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Emmy® Award–Winning

Sound Designer & Audio Consultant

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Matt Kraus

I’ve spent over two decades creating sound that supports the performance — not distracts from it. From Broadway stages to international tours and live television broadcasts, I’ve worked with producers, directors, and performers to design audio that’s clear, balanced, and built to perform under pressure.

Whether I’m coordinating sound for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, mixing for Liza Minnelli at Royal Albert Hall, or designing for a new musical at Paper Mill Playhouse, my goal is always the same: deliver pristine sound that feels effortless for everyone else in the room.

Sound Design Grounded in Collaboration and Care

Great sound design starts long before the audience hears a note. I approach every project with careful planning, collaboration, and a deep respect for the story being told — whether it’s through dialogue, music, or silence. I listen closely, ask the right questions, and design systems and mixes that serve both the creative vision and technical needs of the production

Proven Across Stage and Screen

  • Brightly lit theater marquee with the name 'Liza Minnelli' and advertisements for shows and movies, including a large poster of a woman with dark hair and a mask, above a McDonald's sign in Times Square.

    Liza's at the Palace

    Broadway 2008

    Director Ron Lewis

    Conductor Michael Berkowitz

  • Stage scene with multiple actors, some wearing colorful costumes, engaging in a theatrical performance. The setting resembles a city street with signs and a storefront in the background.

    Little Shop of Horrors

    Guthrie Theater 2024

    Director Marcia Milgrom Dodge

  • The stage of a lively musical theater show with actors dancing and singing, set in a cozy cafe or bar with tables, bar counter, and colorful decor.

    Spotlight Bar

    Princess Cruises

    West End Director Karen Bruce

  • Four male performers dressed in green jackets and black pants singing on stage with a large, illuminated sign behind them that reads 'The Four Seasons'.

    The Jersey Boys

    The Maltz Jupiter Theatre

    Director Marcia Milgrom Dodge

  • Group of women celebrating in colorful, sparkly dresses, with one woman in the center smiling and with arms raised.

    Sandi Patti and the Indianapolis Symphony

    Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra 2004

    Director Jen Ladner

    Maestro Jack Everly

  • Interior view of a theater with a stage, gold curtains, and an audience seated in the auditorium and balconies, preparing for a performance.

    Kristin Chenoweth at the Met Opera

    Metropolitan Opera House 2021

  • Four women and one woman dressed as a chef are gathered around a table with a checkered tablecloth, laughing and celebrating in a restaurant or cafe. One woman is seated, clasping her hands, while the others lean in happily.

    Mystic Pizza the Musical

    Riverside Theater & Paper Mill Playhouse

    Director Casey Hushion

  • Poster for Disney's Broadway Hits show in Tokyo, featuring characters from Disney musicals and event details in Japanese.

    Disney's Broadway Hits

    Tokyo International Forum Hall A

    Featuring EGOT Winner Alan Menkin

    Staring Alton Fitzgereld White, Kissy Simmons, Ashley Brown, Josh Strickland

  • Empty indoor basketball arena set up for an NBA All-Star game with a large digital scoreboard and basketball court in the center.

    NBA All Star Game

    United Center 2020

  • Group of people performing an acrobatic stunt on stage, jumping in unison with a painted urban backdrop and a dartboard on the right.

    West Side Story

    Barrington Stage Company

    Director Julie Boyd

  • Stage set for 'The Tonight Show' with bright lights, screens displaying the show's logo, and various musical instruments in the background.

    The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

    Minneapolis Post Super Bowl Show

  • An outdoor concert at a large amphitheater during nighttime with a full audience and stage lighting.

    Liza Minnelli World Tour

    Hollywood Bowl

  • A stage performance with a large choir and ensemble, colorful lighting, and a conductor in the center in a grand theatre setting.

    Disney's Broadway Hits at Royal Albert Hall

    WINNER 2017 Daytime Emmy for Best Sound Mix Matt Kraus and Dan Scott

    London 2016

    Maestro Keith Lockhart

    Streaming Disney+

A band performing on stage with colorful lighting and an audience watching.

Ready to Collaborate?

Let’s make your next production sound its best.

If you’re looking for reliable, thoughtful sound design or consulting, I’d be glad to be part of your process. Every production deserves sound that supports the work—not distracts from it.