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Kai Harada BIO

Broadway: Amelie; Sunday in the Park With George; Allegiance; Gigi; Fun Home; On the Town; First Date; Follies (Tony Award & Drama Desk Nominations); and Million Dollar Quartet. Other: A Legendary Romance; Poster Boy (Williamstown); Beaches (Drury Lane); Brooklynite (Vineyard); Little Dancer and First You Dream (Kennedy Center); Zorro (Moscow; Atlanta); Hinterm Horizont (Berlin); Sweeney Todd and Man of La Mancha (Portland Opera); and She Loves Me (Oregon Shakespeare Festival). Audio Consultant for the revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Education: Yale University.

Kai Harada Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[West End, 2023]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Sound Designer[Replacement]
 
[Regional (US), 2020]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2020]
Sound Designer
 
[Chicago, 2019]
Sound
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Los Angeles, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2019]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Los Angeles, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Los Angeles, 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Sound Designer
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Moving Light Programmer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Associate Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Assistant Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Sound Designer
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Assistant Sound Designer

Kai Harada Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical)

Kai Harada, New York, New York

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Kai Harada, New York, New York

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical

Kai Harada, Kimberly Akimbo

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

Kai Harada, Soft Power


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

Kai Harada, The Band's Visit


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

Kai Harada, The Band's Visit

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

Kai Harada, Fun Home

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical

Kai Harada, Follies

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Sound Design of a Musical

Kai Harada, Follies

Kai Harada Videos

Kai Harada News


Video: Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


In an all new video, Casey Nicholaw discussed the production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, which he is directing and choreographing. Performances run through December 22 at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany.   Check out the video here!

Video: Video Designer George Reeve Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


Video designer George Reeve discusses the process of designing Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg.

Video: Go Inside First Day Of Rehearsal For BEACHES THE MUSICAL at Theatre Calgary


Go inside the first day of rehearsal for Theatre Calgary's upcoming International Premiere of Beaches the Musical in this all-new video.

Video: Dane Laffrey Shares Set Design Secrets from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


HERCULES opened Sunday, March 24th at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany. Go inside the design studio for an depth look at the revisioned set design in this video.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set for BEACHES at Theatre Calgary


Theatre Calgary has revealed the creative team and full cast for the upcoming International Premiere of Beaches the Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

PETER PAN Comes to Miami in May


The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America will continue the 2023-2024 Broadway in Miami series with the South Florida premiere of PETER PAN or a limited engagement from May 7-12, 2024.

SPAMALOT Plays Final Broadway Performance Today


The Broadway revival of Monty Python's SPAMALOT will conclude its noble quest on April 7, 2024 at Broadway's St. James Theatre following 17 previews and 164 regular performances.

Video: The Cast of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Take Final Broadway Bow


The Broadway run of Days of Wine and Roses played its final performance last night, Sunday, March 31, following 25 previews and 73 regular performances. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows!

André De Shields, Shereen Pimentel & More Join CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL at PAC NYC


Perelman Performing Arts Center has reveald the initial cast for Cats: 'The Jellicle Ball'. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Plays Final Broadway Performance Today


The Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses will play its final performance Sunday, March 31, following 25 previews and 73 regular performances, plus 84 performances off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company.

PETER PAN is Now Playing at Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre


The Tony Award-winning Broadway Classic, PETER PAN has taken flight at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Understudies to Go On for Radcliffe & Groff in April


Merrily We Roll Along stars Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff will be out of the show for select dates in April, giving audience members the chance to see the show's understudies step into the roles! See the performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Get a First Look at Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


HERCULES opened Sunday, March 24th at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany. Get a first look at photos.

Video: Watch Footage from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


Check out a new trailer for the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, directed by Casey Nicholaw!

Video: First Look At Audible Theatre's DEAD OUTLAW


Check out video highlights from Audible Theater’s world premiere musical Dead Outlaw!

Audible Theater's DEAD OUTLAW Extends Through April 14


Audible Inc. has announced a one-week extension for the Off-Broadway world-premiere musical Dead Outlaw at Minetta Lane Theatre.

First Broadway Revival of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Recoups Initial Capitalization


Discover the success of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG as it recoups on Broadway. Dive into the story of this popular show's journey and its triumphant achievement.

Video: Alan Menken Shares The Song That Became 'Finally Arrived' in Hamburg


Tune in to catch Alan Menken performing the original Hercules tune that evolved into the beloved 'Finally Arrived' in an exciting new video!

Video: Watch The Set of Disney's HERCULES Being Assembled in Hamburg


Go inside the set build timelapse for the world premiere of the new production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg. Check out the video!

Photos: First Look at Audible Theater's DEAD OUTLAW


All new photos have been released for Audible Theater’s world premiere production of Dead Outlaw! Check out the photos here!

Kai Harada FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Kai Harada been nominated for?

Kai Harada has been nominated for several awards for his outstanding sound design work in various Broadway productions. These nominations include Outstanding Sound Design (Play or Musical) by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "New York, New York," Best Sound Design of a Musical by the Tony Awards for "New York, New York," Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical by the Drama Desk Awards for "Kimberly Akimbo" and "Soft Power," Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical by the Drama Desk Awards for "The Band's Visit," Best Sound Design of a Musical by the Tony Awards for "The Band's Visit," Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical by the Drama Desk Awards for "Fun Home" and "Follies," and Best Sound Design of a Musical by the Tony Awards for "Follies."

What awards has Kai Harada won?

Kai Harada has won the Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Band's Visit and the Best Sound Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Band's Visit.

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