Kenneth Posner
Latest News on Kenneth Posner:
Review: WICKED at The Paramount Theatre (Nov 8, 2024)
Review: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center (Nov 1, 2024)
MEAN GIRLS Extends West End Booking (Oct 31, 2024)
Review: WICKED at The Paramount Theatre (Nov 8, 2024)
Review: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center (Nov 1, 2024)
MEAN GIRLS Extends West End Booking (Oct 31, 2024)
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.
Photos
William Ivey Long, David Rockwell, Jerry Mitchell & Kenneth Posner, Paul Huntley attending Meet & Greet for the New Broadway Musical 'Catch Me If You Can' at the 42ns Street Rehearsal Studios in New York City.
Date:
01/25/2011
From: Photo Coverage: Introducing CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - Complete Coverage!
Productions
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
winner
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
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Special Achievement in Design
Kenneth Posner, The Coast of Utopia
winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Kenneth Posner, The Coast of Utopia
winner
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
winner
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
winner
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
winner
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
winner
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
Video: First Look at Georgina Castle as Regina George in MEAN GIRLS in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024
VIDEO: Mean Girls The Musical Comes To State Theatre New Jersey In May
by Joshua Wright - Jan 17, 2024
Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage of 'Crazy' from ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME, Beginning Previews Tonight!
by Blair Ingenthron - May 13, 2023
VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Discusses TAKE ME OUT's Relevancy on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Dec 5, 2022
Photos/Video: First Look at the New Cast of HAIRSPRAY on Tour, Featuring Andrew Levitt aka Nina West
by Sneak Peek - Sep 29, 2022
Photos & Video: First Look at Callum Francis, Christian Douglas & More in KINKY BOOTS Off-Broadway
by Show Highlights - Aug 25, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Billy Crystal and More in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at New & Returning Cast of BEETLEJUICE in Rehearsal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2022
VIDEO: Billy Crystal Talks Returning to Broadway in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on KIMMEL
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2021
VIDEO: On This Day, June 17 - ON YOUR FEET! Brings The Rhythm To Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2019
News
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BEETLEJUICE On Sale Now From Broadway Alaska
It's showtime! Broadway Alaska has announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale Friday, September 13th, 2024.
It's showtime! Broadway Alaska has announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale Friday, September 13th, 2024.
BEETLEJUICE to Return to Chicago for a Third Time in March 2025
BEETLEJUICE is coming to Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre for a strictly limited engagement in March 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BEETLEJUICE is coming to Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre for a strictly limited engagement in March 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Madison Mosley Will Take Over the Role of Lydia on the National Tour of BEETLEJUICE
The National Tour of Beetlejuice has found its new Lydia! Madison Mosley, who currently plays the Girl Scout and understudies the role of Lydie on tour, will officially take over the role beginning performances on October 22 in Fayetteville, AR.
The National Tour of Beetlejuice has found its new Lydia! Madison Mosley, who currently plays the Girl Scout and understudies the role of Lydie on tour, will officially take over the role beginning performances on October 22 in Fayetteville, AR.
BEETLEJUICE Returns to San Francisco in December
It’s showtime! BroadwaySF, an ATG Entertainment company, announced that BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will return to San Francisco for a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre.
It’s showtime! BroadwaySF, an ATG Entertainment company, announced that BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will return to San Francisco for a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre.
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre
UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
BEETLEJUICE Tickets On Sale Now At Broadway Grand Rapids
Tickets for BEETLEJUICE are now available. Don't miss your chance to see this hit Broadway show live. Secure your seats for a thrilling and entertaining performance that has captivated audiences.
Tickets for BEETLEJUICE are now available. Don't miss your chance to see this hit Broadway show live. Secure your seats for a thrilling and entertaining performance that has captivated audiences.
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, including: Best Lighting Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Finding Neverland; Special Achievement in Design at The Hewes Awards for The Coast of Utopia; Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for The Coast of Utopia; Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for The Coast of Utopia; Best Lighting Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Wicked; Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Wicked; Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design at the Obie Awards; Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer; Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club); Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for Give Me Your Answer, Do! and The Wild Party; as well as Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards and Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for Pride’s Crossing and Side Man.
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