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BIO

Broadway: Trouble in Mind (Roundabout). Off-Broadway: Shhhh (Atlantic); one in two (The New Group); Nollywood Dreams, School Girls… (MCC); Sugar in Our Wounds (MTC, Lucille Lortel Award); A Strange Loop (Special Citation Obie), Selling Kabul, Dance Nation (Playwrights Horizons); To My Girls (Second Stage); Fires in the Mirror (Signature). Regional: Alley Theatre, Berkeley Rep, CTG, Guthrie, Steppenwolf, Woolly Mammoth. International Tour: The Magnetic Fields: 50 Song Memoir. 2020 Obie Sustained Excellence in Set Design, Princess Grace Fabergé Theater Award, Henry Hewes Design Award nominee. For Brian.

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Productions

Poor Yella RednecksPoor Yella Rednecks
 
[Off-Broadway, unknown] Cancelled
Scenic Designer
Sugar Daddy
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Scenic Designer
GoddessGoddess
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Scenic Designer
Dead OutlawDead Outlaw
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Scenic Designer
Buena Vista Social ClubBuena Vista Social Club
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Scenic Designer
Strategic Love PlayStrategic Love Play
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Designer
Yellow FaceYellow Face
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Set Design
Dead OutlawDead Outlaw
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Designer
Buena Vista Social ClubBuena Vista Social Club
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Set Design
A Strange LoopA Strange Loop
 
[West End, 2023]
Set Designer
The ComeuppanceThe Comeuppance
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Set Design
The Coast StarlightThe Coast Starlight
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Sets
My Broken LanguageMy Broken Language
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Design
Where the Mountain Meets the SeaWhere the Mountain Meets the Sea
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Design
Topdog/UnderdogTopdog/Underdog
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Designer
A Strange LoopA Strange Loop
 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Set Designer [Replacement]
To My Girls
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Design
Wish You Were HereWish You Were Here
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Designer
Trouble in MindTrouble in Mind
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Set Design[Replacement]
ParisParis
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Costume Design
one in twoone in two
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Design
The Underlying ChrisThe Underlying Chris
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
Fires in the MirrorFires in the Mirror
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
Power StripPower Strip
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Set Designer
The New EnglandersThe New Englanders
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
The Rolling StoneThe Rolling Stone
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Set Designer
A Strange LoopA Strange Loop
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
PassagePassage
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
God Said ThisGod Said This
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
Usual GirlsUsual Girls
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
India Pale AleIndia Pale Ale
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Costume Designer
School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls PlaySchool Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
Sugar in Our WoundsSugar in Our Wounds
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
Dance NationDance Nation
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls PlaySchool Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Design
CharmCharm
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
Bull in a China ShopBull in a China Shop
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Set Designer
Men on BoatsMen on Boats
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Design
The Little MermaidThe Little Mermaid
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Scenic Designer
Ring of FireRing of Fire
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Assistant Scenic Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical

Arnulfo Maldonado, Dead Outlaw

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Arnulfo Maldonado, Buena Vista Social Club

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Arnulfo Maldonado, Dead Outlaw

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Arnulfo Maldonado, A Case for the Existence of God

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Arnulfo Maldonado, A Strange Loop


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Obie Awards - 2020 - Design Award

Arnulfo Maldonado


winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Design Award

Arnulfo Maldonado


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Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation

Arnulfo MaldonadoA Strange Loop

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Photos: LaChanze Directs WINE IN THE WILDERNESS At Classic Stage Company Photo
Photos: LaChanze Directs WINE IN THE WILDERNESS At Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

Classic Stage Company has released photos of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress (Trouble in Mind) directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze (Trouble in Mind) in her New York directorial debut.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Composer Joy Huerta to Host Pop Up Concert Photo
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Composer Joy Huerta to Host Pop Up Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Pop star and co-composer of the upcoming musical Real Women Have Curves, Joy Huerta, will host a special pop-up concert outside the James Earl Jones Theatre. Learn how to attend.
Video: Watch Amber Iman Sing 'Honey Sweet' From GODDESS Musical Photo
Video: Watch Amber Iman Sing 'Honey Sweet' From GODDESS Musical
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2025

