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Ken Billington is a highly acclaimed lighting designer with over 50 years of experience in the theatre industry. Born in 1944 in Long Island, New York, Billington attended Hofstra University where he studied theatre and lighting design. After graduating, he began his career as a lighting designer in the Off-Broadway scene in the 1960s, eventually making his way to Broadway.


Billington has designed the lighting for over 100 Broadway productions, including the original productions of Sweeney Todd, Chicago, and The Drowsy Chaperone. He has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design 21 times, winning three times for his work on The Elephant Man, Sweeney Todd, and Chicago.
In addition to his work on Broadway, Billington has designed the lighting for numerous productions in regional theatres across the United States and internationally. He has also worked extensively in opera, designing the lighting for productions at the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera House in London, and the Paris Opera.
Billington’s work has also been featured in film and television. He designed the lighting for the 1978 film version of The Wiz, starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, as well as the lighting for the 1982 television production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds.
Despite his extensive career, Billington remains humble and dedicated to his craft.
Billington’s impact on the theatre world extends beyond his own work as a designer. He has been an advocate for the use of energy-efficient lighting in the theatre industry and has worked to educate others on the importance of sustainability in theatrical design. He has also been a mentor to many young lighting designers, including Tony Award winner Natasha Katz.
In recognition of his contributions to the theatre industry, Billington was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in 2017. He joins an esteemed group of theatre professionals, including actors, directors, and designers, who have made significant contributions to the American theatre.
Billington’s legacy as a lighting designer continues to inspire generations of theatre artists. His dedication to his craft, his commitment to sustainability, and his willingness to mentor others have made him a beloved figure in the theatre community. As he stated in his Tony Award acceptance speech for Chicago, “I’m just a lighting designer, but I’m very proud to be part of this community.”

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Beaches
 
[Broadway, 2026]
Lighting Designer
Gotta Dance with AMERICAN DANCE MACHINE
 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Lighting Designer
The Music Man
 
[US Tour, 2026]
Lighting Designer
Reunions
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
SmashSmash
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
Left on TenthLeft on Tenth
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
A Sign of the TimesA Sign of the Times
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
Crazy For YouCrazy For You
 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting Designer
New York, New YorkNew York, New York
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
Chicago (Non-Equity)Chicago (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Lighting Designer
Romeo and BernadetteRomeo and Bernadette
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
Waitress (Non-Eq)Waitress (Non-Eq)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
Romeo and BernadetteRomeo and Bernadette
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Lighting Design
Harry Connick, Jr. - A Celebration of Cole PorterHarry Connick, Jr. - A Celebration of Cole Porter
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
Enter Laughing: The MusicalEnter Laughing: The Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lights
WaitressWaitress
 
[West End, 2019]
Lighting Design
A Sign of the TimesA Sign of the Times
 
[Regional (US), 2018]
Lighting Designer
Gettin' the Band Back TogetherGettin' the Band Back Together
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
ChicagoChicago
 
[West End, 2018] [Replacement]
Lighting Designer[Replacement]
Who's HolidayWho's Holiday
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
WaitressWaitress
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Lighting Design
Sondheim on SondheimSondheim on Sondheim
 
[Los Angeles, 2017]
Lighting Designer
Murder on the Orient ExpressMurder on the Orient Express
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Lighting Designer
Sunday in the Park with GeorgeSunday in the Park with George
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
Irving Berlin's White ChristmasIrving Berlin's White Christmas
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Lighting Designer
Barbara Cook: Then and NowBarbara Cook: Then and Now
 
[, 2016]
Lighting Design
In The Secret SeaIn The Secret Sea
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Design
Irving Berlin's White ChristmasIrving Berlin's White Christmas
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Lighting Designer
Dames at SeaDames at Sea
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
42nd Street42nd Street
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Lighting Designer
Amazing GraceAmazing Grace
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
It Shoulda Been YouIt Shoulda Been You
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
White ChristmasWhite Christmas
 
