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[Broadway, 2026]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2026]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Heather Gilbert, Bug

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Heather Gilbert, The Fear of 13

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Heather Gilbert, Bug

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Heather Gilbert, The Fear of 13

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Heather Gilbert, Good Night, and Good Luck

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical

Heather Gilbert, Dead Outlaw

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical

Heather Gilbert, Parade

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Heather Gilbert, Parade


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Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

Heather Gilbert, The Sound Inside


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Heather Gilbert, The Sound Inside

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Heather Gilbert, The Sound Inside

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News


Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Designers of 2026
by Luka Vonier - Jun 3, 2026

What makes a great Broadway musical? The 2026 Tony nominees for Best Sound Design, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design, and Best Costume Design have some idea! Watch as they explain in this video.
Gregor Milne and Barry James Will Join Ben Platt in MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

The full cast has been announced for Midnight at The Never Get with book, music and lyrics by Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy-winner Mark Sonnenblick.
Photos: Gabi Campo, King Princess and More in GIRL, INTERRUPTED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

You can now get a first look at Girl, Interuppted, now playing Off-Broadway at The Public Theater. Get a first look at production photos of the cast in action!
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees for Plays
by Jennifer Broski - May 17, 2026

The Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
Photos: Meet the 2026 Tony Award Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

Just yesterday, the 2026 Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2026 nominees here!
THE FEAR OF 13 Will Host Benefit Performance For The Innocence Project
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026

The Fear of 13 will host a special one-night benefit performance of The Fear of 13 on May 14, 2026 in support of the Innocence Project. A portion of all proceeds ($10/ticket) will be donated to the Innocence Project.
Breaking Down the 2026 Tony Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2026

Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from the big announcement and recap the full list and the nominees' reactions!
2026 Tony Nominations - Show by Show
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show. Follow us on BroadwayWorld throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
Photos: GIRL, INTERRUPTED In Rehearsal At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026

This spring, Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Martyna Majok brings GIRL, INTERRUPTED to The Public for its stirring world premiere. Get your first look at the show's cast, including pop star King Princess, in new photos from the rehearsal room.
Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Jason Flom Joins Producing Team of THE FEAR OF 13
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Music industry executive, criminal justice reform advocate, and CEO of Lava Media, Jason Flom, has officially joined the team of The Fear of 13 as co-producer. Learn more here!
King Princess, Emily Skinner and More to Star in GIRL, INTERRUPTED at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026

The Public Theater has revealed the cast for the world premiere production of GIRL, INTERRUPTED, written by Martyna Majok and based on the memoir by Susanna Kaysen.
THE FEAR OF 13 Launches In-Person Rush and Digital Lottery Policies
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026

In-person rush and digital lottery policies have been announced for the Broadway premiere of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson.
Photos: THE FEAR OF 13 Cast Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 2, 2026

The cast of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts, recently met the press. Check out photos here!
The Old Globe to Present Second Extension for HEDDA GABLER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

The Old Globe's production of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, which is led by film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes in the title role, has received a second extension.
Review: HEDDA GABLER at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Feb 13, 2026

“Hedda Gabler” by Henrik Ibsen, now given a taut new version by Erin Cressida Wilson and directed with precision by Barry Edelstein at The Old Globe, stars Katie Holmes in the title role through March 15th.
How Michael Arden Is Redefining Broadway
by Charles Kirsch - Feb 10, 2026

As the recipient of two Tony Awards for Best Director of a Musical in the past three years, there’s no question that Michael Arden is at the top of his game. Between thrilling and inventive revivals of Parade and Once On This Island, and exciting new work like Maybe Happy Ending and the upcoming The Lost Boys, Arden has shown a remarkable ability to create theatrical magic. 
Ephraim Sykes & More Join THE FEAR OF 13 on Broadway- Inside Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2026

Producers Seaview, Wessex Grove, and Gavin Kalin Productions announced the complete cast of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe® Award nominee Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts.
HEDDA GABLER Starring Katie Holmes Extended at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

The Old Globe will present a one-week extension for its 2026 season opener Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler. Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes leads the cast in the title role.
BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Will Extend for Additional Two Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will extend its run for an additional two weeks.
Full Cast Set for Katie Holmes-Led HEDDA GABLER at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler. Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes leads the cast in the title role.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Heather Gilbert been nominated for?

Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Bug, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Fear of 13, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Bug, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Fear of 13, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Good Night, and Good Luck, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Parade, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Parade, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Sound Inside, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Sound Inside and Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Sound Inside.

What awards has Heather Gilbert won?

Heather Gilbert has won Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Sound Inside. She also received the award for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Sound Inside.

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