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BIO

Broadway: The Farnsworth Invention, Cymbeline. As a Partner in SCK Sound Design, his Credits include: Doctor Zhivago and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and Ain't Too Proud. Other Designs: Queen of the Mist, I Am Anne Hutchinson/I Am Harvey Milk, The Man in the Ceiling, The Tin Pan Alley Rag, Becky Shaw, Measure for Pleasure, Farragut North, I Love You Because, Love, Loss, and What I Wore, and Mr. Marmalade. Associate Sound Designs: Catch Me If You Can, Billy Crystal's 700 Sundays, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill (Tony Award), Jesus Christ Superstar, Hands on a Hardbody (Drama Desk Award), and Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. Regional: La Jolla Playhouse, Huntington Theatre Company, The Fifth Avenue, Williamstown Theatre Festival, DC's Shakespeare Theatre Company, Bay Street Theatre. Walter is married to photographer Kimberly Witham.

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Productions

Water for ElephantsWater for Elephants
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
The Unsinkable Molly BrownThe Unsinkable Molly Brown
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Sound Designer
Broadbend, ArkansasBroadbend, Arkansas
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Design
Summer and SmokeSummer and Smoke
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
SpongeBob SquarePantsSpongeBob SquarePants
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
The Spongebob MusicalThe Spongebob Musical
 
[Chicago, 2016]
Sound Designer
I Am Anne Hutchinson - I Am Harvey MilkI Am Anne Hutchinson - I Am Harvey Milk
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Sound Designer
Once Upon a MattressOnce Upon a Mattress
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Sound Designer
Almost, MaineAlmost, Maine
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
700 Sundays700 Sundays
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Associate Sound Designer
Queen of The MistQueen of The Mist
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
Tricks The Devil Taught MeTricks The Devil Taught Me
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
Madagascar Live!Madagascar Live!
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Sound Designer
Love, Loss, and What I WoreLove, Loss, and What I Wore
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
Becky Shaw
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Sound Designer
Taking Over
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
Farragut North
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
The Farnsworth InventionThe Farnsworth Invention
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
CymbelineCymbeline
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
Walmartopia
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Sound Designer
Passing Strange
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Assistant Sound Designer
DeuceDeuce
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Associate Sound Designer
The Year of Magical ThinkingThe Year of Magical Thinking
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Associate Sound Designer
Rags
 
[New York, 2006]
Sound Designer
Mimi le Duck
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Designer
Mimi Le Duck
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Satellites
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Sandra Bernhard: Everything Bad and Beautiful
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Measure for Pleasure
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
I Love You Because
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Almost, Maine
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Sound Designer
Mr. Marmalade
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
Zhivago
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2005]
Sound Designer
DoubtDoubt
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Assistant Sound Designer
700 Sundays700 Sundays
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Associate Sound Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical

Walter Trarbach, Water for Elephants

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Walter Trarbach, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical

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Review: TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Charms, Inspires and Dazzles Photo
Review: TAKE THE LEAD at Paper Mill Playhouse Charms, Inspires and Dazzles
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 8, 2025

Take the Lead, an exuberant new musical, is now at Paper Mill Playhouse, and it is a definite hit. We attended the opening night when the full house audience was all smiles and cheers.
Photos: TAKE THE LEAD Opening Night at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Photos: TAKE THE LEAD Opening Night at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

The world premiere musical Take the Lead, which began performances Saturday, March 29 opened this Sunday, April 6, at Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out photos from opening night here! 
COYOTE UGLY LIVE Will Tour as an Immersive Party Experience in 2025 Photo
COYOTE UGLY LIVE Will Tour as an Immersive Party Experience in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

Coyote Ugly Live, a rollicking immersive comedy based on the world-famous bar, will launch U.S and International dates later this year. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
Paper Mill Playhouse to Launch 'Take A Ticket' Initiative For TAKE THE LEAD Photo
Paper Mill Playhouse to Launch 'Take A Ticket' Initiative For TAKE THE LEAD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse  is launching “Take a Ticket,” a new initiative introduced for the upcoming world premiere of Take the Lead. Learn more about the production and see how to attend!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD at BCA Plaza Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; BCA Plaza Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD at BCA Plaza Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Boston Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Enters Final Three Weeks of Performances Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Enters Final Three Weeks of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will play its final performance on Broadway in three weeks. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets to the musical before it closes on Broadway.
COYOTE UGLY LIVE to Present Industry Reading This Week Photo
COYOTE UGLY LIVE to Present Industry Reading This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024

COYOTE UGLY LIVE announced a nationwide tour, bringing the iconic bar experience to cities across the U.S. Experience the high-energy performances and vibrant atmosphere in your city soon.
Video: Grant Gustin Takes Final Bow in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Photo
Video: Grant Gustin Takes Final Bow in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

Grant Gustin played his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.  Check out a video of his final curtain call here!
Grant Gustin & More to Join WATER FOR ELEPHANTS CD Signing at Barnes & Noble Photo
Grant Gustin & More to Join WATER FOR ELEPHANTS CD Signing at Barnes & Noble
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024

New York's Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue will host a CD signing for the Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording. Learn how to attend.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording is Available Now on CD Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording is Available Now on CD
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Broadway musical Water for Elephants, featuring a score by PigPen Theatre Co., is now available on CD! The album is also available in streaming and digital formats. Learn how to stream or purchase the album here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Launch National Tour in 2025 Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Launch National Tour in 2025
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 13, 2024

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will launch its First National Tour in Baltimore, MD at the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in the Fall of 2025.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Launch Tent Talkback Series This Month Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Launch Tent Talkback Series This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2024

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is launching the Tent Talkback Series. Learn more about the series and see how to attend.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording To Be Released On CD In August Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording To Be Released On CD In August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

The circus comes home! The Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording will be released on CD this month.
Grant Gustin Will Depart WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on September 1 Photo
Grant Gustin Will Depart WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on September 1
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024

Grant Gustin will play his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.
Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance Photo
Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

See photos of Water for Elephants celebrating its 100 Broadway performance!
Photos: Backstage with the Drama Desk Awards Winners Photo
Photos: Backstage with the Drama Desk Awards Winners
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 11, 2024

Check out photos from backstage with the winners of the 2024 Drama Desk Awards!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the Drama Desk Awards Photo
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 11, 2024

Winners for the 2024 Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced last night at NYU Skirball Center. Tony Award Winners Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit hosted the ceremony. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Walter Trarbach been nominated for?

Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Water for Elephants and Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical.

What awards has Walter Trarbach won?

Walter Trarbach has won the Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on Water for Elephants.

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