[West End, 2014]
Lighting Design
AnnieAnnie
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Lighting Designer
Act OneAct One
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
Shatner's World: We Just Live in ItShatner's World: We Just Live in It
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Lighting Designer
Little Miss SunshineLittle Miss Sunshine
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
ChaplinChaplin
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
Don't Dress for DinnerDon't Dress for Dinner
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
Shatner's World: We Just Live In ItShatner's World: We Just Live In It
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
Hugh Jackman, Back on BroadwayHugh Jackman, Back on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
Cradle and AllCradle and All
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
The Scottsboro BoysThe Scottsboro Boys
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
9 To 5: The Musical9 To 5: The Musical
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Lighting Designer
Sondheim on SondheimSondheim on Sondheim
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
LoopedLooped
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
Irving Berlin's White ChristmasIrving Berlin's White Christmas
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
DreamgirlsDreamgirls
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Lighting Designer
Finian's RainbowFinian's Rainbow
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
Bye Bye BirdieBye Bye Birdie
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
Irving Berlin's White ChristmasIrving Berlin's White Christmas
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
[title of show][title of show]
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
High School MusicalHigh School Musical
 
[West End, 2008]
Lighting Designer
Sunday in the Park with GeorgeSunday in the Park with George
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
 
[Boston, 2007]
Lighting Designer
The Drowsy ChaperoneThe Drowsy Chaperone
 
[US Tour, 2007]
Lighting Designer
The Drowsy Chaperone
 
[West End, 2007]
Lighting Designer
All About Us
 
[, 2007]
Lighting Designer
Carnival!
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2007]
Lighting Designer
High FidelityHigh Fidelity
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
 
[, 2006]
Lighting Designer
Flight of the Lawnchair Man
 
[New York, 2006]
Lighting Designer
The Drowsy ChaperoneThe Drowsy Chaperone
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
Ring of FireRing of Fire
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
[title of show]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
Doctor Dolittle
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Lighting Designer
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
 
[Boston, 2005]
Lighting Designer
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
 
[Los Angeles, 2005]
Lighting Designer
The Drowsy Chaperone
 
[Los Angeles, 2005]
Lighting Designer
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2005]
Lighting Designer
Ring of Fire
 
[Regional (US), 2005]
Lighting Designer
Annie
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Lighting Designer
Princesses
 
[, 2005]
Lighting Designer
Doctor Dolittle
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Lighting Designer
Candide
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
Masada
 
[Regional (US), 2005] Cancelled
Lighting Designer
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2004]
Lighting Designer
Bye Bye Birdie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
The Normal Heart
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
Pardon My English
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
Open Heart
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Sweeney Todd
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
Drowning CrowDrowning Crow
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
Allegro
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2004]
Lighting Designer
Fame on 42nd Street
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Nobody Don't Like Yogi
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
The Thing About Men
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
No Strings
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
The New Moon
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
Dance of the Vampires
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
The Pajama Game
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
Kilt
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
Wonder of the World
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
Red, Hot and Blue!
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2001]
Lighting Designer
If you ever leave me...I'm going with you!
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
The Woman in Black
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
Hair
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
Bloomer Girl
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
Newyorkers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
Time and Again
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
Red, Hot and Blue!
 
[Regional (US), 2000]
Lighting Designer
Avow
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Lighting Designer
Waiting in the Wings
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Lighting Designer
Do Re Mi
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Lighting Designer
Footloose
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
An Evening with Jerry Herman
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
Li'l Abner
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
ChicagoChicago
 
[West End, 1997]
Lighting Designer
Candide
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Lighting Designer
Dream
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Lighting Designer
Annie
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Lighting Designer
ChicagoChicago
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Lighting Designer
Chicago
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Lighting Designer
The Apple Doesn't Fall...
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Lighting Designer
Inherit the Wind
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Lighting Designer
Zombies From Beyond
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
Hello, Dolly!
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
Moon Over Buffalo
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
Buttons on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
Sylvia
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
Party
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
London Suite
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
The Only Worse Thing You Could Have Told Me
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
Two Gentlemen of Verona
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Lighting Designer
Bring in the Morning
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Lighting Designer
A Little More Magic
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Lighting Designer
Unfinished Stories
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Lighting Designer
The Red Shoes
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Lighting Designer
Annie Warbucks
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Lighting Designer
Ain't Broadway Grand
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Lighting Designer
Sweeney Todd
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1992]
Lighting Designer
Metro
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Lighting Designer
Lips Together, Teeth Apart
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Lighting Designer
West Side Story
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1991]
Lighting Designer
Lips Together, Teeth Apart
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Lighting Designer
Breaking Legs
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Lighting Designer
The Big Love
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Lighting Designer
Absent Friends
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Lighting Designer
Fiddler on the Roof
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Lighting Designer
Carnal Knowledge
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Lighting Designer
Lettice and Lovage
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Lighting Designer
Tru
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Lighting Designer
Meet Me in St. Louis
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Lighting Designer
The Lisbon Traviata
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
What the Butler Saw
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Lighting Designer
The Taffetas
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Lighting Designer
The Wonder Years
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Lighting Designer
Sweet Sue
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Lighting Designer
Late Nite Comic
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Lighting Designer
Roza
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Lighting Designer
Claptrap
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Lighting Designer
Stardust
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Lighting Designer
Dazy
 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 1987]
Lighting Designer
Roza
 
