Recent theatre work include projects with Playwrights Horizons, Manhattan Theatre Club, 2nd Stage, The Pearl, The Flea, En Garde Arts, American Conservatory Theatre, The Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, St. Louis Repertory, Dallas Theatre Center, The Old Globe, Cleveland Playhouse, Redmoon, The Geffen Playhouse, The Long Wharf Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Victory Gardens, Albany Park Theatre Project, Writers Theatre, Timeline, The Hypocrites, The House Theater and many others. Other work include dance compositions and designs with Lucky Plush, The Seldoms, The Inconvenience, The Cambrians and Chicago Danceworks and original scores for several independent feature films, including THE WISE KIDS and GLITCH.
He is a recipient of the Lucille Lortel Award and The Garland Award his sound design of THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY (2nd Stage Theater Company and The Geffen Playhouse) and multiple Joseph Jefferson Awards for Sound Design and Original Incidental Music. In 2011, he was awarded the Michael Maggio Emerging Designer Award. He has written original scores for several musicals, including OLD TOWN (with Brett Neveu, Strawdog) for which he received a 2008 AfterDark Award for Best Original Score and LAST OF THE DRAGONS (with David Bareford, Lifeline), published by Playscripts, Inc.
He is a member of 2nd Story and an Artistic Associate with Teatro Vista, Timeline and Redmoon Theatre. In addition, he is a resident artist at Adventure Stage Chicago and Albany Park Theatre Project and was on the faculty at Loyola University’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts and University of Chicago’s Theater and Performance Studies.
Outside of theatre stages he can be found playing with his nu-jazz ensemble Seeking Wonderland and the dynamic dj duo The Ordeal, or as a solo performer, sometimes under the monikers DJ White Russian or The Red Menace. He splits his time between Chicago and New York and building a jetpack to make his commute more manageable.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mikhail Fiksel, How to Defend Yourself
winner
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Sound Design of a Play
Mikhail Fiksel, Dana H.
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Sound Design for a Play
Mikhail Fiksel, Dana H
winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Design Award
Mikhail Fiksel, Dana H
winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Design Award
Mikhail Fiksel, Dana H
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mikhail Fiksel, Dana H
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mikhail Fiksel, The Treasurer
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play
Mikhail Fiksel, A Life
winner
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mikhail Fiksel, A Life
Videos
Video: Laurie Metcalf & Joe Mantello Talk LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD at Steppenwolf
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 20, 2024
Video: First Look at Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper & More in UNCLE VANYA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024
Video: Watch a Trailer for Kristina Wong's SWEATSHOP OVERLORD, Coming to A.C.T. This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024
Video: Watch An Unplugged Performance of 'Two Bodies' from Baltimore Center Stage's MEXODUS
by Joshua Wright - Feb 27, 2024
Video: First Look at Jeff Perry and Mark Ulrich in NO MAN'S LAND at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2023
Cast Recording of Signature Theatre's CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND to Be Released May 8
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2020
STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal with the Cast of Playwrights Realm's MY MANANA COMES
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 21, 2014
STAGE TUBE: Julius Ahn Performs 'Shame' from STUCK ELEVATOR World Premiere at A.C.T., Beg. Tonight
by Stage Tube - Apr 4, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Julius Ahn Performs 'Shame' from STUCK ELEVATOR World Premiere at A.C.T.
by Stage Tube - Mar 22, 2013
News
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Starring Jessie Fisher Extends at Writers Theatre
Writers Theatre has added a week of performances to the hilarious and compassionate production of Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, directed by Kimberly Senior, and starring Jessie Fisher. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Writers Theatre has added a week of performances to the hilarious and compassionate production of Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, directed by Kimberly Senior, and starring Jessie Fisher. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For FOOL FOR LOVE at Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced full casting for its revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced full casting for its revival of Sam Shepard’s dark and beautiful masterpiece Fool for Love, directed by Jeremy Herrin.
Berkeley Rep to Kick Off 24/25 Season with MEXODUS
Kicking off its 2024/25 season, Berkeley Rep will present the West Coast premiere of the hip-hop remix, Mexodus.
Kicking off its 2024/25 season, Berkeley Rep will present the West Coast premiere of the hip-hop remix, Mexodus.
Video: Laurie Metcalf & Joe Mantello Talk LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD at Steppenwolf
Laurie Metcalf and Joe Mantello discuss Steppenwolf's LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD in the video here.
Laurie Metcalf and Joe Mantello discuss Steppenwolf's LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD in the video here.
The TEAM to Present RECONSTRUCTING at BAM Directed by Rachel Chavkin & Zhailon Levingston
The TEAM and BAM will present five work-in-progress showings this fall for the TEAM’s newest work, Reconstructing (Still Working but the Devil Might Be Inside). Learn how to purchase tickets.
