The Theatre Community Pays Tribute to Howell Binkley on Social Media

Howell. Thank you for Benny & Nina's sunrise. Thank you for Hamilton's hurricane & Burr's self-made walls. Thank you for sculpting in light & elevating every moment you touched. Where will I hide now if not at your tech table? I miss your smile & kindness already. Rest easy pal.

- Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) August 15, 2020

But more than that, he was such a truly good person, always smiling and encouraging to everyone - even geeky writers who wanted to watch him cueing. He was an old school gentleman. I loved that he refused to use a headset and called the booth on an old-fashioned phone. pic.twitter.com/L9FpS1q19m

- Sankoff and Hein (@SankoffandHein) August 15, 2020

Howell Binkley was a frequent collaborator & a dear friend. He was a genius & a giant. A true artist & the most lovely and generous soul. This is an extraordinary loss. #HowellBinkley

- David Korins (@DavidKorins) August 14, 2020

Howell Binkley. pic.twitter.com/r59dhNhbfH

- Jason Robert Brown (@MrJasonRBrown) August 14, 2020

So sorry to hear this!!

Howell Binkley: a master lighting designer and a light. Loved the man. RIP good brother https://t.co/qc7lK9e9nX

- Leslie Odom, Jr. (@leslieodomjr) August 15, 2020

Howell Binkley was a genius and a kind man. a??i??a??i??a??i??

- Iain Armitage (@IainLoveTheatre) August 14, 2020

OMG!! Shocked & saddened to read this. I loved Howell Binkley & was honored to get to work with him in "Camino Real" (1999), my Signature Theatre Concert (2013) & "Grey Gardens" in LA (2026) all directed by Michael Wilson. Binkley was such a lovely man. Gone too soon. Only 64. https://t.co/CFGkks2Ugg

- Betty Buckley (@BettyBuckley) August 14, 2020

#fullout #howellbinkley R. I. P. To one of the greatest!!! #thefullmonty #broadway #letitgo a??i?? https://t.co/B0bSucgP0j

- Jerry Mitchell (@jammyprod) August 15, 2020

RIP Howell Binkley. One of the greats.

- Steven Pasquale (@StevePasquale) August 14, 2020

I've been so preoccupied today that I missed this news til now. Howell turned every single beam of light into a character on stage that demanded my exploration and discovery show after show. a??@HamiltonMusical #InTheHeights #RIP #HowellBinkley https://t.co/VZFIeXpkJZ

- Javier Muñoz (@JMunozActor) August 15, 2020

Thinking of Howell Binkley and his family. What a loss. What a giant talent. What a kind soul. He lit up - from the inside. You will he so missed, my friend.

- Telly Leung (@tellyleung) August 14, 2020

Howell and my dad hanging out at my 40th. What a sweet man. A sweet friend. So sad, but so happy to have known you. Rest In Peace Howell. #howellBinkley pic.twitter.com/Yvy2l25DET

- Chad Kimball (@chadkimball1) August 14, 2020

I'm incredibly sad to learn that my friend and iconic lighting designer #HowellBinkley has passed away. His talent was a gift to our community. My constant cheerleader during @DonnaSummerBway despite being in a raging battle w/ lung cancer.

- Ariana DeBose (@ArianaDeBose) August 14, 2020

Absolutely gutted to hear of the passing of Howell Binkley. He was a master in his field and I always enjoyed working on a show with him, I never had a problem finding my light. My condolences to Joyce. He was one of the kindest, most talented gentleman. He will be missed.

- Emma Hunton (@EmmaHunton) August 15, 2020

Thinking of Howell, of his phenomenal designs, and how he'd always greet me with a huge grin and a "Hey, buddy!" ever since 2001 when I worked with him on BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL....
You will be missed, Howell, but not forgotten. a??i?? https://t.co/LJNAZ9Iyvw

- Alex Lacamoire (@LacketyLac) August 15, 2020

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Absolutely devastated that this gentleman of the theater and creative-genius-legend has been taken from us so soon. RIP Howell... ?

- Victoria Clark (@Vicki_Clark) August 15, 2020