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BIO

Theatre includes: Three Tony Awards for his lighting designs: Fosse (Ovation Award Los Angeles), Sunset Boulevard (Ovation Award Los Angeles) and The Phantom of the Opera (Drama Desk and Outer Circle Critics’ Awards NY, Dora Mavor Award (Canada) and Los Angeles Critics’ Award). Phantom has now been seen in Britain, USA, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Japan, China, Korea, Australia, South Africa, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Singapore and as Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular.



West End shows include: Acorn Antiques, Absolutely! {Perhaps} directed by Franco Zeffirelli, Singin’ in the Rain (NT), Sunset Boulevard (USA and tour, Canada, Australia, Germany), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 1992 (UK tour, USA and tour, Canada, Australia, Germany), Five Guys Named Moe (USA, Australasia, SE Asia and UK tours), Aspects of Love (Broadway, Drama Desk Award nomination, Canada and Australia), Saturday Night Fever (London, Broadway, USA tour, Argentina and Spain), Fosse (Broadway, USA tour, European tour), Time, Oliver! (Broadway, Australia), Torvill and Dean (world tour), Billy Bishop Goes to War, TomFoolery, Little Me, Blondel, The Boy Friend, The Hunting of the Snark and Heathcliff.

Other work includes: Siegfried and Roy spectacular at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show at Disneyland Paris, lighting director for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games 2002 (Manchester), Show Boat, Cavalleria Rusticana, I Pagliacci, Carmen, Aïda, La Bohème, Madam Butterfly and Tosca (Royal Albert Hall) and Sleeping Beauty (English National Ballet). Concerts include: Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Tommy Steele and Shirley Bassey. He was responsible for the spectacular floodlighting of the headquarters for Lloyd’s of London (National Lighting Award).

Productions

 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[Las Vegas, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[London Fringe, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[London Fringe, 1997]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 1996]
Lighting Designer
 
[Canada, 1995]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 1993]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1993]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1991]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1991]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1990]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1989]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1984]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, ]
Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Andrew Bridge, Fosse


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Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Lighting Design

Andrew Bridge, Fosse


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Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Lighting Design

Andrew Bridge, Sunset Boulevard

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Andrew Bridge, Aspects of Love


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Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Andrew Bridge , Phantom of the Opera

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Lighting Design

Andrew Bridge , The Phantom of the Opera

Videos

News


New Production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Will Embark on North American Tour

Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, featuring Maria Björnson’s design, will launch a new multi-year North American tour in November 2025. Learn more about the tour here!
Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Extends Booking in London and Releases New Photos

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty’s Theatre has extended its booking until Saturday 27 September 2025. Plus, check out all new photos here!
New Cast Set for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty's Theatre

New casting has been announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty’s Theatre from Monday 29 July 2024. The musical is currently booking until Saturday 29 March 2025.
Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 15,000 Performances in the West End

On Saturday 8 June 2024, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA celebrated its 15,000th performance in the West End. Check out photos here!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Extends Booking Until 29 March 2025

Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty's Theatre has extended its booking until Saturday 29 March 2025. Find out how to get tickets here!
Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Extends Booking in London; Plus All New Photos!

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty’s Theatre has announced that booking is now extended until Saturday 28 September 2024, having recently marked 37 spectacular years in London’s West End. Plus, check out all new photos here!
New Cast Members Join West End's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

New casting has been announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty's Theatre from Monday 31 July 2023. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is currently booking until Saturday 2 March 2024.
Photos: Jon Robyns, Holly-Anne Hull, and More in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty's Theatre

All new photos have been released from THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty’s Theatre. The musical currently stars Jon Robyns as The Phantom alongside Holly-Anne Hull as Christine Daaé, Matt Blaker as Raoul, and more.
Ben Crawford Out Of Final Broadway Performance of PHANTOM; Laird Mackintosh Will Play The Title Role

Current Phantom of the Opera star Ben Crawford will be out of the show for the final Broadway performance. Longtime Phantom Laid Mackintosh will step into the role this evening.
Photo: First Look at the PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Final Company Portrait

The longest-running Broadway show of all time, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will play its final New York performance at The Majestic Theatre today, Sunday, April 16 at 5PM, after a record-breaking 35 years and 13,981 performances to 20 million people. Check out a portrait of the final cast, crew, orchestra, and staff here!
Video: Former Christines Share the Stage at PHANTOM Charity Performance

Watch a special, surprise curtain call presentation with leading lady Emilie Kouatchou, joined onstage by three iconic, former Broadway Christines: Sierra Boggess (25th Anniversary), Ali Ewoldt (30th Anniversary) and the original “Angel of Music” herself: original London and New York star Sarah Brightman.
Video: Ben Crawford, Emilie Kouatchou, and John Riddle Sing 'Think of Me' From THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

The Phantom of the Opera has released an all new music video featuring the show's closing cast. Celebrating 35 years on Broadway, watch as the production’s lead cast members Ben Crawford (The Phantom), Emilie Kouatchou (Christine), and John Riddle (Raoul) sing Think of Me.
Video: Watch Hal Prince Talk THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in 1988 CBS SUNDAY MORNING Segment

CBS Sunday Morning has shared an interview segment 1988 featuring Hal Prince discussing the opening of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. The segment, which features footage of the original Broadway cast in rehearsals and performing, spotlights how Prince brought the musical to Broadway. Watch the video now!
Lottery Tickets for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Final Performance Now Available

Special lottery for tickets to the invitation-only, final Broadway performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Sunday, April 16 at 5PM are now available!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA to Present Special Charity Performance Closing Week

A special Charity Performance will take place on Friday, April 14 of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the iconic and record-breaking Broadway production that will end its history-making run that week. 
Andrew Lloyd Webber Teases THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA May Return to Broadway

Andrew Lloyd Webber has teased that The Phantom of the Opera may not be leaving Broadway for good when it takes its final bow next month.
Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Extends Booking and Releases New Photos

The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre has announced that booking is now extended until Saturday 2 March 2024. Plus, all new production photos have been released. Check out the photos here!
You Can Now Spend the Night in the Opera House That Inspired THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

You can now spend the night in the Palais Garnier, the Parisian opera house that inspired Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera! See how to book the night here!
Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 35 Years on Broadway

The Phantom of the Opera celebrated 35 years on Broadway last night, January 26, at the Majestic Theatre. The production opened on January 26, 1988. BroadwayWorld was there to capture some special moments from the big night, including members of the creative team, the cast's curtain call, and more!
Video: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 35th Anniversary With a Special Curtain Call

The Phantom of the Opera celebrated 35 years on Broadway last night, January 26, at the Majestic Theatre. Following the show, a special curtain call was held, featuring a performance and speech from members of the cast. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the big moment and you can check out the video here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Andrew Bridge been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fosse, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Fosse, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Aspects of Love, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Phantom of the Opera and Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for The Phantom of the Opera.

What awards has Andrew Bridge won?

Andrew Bridge has won several awards, including Best Lighting Design at the Tony Awards for Fosse and Sunset Boulevard, as well as Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Phantom of the Opera.

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