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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.

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2024] Cancelled
Sound Design
 
[West End, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Sound Design
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Design[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
SOUND DESIGN
 
[West End, 2021]
OUND DESIGN
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
 
[Las Vegas, 2008]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2008]
Sound Designer
 
[Chicago, 2007]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Sound Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2006]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2004]
Sound Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2004]
Sound Designer
 
[Canada, 2003]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1997] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Sound Designer

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

News


THE LION KING Will Return to Anchorage in 2025

Disney’s The Lion King will make its return to  Anchorage at the Atwood Concert Hall during the 25/26 season. Performance dates and times for the Fall 2025 engagement will be announced at a later time.
Tickets to THE LION KING in Dallas to go on Sale This Week

Tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King will go on sale to the public in December. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets!
Toronto Production of Disney's THE LION KING Extends Through August 30, 2025

The new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King will extend performances through August 30, 2025. The new block of tickets, for performances from April 29 to August 30, 2025, will go on sale at 10AM on Saturday December 7, 2024.
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!
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 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!
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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 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 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!
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.
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.
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.

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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