My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Home For You Chat My Shows Register/Login Games Grosses
Derek McLane Headshot
Get Derek McLane Alerts

Derek McLane

read more news

My Shows
Track Your Shows, Get Recommendations, and More!
Add Derek McLane's shows to your list.

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).

Photos

Productions

Broad Strokes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Scenic Designer
The Balusters
 
[Broadway, 2026]
Scenic Design
Interview (A New Play)
 
[West End, 2025]
Scenic Designer
Just in TimeJust in Time
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Scenic Design
OthelloOthello
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Scenic Designer
Death Becomes HerDeath Becomes Her
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
BabeBabe
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Designer
The Heart of Rock and RollThe Heart of Rock and Roll
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Designer
MJ The MusicalMJ The Musical
 
[West End, 2024]
Scenic Design
Purlie VictoriousPurlie Victorious
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Set Design
MJMJ
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Scenic Design
The Seagull/Woodstock, NYThe Seagull/Woodstock, NY
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Design
A Soldier's PlayA Soldier's Play
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Set Design
Almost FamousAlmost Famous
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Designer
Anything GoesAnything Goes
 
[West End, 2022]
Costume Designer
Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge!
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Set Designer
Black No MoreBlack No More
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Set Design[Replacement]
MJ the MusicalMJ the Musical
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Design
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[West End, 2022]
Scenic Designer
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Scenic Designer[Replacement]
Bob & Carol & Ted & AliceBob & Carol & Ted & Alice
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Scenic Design
A Soldier's PlayA Soldier's Play
 
[Broadway, 2020]
Set Design
Almost FamousAlmost Famous
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]
Scenic Design
Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge!
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Set Designer
Happy TalkHappy Talk
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
Burn ThisBurn This
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Design
Merrily We Roll AlongMerrily We Roll Along
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
American SonAmerican Son
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
The TrueThe True
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
The Heart of Rock & RollThe Heart of Rock & Roll
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2018]
Scenic Design
Gettin' the Band Back TogetherGettin' the Band Back Together
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[Boston, 2018]
Set Design
Children of a Lesser GodChildren of a Lesser God
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
Good for OttoGood for Otto
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
Jerry Springer: The OperaJerry Springer: The Opera
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
CardinalCardinal
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
Downtown Race RiotDowntown Race Riot
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Design
The Parisian WomanThe Parisian Woman
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Design
The Unsinkable Molly BrownThe Unsinkable Molly Brown
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Scenic Designer
The End of LongingThe End of Longing
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Set Designer
The WhirligigThe Whirligig
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Design
Gently Down the StreamGently Down the Stream
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
The PriceThe Price
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Set Designer
If I ForgetIf I Forget
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
The Night of the IguanaThe Night of the Iguana
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Set Designer
Evening at the Talk HouseEvening at the Talk House
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
Hairspray Live!Hairspray Live!
 
[Motion Picture, 2016]
Production Designer
Into the WoodsInto the Woods
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Set Design
Sweet CharitySweet Charity
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Designer
Love, Love, LoveLove, Love, Love
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Set Designer
AubergineAubergine
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Design
The SpoilsThe Spoils
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Set Designer[Replacement]
My ParisMy Paris
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 2016]
Set Design
Fully CommittedFully Committed
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Designer
Her RequiemHer Requiem
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Set Designer
Buried ChildBuried Child
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Designer
Noises OffNoises Off
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Set Designer
DinerDiner
 
[Regional (US), 2015]
Scenic Designer
China DollChina Doll
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Design
In Your ArmsIn Your Arms
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2015]
Scenic Designer
Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalBeautiful: The Carole King Musical
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Set Designer
Mercury FurMercury Fur
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Designer
The SpoilsThe Spoils
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Set Design
Living on LoveLiving on Love
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Design
GigiGigi
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Set Design
GigiGigi
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
Scenic Design
Peter Pan Live!Peter Pan Live!
 
[Motion Picture, 2014]
Production Designer
The Unsinkable Molly BrownThe Unsinkable Molly Brown
 
[Regional (US), 2014]
Scenic Design
BeachesBeaches
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2014]
Set Design
Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalBeautiful: The Carole King Musical
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Scenic Designer
The Sound of Music Live!The Sound of Music Live!
 
