Richard Hudson
Latest News on Richard Hudson:
Disney's THE LION KING Returns To The Bushnell In November (Oct 24, 2024)
Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act (Oct 20, 2024)
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale Tomorrow (Oct 17, 2024)
Disney's THE LION KING Returns To The Bushnell In November (Oct 24, 2024)
Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act (Oct 20, 2024)
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale Tomorrow (Oct 17, 2024)
BIO
Richard Hudson was born in Zimbabwe and educated in Zimbabwe and England. In 1988 he won a Laurence Olivier Award for designing a season of seven plays at the Old Vic Theatre, London. His set designs for The Lion King have won numerous awards, including a Tony® in 1998. He is a Royal Designer for Industry (RDI). In 2003 he won the Gold Medal for Set Design at the Prague Quadriennale, and in 2005 he was given an honorary doctorate by the University of Surrey. He has designed sets and costumes for the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, the Young Vic and the Gate, London. In opera he has worked at the Royal Opera, English National Opera, La Scala Milan, Metropolitan Opera New York, Opera National de Paris, Lyric Opera Chicago, Staatsoper Vienna, Glyndebourne Festival Opera and in Zurich, Munich, Amsterdam, Venice, Florence, Turin, Bregenz, Houston and Washington.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
Richard Hudson, Leopoldstadt
Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Set Designer
Richard Hudson, The Lion King
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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Set Design - Musical
Richard Hudson, The Lion King
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Set Design
Richard Hudson - , The Lion King
winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Scenic Design
Richard Hudson, The Lion King
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Revival-Play
Richard Hudson, The Lion King
Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Costume Designer
Richard HudsonVolpone
Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Choreography
Richard Hudson, La Bete
Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Set Design
Richard Hudson, La Bete
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The Hewes Awards - 1991 - Scenic and Costume Design
Richard Hudson, La Bete
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Scenic Design
Richard Hudson, La Bête
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Olivier Awards - 1988 - Designer of the Year
Richard HudsonPerformance Season
Videos
VIDEO: Watch THE LION KING's Broadway Makeup Team Transform Stephen Carlile into Scar
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2023
Watch: THE LION KING on Broadway Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Short Film Highlighting 'The Circle of Life'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022
Video: Julie Taymor Talks THE LION KING 25th Anniversary and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Oct 24, 2022
TV: Celebrate THE LION KING's Anniversary With a Look at Scar's Makeup Process
by Linnae Medeiros - Nov 13, 2019
VIDEO: THE LION KING Takes Over King's Cross in Honor of its 20th Anniversary in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2019
VIDEO: Get a Backstage Look at THE LION KING Bringing Its Giraffe To Life
by Linnae Medeiros - Aug 9, 2019
VIDEO: THE LION KING Celebrates 100,000,000th Guest Worldwide With Multi-Lingual 'Circle of Life' Music Video
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019
April 1 - THE LION KING Will Become First Musical to Play Seven Continents- Antarctic Production Will Open in 2019!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2018
VIDEO: THE LION KING Cast Members Perform Dual-Language 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' For 20th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2017
VIDEO: On This Day, March 30- THE LION KING Plays 1,000 Broadway Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2017
VIDEO: Teacher Uses 3D Printer to Create Masks for School Production of THE LION KING
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2017
STAGE TUBE: THE LION KING Companies from Around the World Celebrate 80 Million Audience Members
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 15, 2015
VIDEO: Cast of Broadway's THE LION KING Perform 'He Lives In You' at The White House
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 21, 2014
News
Disney's THE LION KING Returns To The Bushnell In November
Disney's THE LION KING returns to The Bushnell on November 13.
Disney's THE LION KING returns to The Bushnell on November 13.
Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act
Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!
Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale Tomorrow
Experience the magic of DISNEY'S THE LION KING as it returns to Fort Lauderdale.
Experience the magic of DISNEY'S THE LION KING as it returns to Fort Lauderdale.
Danny Grumich & More to Join THE LION KING North American Tour
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will welcome Danny Grumich as Pumbaa and Thom Christopher Warren as the Standby for Scar, Zazu, Timon & Pumbaa. Learn more about the new cast and see how to purchase tickets to the tour!
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will welcome Danny Grumich as Pumbaa and Thom Christopher Warren as the Standby for Scar, Zazu, Timon & Pumbaa. Learn more about the new cast and see how to purchase tickets to the tour!
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At Miller Auditorium Next Week
Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo will be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo will be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Peace Center
The crown jewel of Broadway roars into upstate South Carolina
The crown jewel of Broadway roars into upstate South Carolina
New Cast Members Will Join THE LION KING North American Tour
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!
THE LION KING Will Welcome New Young Simba and Young Nala Next Week
The Lion King will welcome Austin Elle Fisher as “Young Nala” and Jacob Pham as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, August 20. Learn more about the new members of the cast here!
The Lion King will welcome Austin Elle Fisher as “Young Nala” and Jacob Pham as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, August 20. Learn more about the new members of the cast here!
Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre to go on Sale This Month
Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta go on sale this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta go on sale this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE LION KING to Hold Toronto Open Call Auditions For Young Simba & Young Nala
Toronto is hosting open call auditions for the roles of Young Simba and Young Nala in Disney's THE LION KING. Learn about how to audition!
Toronto is hosting open call auditions for the roles of Young Simba and Young Nala in Disney's THE LION KING. Learn about how to audition!
