Barbara Samuels
Latest News on Barbara Samuels:
Complete Cast Set for ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME at 2ST's Next Stage Festival (Dec 18, 2024)
GIVE ME CARMELITA TROPICANA! Extends for Final Time at Soho Rep (Nov 20, 2024)
The 69th Obie Awards Reveal Judges and Eligibility Details (Oct 11, 2024)
Complete Cast Set for ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME at 2ST's Next Stage Festival (Dec 18, 2024)
GIVE ME CARMELITA TROPICANA! Extends for Final Time at Soho Rep (Nov 20, 2024)
The 69th Obie Awards Reveal Judges and Eligibility Details (Oct 11, 2024)
BIO
BARBARA SAMUELS is a New York based lighting designer for Live Performance. Select NY: In The Green (LCT3), The Mother of Us All (MetMuseum), Hurricane Diane (NYTW/WP), Rags Parkland... (Ars Nova, Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk Noms.), Acquanetta (Summerscape, Prototype), Dance Nation (Playwrights Horizons, Hewes Nom.), The Things That Were There and Singlet (The Bushwick Starr), The Rape of The Sabine Women (Playwrights Realm), Orange Julius (Rattlestick/P73, Hewes Nom.), …Great Lakes (New Georges/WP); Caught (PlayCo), O, Earth (Foundry Theatre, Henry Hewes Nomination); Regional: KC Rep, Shakespeare Theater Company, American Conservatory Theater, Pig Iron, Long Wharf, Playmakers Rep, The Alley, and Trinity Rep. Proud USA829 Member. BA, Fordham; MFA, NYU. www.barbarasamuels.com
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Awards and Nominations
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Barbara Samuels, Wolf Play
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Barbara SamuelsRags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future
Videos
Video: First Look at BECKY NURSE OF SALEM, Open Now at Lincoln Center Theater
by Show Highlights - Dec 5, 2022
Video: Ars Nova Releases Music Video From RAGS PARKLAND SINGS THE SONGS OF THE FUTURE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2018
News
Complete Cast Set for ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME at 2ST's Next Stage Festival
Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the centerpiece of this year’s Next Stage Festival: the world premiere production of D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame. See who is starring and learn more.
Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the centerpiece of this year’s Next Stage Festival: the world premiere production of D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame. See who is starring and learn more.
GIVE ME CARMELITA TROPICANA! Extends for Final Time at Soho Rep
Soho Rep will present a second and final extension of its highly acclaimed world premiere production of Alina Troyano (aka Carmelita Tropicana) and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Give Me Carmelita Tropicana!. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Soho Rep will present a second and final extension of its highly acclaimed world premiere production of Alina Troyano (aka Carmelita Tropicana) and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Give Me Carmelita Tropicana!. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The 69th Obie Awards Reveal Judges and Eligibility Details
The American Theatre Wing has announced its panel of judges and eligibility details for The 69th Obie Awards, the theater industry’s premier award celebrating the best of Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway.
The American Theatre Wing has announced its panel of judges and eligibility details for The 69th Obie Awards, the theater industry’s premier award celebrating the best of Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway.
Video: GOOD BONES at The Public Theater
Performances are underway for The Public Theater's GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Check out all new clips from the show in the video here!
Performances are underway for The Public Theater's GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Check out all new clips from the show in the video here!
WP Theater Unveils 2024-2026 Lab Artists
WP THEATER has revealed the 15 artists selected for the 2024-2026 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins this fall and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival. Learn more about the artists!
WP THEATER has revealed the 15 artists selected for the 2024-2026 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins this fall and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival. Learn more about the artists!
Review Roundup: GOOD BONES Opens At The Public Theater
The Public Theater is presenting GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Read the reviews!
The Public Theater is presenting GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Read the reviews!
Photos: Public Theater Celebrates Opening Night of GOOD BONES
The Public Theater just celebrated opening night of GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Check out photos from inside the big night!
The Public Theater just celebrated opening night of GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Photos: GOOD BONES at The Public Theater
The Public Theater is presenting GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames explores gentrification and the growing price of the American dream in his sharp, funny new play, GOOD BONES. Get a first look at production photos.
