Steve Canyon Kennedy
Latest News on Steve Canyon Kennedy:
THE LION KING in Kansas City Tickets Go on Sale This Week (Nov 18, 2024)
Video: Inside THE LION KINGOpening Night in Toronto (Nov 13, 2024)
THE LION KING on Broadway Will Its Celebrate 27th Anniversary Tomorrow (Nov 12, 2024)
THE LION KING in Kansas City Tickets Go on Sale This Week (Nov 18, 2024)
Video: Inside THE LION KINGOpening Night in Toronto (Nov 13, 2024)
THE LION KING on Broadway Will Its Celebrate 27th Anniversary Tomorrow (Nov 12, 2024)
BIO
Kennedy's Broadway sound design credits include On Your Feet, Doctor Zhivago, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill (Tony Award), Hands on a Hardbody (Drama Desk Award), Jesus Christ Superstar, Catch Me If You Can (Tony nomination), Guys and Dolls, Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Jersey Boys (Drama Desk Award), Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays, Rent, Hairspray, The Producers, Aida, Titanic, Big, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Carousel, and The Who’s Tommy (Drama Desk Award).
In addition, he was the production engineer on such Broadway shows as Cats, Starlight Express, Song & Dance, The Phantom of the Opera, Carrie, and Aspects of Love.
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Steve Canyon Kennedy, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations
winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Sound Design of a Play
Steve Canyon Kennedy, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Steve Canyon Kennedy, Hands on a Hardbody
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Steve Canyon Kennedy, Jesus Christ Superstar
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
Steve Canyon Kennedy, Catch Me If You Can
Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Sound Design
Steve Canyon Kennedy, Jersey Boys
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Sound Design
Steve Canyon Kennedy, Jersey Boys
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Sound Design
Steve Canyon Kennedy, The Who's Tommy
Videos
Video: Get a Sneak Peek of AIN'T TOO PROUD London Cast Singing 'My Girl'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023
Video: Julie Taymor Talks THE LION KING 25th Anniversary and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Oct 24, 2022
VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes With JERSEY BOYS' Return to Live Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022
VIDEO: AIN'T TOO PROUD Kicks Off Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with Show Medley
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 28, 2019
VIDEO: THE LION KING Celebrates 100,000,000th Guest Worldwide With Multi-Lingual 'Circle of Life' Music Video
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019
April 1 - THE LION KING Will Become First Musical to Play Seven Continents- Antarctic Production Will Open in 2019!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2018
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Berkeley Rep's AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS
by Julie Musbach - Sep 2, 2017
VIDEO: On This Day, March 30- THE LION KING Plays 1,000 Broadway Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2017
VIDEO: Teacher Uses 3D Printer to Create Masks for School Production of THE LION KING
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2017
News
THE LION KING in Kansas City Tickets Go on Sale This Week
Tickets for the return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King in Kansas Citywill go on sale to the public this week. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Tickets for the return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King in Kansas Citywill go on sale to the public this week. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Video: Inside THE LION KINGOpening Night in Toronto
The Lion King has opened in Toronto. On opening night, the Princess of Wales Theatre hosted celebrities and returning cast members from the 2000 engagement of the show. Check out the video here!
The Lion King has opened in Toronto. On opening night, the Princess of Wales Theatre hosted celebrities and returning cast members from the 2000 engagement of the show. Check out the video here!
THE LION KING on Broadway Will Its Celebrate 27th Anniversary Tomorrow
The Lion King will celebrate its 27th anniversary on Broadway on Wednesday, November 13th. Learn more about the show and its history, as well as the historic milestone, here!
The Lion King will celebrate its 27th anniversary on Broadway on Wednesday, November 13th. Learn more about the show and its history, as well as the historic milestone, here!
AIN’T TOO PROUD " THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Comes to San Francisco in February
BroadwaySF has announced that AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS will perform a limited engagement at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre from Tuesday, February 25 through Sunday, March 2, 2025.
BroadwaySF has announced that AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS will perform a limited engagement at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre from Tuesday, February 25 through Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Disney's THE LION KING Returns To The Bushnell In November
Disney's THE LION KING returns to The Bushnell on November 13.
Disney's THE LION KING returns to The Bushnell on November 13.
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale Tomorrow
Experience the magic of DISNEY'S THE LION KING as it returns to Fort Lauderdale.
