Eugene Lee
Video: Watch Jake Bell, LORT and More Accept 2026 Special Tony Awards (May 29, 2026)
Tony Awards History: Which 2026 Revival Nominees Have Won Before? (May 9, 2026)
2026 Tony Honors Go To 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin and Loren Plotkin (Apr 27, 2026)
BIO
Is resident designer at Trinity Rep and a resident artist at Long Wharf Theatre. He is the production designer of “Saturday Night Live,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night With Seth Meyers.” Other Broadway credits: Bright Star, Ragtime, Show Boat and Sweeney Todd. Film credits: Coppola’s Hammett, Huston’s Mr. North, Malle’s Vanya on 42nd Street and Demme’s A Master Builder. BFA: Art Institute of Chicago, Carnegie Mellon. MFA: Yale School of Drama. Three honorary PhDs. Awards: Tony, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Emmy Awards; Elliot Norton Award for Sustained Excellence; Pell Award; and DesignxRI Lifetime Achievement Award. A recent inductee into the New York Theater Hall of Fame, he lives in Providence, RI, with his wife, Brooke.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Additional Credits
The photos you are using in the biography of Scenic Designer Eugene Lee on page https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Eugene-Lee/ show an African American actor. NONE OF THESE PHOTOS ARE OFOF SCENIC DESIGNER EUGENE LEE. NONE. There may be an African American actor with the same name, but that actor's photos SHOULD NOT BE shown on Scenic Designer Eugene Lee's biography page.
Also, he died in 2023. He no longer "lives in Providence, RI, with his wife, Brooke. HE'S DEAD!
Awards and Nominations
Eugene LeeOklahoma
Eugene Lee, Wicked
Eugene Lee, The Hairy Ape
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Eugene Lee, The Ruby Sunrise
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Eugene Lee , Wicked
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Eugene Lee, Wicked
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Eugene Lee, Wicked
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Eugene Lee, Wicked
Eugene Lee, Ragtime
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Eugene Lee, Ragtime
Eugene Lee, - Ragtime
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Eugene Lee, Ragtime
Eugene Lee , Ragtime
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Eugene LeeShowboat
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Eugene LeeShowboat
Eugene Lee, The Hothouse
Eugene Lee, The Hothouse
Eugene Lee, Sweeney Todd
Eugene Lee, Candide
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Eugene Lee, Candide
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Eugene LeeAlice in Wonderland
Videos
VIDEO: Kerry Washington Talks Shooting the AMERICAN SON Film After Performing It on Broadway
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-11-12 09:11:27
VIDEO: Kerry Washington Talks Taking AMERICAN SON on Broadway to Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-10-30 10:05:01
VIDEO: See Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale, & Jeremy Jordan in the AMERICAN SON Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-10-17 13:41:14
VIDEO: Lea Salonga Sings 'Not While I'm Around' From SWEENEY TODD
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-02 14:54:10
VIDEO: Lea Salonga, Jett Pangan Preview 'A Little Priest' from SWEENEY TODD
by Oliver Oliveros - 2019-09-25 15:54:28
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For Netflix's AMERICAN SON, Starring Kerry Washington, Jeremy Jordan, Steven Pasquale, and Eugene Lee!
by Stephi Wild - 2019-09-23 10:58:00
Backstage with Richard Ridge: Jeremy Jordan Is Back on Broadway and Telling All About the Roles That Got Him Here!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2018-11-17 10:00:50
VIDEO: Kerry Washington and Steven Pasquale Discuss AMERICAN SON on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-11-09 11:12:57
TV: Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale & More Celebrate Opening Night of AMERICAN SON!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2018-11-05 16:50:01
VIDEO: Carmen Cusack and the Cast of BRIGHT STAR at the Ahmanson Shine in New Music Video
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-11-01 19:52:05
VIDEO: Steve Martin & Stephen Colbert Sing About Their Friendship in a Fake Forest
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-03-16 08:45:05
STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes with Huntington's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED
by Stage Tube - 2016-03-08 21:04:44
STAGE TUBE: Carmen Cusack Records 'Sun's Gonna Shine' from Martin & Brickell's Broadway-Bound BRIGHT STAR
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-01-18 11:46:32
VIDEO: Hannah Elless of Broadway-Bound BRIGHT STAR Takes Us On A Backstage Tour
by Michael Dale - 2016-01-08 10:43:23
VIDEO: Steve Martin, Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR Begins Rehearsals For Pre-Broadway Kennedy Center Premiere
by Michael Dale - 2015-11-11 18:16:05
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee presented the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin. Watch their acceptance speeches here!