The Public Theater is presenting GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames explores gentrification and the growing price of the American dream in his sharp, funny new play, GOOD BONES. Get a first look at production photos.
NAATCO adds Portland Center Stage to its National Partnership Project
Portland Center Stage will be the fifth partner to join NAATCO’s efforts towards promoting more expansive and long-lasting representations of Asian Americans in theater. Learn more about the partnership.
Portland Center Stage will be the fifth partner to join NAATCO’s efforts towards promoting more expansive and long-lasting representations of Asian Americans in theater. Learn more about the partnership.
GOOD BONES Extends Through October At The Public Theater
James Ijames' GOOD BONES, directed by Saheem Ali, has been extended through Sunday, October 27 at the Public Theater.
James Ijames' GOOD BONES, directed by Saheem Ali, has been extended through Sunday, October 27 at the Public Theater.
GOOD BONES by James Ijames Extends at The Public Through Late October
The Public Theater will begin performances for the New York premiere of GOOD BONES, written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames. The production has been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Public Theater will begin performances for the New York premiere of GOOD BONES, written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames. The production has been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: In Rehearsal for GOOD BONES At The Public Theater
James Ijames’ New York premiere of GOOD BONES, directed by Saheem Ali starts previews on Thursday, September 19 at The Public Theater. The company is hard at work in the rehearsal room preparing for the show's debut. Head behind the scenes in new photos!
James Ijames’ New York premiere of GOOD BONES, directed by Saheem Ali starts previews on Thursday, September 19 at The Public Theater. The company is hard at work in the rehearsal room preparing for the show's debut. Head behind the scenes in new photos!
Tony Winner Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Reveals Nine Early Career Designer Recipients
The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected third round of nine early-career designer recipients to benefit from $150,000 in grants.
The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected third round of nine early-career designer recipients to benefit from $150,000 in grants.
Photos: First Look At THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO At NYC's Little Island
Little Island has shared a first look at production photos for the radically re-imagined adaptation of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, with all major roles sung by countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo.
Little Island has shared a first look at production photos for the radically re-imagined adaptation of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, with all major roles sung by countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo.
Interview: Anthony Roth Costanzo of THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at Little Island
Anthony Roth Costanzo is the first opera singer in a generation to make consistent headlines - not just for his marvelous singing! ARC was recently named General Manager and Artistic Director of Opera Philadelphia -- where only yesterday his new 'Pay what you can,' ticket program broke all boxoffice records! The effort is designed to attract a generation of new operagoers.
Anthony Roth Costanzo is the first opera singer in a generation to make consistent headlines - not just for his marvelous singing! ARC was recently named General Manager and Artistic Director of Opera Philadelphia -- where only yesterday his new 'Pay what you can,' ticket program broke all boxoffice records! The effort is designed to attract a generation of new operagoers.
Cast Set For THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at Little Island Starring Anthony Roth Costanzo
Little Island has announced the complete cast and creative teams for the radically re-imagined adaptation of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, sung by countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo beginning Friday, August 30 at The Amph.
Little Island has announced the complete cast and creative teams for the radically re-imagined adaptation of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, sung by countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo beginning Friday, August 30 at The Amph.
Cast Announced For James Ijames' GOOD BONES At The Public Theater
The Public Theater has announced casting for the long-anticipated New York premiere of GOOD BONES written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames and directed by Public Theater Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali.
The Public Theater has announced casting for the long-anticipated New York premiere of GOOD BONES written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames and directed by Public Theater Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali.
Photos: Frank Wood and Kelley Curran in Rehearsals for THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER
Get a first look inside rehearsals for The Meeting: The Interpreter at Theater at St. Clements. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Get a first look inside rehearsals for The Meeting: The Interpreter at Theater at St. Clements. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Special Offer: THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER at The Theatre at St. Clement's
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Get 20% off Tickets To This Exciting New Political Thriller
Frank Wood and Kelley Curran to Star in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER Off-Broadway In August
Tony Award winner Frank Wood and Kelley Curran will star in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER, a new play by Catherine Gropper, directed by Brian Mertes. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tony Award winner Frank Wood and Kelley Curran will star in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER, a new play by Catherine Gropper, directed by Brian Mertes. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Barbara Samuels been nominated for?
Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Wolf Play and Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future.
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