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Peter Hylenski received a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award Honour for his work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical. A Grammy, Olivier, and seven-time Tony nominee, his selected design credits include Frozen, Anastasia, Beetlejuice, Once on This Island, Something Rotten, King Kong, Rock of Ages, After Midnight, Motown, The Scottsboro Boys, Side Show, Rocky, Bullets Over Broadway, Shrek the Musical, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Lend Me a Tenor, Elf, Wonderland, Cry-Baby, The Times They Are a-Changin’, The Wedding Singer, Sweet Charity, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me.

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Productions

Death Becomes HerDeath Becomes Her
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
Maybe Happy EndingMaybe Happy Ending
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
LempickaLempicka
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
Bob Fosse's Dancin'Bob Fosse's Dancin'
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Sound Design
KPOPKPOP
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
Almost FamousAlmost Famous
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge!
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Sound Designer
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[West End, 2022]
Sound Designer
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] Cancelled
Sound Design
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
FrozenFrozen
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Sound Designer
Once On This IslandOnce On This Island
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Sound Design
Almost FamousAlmost Famous
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]
Sound Design
Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge!
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
The Flamingo KidThe Flamingo Kid
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Sound Designer
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
Merrily We Roll AlongMerrily We Roll Along
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
King KongKing Kong
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
AnastasiaAnastasia
 
[US Tour, 2018] Cancelled [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[Boston, 2018]
Sound Design
The Beast in the JungleThe Beast in the Jungle
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
FrozenFrozen
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Design
Once On This IslandOnce On This Island
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Sound Design
FrozenFrozen
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Sound Designer
AnastasiaAnastasia
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
Kid VictoryKid Victory
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Sound Design
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
AnastasiaAnastasia
 
[Regional (US), 2016]
Sound Designer
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[West End, 2016]
Sound Designer
Gotta DanceGotta Dance
 
[Chicago, 2015]
Sound Designer
In Your ArmsIn Your Arms
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2015]
Sound Designer
Up HereUp Here
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2015]
Sound Designer
Something Rotten!Something Rotten!
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Designer
Side ShowSide Show
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
AnnieAnnie
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Sound Designer
Bullets Over Broadway: The MusicalBullets Over Broadway: The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
RockyRocky
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
After MidnightAfter Midnight
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
Motown the MusicalMotown the Musical
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
Elf The MusicalElf The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Sound Designer
Elf The MusicalElf The Musical
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Sound Designer
On A Clear Day You Can See ForeverOn A Clear Day You Can See Forever
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[West End, 2011]
Sound Designer
Shrek the MusicalShrek the Musical
 
[West End, 2011]
Sound Designer
WonderlandWonderland
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
Elf - The MusicalElf - The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
The Scottsboro BoysThe Scottsboro Boys
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Sound Designer
Shrek the MusicalShrek the Musical
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Sound Designer
Lend Me a TenorLend Me a Tenor
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
The Scottsboro BoysThe Scottsboro Boys
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
Glory DaysGlory Days
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
Cry-BabyCry-Baby
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
How to Save the World and Find True Love in 90 Minutes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
How to Save the World and Find True Love in 90 Minutes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
The Times They are A-Changin'The Times They are A-Changin'
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Sweet Charity
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Sound Designer
Martin Short: Fame Becomes MeMartin Short: Fame Becomes Me
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Mame
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2006]
Sound Designer
The Wedding SingerThe Wedding Singer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
Slut
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
Little Women
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Sound Designer
Annie
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Sound Designer
Ragtime
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2005]
Sound Designer
Sweet CharitySweet Charity
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
Jackie Mason: Freshly SqueezedJackie Mason: Freshly Squeezed
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
Altar BoyzAltar Boyz
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
Little WomenLittle Women
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
BrooklynBrooklyn
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Sound Designer
Altar Boyz
 
[New York, 2004]
Sound Designer
Children's Letters to God
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Sound Designer
Jackie Mason's Laughing Room OnlyJackie Mason's Laughing Room Only
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Sound Designer
TabooTaboo
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Associate Sound Designer
Ragtime
 
[West End, 2003]
Sound Designer
Follies
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Associate Sound Designer
The Music Man
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Associate Sound Designer
Exactly Like You
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
Exactly Like You
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Sound Designer
Fosse
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Associate Sound Designer
Ragtime
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Associate Sound Designer
The Scarlet Pimpernel
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Associate Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Almost Famous


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Sound Design

Peter Hylenski, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Sound Design

Peter Hylenski, King Kong

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, King Kong

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Beetlejuice


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Once on this Island

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Once On This Island

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Anastasia

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Side Show

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Rocky

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, After Midnight

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Motown: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, The Scottsboro Boys

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Peter Hylenski, The Scottsboro Boys

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Peter Hylenski, Rock of Ages

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Sound Design

Peter Hylenski, Ragtime

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Jordan Fisher To Join MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway This Spring Photo
Jordan Fisher To Join MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

Broadway's favorite love interest, Jordan Fisher, will return to Broadway this spring in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Moulin Rouge!. Jordan begins performances in the role of ‘Christian’ starting Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
BEETLEJUICE Comes to the Lied Center Next Month Photo
BEETLEJUICE Comes to the Lied Center Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

 The ghost-with-the-most will make his Lincoln debut in this edgy and irreverent new Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
John Cardoza to Play Final MOULIN ROUGE! Performance This Spring Photo
John Cardoza to Play Final MOULIN ROUGE! Performance This Spring
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

John Cardoza has announced his final performance as Christian in Moulin Rouge. After six months in the Broadway production and a stint in the musical's national tour, Cardoza's final show will be in April.
Video: Solea Pfeiffer Performs 'Firework' From MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Solea Pfeiffer Performs 'Firework' From MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2025