Watch a video of Tony nominee Amber Iman singing 'Honey Sweet' from the new musical Goddess, which is set to premiere at the Public Theatre this year.
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Photo
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!
David Henry Hwang's YELLOW FACE to Air on PBS This May Photo
David Henry Hwang's YELLOW FACE to Air on PBS This May
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025

PBS has confirmed that the recording of Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of David Henry Hwang’s Yellow Face will air on Friday, May 16 as part of the Great Performances series.
Photos: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Begins Rehearsal Ahead of Broadway Run Photo
Photos: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Begins Rehearsal Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

This week, the Real Women Have Curves cast and creative team kicked off rehearsals. Real Women Have Curves is set to begin performances on April 1 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, ahead of an opening night on April 27. Check out rehearsal photos here!
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Will Offer Discount Tickets Through Digital Lottery and Gener Photo
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Will Offer Discount Tickets Through Digital Lottery and General Rush
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

The new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will launch Digital Lottery and General Rush policies, to allow fans to get discount tickets to the upcoming production. Learn more here about how to get cheap tickets to the show!
Judy Kuhn, Brandon Uranowitz and More Complete BECOMING EVE Cast Photo
Judy Kuhn, Brandon Uranowitz and More Complete BECOMING EVE Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the full cast for Becoming Eve, starring Tommy Dorfman and more. Learn more about the cast and see how to attend.
Video: First Listen to 'Normal' from DEAD OUTLAW Photo
Video: First Listen to 'Normal' from DEAD OUTLAW
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2025

Get a first listen to 'Normal' from the upcoming Broadway run of Dead Outlaw, which made its premiere off-Broadway last year. Written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and directed by David Cromer, Dead Outlaw will open on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on April 27, 2025.
Photos: Meet the Cast of WINE IN THE WILDERNESS Photo
Photos: Meet the Cast of WINE IN THE WILDERNESS
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 12, 2025

Classic Stage Company will soon present Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress and directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. Check out photos of the company here!
Grantham Coleman, Lakisha Michelle May & More Join WINE IN THE WILDERNESS At CSC Photo
Grantham Coleman, Lakisha Michelle May & More Join WINE IN THE WILDERNESS At CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

Classic Stage Company has revealed the full cast for Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress and directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze in her New York directorial debut. Learn more.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Adds Florencia Cuenca, Shelby Acosta And More To Broadway Cast Photo
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Adds Florencia Cuenca, Shelby Acosta And More To Broadway Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has announced additional casting for its Broadway run. Find out who will join previously announced Tatianna Córdoba and Justina Machado in the new musical.
Video: Christian Slater Talks Working with Live Sheep in CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS Photo
Video: Christian Slater Talks Working with Live Sheep in CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 21, 2025

On a recent visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Christian Slater opened up about one of his unusual co-stars in the upcoming off-Broadway production of Curse of the Starving Class. Watch the interview now!
Tommy Dorfman to Star in BECOMING EVE at New York Theatre Workshop Photo
Tommy Dorfman to Star in BECOMING EVE at New York Theatre Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

Screen and stage actress Tommy Dorfman will star as “Chava” in Becoming Eve at New York Theatre Workshop, the fourth production of its 2024/25 Season. Learn more about the production here.
Andrew Durand and the Cast of DEAD OUTLAW Will Reprise Roles on Broadway Photo
Andrew Durand and the Cast of DEAD OUTLAW Will Reprise Roles on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

The cast and creative team have been announced for the Broadway run of Dead Outlaw, which made its premiere off-Broadway last year. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba Will Lead REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Photo
Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba Will Lead REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has announced casting for two of their leading ladies. Learn more about Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba and find out how to get tickets here to the new Broadway musical!
Photos: In Rehearsal for CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: In Rehearsal for CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025

The New Group will present Sam Shepard’s Curse of the Starving Class with David Anzuelo, Kyle Beltran, Calista Flockhart, Cooper Hoffman, Jeb Kreager, Stella Marcus and Christian Slater, directed by Scott Elliott. Check out photos from inside rehearsal.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD at BCA Plaza Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Arnulfo Maldonado been nominated for?

Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Buena Vista Social Club, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for A Case for the Existence of God, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Strange Loop, Design Award (Obie Awards), Design Award (Obie Awards) and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for A Strange Loop.

What awards has Arnulfo Maldonado won?

Arnulfo Maldonado has won the Design Award at the Obie Awards, along with a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for his work on A Strange Loop.

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