John Shivers is a theatrical

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er based in New York,

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. Shivers specialises in the design of sound systems for

musical theatre Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through words, music, movemen ...

productions on

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and internationally.

Career

Shivers was the recipient of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Sound Design of a Musical for his work on the Broadway musical '' Kinky Boots''. Shivers was also nominated for the 2009

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for his work on ''

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''.

Broadway productions

Shivers has worked on the following productions on Broadway: * "

Pretty Woman ''Pretty Woman'' is a 1990 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall, from a screenplay by J. F. Lawton. The film stars Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, and features Héctor Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy (in his final performance), La ...

" (2018) * "

Gettin' The Band Back Together ''Gettin' the Band Back Together'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Mark Allen and a book by Ken Davenport and the Grundleshotz, a group of performers and writers including Sebastian Arcelus, Fred Berman, Michael Hirstreet, Jenna Coker Jones, ...

" (2018) * "

Paramour Paramour may refer to: * A secret lover ** Extramarital sex partner ** Intimate relationship hidden partner * '' The Paramours'', a U.S. musical quintet * ''Paramour'' (Cirque du Soleil), musical theatre Broadway residency show * Paramour Mansi ...

" (2016) * "

Holler If Ya Hear Me "Holler If Ya Hear Me" is a song by American rapper 2Pac from his second solo studio album, '' Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.'' (1993). It was released on February 4, 1993 as the album's lead single. The track, which samples " Do It Any Way You Wanna ...

" (2014) * "

Soul Doctor ''Soul Doctor'' ''- Journey of a Rockstar Rabbi'' is a Broadway musical that details the life of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, with music and lyrics by Shlomo Carlebach and David Schechter, and book and direction by Daniel Wise. The Soul Doctor show ...

" (2013) * " Kinky Boots" (2013) * "

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" (2012) * "

Bonnie and Clyde Bonnie Elizabeth Parker (October 1, 1910May 23, 1934) and Clyde Chestnut (Champion) Barrow (March 24, 1909May 23, 1934) were an American criminal couple who traveled the Central United States with their gang during the Great Depression. The co ...

" (2011)"Bonnie & Clyde: Theater Review"
''Hollywood Reporter'', 12/1/2011 by David Rooney * " Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway'' (2011)'' * "

Sister Act ''Sister Act'' is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Emile Ardolino and written by Paul Rudnick (as Joseph Howard). It stars Whoopi Goldberg as a lounge singer forced to join a convent after being placed in a witness protection program. It ...

''" (2011)'' * "

'' (2009)'' * "

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof ''Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'' is a three-act play written by Tennessee Williams. An adaptation of his 1952 short story "Three Players of a Summer Game", the play was written by him between 1953 and 1955. One of Williams's more famous works and his p ...

'' (2008)'' * "

The Little Mermaid "The Little Mermaid" ( da, Den lille havfrue) is a literary fairy tale written by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The story follows the journey of a young mermaid who is willing to give up her life in the sea as a mermaid to gain a h ...

" (2008) * "

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" (2006) * "In My Life" (2005)

International

As part of his international career, Shivers has taken part in the following productions: * "The Lion King" Paris (2021) * "The Beauty and the Beast" UK Tour (2021) * "Wicked" Hamburg (2021) * "The Beauty and the Beast" Shanghai (2018) * "Lion King" International Tour (2018) * "Kinky Boots" Hamburg (2017) * "The Secret" Shanghai (2016) * "Tarzan" Oberhausen (2016) * "

Lion King ''The Lion King'' is a 1994 American animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The 32nd Disney animated feature film and the fifth produced during the Disney Renaissance, it ...

" Shanghai (2016) * "Kinky Boots" London (2015) * "Lion King" Mexico City (2015) * "Das Wunder Von Bern" Hamburg (2014)

Regional

* "Trading Places" Alliance Theater (2022) * "Afterwords" The 5th Ave Theater (2022) * "The Wanderer" Paper Mill Playhouse (2022) * "

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" Alliance Theater (2020) * "Rock of Ages" The 5th Ave Theater (2019) * "Heart of Rock and Roll" Old Globe (2018) * "Hood" Dallas Theater Center (2017) * "Born For This" The Broad Stage (2017) * " Merrily We Roll Along" Huntington (2017) * "Moonshine" Dallas Theater Center (2016) * " First Wive's Club" Chicago (2015) * "Harmony" CTG Los Angeles (2014)

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References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Shivers, John Year of birth missing (living people) Living people American theatre people American sound designers Broadway sound designers Tony Award winners