Derek McLane
Derek McLane received a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award Honour for his work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
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BIO
Derek McLane received a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award Honour for his work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical. He has designed over 350 productions for Broadway, Off-Broadway, internationally and for TV. His over 40 credits include Burn This, The Parisian Woman, Anything Goes, The Price, Fully Committed, Beautiful, Ragtime, I Am My Own Wife and 33 Variations (Tony Award). He has designed the Academy Awards for six years (Emmy Award) and has designed four live musicals for NBC, including “Hairspray” (Emmy Award).
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Derek McLane, The Balusters
Derek McLane, The Adding Machine
Derek McLane, This World of Tomorrow
Derek McLane, Just in Time
Derek McLane, Just in Time
Derek McLane, Death Becomes Her
Derek McLane, Just in Time
Derek McLane, Death Becomes Her
Derek McLane, Purlie Victorious
Derek McLane, Purlie Victorious
Derek McLane, MJ The Musical
winner
Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!
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Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!
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Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!
Derek McLane, A Soldier's Play
Derek McLane, Fully Committed
Derek McLane, Into the Woods
Derek McLane, Follies
Derek McLane, Nice Work If You Can Get It
winner
Derek McLane, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
winner
Derek McLane, Anything Goes
Derek McLane, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
Derek McLane, The Lisbon Traviata
Derek McLane, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
Derek McLane, Anything Goes
Derek McLane, Ragtime
Derek McLane, A Lie of the Mind
Derek McLane, Ragtime
Derek McLane, 33 Variations
Derek McLane, 33 Variations
winner
Derek McLane, 33 Variations
winner
Derek McLane, 33 Variations
Derek McLane, 10 Million Miles
Derek McLane, 10 Million Miles
Derek McLane, The Voysey Inheritance
winner
Derek McLane, The Voysey Inheritance
Derek McLane, Abigail's Party
Derek McLane, The Pajama Game
winner
Derek McLane, Intimate Apparel
Derek McLane, I Am My Own Wife
winner
Derek McLane, I Am My Own Wife
winner
Derek McLane, East is East
Derek McLane, Misalliance
Derek McLane, Present Laughter
Derek McLane, The Doctor's Dilemma
Derek McLane, Much Ado About Nothing
Derek McLane, Richard III
Derek McLane, Twelfth Night
Derek McLane, Twelfth Night
Videos
Video: Pat Monahan and More Talk BEGIN AGAIN Pre-Broadway Run in San Diego
by Stephi Wild - 2026-09-17 10:08:27
Video: Watch the Trailer for THE CONVERSATION Starring Joshua Henry and Julia Harriman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-09-15 14:34:02
Video: Ariana Madix Prepares to Join JUST IN TIME and Sings 'Ain't That A Shame' In New Rehearsal Footage
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-09-11 18:50:26
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for BEGIN AGAIN Musical at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-09-01 16:47:35
Video: Kelsie Watts Performs 'Firework' in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-05-07 10:30:20
Video: Bernadette Peters Dances With Jonathan Groff at JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - 2026-03-18 10:08:21
Video: NYC Public School Students Sing 'Beyond the Sea' For Jonathan Groff
by Michael Major - 2026-02-26 16:36:07
Video: Matthew Morrison Talks 'Homecoming' to Broadway After Ten-Year Hiatus
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-24 13:46:00
Video: How JUST IN TIME Was Redesigned For Its Relaxed Performance
by Michael Major - 2026-02-09 12:49:57
Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Perform 'Beyond the Sea' From JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-05 10:14:27
Video: Sarah Hyland Recalls Mishap During First Performance of JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-03 15:10:55
Video: Jonathan Groff Performs 'Mack The Knife' From JUST IN TIME on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2025-09-19 06:17:05
News
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 19, 2026
'Begin Again' at the new musical The Old Globe has plenty of heart, terrific performances, and a theatrical imagination that makes making music feel almost tangible.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
Begin Again composer Pat Monahan, director Lorin Latarro, and stars Emma Busse (Gretta) and Patrick Heusinger (Dan) have shared insight into the new musical's pre-Broadway engagement at The Old Globe in a new exclusive video.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026
You can now get a first look at a new trailer for The Conversation, a new original musical conceived, co-written and starring Tony Award winner Joshua Henry and Julia Harriman
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026
Ariana Madix has returned to Broadway as Connie Francis in Just in Time, at Circle in the Square Theatre. The show released clips of Madix's first entrance, as well as her first curtain call. Check out the videos here!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2026
Watch rehearsal video of Ariana Madix preparing to join Broadway's Just in Time as Connie Francis. Madix begins her limited engagement September 12, 2026, opposite Jeremy Jordan as Bobby Darin at Circle in the Square Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026
The New Group will present Rope, a new adaptation by Gordon Greenberg, based on the play by Patrick Hamilton, which is inspired by the Leopold and Loeb murder case, starring Elizabeth Gillies and more.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026
MJ THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL will open in Singapore for a limited season at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, Michael Cassel and Base Entertainment Asia announced.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026
The Old Globe will present a one-week extension for the pre-Broadway engagement of the world premiere musical Begin Again. Emma Busse and Patrick Heusinger star in the Old Globe production.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Tickets for the new play, Here There Are Blueberries, written by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich, are on sale. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 4, 2026
Just last weekend, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, played its final performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, following 24 previews and 2297 regular performances. Watch videos from the special performance here and check out photos from inside the final show and after party here.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
The national tour of DEATH BECOMES HER will make its St. Louis debut at The Fabulous Fox October 13-25, featuring Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams and Ken Marino leading the cast.