[Motion Picture, 2013]
Production Designer
The Last Five YearsThe Last Five Years
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
Breakfast at Tiffany'sBreakfast at Tiffany's
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
CliveClive
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Set Designer
The Good MotherThe Good Mother
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Set Designer
The HeiressThe Heiress
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Sets Designer
Anything GoesAnything Goes
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Sets Designer
The Common PursuitThe Common Pursuit
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Sets Designer
Nice Work If You Can Get ItNice Work If You Can Get It
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
Gore Vidal's The Best ManGore Vidal's The Best Man
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
BurningBurning
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Set Designer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Man and BoyMan and Boy
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
FolliesFollies
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Death Takes a HolidayDeath Takes a Holiday
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
FolliesFollies
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2011]
Scenic Designer
Anything GoesAnything Goes
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Marie and BruceMarie and Bruce
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad ZooBengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
How to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[West End, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Blood From a StoneBlood From a Stone
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
The KidThe Kid
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
The Miracle WorkerThe Miracle Worker
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
RagtimeRagtime
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Our House
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Groundswell
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
33 Variations33 Variations
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Mourning Becomes Electra
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Ruined
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Becky Shaw
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Good Boys and True
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
Rafta, Rafta...
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
Two Thousand Years
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
The Piano Teacher
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
Things We Want
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
GreaseGrease
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
10 Million Miles
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
The Fever
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
The Scene
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
The Voysey Inheritance
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Two Trains Running
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
The American Pilot
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Macbeth
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Lestat
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
The Threepenny OperaThe Threepenny Opera
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
The Pajama GameThe Pajama Game
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Barefoot in the ParkBarefoot in the Park
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Abigail's Party
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Fran's Bed
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Little Women
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Hurlyburly
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Little WomenLittle Women
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Lone Star Love
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Lone Star Love
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Modern Orthodox
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Intimate Apparel
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Aunt Dan and Lemon
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Harmony
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Scenic Designer
I Am My Own WifeI Am My Own Wife
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Rounding Third
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Berkshire Village Idiot
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
I Am My Own Wife
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
The Look of LoveThe Look of Love
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
The Women of Lockerbie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Comedians
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
A Little Night Music
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Passion
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Merrily We Roll Along
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Sunday in the Park with George
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Company
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Sweeney Todd
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Hobson's Choice
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Scenic Designer
The Women
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
The Visit
 
[Chicago (Regional), 2001]
Scenic Designer
The Credeaux Canvas
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Designer
Servicemen
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
Newyorkers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
Time and Again
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
More Lies About Jerzy
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
What the Butler Saw
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
Naked
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
The Waverly Gallery
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
Saturday Night
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
Copacabana
 
[US Tour, 2000]
Scenic Designer
East is East
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Scenic Designer
Captains Courageous
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
The Primary English Class
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
The Uneasy Chair
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
Honour
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
From Above
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
The Maiden's Prayer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
Misalliance
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
London Assurance
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
Violet
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
Psychopathia Sexualis
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
The Three Sisters
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
Minutes from the Blue Route
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
The Springhill Singing Disaster
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Scenic Designer
Present Laughter
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Scenic Designer
Summer and Smoke
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Scenic Designer
Holiday
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
The Monogomist
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Troilus and Cressida
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Night and Her Stars
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Luck, Pluck, and Virtue
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Henry VI
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Silence, Cunning, Exile
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
What's Wrong With This Picture?
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Scenic Designer
Durang/ Durang
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Scenic Designer
The Family of Mann
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Scenic Designer
Suburbia
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Scenic Designer
Hello Again
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
First Lady Suite
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
Desdemona
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
And Baby Makes Seven
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
Owners
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
Traps
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
Four Short Operas
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Scenic Designer
Young Playwrights Festival (1987)
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Scenic Designer
Three Postcards
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Scenic Designer
The Concept
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Scenic Designer
Ten by Tennessee
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Scenic Designer
The Karate Kid
 
[Broadway, 0]
Set Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi

Derek McLane, Just in Time

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi

Derek McLane, Just in Time

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Death Becomes Her

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Just in Time

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Death Becomes Her

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, Purlie Victorious

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, Purlie Victorious

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, MJ The Musical


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical

Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, A Soldier's Play

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Set Design for a Play

Derek McLane, Fully Committed

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Into the Woods

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Follies

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)

