Brian Ronan

Brian Ronan is a masterfully accomplished and multi-award-winning American sound designer celebrated for his impeccable acoustic precision, pristine vocal clarity, and exceptional ability to sculpt dynamic sonic environments for musical theater. Having developed his extraordinary craft through decades of hands-on experience in the upper echelons of the New York theatrical industry, he has built an illustrious biography as one of the most trusted and influential audio engineers on Broadway. Known for his unique ability to seamlessly balance complex orchestral arrangements with nuanced lyrical delivery, he approaches sound design as a vital narrative bridge that effortlessly amplifies the emotional intimacy and energy of a live performance. He achieved permanent legendary status within the international theatrical community by winning two Tony Awards for Best Sound Design of a Musical for his brilliant, genre-defining work on the blockbuster smash hit The Book of Mormon and the beautifully soulful bio-musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. His unparalleled Broadway portfolio features a staggering array of critically acclaimed productions, including his Tony-nominated designs for Mean Girls, Bring It On: The Musical, and the hit revivals of Anything Goes and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. With an extensive list of commercial credits that includes American Psycho, Next to Normal, Spring Awakening, and Cabaret, and honored with multiple Drama Desk Awards, his exceptional artistic and technical contributions continue to set the gold standard for modern global stagecraft.