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BIO

Kenneth Posner designs extensively on Broadway, off-Broadway, for resident theatres, and touring productions throughout the United States as well as internationally.


Some of his Broadway work includes Pretty Woman, Mean Girls, War Paint, Tuck Everlasting, On Your Feet, If/Then, Kinky Boots, Pippin, Cinderella, Hairspray, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Legally Blonde, The Coast of Utopia-Shipwrecked, and Wicked.
He is the recipient of the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics’ Circle and OBIE Awards.

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[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2023]
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[US Tour, 2022]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Lighting Designer[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[West End, 2021]
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[West End, 2021]
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[US Tour, 2020]
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[Off-Broadway, 2020]
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[West End, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Chicago, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2017]
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[US Tour, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[US Tour, 2016]
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[Chicago, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[Chicago, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[US Tour, 2015]
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[West End, 2015]
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[Boston, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[US Tour, 2014]
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[US Tour, 2014]
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[US Tour, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[US Tour, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[West End, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[US Tour, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[West End, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[Los Angeles, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[US Tour, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Las Vegas, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Chicago, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[US Tour, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2004]
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[Broadway, 2004]
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[Toronto, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[US Tour, 2003]
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[San Francisco (Regional), 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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[Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Broadway, 1996]
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[Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1995]
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[Off-Broadway, 1995]
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[Off-Broadway, 1995]
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[Broadway, 1995]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Off-Broadway, 1993]
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[Off-Broadway, 1993]
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[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
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[Off-Broadway, 1990]
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[Off-Broadway, 1990]
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[Off-Broadway, 1988]
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kenneth Posner, Beetlejuice

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Kenneth Posner, War Paint

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Kenneth Posner, On Your Feet


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Finding Neverland

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Pippin

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Pippin

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Cinderella

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kenneth Posner, Kinky Boots

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kenneth Posner, Pippin

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kenneth Posner, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Death Takes a Holiday

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Kenneth Posner, Other Desert Cities

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Kenneth Posner, The Merchant of Venice

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical

Kenneth Posner, 9 to 5

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Hairspray

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Wicked


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The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Special Achievement in Design

Kenneth Posner, The Coast of Utopia


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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Kenneth Posner, The Coast of Utopia


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Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, The Coast of Utopia

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kenneth Posner, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Wicked

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Wicked

The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Valhalla

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Wicked


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Wicked


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Obie Awards - 2003 - Sustained excellence of lighting design

Kenneth Posner

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Hairspray

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Hairspray


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Direction of a Play

Kenneth Posner, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club)

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, The Wild Party


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The Lortels - 2000 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth PosnerGive Me Your Answer, Do! and The Wild Party


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner


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The Lortels - 1998 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth PosnerPride’s Crossing and Side Man

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Pride's Crossing / A View from the Bridge

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Machinal

Videos

News


PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Takes The Century II Concert Hall Stage In January

The American Theatre Guild will present the dazzling production based on one of Hollywood's most beloved romantic stories, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
PRETTY WOMAN Announces Eva Gary, Jack Rasmussen and More for Final Leg of North American Tour

The producers of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL have announced the full route and cast for the North American Tour, which will launch its final leg this January after 4+ years on the road.
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: First Look at the Cast of Agatha Christie's DEATH ON THE NILE at Arena Stage

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will open Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile this week. Check out photos of the cast and learn more here!
Photos: Madison Mosley and the Cast of the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE

All new production photos have been released from the North American Tour of Beetlejuice, featuring the cast's new Lydia, Madison Mosley.  Check out the photos here!
Review: WICKED at The Paramount Theatre

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.
Review: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center

Walton Arts Center, 495 W Dickson St, in Fayetteville, brought the excitement again, this time with BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL, which ran from October 22-27. I would say his name three times just to see the show again! Directed by Alex Timbers, the thrilling blend of dark humor, incredible music and spooky charm had us smiling through the whole production! We loved it! 
MEAN GIRLS Extends West End Booking

The producers of MEAN GIRLS in the West End have announced that the musical is extending to 8 June 2025 with over 75,000 new tickets released for sale.
Tickets to BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in Indianapolis on Sale Tomorrow

Single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, at Clowes Memorial Hall will go on sale this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Felicia Curry, Nancy Robinette & More to Star in DEATH ON THE NILE at Arena Stage

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater revealed the cast and creative team for Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
BEETLEJUICE To Play the Ed Mirvish Theatre This July

BEETLEJUICE is set to haunt Toronto with performances beginning this July! Learn more about the production and how to get tickets.
BEETLEJUICE On Sale At PNC Broadway In Kansas City Music Hall This Week

BEETLEJUICE is set to haunt the Kansas City Music Hall with its Broadway tour. Tickets for the show, featuring a blend of comedy and the supernatural, go on sale to the public on October 18.
BEETLEJUICE Composer Eddie Perfect to Star in Title Role in Australia

After earning a Tony Award nomination for the music and lyrics he wrote for BEETLEJUICE, Eddie Perfect will star as the title role in the Australian premiere of the show which will play exclusively in Melbourne. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
BEETLEJUICE National Tour On Sale This Friday At The Stranahan Theater

Single tickets for the national tour of BEETLEJUICE at the Stranahan Theater will be available starting October 18.
BEETLEJUICE Comes to North Charleston PAC Next Year

It’s showtime! Best of Broadway announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale Monday, October 21  at 10 AM.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Comes To The Weidner This February

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is set to captivate audiences at The Weidner on February 17, 2025. Tickets will be available starting Friday, offering a chance to experience this Broadway hit live.
BEETLEJUICE Comes to Calgary in 2025

 Broadway Across Canada announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale September 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM MT.
BEETLEJUICE On Sale At Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Next Week

The hit Broadway musical BEETLEJUICE announced its Edmonton tour stop with tickets available starting September 23.
MEAN GIRLS Extends in the West End; 'Mean Girls Day' Celebrations Set For Next Month

MEAN GIRLS in the West End has extended booking through to 6 April 2025 with over 55,000 new tickets released as details for 'Mean Girls Day' on October 3rd are confirmed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Kenneth Posner been nominated for?

Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beetlejuice, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for War Paint, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for On Your Feet, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Finding Neverland, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Pippin, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Pippin, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cinderella, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Pippin, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Other Desert Cities , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Merchant of Venice, Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 9 to 5 , Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Hairspray, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Wicked, Special Achievement in Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Valhalla, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Wicked, Sustained excellence of lighting design (Obie Awards), Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hairspray , Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Hairspray, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club), Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Wild Party, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Give Me Your Answer, Do! and The Wild Party, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Pride’s Crossing and Side Man, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Pride's Crossing / A View from the Bridge and Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Machinal.

What awards has Kenneth Posner won?

Kenneth Posner has received several prestigious awards for his work in lighting design. He won Best Lighting Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Finding Neverland and Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for The Coast of Utopia. He also earned Special Achievement in Design at The Hewes Awards for The Coast of Utopia, along with Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for The Coast of Utopia, Wicked, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club). Additionally, he was recognized with Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for Give Me Your Answer, Do! and The Wild Party, as well as for Pride’s Crossing and Side Man. Kenneth Posner received the Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design award at the Obie Awards.

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