Derek McLane, Nice Work If You Can Get It


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Scenic Design

Derek McLane, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Anything Goes

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneThe Lisbon Traviata

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Anything Goes

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Ragtime

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLaneA Lie of the Mind

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Ragtime

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

Derek McLane, 33 Variations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, 33 Variations


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2009 - Scenic Design

Derek McLane, 33 Variations


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, 33 Variations

The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, 1 Million Miles

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, 1 Million Miles

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, The Voysey Inheritance


winner
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, The Voysey Inheritance

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLaneAbigail's Party

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, The Pajama Game


winner
The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Intimate Apparel

The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, I Am My Own Wife


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Set Designs - Play

Derek McLane, I Am My Own Wife


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Set Design - Play

Derek McLane, East is East

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Set Design - Play

Derek McLane, Misalliance

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Set Design - Play

Derek McLane, Present Laughter

Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneThe Doctor's Dilemma

Helen Hayes Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneMuch Ado About Nothing

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneRichard III

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneTwelfth Night

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneTwelfth Night

Videos

More Videos

News


Cat Cohen to Present BROAD STROKES Off-Broadway This Summer Photo
Cat Cohen to Present BROAD STROKES Off-Broadway This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

Broad Strokes, a new one-woman musical comedy from Cat Cohen, with music by Cohen and David Dabbon, will have a limited Off-Broadway engagement this summer.
Review Roundup: THE ADDING MACHINE Opens At The New Group Photo
Review Roundup: THE ADDING MACHINE Opens At The New Group
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026

The New Group is presenting a new production of The Adding Machine, directed by Scott Ellis. The play by Elmer L. Rice is performed by a talented cast featuring Sarita Choudhury, Michael Cyril Creighton, Daphne Rubin-Vega and Jennifer Tilly. Read reviews for the production!
Photos: THE KARATE KID " THE MUSICAL UK Tour In Rehearsal Photo
Photos: THE KARATE KID " THE MUSICAL UK Tour In Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2026

Rehearsal photos have been released for the UK premiere tour of THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL, based on the Columbia Pictures film. The stage adaptation features a book by Robert Mark Kamen and music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini, bringing the story of Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi to the stage.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Adds Five Weeks To Broadway Run Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Adds Five Weeks To Broadway Run
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL announced a five-week Broadway extension through August 30, 2026, with Eric Anderson returning as Harold Zidler on May 19, following Megan Thee Stallion's final performance on May 17.
THE ADDING MACHINE Extends; Plus Performance Will Stream Live Photo
THE ADDING MACHINE Extends; Plus Performance Will Stream Live
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026

The New Group announced an extension for THE ADDING MACHINE, now running through May 17, with a live stream performance on May 5 at 7PM, starring Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jennifer Tilly, Sarita Choudhury, and Michael Cyril Creighton.
Photos: Bartlett Sher Honored with Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation 'Mr. Photo
Photos: Bartlett Sher Honored with Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation 'Mr. Abbott Award'
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation welcomed theater artists and industry leaders to Gotham Hall this past Monday for its annual Gala, where Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher was honored with the Mr. Abbott Award. See photos of the event.
Photos: THE BALUSTERS In Rehearsal Starring Anika Noni Rose, Marylouise Burke and Mor Photo
Photos: THE BALUSTERS In Rehearsal Starring Anika Noni Rose, Marylouise Burke and More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club has released rehearsal photos for The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire. Directed by Kenny Leon, the production will begin previews at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The cast includes Marylouise Burke and Anika Noni Rose.
Video: Bernadette Peters Dances With Jonathan Groff at JUST IN TIME Photo
Video: Bernadette Peters Dances With Jonathan Groff at JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2026

Bernadette Peters joined Jonathan Groff at Just In Time on Broadway for a special moment recently. As she took in a performance of the Bobby Darin musical at Circle in the Square, Groff danced with her. Watch the video!
UK Tour of THE KARATE KID MUSICAL Thrusts Stages St. Louis onto the International The Photo
UK Tour of THE KARATE KID MUSICAL Thrusts Stages St. Louis onto the International Theatre Scene
by James Lindhorst - Mar 11, 2026

