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BIO

LCT: Junk, Kill Floor, The Coward (LCT3). Broadway: Six Degrees of Separation, Fully Committed, Fun Home (Tony nomination), Deaf West's Spring Awakening (Tony nom.), An Enemy of the People, Seminar. Recent Off-Broadway: Napoli, Brooklyn (Roundabout); Derren Brown: Secret (Atlantic Theater); Marjorie Prime, The Christians (Playwrights Horizons); Yen, The Legend of Georgia McBride, The Nether (Lortel noms.; MCC); Fun Home (Lortel nom.; The Public); Piece of My Heart, Our Lady of Kibeho (Drama Desk nom.), Kung Fu, Angels in America (Signature); Incognito, Murder Ballad (Lortel nom.; MTC); Belleville (Lortel nom.; New York Theatre Workshop); Into the Woods (Delacorte); The Whipp ng Man (Lortel Award, DD nom.; MTC). Concert designs for Regina Spektor, Sufjan Stevens, St. Vincent. Awards: 2015 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Lighting Design.



Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lights
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[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, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008] Cancelled
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[New York, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Associate Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Associate Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Assistant Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, The Low Road

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Ben Stanton, Junk

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, YEN

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical

Ben Stanton, Spring Awakening

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Ben Stanton, Spring Awakening

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, The Legend of Georgia McBride

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Ben Stanton, Spring Awakening

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben StantonOur Lady of Kibeho


winner
Obie Awards - 2015 - Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design

Ben Stanton

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, The Nether

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Ben Stanton, Fun Home

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, Fun Home

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, Belleville

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, Murder Ballad

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, The Whipping Man


winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, The Whipping Man

Videos

News


WE HAD A WORLD Extends for Two Weeks at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

The world premiere of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman has extended for the second time at Manhattan Theatre Club. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: WE HAD A WORLD Starring Joanna Gleason and Andrew Barth Feldman
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

The world premiere production of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman, opens tonight. Read the reviews!
Video: Watch Andrew Barth Feldman & Joanna Gleason in WE HAD A WORLD
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2025

Watch a first look at Off-Broadway's We Had A World, starring Joanna Gleason, Andrew Barth Feldman, and Jeanine Serralles. See the new video, offering a look inside the new production, now running through April 27.
WE HAD A WORLD Performance Halted After Actor Falls Ill
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

A recent performance of Manhattan Theatre Club's We Had A World, currently running Off-Broadway at NY City Center Stage II, was halted after performer Jeanine Serralles fell ill during the show.
Photos: ALL NIGHTER Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

All Nighter has officially opened Off-Broadway at The Newman Mills Theater in The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space. The production will run for a strictly limited 12-week run through May 18, 2025. Check out opening night photos here!
Photos: Andrew Barth Feldman and Joanna Gleason in WE HAD A WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the world premiere of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon, starring Andrew Barth Feldman and Joanna Gleason. See photos of the production here!
WE HAD A WORLD Starring Andrew Barth Feldman, Joanna Gleason and Jeanine Serralles Extends
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

The world premiere production of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman, has extended for an additional two weeks at NY City Center Stage II. Learn more!
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.
Anika Noni Rose and Aisha Jackson to Star in WONDERFUL TOWN at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose and Aisha Jackson will lead New York City Center Encores! Wonderful Town. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.
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.
Additional Cast & Creative Team Members Join ALL NIGHTER Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

Additional cast and creative team members will join the World Premiere of All Nighter, a new play by Natalie Margolin, directed by Jaki Bradley. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards; DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at Area Stage Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro 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 Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC 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 Miami Metro Awards; Area Stage Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro 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 Washington, DC Awards; Creative Cauldron Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC 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!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards; DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at Area Stage Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro 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!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH at Creative Cauldron Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC 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!
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING To Release Cast Recording
by Team BWW - Dec 16, 2024

Great news to share for fans of Happy Ending, the new musical starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. On social media, the show revealed this evening that a cast recording is in the works.
WE HAD A WORLD Starring Joanna Gleason and Andrew Barth Feldman Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024

Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere production of We Had A World at Manhattan Theatre Club, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon (Prayer for the French Republic at MTC), directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman (Choir Boy and Murder Ballad at MTC, Lobby Hero, Six Degrees of Separation).
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC 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!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Ben Stanton been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Low Road, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Junk, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for YEN, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Legend of Georgia McBride, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Our Lady of Kibeho, Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design (Obie Awards), Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Nether, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Fun Home, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Belleville, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Murder Ballad, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Whipping Man and Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Whipping Man.

What awards has Ben Stanton won?

Ben Stanton has received several prestigious awards for his work in lighting design. He was honored with the Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design at the Obie Awards and also won the Outstanding Lighting Design award at The Lortel Awards for his work on The Whipping Man.

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