The TEAM and BAM will present five work-in-progress showings this fall for the TEAM’s newest work, Reconstructing (Still Working but the Devil Might Be Inside). Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD at Steppenwolf Theatre
See photos from opening night of Little Bear Ridge Road at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
See photos from opening night of Little Bear Ridge Road at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Laurie Metcalf Stars in Steppenwolf's LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD
Get a first look at Steppenwolf Theatre Company's world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road, an intimate drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, A Bright New Boise), directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Wicked, Airline Highway). Check out all-new video of the production!
Get a first look at Steppenwolf Theatre Company's world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road, an intimate drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, A Bright New Boise), directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Wicked, Airline Highway). Check out all-new video of the production!
Review Roundup: LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Starring Laurie Metcalf Opens at Steppenwolf
See what the critics are saying about Little Bear Ridge Road at Steppenwolf! Learn more about the show.
See what the critics are saying about Little Bear Ridge Road at Steppenwolf! Learn more about the show.
Photos: First Look at Laurie Metcalf and More In LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD World Premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 48th season with the highly anticipated world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road, an intimate drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, A Bright New Boise), directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Wicked, Airline Highway). See photos from the production.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 48th season with the highly anticipated world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road, an intimate drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, A Bright New Boise), directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Wicked, Airline Highway). See photos from the production.
Steppenwolf's LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Extends Through August 4, 2024
Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road has added two additional weeks of performances, extending through Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road has added two additional weeks of performances, extending through Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 48th season with the world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road, a comic, cosmic and intimate drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 48th season with the world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road, a comic, cosmic and intimate drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!
Video: Playwright Samuel D. Hunter Talks LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD At Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 48th season with the world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road, a comic, cosmic and intimate drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, A Bright New Boise), directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Wicked, Airline Highway). Hear the playwright discuss his new work in a new video!
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 48th season with the world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road, a comic, cosmic and intimate drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, A Bright New Boise), directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Wicked, Airline Highway). Hear the playwright discuss his new work in a new video!
Review: MEXODUS at Mosaic Theater Company
Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson are making history with their new two-person musical extravaganza
Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson are making history with their new two-person musical extravaganza
LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Comes to Steppenwolf in June
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 48th season with the world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road, a comic, cosmic and intimate drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 48th season with the world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road, a comic, cosmic and intimate drama by MacArthur Fellow Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of UNCLE VANYA on Broadway
The Lincoln Center Theater production of Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA, with a new version by Heidi Schreck and directed by Lila Neugebauer, just celebrated its opening night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night!
The Lincoln Center Theater production of Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA, with a new version by Heidi Schreck and directed by Lila Neugebauer, just celebrated its opening night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Review Roundup: Steve Carell Stars In UNCLE VANYA on Broadway
Academy Award-winner Steve Carell makes his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA now playing at The Lincoln Center Theater. Read the reviews!
Academy Award-winner Steve Carell makes his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA now playing at The Lincoln Center Theater. Read the reviews!
Video: First Look at Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper & More in UNCLE VANYA
Get a first look at footage of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater starring Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper and more.
Get a first look at footage of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater starring Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper and more.
Photos: Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper & More in UNCLE VANYA
Get a first look at photos of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater. See pictures of the starry cast led by Steve Carell, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Get a first look at photos of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater. See pictures of the starry cast led by Steve Carell, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Lincoln Center Theater Delays First Preview of UNCLE VANYA
Lincoln Center Theater's production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, featuring a new version by Heidi Schreck, directed by Lila Neugebauer, will delay its first preview. Learn more about the production.
Lincoln Center Theater's production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, featuring a new version by Heidi Schreck, directed by Lila Neugebauer, will delay its first preview. Learn more about the production.
LA HAVANA MADRID Comes to Millennium Park This Summer
Collaboraction and Teatro Vista Productions will team to present a free, outdoor, staged concert version of Sandra Delgado’s smash hit La Havana Madrid, Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion as part of Millennium Park’s 20th Anniversary Season.
Collaboraction and Teatro Vista Productions will team to present a free, outdoor, staged concert version of Sandra Delgado’s smash hit La Havana Madrid, Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion as part of Millennium Park’s 20th Anniversary Season.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Mikhail Fiksel been nominated for?
Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for How to Defend Yourself, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Dana H., Outstanding Sound Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dana H, Design Award (Obie Awards) for Dana H, Design Award (Obie Awards) for Dana H, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dana H, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for The Treasurer, Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Life and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for A Life.
What awards has Mikhail Fiksel won?
Mikhail Fiksel has received several accolades for his work in sound design. He won the Best Sound Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for Dana H. Additionally, he received the Design Award at the Obie Awards for Dana H. He also won the Outstanding Sound Design award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Dana H. Furthermore, he received the Outstanding Sound Design award from The Lortels for A Life.
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