On a recent visit to Good Day New York, current Moulin Rouge cast member Solea Pfeiffer took the stage to perform Firework, the Katy Perry staple sung by Satine in the musical. Watch her performance here!
Elise McCann, Rob Johnson, and More Join BEETLEJUICE in Melbourne Photo
Elise McCann, Rob Johnson, and More Join BEETLEJUICE in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the Australian premiere of BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL, hitting Melbourne’s Regent Theatre this May. Learn more about the cast here!
Photos: Jonathan Groff and More in JUST IN TIME Rehearsals Photo
Photos: Jonathan Groff and More in JUST IN TIME Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Rehearsals have begun for the new Broadway musical JUST IN TIME at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre. The production stars Jonathan Groff. See rehearsal photos here! 
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Releases New Block Of Tickets Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Releases New Block Of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

A new block of tickets is now on sale the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical for performances through Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Video: Nienke Latten & Vajèn van den Bosch Sing 'I Can't Lose You' from Disney's FRO Photo
Video: Nienke Latten & Vajèn van den Bosch Sing 'I Can't Lose You' from Disney's FROZEN
by Joshua Wright - Feb 7, 2025

Watch an all new music video from the company of Disney's Frozen in the Netherlands performing 'I Can't Lose You.' The musical tells the story of the two sisters Anna and Elsa, in the fictional kingdom of Arendelle that has fallen into eternal winter due to Elsa's hidden powers. As the cold continues, both sisters must learn that only an act of true love can melt a frozen heart.
Jimmy Fallon to Make Broadway Debut in ALL IN Tonight Photo
Jimmy Fallon to Make Broadway Debut in ALL IN Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

“The Tonight Show” host, producer and New York City icon, Jimmy Fallon, will make Broadway debut tonight as he joins the all-star cast of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. Learn more about the production.
JUST IN TIME Will Offer Signed Posters at the Circle in the Square Box Office This We Photo
JUST IN TIME Will Offer Signed Posters at the Circle in the Square Box Office This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

In celebration of 1959, the year Bobby Darin released the album “That’s All”, the first 59 patrons to purchase tickets for Just in Time at the Circle in the Square Theatre box office on Thursday, January 30 at 1:00PM EST will receive a signed poster!
MOULIN ROUGE! Comes to the Lied Center in February Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! Comes to the Lied Center in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical will play in Lincoln at the Lied Center for 16 performances.
Video: Watch BEETLEJUICE Australia Star Karis Oka Sing 'Dead Mom' Photo
Video: Watch BEETLEJUICE Australia Star Karis Oka Sing 'Dead Mom'
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2025

Watch a video of Karis Oka singing 'Dead Mom' from Beetlejuice at the Australian Open! Oka will star in the Melbourne production as Lydia Deetz, opposite the musical's composer, Eddie Perfect, who will play the title role.
Erika Henningsen Completes Cast of JUST IN TIME, Led By Jonathan Groff Photo
Erika Henningsen Completes Cast of JUST IN TIME, Led By Jonathan Groff
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

Erika Henningsen will return to Broadway in the world premiere of the new musical JUST IN TIME as “Sandra Dee.” The musical is led by Jonathan Groff and will begin performances in March.
Karis Oka to Join Eddie Perfect BEETLEJUICE in Melbourne Photo
Karis Oka to Join Eddie Perfect BEETLEJUICE in Melbourne
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

The role of Lydia Deetz in BEETLEJUICE in Melbourne will be played by Karis Oka. The production stars Eddie Perfect as Beetlejuice. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes to Austin in May Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes to Austin in May
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will come to Bass Concert Hall in May. Tickets will be available starting at 10 a.m. on Jan. 17. Learn more about the upcoming engagement here!
Gracie Lawrence & Emily Bergl Join Jonathan Groff in JUST IN TIME Photo
Gracie Lawrence & Emily Bergl Join Jonathan Groff in JUST IN TIME
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2025

JUST IN TIME, starring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin, has found its supporting cast. Find out who will join the Tony winner in the new production along with additions to the show's design team
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant, Nick Kroll, and Andrew Rannells in Rehears Photo
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant, Nick Kroll, and Andrew Rannells in Rehearsal For ALL IN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

All new photos have been released of the current cast for Broadway's All In. Check out photos of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant, Nick Kroll, and Andrew Rannells in rehearsals for Broadway’s All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich.
DEATH BECOMES HER Cancels January 8 Performances Due to Illness Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER Cancels January 8 Performances Due to Illness
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Death Becomes Her on Broadway has cancelled its January 8 performances due to illness in the company. Learn more about the upcoming performances in the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Listen: Hear the DEATH BECOMES HER Song That's Trending on TikTok Photo
Listen: Hear the DEATH BECOMES HER Song That's Trending on TikTok
by Michael Major - Jan 8, 2025

So tell me, Earnest, have you seen these viral Death Becomes Her TikToks? Performed by Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and Chistopher Sieber, the song is gaining traction on TikTok. Watch videos from Trisha Paytas, Scott Hoying, and more!
Photos: Chloe Fineman Joins ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Photo
Photos: Chloe Fineman Joins ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2025

Chloe Fineman has joined the rotating cast of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich and is making her Broadway debut! Check out photos of Fineman in All In here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Peter Hylenski been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Almost Famous, Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for King Kong, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for King Kong, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Once On This Island, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anastasia, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Side Show, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rocky, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for After Midnight, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Motown: The Musical, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rock of Ages and Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Ragtime.

What awards has Peter Hylenski won?

Peter Hylenski has won several awards, including Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Sound Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Best Sound Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Sound Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for King Kong, and Best Sound Design of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Once on this Island.

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