[Regional (US), 1986]
Lighting Designer
Stardust
 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 1986]
Lighting Designer
A Little Like Magic
 
[Broadway, 1986]
Lighting Designer
Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood
 
[Broadway, 1986]
Lighting Designer
Grind
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Lighting Designer
3 Guys Naked From the Waist Down
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Lighting Designer
Home Front
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Lighting Designer
Diamonds
 
[Off-Broadway, 1984]
Lighting Designer
The Three Musketeers
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Lighting Designer
Sweeney Todd
 
[Off-Broadway, 1984]
Lighting Designer
Sweeney Todd
 
[Regional (US), 1984]
Lighting Designer
End of the World
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Lighting Designer
Play Memory
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Lighting Designer
Shirley MacLaine on Broadway
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Lighting Designer
Snoopy!!!
 
[Off-Broadway, 1982]
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Foxfire
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Lighting Designer
A Doll's Life
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Lighting Designer
Blues in the Night
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Lighting Designer
Sweeney Todd
 
[US Tour, 1982]
Lighting Designer
A Talent for Murder
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Lighting Designer
My Fair Lady
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Lighting Designer
Fiddler on the Roof
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Lighting Designer
Wally's Cafe
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Lighting Designer
Copperfield
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Lighting Designer
Perfectly Frank
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Lighting Designer
Sweeney Todd
 
[US Tour, 1980]
Lighting Designer
Sweeney Todd
 
[West End, 1980]
Lighting Designer
Happy New Year
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Lighting Designer
On the Twentieth Century
 
[West End, 1980]
Lighting Designer
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Lighting Designer
But Never Jam Today
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Lighting Designer
The Madwoman of Central Park West
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Lighting Designer
On the Twentieth Century
 
[US Tour, 1979]
Lighting Designer
People in Show Business Make Long Goodbyes
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Lighting Designer
Sweeney Todd
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Lighting Designer
Working
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Lighting Designer
Side by Side by Sondheim
 
[US Tour, 1978]
Lighting Designer
On the Twentieth Century
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Lighting Designer
Do You Turn Somersaults?
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Lighting Designer
Side by Side by Sondheim
 
[Chicago, 1977]
Lighting Designer
Some of My Best Friends
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Lighting Designer
Together on Broadway (Mary Martin & Ethel Merman)
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Lighting Designer
Side by Side by Sondheim
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Lighting Designer
Fiddler on the Roof
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Lighting Designer
Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope
 
[US Tour, 1976]
Lighting Designer
Checking Out
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Lighting Designer
Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope
 
[, 1976]
Lighting Designer
Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope
 
[Boston, 1976]
Lighting Designer
Sweet Bird of Youth
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Lighting Designer
The Skin of Our Teeth
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Lighting Designer
Rodgers & Hart
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Lighting Designer
The Hashish Club
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Lighting Designer
The Member of the Wedding
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Lighting Designer
Pretzels
 
[Off-Broadway, 1974]
Lighting Designer
The Rules of the Game
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Lighting Designer
Love for Love
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Lighting Designer
The Great Macdaddy
 
[Off-Broadway, 1974]
Lighting Designer
Holiday
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Lighting Designer
Chemin de Fer
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Lighting Designer
The Visit
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Lighting Designer
A Breeze From the Gulf
 
[Off-Broadway, 1973]
Lighting Designer
Thoughts
 
[Off-Broadway, 1973]
Lighting Designer
Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope
 
