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Chu's lighting for Mlima’s Tale earned him the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Lighting in 2019 and an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination in 2018. Also in 2018, he received an Obie for Sustained Excellence in Lighting Design and a Berkshire Theatre Critics Association Award for Outstanding Lighting Design for Dangerous House. In 2009, Chu was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for his lighting of The Good Negro.

Lap Chi Chu Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
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[Off-Broadway, unknown] Cancelled
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2020]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Los Angeles, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2017]
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[Los Angeles, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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Lap Chi Chu Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Lap Chi Chu, Camelot


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Obie Awards - 2018 - Design Award

Lap Chi ChuSustained Excellence of Lighting Design

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Lap Chi Chu, Mlima's Tale

The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Lap Chi Chu, The Good Negro

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Lap Chi Chu News


Photos: Hillary Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda Host Biden Fundraiser at SUFFS


On Wednesday April 3, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda hosted a fundraiser at new Broadway musical Suffs to support President Biden’s campaign. Check out photos here!

Lincoln Center Theater Delays First Preview of UNCLE VANYA


Lincoln Center Theater's production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, featuring a new version by Heidi Schreck, directed by Lila Neugebauer, will delay its first preview. Learn more about the production.

Lincoln Center Theater's UNCLE VANYA Will Launch Digital Lottery


Lincoln Center Theater will launch an online ticket lottery for its production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, beginning with its first preview on Tuesday, April 2 at 8pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.  Find out how to enter the lottery for Uncle Vanya here!

SUFFS Announces Rush and Digital Lottery Policies


Suffs has announced their rush and digital lottery policies, including special $19.20 rush tickets available for purchase in person during previews. Find out how to get discount tickets to Suffs here!

Listen: SUFFS Releases Stripped Down 'Keep Marching' Performed by Shaina Taub


The official audio recording of Shaina Taub performing a stripped-down version of the song 'Keep Watching' from Suffs is available now on streaming platforms! The song can be downloaded or listened to here.

Video: Producer Hillary Rodham Clinton Featured in New SUFFS Promotional Video


Secretary Hillary Clinton, who serves as a producer on Suffs, recently appeared in a promotional video for the musical, which also features writer-composer-lyricist and star Shaina Taub and several cast members. Check out the video here!

Shaina Taub Will Lead the Cast of the Broadway Transfer of SUFFS; Full Cast Revealed!


Shaina Taub is set to lead the cast of her own musical Suffs, when it transfer to Broadway this spring. Plus, find out who else is starring in the cast!

Tickets Go On Sale Today For Steve Carell-Led UNCLE VANYA


Tickets will go on sale today at 12pm ET for Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

Video: Shaina Taub Performs 'Keep Marching' From SUFFS; Tickets On Sale Now!


In conjunction with tickets going on sale, author of Suffs Shaina Taub released a special performance video featuring a stripped-down version of the musical’s new finale, “Keep Marching.”  Check out the video here!

Steve Carell Will Make His Broadway Debut in UNCLE VANYA; Additional Cast Revealed!


Steve Carell is headed to Broadway! The actor, best known for starring in the television series The Office, will make his Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Find out more information about the production here!

POOR YELLA REDNECKS Extended Through Early December at MTC


Manhattan Theatre Club will present a one-week extension for the New York premiere of Poor Yella Rednecks, written by Qui Nguyen. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC


Take a look at the star-studded opening night of POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC.

Review Roundup: POOR YELLA REDNECKS at Manhattan Theatre Club


Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the New York premiere of Poor Yella Rednecks, written by Qui Nguyen (Vietgone, Raya and The Last Dragon) and directed by May Adrales (Vietgone, Golden Shield), read reviews for the production!

Video: Get a First Look at POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC


Get a first look at Poor Yella Rednecks, now running at Manhattan Theatre Club. Learn how to purchase tickets!

What We Know So Far About SUFFS


As BroadwayWorld reported last week, Shaina Taub’s new musical Suffs is set to come to Broadway this spring. What do we know so far about the new musical? We have all the scoop!

Shaina Taub's SUFFS Will Transfer to Broadway in April 2024


Suffs is headed to Broadway in Spring 2024! The musical, which features a book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub, premiered Off-Broadway at The Public Theater in April 2022.

Photos: First Look at Qui Nguyen's POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC Stage I


Get a first look at photos of Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of Poor Yella Rednecks, written by Qui Nguyen. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Manhattan Theatre Club's POOR YELLA REDNECKS Begins Previews Tonight


POOR YELLA REDNECKS, the New York Premiere, begins previews tonight at Manhattan Theatre Club. Learn how to purchase tickets!

INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD, and More Nominated For 2023 Hewes Design Awards


The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has announced the 2023 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees who will be recognized at the 59th annual ceremony on October 23 in New York. Find out who will be honored here!

Lincoln Center Theater Will Bring UNCLE VANYA to Broadway with New Translation by Heidi Schreck


This spring, Lincoln Center Theater will produce Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, featuring a new translation by Heidi Schreck, directed by Lila Neugebauer. Learn more about the production!

Lap Chi Chu FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Lap Chi Chu been nominated for?

Lap Chi Chu has been nominated for several awards for his lighting design work, including a Tony Award nomination for Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Camelot. He has also received a Design Award from the Obie Awards for Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design, as well as nominations for Outstanding Lighting Design from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Mlima's Tale and The Lortels for The Good Negro.

What awards has Lap Chi Chu won?

Lap Chi Chu has won the Design Award (Obie Awards) for Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design.

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