by Sidney Paterra - May 9, 2026
The results of the 2026 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present the 2026 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - 1/52 Project, Jake Bell, Kenn Lubin, and Loren Plotkin.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 8, 2026
The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.
by Timoth David Copney - Dec 22, 2025
For the last couple of years or so, theatre nerds everywhere have been besotted with the film version of the hit musical Wicked. After the debut of the first installment, anticipation only grew for Part Two, which dropped this past November. But amid all the brouhaha and ballyhoo over the cinematic offerings, the origins of the musical itself were pushed to the background.
by Michael Rabice - Nov 14, 2025
Everything Oz continues to enchant and enamor. The national touring production of WICKED landed at Shea's Buffalo Theatre this week. And like that infamous house that dropped from the sky, WICKED has an impact that rivals any of even the most famous Disney musicals. The 2003 Broadway musical was made into a two part movie and after breaking boxoffice records last year with Part I, Part II will be released this month. Audiences will no doubt clamor to the cinemas like the audiences that continue to flock to see the slick stage musical.
by Peyton VanDerheyden - Nov 1, 2025
What did our critic think of WICKED at Proctors Theatre? The WICKED national tour has seen nearly 25 million patrons across the country, and for good reason.
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2025
SHADOWLAND STAGES will celebrate its landmark 40th Anniversary Season this year, marking four decades as one of the region’s leading professional theatre companies.
by Tyler Hinton - Apr 18, 2025
The national tour of WICKED, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is providing Utah theatregoers the opportunity to see the treasured story unfold live on stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025
TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails. Learn more about the event and see who is being honored.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025
TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails, on Monday, April 7 at Tao Downtown (92 Ninth Avenue).
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 22, 2024
With everyone hyped for the premiere of the movie Wicked this month, I have been receiving a bunch of Wicked questions. I thought it might be fun to share a few fun facts about former stars of Wicked!
by Jay Irwin - Nov 8, 2024
Dear Readers, something struck me last night while watching the juggernaut musical “Wicked”, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre. No, it wasn’t a flying monkey. It’s just how incredible this show is. It’s withstood the test of time ever since it’s Broadway premiere back in 2003 even though it didn’t win the Tony for Best Musical (that year it went to “Avenue Q”). It’s still running on Broadway, there have been tour after tour, and now we even have a huge blockbuster movie version coming to theaters in a few weeks. But why? For that answer I think we should take a look at this current run which, while not my favorite viewing of the show, still exemplifies what makes this show great.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024
Texas State Department of Theatre and Dance will present the American classic Our Town October 1-6 in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 31, 2024
Acclaimed actor, educator and playwright Eugene Lee will be the subject of a career tribute during the 22nd annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration (BLPC) Sept. 2-8 at Texas State University.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2024
Court Theatre revealed the cast for EAST TEXAS HOT LINKS, directed by Ron OJ Parson. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2024
Court Theatre will present East Texas Hot Links. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 29, 2024
This time, the reader question was: Which Broadway theaters are the largest and which are the smallest and our expert, Jennifer Ashley Tepper has done a deep dive on the sizes of Broadway theatres both past and present!
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024
Check out a look at the new Wicked movie musical trailer, showcasing what's new for the film adaptation and what you may have missed on your first watch, including new scenes for the film, what may be expanded, and what we can assume are iconic moments from the stage show brought to the big screen.
by AniKatrina Fageol - Apr 5, 2024
I'll start my review by saying Wicked is my favorite musical of all time. I have seen it 10 times now, all in different cities, and each time left the theatre with tears in my eyes and my heart feeling a little lighter. This is the greatest example of how magical theatre can be, in my opinion. And my hopes for a beautiful production for my 10th viewing were not dashed in the slightest-- Olivia Valli and Celia Hottenstein bewitch the audience from their first moments on stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Eugene Lee has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Eugene Lee has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Oklahoma, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Hairy Ape, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Ruby Sunrise, Best Scenic Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wicked , Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Set Designs - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Revival-Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime, Outstanding Set Design - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime, Best Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for - Ragtime, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Ragtime, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Ragtime, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Showboat, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Showboat , Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Hothouse, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Hothouse, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Oustanding Set Designer (Drama Desk Awards) for Candide, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Candide and Most Promising Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Alice in Wonderland.
Eugene Lee has won several notable awards, including Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels for The Ruby Sunrise. He received the Best Scenic Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Wicked and was recognized with Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards as well as the Tony Awards, both for Wicked. Additionally, he earned Outstanding Set Designs - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Wicked and Ragtime, as well as Outstanding Set Design - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Ragtime. His work on Showboat received Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards twice. He also won Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards for Candide and received the Most Promising Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Alice in Wonderland.
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