[Broadway, 1972]
Lighting Supervisor
Nightride
 
[Off-Broadway, 1971]
Lighting Designer
Applause
 
[Broadway, 1970]
Assistant to Miss Musser
Blood Red Roses
 
[Broadway, 1970]
Assistant to Mr. Musser
Fortune and Men's Eyes
 
[Off-Broadway, 1969]
Lighting Designer
After the Rain
 
[Broadway, 1967]
Assistant to Miss Musser
Flying Tigers
 
[Broadway, 0]
Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

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

Ken Billington, New York, New York

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Ken Billington, New York, New York

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Ken Billington, New York, New York

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ken Billington, Chaplin: The Musical

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ken Billington, Chaplin: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Ken Billington, The Scottsboro Boys

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Sondheim on Sondheim

Ken Billington , Sondheim on Sondheim

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ken Billington, Sunday in the Park with George


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ken Billington, Sunday in the Park With George

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Ken Billington, Sunday in the Park with George

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Ken Billington, The Drowsy Chaperone


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ken Billington, Chicago

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Lighting Design

Ken Billington, Chicago


winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Lighting Design

Ken Billington, Chicago

Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ken Billington, Grind

Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Lighting Design

Ken Billington, End of the World

Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ken Billington, Foxfire

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Lighting Design

Ken Billington, Foxfire

Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ken Billington, Sweeney Todd

Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Lighting Design

Ken Billington, Sweeney Todd

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Lighting Design

Ken Billington, Working

Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Lighting Design

Ken Billington , The Visit

Videos

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THE MUSIC MAN To Be Presented At State Theatre New Jersey Photo
THE MUSIC MAN To Be Presented At State Theatre New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

State Theatre New Jersey will present Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN for four performances in New Brunswick, directed by Matt Lenz with choreography by Emmy winner Joshua Bergasse. Tickets start at $52.
Video: Cast of GOTTA DANCE! Performs 'Teach Me How To Shimmy' Photo
Video: Cast of GOTTA DANCE! Performs 'Teach Me How To Shimmy'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2026

The cast of GOTTA DANCE!, now playing at Stage 42, performed live on FOX5's Good Day New York. The show features choreography from classic musicals including West Side Story, Pippin, and A Chorus Line.
THE MUSIC MAN Brings Will Come to The Washington Pavilion This Month Photo
THE MUSIC MAN Brings Will Come to The Washington Pavilion This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026

Big League Productions' national tour of THE MUSIC MAN will take the stage at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls for four performances, directed by Matt Lenz with choreography by Joshua Bergasse.
Photos: GOTTA DANCE! Celebrates Opening Night at Stage 42 Photo
Photos: GOTTA DANCE! Celebrates Opening Night at Stage 42
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 2, 2026

GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. Go inside opening night with new photos from the red carpet. Watch a new video of highlights from the show!
Video: First Look At GOTTA DANCE! at Stage 42 Photo
Video: First Look At GOTTA DANCE! at Stage 42
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2026

GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. The production, presented by Riki Kane Larimer, features recreated choreography from classic Broadway and Hollywood musicals. Watch a video of highlights from the show!
THE MUSIC MAN Comes To Century II Concert Hall April 24-26! Photo
THE MUSIC MAN Comes To Century II Concert Hall April 24-26!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2026

The American Theatre Guild will present THE MUSIC MAN at Century II Concert Hall in Wichita, Kansas as part of the 2025–2026 Broadway in Wichita Series. The production is scheduled to run April 24–26.
THE MUSIC MAN Will Come to the King Center in April Photo
THE MUSIC MAN Will Come to the King Center in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

THE MUSIC MAN, a six-time Tony Award-winning musical, will perform at the King Center on April 12-13 as part of the Broadway at the King Center Series. Learn more here!
CHICAGO Will Return to Toronto in April Photo
CHICAGO Will Return to Toronto in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

The Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will return to Toronto, captivating audiences with its classic tale of fame and fortune. Learn more about the show here!
Review: MEREDITH WILLSON'S THE MUSIC MAN at Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway Photo
Review: MEREDITH WILLSON'S THE MUSIC MAN at Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 19, 2026

What did our critic think of MEREDITH WILLSON'S THE MUSIC MAN at Reynolds Performance Hall?
Video: Whitney Leavitt Gets Tattoo to Celebrate Breaking CHICAGO Ticket Record Photo
Video: Whitney Leavitt Gets Tattoo to Celebrate Breaking CHICAGO Ticket Record
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2026