Experience the magic of DISNEY'S THE LION KING as it returns to Fort Lauderdale.
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At Miller Auditorium Next Week
Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo will be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo will be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 24.
New Cast Members Will Join THE LION KING North American Tour
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!
THE LION KING Will Welcome New Young Simba and Young Nala Next Week
The Lion King will welcome Austin Elle Fisher as “Young Nala” and Jacob Pham as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, August 20. Learn more about the new members of the cast here!
The Lion King will welcome Austin Elle Fisher as “Young Nala” and Jacob Pham as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, August 20. Learn more about the new members of the cast here!
Loni Ackerman Joins MOMS' NIGHT OUT At 54 Below
Loni Ackerman has been a longtime favorite of Broadway theatergoers. She captivated New York audiences in such coveted roles as Eva in Evita and Grizabella in Cats.
Loni Ackerman has been a longtime favorite of Broadway theatergoers. She captivated New York audiences in such coveted roles as Eva in Evita and Grizabella in Cats.
Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre to go on Sale This Month
Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta go on sale this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta go on sale this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Norm Lewis, Myles Frost, and More to Be Honored at NAACP Theatre Awards
The NAACP Theatre Awards has revealed the honorees for the 30th Annual Awards Ceremony, taking place on June 3rd in Los Angeles.
The NAACP Theatre Awards has revealed the honorees for the 30th Annual Awards Ceremony, taking place on June 3rd in Los Angeles.
THE LION KING Tour Celebrates 22nd Anniversary in Minneapolis This Weekend
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. The Lion King has returned to Minneapolis' historic Orpheum Theatre, where the Tony Award-winning Best Musical played its pre-Broadway run in 1997, and where the touring production is currently entertaining capacity houses through Sunday, April 28.
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. The Lion King has returned to Minneapolis' historic Orpheum Theatre, where the Tony Award-winning Best Musical played its pre-Broadway run in 1997, and where the touring production is currently entertaining capacity houses through Sunday, April 28.
THE LION KING North American Tour to Celebrate 22nd Anniversary
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. Learn more about the show!
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. Learn more about the show!
Tickets for THE LION KING at the the Ohio Theatre on Sale Now
Tickets for the return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Ohio Theatre are currently on sale. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase.
Tickets for the return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Ohio Theatre are currently on sale. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase.
THE LION KING Returns to Portland This Fall
Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway in Portland have announced that, in response to the recent weather-related performance cancellations of Disney’s The Lion King, the North American tour will return to Keller Auditorium in Portland for a two-week engagement in Fall 2025.
Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway in Portland have announced that, in response to the recent weather-related performance cancellations of Disney’s The Lion King, the North American tour will return to Keller Auditorium in Portland for a two-week engagement in Fall 2025.
Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At Segerstrom Center For The Arts
Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Get the details on the upcoming production.
Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Get the details on the upcoming production.
Auditions to be Held for Toronto Production Of Disney's THE LION KING
Audition information is now available online for the new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King.
Audition information is now available online for the new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King.
Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD at Ed Mirvish Theatre
Ain't Too Proud, playing at the Ed Mirvish Theatre for a limited engagement, brings the life and times of Motown's finest, The Temptations, to the Toronto stage in a toe-tapping 'Behind the Music'-style spectacular that will leave audiences jaw-dropped.
Ain't Too Proud, playing at the Ed Mirvish Theatre for a limited engagement, brings the life and times of Motown's finest, The Temptations, to the Toronto stage in a toe-tapping 'Behind the Music'-style spectacular that will leave audiences jaw-dropped.
Disney's THE LION KING is Coming to The Hobby Center in Summer 2024
The Lion King will once again leap onto the Hobby Center stage on Thursday, July 11, 2024 for a limited four-week engagement through Sunday, August 4, 2024.
The Lion King will once again leap onto the Hobby Center stage on Thursday, July 11, 2024 for a limited four-week engagement through Sunday, August 4, 2024.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Steve Canyon Kennedy been nominated for?
Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hands on a Hardbody, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jesus Christ Superstar , Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Best Sound Design (Olivier Awards) for Jersey Boys, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Jersey Boys and Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Who's Tommy.
What awards has Steve Canyon Kennedy won?
Steve Canyon Kennedy has won the following awards: Best Sound Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill and Outstanding Sound Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Jersey Boys.
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