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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Puppeteer

Productions

 
[West End, 2022]
Puppetry
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Puppet and illusion designer [Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Puppet Design[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Puppet Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Puppet Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Puppet Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Puppet Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Puppet Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Puppet Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Visual Effects Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Puppet Designer
Puppet Director

Writing


Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Basil Twist, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Set Design

Basil Twist, The Addams Family

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical

Basil TwistArias With a Twist


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2005 - Notable Effects - Production Design

Basil Twist, Symphonie Fantastique


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Basil Twist, Tell Tale


winner
Obie Awards - 1999 - Special Citations

Basil TwistSymphonie Fantastique

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Basil Twist, Tell Tale

Videos

News


THE WINTER'S TALE & More Set for American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season

American Ballet Theatre will celebrate its 85th anniversary at the Metropolitan Opera House during its six week Summer season, running June 10 – July 19. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Joffrey Ballet's Reimagined THE NUTCRACKER Comes to the Lyric Opera House Next Month

The Joffrey Ballet's reimagined production of The Nutcracker by two-time Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, will return to the Lyric Opera House next month. Learn more about the new production and find out how to get tickets here!
Exclusive: André De Shields Grand Marshals the NYC Village Halloween Parade

The 51st Annual NYC Village Halloween Parade was off the charts with Tony, Grammy and Emmy winning Broadway legend André De Shields as Grand Marshal, riding on a custom designed float by Richard W. Prouse. Check out exclusive photos here!
Performance Added For SHINNAI MEETS PUPPETRY, Coming Up at Japan Society

Japan Society will present a world premiere double bill of contemporary puppet theater with Shinnai Meets Puppetry, created & performed by Sachiyo Takahashi/Nekaa Lab with Rowan Magee and Emma Wiseman.
Photos: SUNSET BLVD Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd, starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond' officially opened on Sunday, October 20 at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of all of the stars arriving at opening night here!
Theater for the New City's VILLAGE HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL set for October 31

To delight its community and celebrate the creativity that comes with the season, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Ave., will present its annual Village Halloween Costume Ball October 31. 
Tim Burton's Musical Connections From BIG FISH to BEETLEJUICE: A Guide

This Halloween season, BroadwayWorld is taking a look at Tim Burton's musical theater connections, both onscreen and onstage, as well as offering some spooky listening to match the vibes of spooky season.
David T. Little's BLACK LODGE to Have LA And NYC Premieres

David T. Little’s GRAMMY-nominated opera BLACK LODGE will launch a fall/winter tour with screenings in Sweden, a West Coast premiere in Los Angeles on October 19, and a live NYC premiere in January. Learn more!
Cincinnati Opera And CCM To Workshop HILDEGARD A New Opera

Cincinnati Opera and CCM have announced a workshop for 'HILDEGARD,' a new opera by Sarah Kirkland Snider, commissioned and produced by Beth Morrison Projects, through the Opera Fusion: New Works Partnership.
Joffrey Ballet Announces Four Additional Performances Of Christoper Wheeldon's ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

Joffrey Ballet has announced four additional performances of Christopher Wheeldon's ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND and introduced a Discount Family Series package.
Japan Society Presents National Bunraku Theater This October

Japan Society has announced the National Bunraku Theater will perform in NYC from Oct 3-5, showcasing traditional Japanese puppet theater.
Basil Twist's DOGUGAESHI Comes To Japan Society This September

Japan Society launches its 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season with Basil Twist’s Dogugaeshi, a 20th anniversary revival of Twist’s Bessie award-winning fusion of mind-bending contemporary puppetry and nearly extinct traditional puppetry techniques from Japan’s Awa region.
Japan Society Reveals 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season

Japan Society has unveiled its 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season, featuring a diverse lineup of traditional and contemporary performances from Japan. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
RHEOLOGY, EAT THE DOCUMENT, and More Set for HERE 2024-2025 Season

HERE's 2024-2025 season features four world premieres and a diverse lineup of innovative performances. See the full schedule here!
PROTOTYPE Announces 2025 Festival Beginning This January

PROTOTYPE: Opera | Theatre | Now has announced the lineup for 2025, set to resume January 9-19, 2025. This will mark the final season co-produced by HERE and co-curated by Kristin Marting, who founded the Festival together with Beth Morrison and Kim Whitener, and who is also the outgoing Founding Artistic Director of HERE.
The Springfield Chamber Players Octet Will Premiere Next Month

The Springfield Chamber Players Octet will make their premiere at the Concerts at 7 Series on Monday, August 19, at 7PM. The performance will be at the Plainfield Congregational Church, 356 West Main Street in Plainfield, MA. 
ï»Â¿Akihito Ichihara And Vangeline In Residency At The Monira Foundation To Continue Developing Duet MAN WOMAN

Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute collaborates with ELF and Machine Dazzle on a new duet titled MAN WOMAN, featuring Butoh dancers Akihito Ichihara and Vangeline, exploring themes of love and identity.
HERE Announces 2024 Recipients Of $125K HARP Residencies

HERE will welcome three new members of the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP), one of the most robust residency programs in the country.
Art Is The Heart Of Life Festival to Celebrate 45 Years of ArtsConnection

Join the 2024 Benefit - ART IS THE HEART OF LIFE FESTIVAL, presented by ArtsConnection and honoring Sony Corporation of America. Learn more about the event!
Review: THE WINTER'S TALE, Royal Opera House

Part violent psychodrama, part sunny romcom, The Winter’s Tale was not the most obvious of plays for the Royal Ballet to take on.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Basil Twist written?

Basil Twist has written 1 shows including Symphonie Fantastique (Author).

What awards has Basil Twist been nominated for?

Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Addams Family, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Arias With a Twist, Notable Effects - Production Design (The Hewes Awards) for Symphonie Fantastique, Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tell Tale, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Symphonie Fantastique and Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tell Tale.

What awards has Basil Twist won?

Basil Twist has won several awards, including: Outstanding Puppet Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for The Addams Family; Notable Effects in Production Design at The Hewes Awards for Symphonie Fantastique; Outstanding Puppet Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Tell Tale; and Special Citations at the Obie Awards for Symphonie Fantastique.

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