THE LION KING Tour Celebrates 22nd Anniversary in Minneapolis This Weekend
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. The Lion King has returned to Minneapolis' historic Orpheum Theatre, where the Tony Award-winning Best Musical played its pre-Broadway run in 1997, and where the touring production is currently entertaining capacity houses through Sunday, April 28.
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. The Lion King has returned to Minneapolis' historic Orpheum Theatre, where the Tony Award-winning Best Musical played its pre-Broadway run in 1997, and where the touring production is currently entertaining capacity houses through Sunday, April 28.
THE LION KING North American Tour to Celebrate 22nd Anniversary
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. Learn more about the show!
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. Learn more about the show!
Tickets To Go On Sale Next Month for THE LION KING Toronto Production
Disney's THE LION KING is coming to Toronto. Learn more about where and when you can see the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Disney's THE LION KING is coming to Toronto. Learn more about where and when you can see the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: Another BALLO, Another Peculiar Reinvention, at Barcelona's Liceu, under Riccardo Frizza
UN BALLO IN MASCHERA—A MASKED BALL—certainly makes for a juicy opera, on paper at least. It has a plot filled with passion, jealousy and conspiracies, and a score by Giuseppe Verdi that has some of his most memorable music, including a great duet, plus unforgettable arias for soprano, tenor and baritone, and some first-rate music for secondary characters (Ulrica the fortune teller and Oscar the pants-role page) and chorus. The production at Barcelona’s gorgeous Grand Liceu Theatre didn’t stint on the resources for the cast and Verdi sounded as good as he should under conductor Riccardo Frizza with the company’s orchestra and chorus in fine form.
UN BALLO IN MASCHERA—A MASKED BALL—certainly makes for a juicy opera, on paper at least. It has a plot filled with passion, jealousy and conspiracies, and a score by Giuseppe Verdi that has some of his most memorable music, including a great duet, plus unforgettable arias for soprano, tenor and baritone, and some first-rate music for secondary characters (Ulrica the fortune teller and Oscar the pants-role page) and chorus. The production at Barcelona’s gorgeous Grand Liceu Theatre didn’t stint on the resources for the cast and Verdi sounded as good as he should under conductor Riccardo Frizza with the company’s orchestra and chorus in fine form.
Tickets for THE LION KING at the the Ohio Theatre on Sale Now
Tickets for the return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Ohio Theatre are currently on sale. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase.
Tickets for the return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Ohio Theatre are currently on sale. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase.
Ann Hould-Ward and Richard Hudson Receive TDF's Irene Sharaff Awards
TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, has just announced that celebrated costume designer ANN HOULD-WARD and legendary scenic designer RICHARD HUDSON are among the 2024 TDF/Irene Sharaff Award recipients.
TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, has just announced that celebrated costume designer ANN HOULD-WARD and legendary scenic designer RICHARD HUDSON are among the 2024 TDF/Irene Sharaff Award recipients.
Review: Disney's THE LION KING Rules Once More at OC's Segerstrom Center
Now in its 27th year, Disney's game-changing, Tony Award-winning global megahit THE LION KING has once again taken over OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for another month of performances that continues through February 25, 2024. Even today, the show still manages to elicit genuine wonder and awe for kids and adults alike.
Now in its 27th year, Disney's game-changing, Tony Award-winning global megahit THE LION KING has once again taken over OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for another month of performances that continues through February 25, 2024. Even today, the show still manages to elicit genuine wonder and awe for kids and adults alike.
THE LION KING Returns to Portland This Fall
Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway in Portland have announced that, in response to the recent weather-related performance cancellations of Disney’s The Lion King, the North American tour will return to Keller Auditorium in Portland for a two-week engagement in Fall 2025.
Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway in Portland have announced that, in response to the recent weather-related performance cancellations of Disney’s The Lion King, the North American tour will return to Keller Auditorium in Portland for a two-week engagement in Fall 2025.
Review: THE LION KING at Keller Auditorium
The reason this musical is the third-longest running in Broadway history (and that its Portland tour stop is three weeks rather than the typical one week) is because it’s truly magical.
The reason this musical is the third-longest running in Broadway history (and that its Portland tour stop is three weeks rather than the typical one week) is because it’s truly magical.
Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At Segerstrom Center For The Arts
Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Get the details on the upcoming production.
Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Get the details on the upcoming production.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Richard Hudson been nominated for?
Richard Hudson has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. These include Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for Leopoldstadt, Best Set Designer at the Olivier Awards for The Lion King, and Outstanding Set Design - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Lion King. He has also received nominations for Best Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Scenic Design at the Tony Awards, both for The Lion King. Additionally, he was nominated for Outstanding Revival-Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Lion King, Best Costume Designer at the Olivier Awards for Volpone, and Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for La Bête. Hudson has received nominations for Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for La Bête, as well as Scenic and Costume Design at The Hewes Awards for La Bête. He was also nominated for Best Scenic Design at the Tony Awards for La Bête and Designer of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Performance Season.
What awards has Richard Hudson won?
Richard Hudson has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Set Design - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Lion King. He also received the Best Set Design award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Lion King, as well as the Best Scenic Design award at the Tony Awards for the same production. Additionally, he won the Outstanding Revival-Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Lion King. Hudson's accolades also include the Scenic and Costume Design award at The Hewes Awards for La Bete, and he was named Designer of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Performance Season.
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