Stages St. Louis is about to be thrust onto the international theatre scene with the U.K. premiere of The Karate Kid - The Musical. The critically acclaimed world premiere played to sold-out houses during its 5-week run that was originally produced at Stages St. Louis in 2022.
THE PITT's Isa Briones Will Join JUST IN TIME on Broadway Photo
THE PITT's Isa Briones Will Join JUST IN TIME on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026

The Pitt star Isa Briones will join the cast of Just in Time on Broadway as Connie Francis beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Circle in the Square Theatre.
Cast Set For THE KARATE KID " THE MUSICAL UK Tour Photo
Cast Set For THE KARATE KID " THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

Full casting has been set for the UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL. Learn more about the upcoming tour and find out how to get tickets here!
CHEZ JOEY to Extend its Run at Arena Stage Through Late March Photo
CHEZ JOEY to Extend its Run at Arena Stage Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

Arena Stage will present a one-week extension for its world-premiere production of Chez Joey. The musical features fresh arrangements from the legendary catalog of Great American Songbook duo Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.
JUST IN TIME On Broadway To Welcome Debbie Gravitte & Carrie St. Louis This Spring Photo
JUST IN TIME On Broadway To Welcome Debbie Gravitte & Carrie St. Louis This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026

Just In Time on Broadway will welcome some new stars this spring! It was announced this morning that Tony and Grammy Award winner Debbie Gravitte will join the cast as Polly beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with Carrie St. Louis joining in the role of Sandra Dee beginning Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Video: NYC Public School Students Sing 'Beyond the Sea' For Jonathan Groff Photo
Video: NYC Public School Students Sing 'Beyond the Sea' For Jonathan Groff
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2026

Students from New York City Public Schools serenaded Just In Time star Jonathan Groff with a rendition of Bobby Darin's 'Beyond the Sea.' Watch a video of their performance at Circle in the Square!
Brisbane Cast Revealed for MJ THE MUSICAL Photo
Brisbane Cast Revealed for MJ THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

Broadway sensation Ilario Grant will lead the Brisbane season of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning MJ THE MUSICAL, following his celebrated run in Melbourne.
Video: Matthew Morrison Talks 'Homecoming' to Broadway After Ten-Year Hiatus Photo
Video: Matthew Morrison Talks 'Homecoming' to Broadway After Ten-Year Hiatus
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2026

After a ten-year hiatus, Matthew Morrison is returning to the Great White Way. Having last been seen on Broadway in Finding Neverland, Morrison will take over as Bobby Darrin in the hit musical Just in Time this April. He visited TODAY on Tuesday to chat all about it. Watch the interview now.
Matthew Morrison Will Return to Broadway in JUST IN TIME Photo
Matthew Morrison Will Return to Broadway in JUST IN TIME
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Screen Actors Guild Award winner and Tony Award, Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Morrison will star as Bobby Darin in the Broadway musical JUST IN TIME.
JUST IN TIME Will Announce Interim 'Bobby Darin' Tomorrow Photo
JUST IN TIME Will Announce Interim 'Bobby Darin' Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2026

Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff will play his final performance on Sunday, March 29, 2026. A replacement to cover performances between Groff and Jordan has not yet been announced, but the news will come tomorrow, February 19.
Review: CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage Photo
Review: CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage
by David Friscic - Feb 17, 2026

An embarrassment of theatrical riches, bordering on sensory, stimulating overload, is on display in an exceptionally bold and satisfying reimagining of the very influential musical Pal Joey—now reconceived as Chez Joey. The show still takes place in the 1940’s Chicago music/nightclub scene, but it has been opened up to explore potent possibilities that are realized in this production.
Kelsie Watts To Join MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway As 'Satine' Photo
Kelsie Watts To Join MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway As 'Satine'
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome recording artist and Broadway sensation Kelsie Watts in the role of “Satine” beginning Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. 
More News

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Derek McLane been nominated for?

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 .

What awards has Derek McLane won?

Derek McLane has won several prestigious awards, including: - 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 (BroadwayWorld Awards) for How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes - 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 The Voysey Inheritance - Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Intimate Apparel - Outstanding Set Designs - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for I Am My Own Wife - Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for East is East.

Get Derek McLane Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos