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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

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Design

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

News


Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.
Complete Cast Set for ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME at 2ST's Next Stage Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

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!
Photos: Public Theater Celebrates Opening Night of GOOD BONES
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 2, 2024

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!
Review Roundup: GOOD BONES Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2024

The Public Theater is presenting GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Read the reviews!
Photos: GOOD BONES at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

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
by Peter Danish - Aug 28, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2024

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
by BWW Special Offer - Jul 17, 2024

Get 20% off Tickets To This Exciting New Political Thriller

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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