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BIO

Lehrer's recent credits New York include Carousel; Hello, Dolly!; Illyria; The Front Page; The Gabriels; Shuffle Along…; Fiddler on the Roof; Dames at Sea; The King and I (also London); Living on Love; Honeymoon in Vegas; Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance; Love Letters; A Raisin in the Sun; Betrayal; Lucky Guy; South Pacific (first Tony Award for Sound Design); Death of a Salesman; The Apple Family Plays: Scenes from Life in the Country; and over 60 City Center Encores! productions including Chicago.


Recordings include An American in Paris (Grammy Award nomination), Loudon Wainwright’s High Wide and Handsome (Grammy Award), and Meredith Monk’s mercy.
A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, he currently teaches at Hunter College and was on the faculty of Bennington College from 2002-2013.

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[Broadway, 2024]
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[West End, 2024]
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[US Tour, 2019]
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[West End, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Regional (US), 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[US Tour, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Paris, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012] Cancelled
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[West End, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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Awards and Nominations


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

Scott Lehrer, Into the Woods

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Scott Lehrer, Into the Woods

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Scott Lehrer, To Kill a Mockingbird

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Scott Lehrer, Carousel

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Scott Lehrer, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel

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

Scott Lehrer, Hello, Dolly!

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Scott Lehrer, Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed

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

Scott Lehrer, The King and I

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

Scott Lehrer, Honeymoon in Vegas

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Scott Lehrer, Chaplin: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Scott Lehrer, Death of a Salesman

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Scott Lehrer, A View from the Bridge

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Scott Lehrer, Finian's Rainbow

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Scott Lehrer, Joe Turner's Come and Gone


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Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Sound Design

Scott Lehrer, South Pacific


winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Scott Lehrer, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific

The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Sound Design

Scott Lehrer, Dessa Rose


winner
The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Sound Design

Scott LehrerFranny’s Way

Videos

News


Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY

Gypsy is now open on Broadway and the show, led by Audra McDonald, is receiving rave reviews. Joy Woods plays Louise in the production, and the star recently joined The View to discuss her character and the casting choices on display in the revival. Watch the interview!
Photos: Billy Crudup, Lily Rabe & More in GHOSTS Rehearsals

The cast, crew and LCT staff gathered in a rehearsal hall in the backstage of the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center Theater for the first rehearsal of GHOSTS. See photos here!
Ella Beatty, Billy Crudup, and More Will Lead GHOSTS at Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center Theater has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Henrik Ibsen’s GHOSTS, featuring a new version by Mark O’Rowe and directed by Jack O’Brien. Learn more about the cast here!
Greg Hildreth Will Join the Cast of CHICAGO on Broadway

Greg Hildreth will join the Broadway cast of Chicago in the role of 'Amos', beginning Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
CHICAGO Welcomes Back Max von Essen This Month

Actor Max von Essen will rejoin the razzle dazzle company of Broadway's Chicago on December 23, 2024.
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY

The new Broadway revival of GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald as Rose, opens tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Check out all new video footage from the production here! 
Erika Jayne to Return to CHICAGO as 'Roxie Hart' in January

Chicago on Broadway will welcome back singer, actress and TV sensation Erika Jayne in the role of 'Roxie Hart'. Learn more about Jayne's return to Broadway and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning

CBS Sunday Morning spoke with Audra McDonald and director George C. Wolfe about their production of Gypsy, currently running on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre, and the task of taking on a character like Mama Rose. Watch the video here!
Audra McDonald Says She Discussed Starring in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and GYPSY with Sondheim

While discussing how Gypsy came about with The New Yorker, Audra McDonald revealed that another iconic Sondheim role might be on the horizon in the future.
CHICAGO Comes to Toledo in January

The American Theatre Guild will present Broadway’s favorite razzle-dazzle smash hit musical, CHICAGO. This production will kick off the 24–25 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series at the Stranahan Theater.
Photos: Kelli O’Hara & More in Rehearsals for SOUTH PACIFIC LCT Reunion

The original cast of Lincoln Center Theater’s 2008 Tony Award winning production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC will reunite on the Beaumont stage under the direction of Bartlett Sher. See rehearsal photos.
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

Gypsy star Joy Woods visited Good Morning America to discuss her role in the new production of the acclaimed musical. During the interview, she talked about the revival, working with her co-stars, and offered advice for young performers. Watch it now!
Photos: Sebastián Yatra and Bianca Marroquín in CHICAGO on Broadway

All new production photos have been released of Sebastián Yatra as 'Billy Flynn' and Bianca Marroquín as 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago on Broadway. Check out the photos here!
CHICAGO Breaks Its All Time Gross Record For Thanksgiving

Chicago beat its prior Thanksgiving week gross record. Learn more about the show's grosses and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming performances, starring Sebastian Yatra.
CHICAGO Will Take the Century II Concert Hall Stage in December

CHICAGO will be performed as part of the 24–25 Broadway in Wichita Series and will take the Century II Concert Hall stage this December. Learn more about when to catch the show here!
Video: Sebastián Yatra Takes His First Bows In CHICAGO

Latin music sensation Sebastián Yatra (Encanto’s 'Dos Oruguitas”) took his first Broadway bows in the long-running revival of Chicago earlier tonight. Go inside his big debut in new video from the curtain call!
CHICAGO's Sebastián Yatra to Perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

Chicago has announced that Latin music sensation Sebastián Yatra (Encanto’s 'Dos Oruguitas”) will perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC this year.
Tickets to CHICAGO at at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center on Sale Now

Single tickets for Baltimore’s 2025 engagement at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, home of the historic Hippodrome Theatre, are on sale now. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: First Look At Audra McDonald In GYPSY On Broadway

The revival of GYPSY beginning previews on Broadway tonight,  Thursday, November 21 at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre.  The production has released its official first look at Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as 'Mama' Rose Hovick and Joy Woods in the title role. See the photos!
Tryphena Wade To Stand by for Audra McDonald In GYPSY

The revival of GYPSY beginning previews on Broadway this week, has finalized its casting. Learn more about Audra McDonald's standby who goes on if the star is ever out sick.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Scott Lehrer been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Carousel, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The King and I, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Honeymoon in Vegas, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Chaplin: The Musical, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A View from the Bridge, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Finian's Rainbow, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for South Pacific, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Dessa Rose and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Franny’s Way.

What awards has Scott Lehrer won?

Scott Lehrer has won several prestigious awards, including: Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for South Pacific, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, and Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Franny’s Way.

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