by Adela González Pérez - Sep 3, 2026
Stage Entertainment convoca un proceso de selección abierto hasta el 13 de septiembre de 2026 para encontrar a los protagonistas de la gran superproducción de Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Go inside the rehearsal room for The Old Globe's world premiere of Begin Again, starring Emma Busse, Patrick Heusinger, Adrienne Walker, Nik Walker and more. Performances begin September 6 ahead of a September 17 opening. Watch the cast and creative team at work in the rehearsal room in new video!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
MJ THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL will begin its International Asian Tour in Tokyo, marking the four-time Tony Award-winning production's premiere in Japan.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026
Following the final performance of Moulin Rouge! on Broadway, several former actors who played the roles of Christian and Satine took the stage to perform 'Come What May.' Watch the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026
Tectonic Theater Project's Pulitzer Prize finalist HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES will begin a limited engagement at the Barrymore Theatre, directed by Moisés Kaufman in a co-production with La Jolla Playhouse.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
The national tour of JUST IN TIME, the 2025 Grammy Award nominated new musical about the great American entertainer Bobby Darin will go on sale in Schenectady.
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 30, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which concludes its run at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, following 24 previews and 2297 regular performances. The theatre will soon be home to Paddington, which begins performances on March 30, 2027.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
Tickets are now on sale for the Tony Award-winning musical comedy's engagement at the Orpheum Theater, with prices starting at $44.50 through Ticket Omaha.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Emmy Award nominated television host Ariana Madix (“Love Island USA”) will star as Connie Francis in JUST IN TIME at Circle in the Square Theatre.
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Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Balusters, Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Adding Machine, Outstanding Video/Projection Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for This World of Tomorrow, Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi (Drama Desk Awards) for Just in Time, Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi (Drama Desk Awards) for Just in Time, Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Death Becomes Her, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Just in Time, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Death Becomes Her, Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Purlie Victorious, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Purlie Victorious, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for MJ The Musical, Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Soldier's Play, Outstanding Set Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Fully Committed, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It, Best Scenic Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Lisbon Traviata, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime , Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for A Lie of the Mind, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ragtime, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for 33 Variations, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 33 Variations, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for 33 Variations, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for 33 Variations, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for 10 Million Miles, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 10 Million Miles, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Voysey Inheritance , Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Voysey Inheritance, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Abigail's Party, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Pajama Game, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Intimate Apparel, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for I Am My Own Wife, Outstanding Set Designs - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for I Am My Own Wife, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for East is East, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Misalliance, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Present Laughter, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Doctor's Dilemma, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Much Ado About Nothing, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Richard III, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Twelfth Night and Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for Twelfth Night .
Derek McLane has received numerous accolades for his scenic design work. He won the Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge! and the Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) also for Moulin Rouge!. Additionally, he received the Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!. He was honored with the Best Scenic Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. McLane also earned the Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, and the Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for 33 Variations, where he also won the Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards). His other notable awards include Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Voysey Inheritance and Intimate Apparel. Furthermore, he won Outstanding Set Designs - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for I Am My Own Wife and for East is East.
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