Whitney Leavitt is celebrating her Chicago box office milestone in a big way! The tattoo comes after she and her husband, Conner Leavitt, decided she would get a tattoo if she broke the ticket sale record in Chicago. Watch the video!
Whitney Leavitt Breaks CHICAGO Box Office Records For Biggest Weekly Gross In 29-Year Photo
Whitney Leavitt Breaks CHICAGO Box Office Records For Biggest Weekly Gross In 29-Year History
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2026

Whitney Leavitt, who has extended her run as 'Roxie Hart' through May 3, 2026 continues to break box office records at the Ambassador Theatre and has garnered audience and critical acclaim. 
Review: THE MUSIC MAN at NIACC Performing Arts Photo
Review: THE MUSIC MAN at NIACC Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - Mar 5, 2026

Seeing The Music Man in Mason City just feels right. When the new national tour came through the North Iowa Area Community Auditorium, it felt a little different than seeing a typical touring Broadway show. This is the town where the musical’s creator, Meredith Willson, was born and raised, so the story has a real connection here.
GOTTA DANCE! to be Presented Off-Broadway at Stage 42 Photo
GOTTA DANCE! to be Presented Off-Broadway at Stage 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Gotta Dance!—the first dance production to capture the original choreography of classic musicals including West Side Story, Singin’ in the Rain, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, and others — all on one stage will be presented Off-Broadway.
Review: Beetlejuice Haunts San Diego with Heart, Chaos & Big Laughs Photo
Review: Beetlejuice Haunts San Diego with Heart, Chaos & Big Laughs
by Lucía Serrano - Feb 27, 2026

The Broadway National Tour of Beetlejuice has landed in San Diego through March 1. The “ghost with the most” is back for a limited run, promising laughs, cringe-worthy humor, and dazzling set and projection design that fully delivers on the spectacle of a Broadway tour.
CHICAGO THE MUSICAL Tickets to Go on Sale Through Broadway In Chicago Photo
CHICAGO THE MUSICAL Tickets to Go on Sale Through Broadway In Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026

Broadway In Chicago has announced that tickets for CHICAGO THE MUSICAL will go on sale for its upcoming tour engagement. The 2025–26 cast includes Ellie Roddy, Claire Marshall, and Max Cervantes.
THE MUSIC MAN National Tour Set to Perform at Lied Center in March Photo
THE MUSIC MAN National Tour Set to Perform at Lied Center in March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN will march into to the Lied Center for Performing Arts for 5 performances on March 5-8, 2026. Tickets are on sale now!
Full Cast Set for BEACHES On Broadway Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Photo
Full Cast Set for BEACHES On Broadway Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

Beaches, A New Musical has found their young stars of the new musical, starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett. Samantha Schwartz and Zeya Grace will play Little Cee Cee and Little Bertie, alongside newly revealed members of the cast.
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Sing New BEACHCES Songs Photo
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Sing New BEACHCES Songs
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2026

Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett gave a first listen to Beaches the Musical at an event at So & So's. The performance included the recently released duet 'Wish I Could Be Like You,' as well as 'Words I Could Have Said' and 'Real Woman.' Watch videos!
Ben Jacoby and Brent Thiessen Join Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in BEACHES on Broad Photo
Ben Jacoby and Brent Thiessen Join Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in BEACHES on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026

Ben Jacoby (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) and Brent Thiessen (Thoroughly Modern Millie Canadian Premiere) will join stars Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in the Broadway production of the new musical, Beaches.
The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program Photo
The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The 1/52 Project has opened applications for its 2026 grant cycle supporting early-career theatre designers from historically excluded groups. Founded by Beowulf Boritt, the OBIE Award-winning program provides financial grants of up to $17,500.
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What awards has Ken Billington been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for New York, New York, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for New York, New York, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for New York, New York, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Chaplin: The Musical, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Chaplin: The Musical, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Sondheim on Sondheim (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sondheim on Sondheim, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sunday in the Park With George, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Chicago, Best Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Chicago, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Chicago, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Grind, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for End of the World, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Foxfire, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Foxfire, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Working and Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for The Visit.

What awards has Ken Billington won?

Ken Billington has won several prestigious awards including Outstanding Lighting Design from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Sunday in the Park With George, Outstanding Lighting Design from the Drama Desk Awards for Chicago, and Best Lighting Design from the Tony Awards also for Chicago.

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