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Ms. Eisenhauer and collaborator Jules Fisherhave collectively been awarded Broadway’s Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical seven times, including Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins (2004, Revival), Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk (1996), Jelly’s Last Jam (1992), The Will Rogers Follies (1991), Grand Hotel (1990), Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ (1978), and Pippin (1973), and once for Best Lighting Design of a Play for Ulysses in Nighttown (1974).
For motion pictures, Fisher and Eisenhauer designed theatrical lighting for Rob Marshall's Chicago, Mel Brooks' The Producers, Richard Linklater's School of Rock and Bill Condon's Dreamgirls, and Disney's live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. Their studio, Third Eye, conceives and designs lighting for all forms of entertainment.

Peggy Eisenhauer Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2020]
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[US Tour, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019] [Replacement]
Lighting Designer[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[US Tour, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2008]
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[Los Angeles, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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Production Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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[New York, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1995]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Off-Broadway, 1993]
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[Broadway, 1993]
Associate Lighting Designer
 
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[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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[Broadway, 1991]
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[Broadway, 1989]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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Associate Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Assistant to Mr. Fisher

Peggy Eisenhauer Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Peggy EisenhauerGary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus

BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design

Peggy Eisenhauer, Once on this Island

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Peggy Eisenhauer, Once On This Island

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Peggy EisenhauerEugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical

Peggy Eisenhauer, Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Peggy Eisenhauer, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed

The Hewes Awards - 2004 - Lighting Design

Peggy Eisenhauer, Assassins

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Lighting Design

Peggy Eisenhauer, Assassins

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Lighting Design

Peggy Eisenhauer , Jane Eyre

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Lighting Design

Peggy Eisenhauer, Marie Christine

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Lighting Design

Peggy Eisenhauer, The Wild Party

The Hewes Awards - 1998 - Lighting Design

Peggy Eisenhauer, Street Corner Symphony

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Lighting Design

Peggy Eisenhauer, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk

Peggy Eisenhauer Videos

Peggy Eisenhauer News


THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Original Cast Recording to be Released Next Week

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release The Gardens of Anuncia (Original Cast Recording) – based on the recent Lincoln Center Theater production – in streaming and digital formats on Friday, March 22. Learn More about the show!

Photos: Cyndi Lauper and Theresa Rebeck Visit HARMONY on Broadway

Cyndi Lauper and Theresa Rebeck recently visited the Broadway production of Harmony at the Barrymore Theatre. The pair then congratulated the stars including Chip Zien, Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko and the six “Harmonists”, Danny Kornfeld, Sean Bell, Steven Telsey, Blake Roman, Eric Peters and Zal Owen after the show backstage. Check out photos here!

Video: Julie Benko Gives a Tour of Her HARMONY Dressing Room

In a new video, Julie Benko gave a tour of her Broadway dressing room, backstage at Harmony! Get a closer look at some of her costumes, backstage essentials, and more in the video here!

Video: Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, and the HARMONY Cast Perform 'Stars in the Night' and 'Where You Go'

Two new videos have been released of the cast performing songs from Harmony! Check out 'Where You Go' performed by Julie Benko and Sierra Boggess, as well as 'Stars In The Night' performed by Chip Zien, Sean Bell, Danny Kornfeld, Zal Owen, Eric Peters, Blake Roman, and Steven Telsey.

Photos: Go Inside the Cast Recording Session of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA

Check out photos from the cast recording session of The Gardens of Anuncia!

THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Original Cast Recording to be Released in 2024

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release an original cast recording for 'THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA' from LINCOLN CENTER THEATER.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Lincoln Center Theater's THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA

See photos from opening night of The Gardens of Anuncia at Lincoln Center Theater!

Review Roundup: THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater

The Lincoln Center Theater production of The Gardens of Anuncia opens tonight at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

Video: Get a First Look at THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater

Get a first look at footage of The Gardens of Anucnia at Lincoln Center Theater!

Photos: Go Inside HARMONY's Opening Night Curtain Call on Broadway

See photos from opening night curtain call of Harmony on Broadway!

Review Roundup: HARMONY Opens On Broadway! See What the Critics Are Saying!

The new Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman musical Harmony opens on Broadway tonight. Read the reviews!

THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater to Present a Relaxed Performance in December

Lincoln Center Theater will present a Relaxed Performance of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, directed and co-choreographed by Graciela Daniele, with book, music, and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa.

Photos/Video: First Look at HARMONY on Broadway

The first production photos and video highlights have been released for the new musical Harmony by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle. Check out a first look here!

A Look Back on HARMONY's Journey to Broadway

Harmony, the original musical  with music by Barry Manilow and book and lyrics by Bruce Sussman, is finally making its long-awaited Broadway premiere! Learn more about Harmony's long journey to the Broadway stage here!

Video: Watch Barry Manilow Talk HARMONY on Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning

Watch Barry Manilow discuss composing Harmony on Broadway in an interview with CBS Sunday Morning!

Photos: See Andréa Burns, Eden Espinosa, Mary Testa & More in THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater

Get a first look at photos of The Gardens of Anuncia at Lincoln Center Theater!

Video: HARMONY Celebrates First Preview on Broadway

See footage from Harmony's first preview on Broadway!

HARMONY on Broadway to Offer $18.00 Tickets as Part of New Ticketing Initiative

A new ticketing initiative is launching for the new Broadway production of Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s Harmony which begins previews at the Barrymore Theatre on Wednesday, October 18th. 

Video: Get a Sneak Peek of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater

In this video, watch as we take you inside rehearsals for the Lincoln Center Theater production of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA- a new musical by Michael John LaChiusa, directed and co-choregraphed by Graciela Daniele.

Video: The Cast of HARMONY Performs 'Stars in the Night' and 'Where You Go'

Rehearsals have begun for Harmony – the new, original musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman with direction and choreography by Warren Carlyle. Watch 'Stars in the Night' and 'Where You Go'!

Peggy Eisenhauer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Peggy Eisenhauer has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus," Best Lighting Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Once on this Island," Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Once on this Island," and Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Once On This Island." She has also received nominations for her work on productions such as "Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh," "Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed," "Lucky Guy," "Dessa Rose," "Assassins," "Jane Eyre," "Marie Christine," "The Wild Party," "Cabaret," "Ragtime," "Street Corner Symphony," and "Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk." Eisenhauer's accolades include nominations from various prestigious organizations like the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, The Lortels, and The Hewes Awards.

Peggy Eisenhauer has won several awards for her lighting design work on Broadway shows. These include Best Lighting Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Once on this Island, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Once on this Island, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Assassins, Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Assassins, Best Lighting Design at the Tony Awards for Assassins, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Cabaret, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Ragtime, Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Ragtime, Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Street Corner Symphony, and Best Lighting Design at the Tony Awards for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk.

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