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Bob Crowley

Birth Place: Cork, IRELAND

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Recent Productions: Don Carlos (MET, NY) Love Never Dies (Adelphi, London).



Bob Crowley has designed over twenty productions for the National Theatre, including most recently: The Habit of Art, The Power of Yes, Phèdre, Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, Gethsemane, and Fram (which he also co-directed with Tony Harrison), The History Boys (Broadway - Tony Award), His Girl Friday and Mourning Becomes Electra, plus more than twenty-five productions for the RSC, including: Les Liaisons Dangereuses and The Plantagenets, for which he won an Olivier Award. For the Donmar Warehouse - Into the Woods and Orpheus Descending.

Other credits include: Pavane and Anastasia (Royal Ballet), Don Carlos and La Traviata (ROH), The Magic Flute (ENO) The Cunning Little Vixen (Châtelet), The Coast of Utopia and Carousel (Lincoln Center Theater, New York - Tony Award for both), The Seagull (Public Theatre New York), Paul Simon's The Capeman, The Sweet Smell Of Success, Disney's Aida (Broadway - Tony Award for the latter) and Tarzan for Disney which he also directed (Broadway, Germany & The Netherlands), Mary Poppins (Prince Edward Theatre, UK Tour & Broadway - Tony Award) and The Year of Magical Thinking (Broadway & NT).

His film work includes: Othello, Tales of Hollywood starring Jeremy Irons and Alec Guinness, Suddenly Last Summer directed by Richard Eyre and starring Maggie Smith for the BBC, plus Costume Design for the film of The Crucible starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Winona Ryder. Future Credits include: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (ROH).

He is a recipient of the Royal Designer for Industry Award and in March was presented with the 2009 Robert L. B. Tobin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatrical Design at the TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards in New York.

Productions

 
[West End, 2025]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Set Design
 
[Broadway, 2023] Cancelled
Scenic & Costume Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Set and Costume Design
 
[West End, 2021]
Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Scenic and Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Set & Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2020]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Costume Designer
Set Designer
 
[London, 2018]
Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Set & Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Set Design
Costume Design
 
[West End, 2017]
Set Design
Costume Design
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Set and Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2016]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Set and Costume Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Set and Costume Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Production Designer
 
[West End, 2015] [Replacement]
Designer[Replacement]
 
[Paris, 2014]
Set and Costume Design
 
[West End, 2014]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2013]
Scenic and Costume Design
 
[West End, 2013]
Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Designer
 
[West End, 2010]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Director
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2004]
Settings/Costumes
 
[New York, 2004]
Production
Director
 
[New York, 2003]
Production
Director
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2000]
Production
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
Settings/Costumes
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Los Angeles, 1998]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Costume Designer
Settings/Costumes
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 1996]
Production
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Settings/Costumes
 
[West End, 1992]
Production
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, ]
Designer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Costume Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The Inheritance

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The Inheritance


winner
Olivier Awards - 2018 - Blue-i Theatre Technology Award For Best Set Design

Bob Crowley, An American In Paris

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Set Design

Bob Crowley, Aladdin

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Set Design

Bob Crowley, The Glass Menagerie

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Costume Design

Bob Crowley, An American in Paris

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Costume Design

Bob Crowley, The Audience


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Set Design

Bob Crowley, An American in Paris


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Special Citations

Bob Crowley

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Costume Design

Bob Crowley, The Audience

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Set Design

Bob Crowley, An American in Paris

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Costume Design of a Musical

Bob Crowley, An American in Paris

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Costume Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The Audience


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Bob Crowley, An American in Paris

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, Skylight

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Set Design

Bob CrowleyOnce

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)

Bob Crowley, Aladdin


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2014 - Hewes Design Award

Bob Crowley, The Glass Menagerie

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The Glass Menagerie


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Design

Bob Crowley

Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Costume Design

Bob CrowleyThe Audience

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)

Bob Crowley, Once

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, Once


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Bob Crowley, Once

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Costume Design

Bob Crowley, Love Never Dies

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Costume Design

Bob Crowley, Love Never Dies

Olivier Awards - 2011 - XL Video Award for Best Design

Bob Crowley, Love Never Dies


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Costume Design

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The Coast of Utopia

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Costume Design

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design

Bob Crowley, The Coast of Utopia

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Special Achievement in Design

Bob Crowley, The Coast of Utopia


winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins


winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The Coast of Utopia


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins


winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The History Boys


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2005 - Best Designer

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Costume Design

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Set Design

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The Invention of Love

Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Costume Designer

Bob CrowleyCressida

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, The Invention of Love

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, The Invention of Love

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Costume Design

Bob Crowley, Aida


winner
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, Aida

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Costume Design

Bob Crowley, The Iceman Cometh

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, The Iceman Cometh

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, The Iceman Cometh

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley , Twelfth Night

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, The Capeman

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Set Design

Bob Crowley, Hapgood

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Set Design

Bob Crowley, Carousel

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Set Design

Bob Crowley, Hapgood


winner
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, Carousel

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Costume Designer

Bob Crowley, Carousel

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Set Designer

Bob Crowley, Carousel

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Set Designer

Bob CrowleyWhen She Danced


winner
Olivier Awards - 1990 - Designer of the Year

Bob CrowleyMa Rainey's Black Bottom

Olivier Awards - 1987 - Designer of the Year

Bob CrowleyMacbeth

Olivier Awards - 1987 - Designer of the Year

Bob CrowleyA Penny For A Song

Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Costume Design

Bob Crowley, Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley , Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Olivier Awards - 1986 - Designer of the Year

Bob CrowleyLes Liaisons Dangereuses

Olivier Awards - 1986 - Designer of the Year

Bob CrowleyThe Winter's Tale

Olivier Awards - 1986 - Designer of the Year

Bob CrowleyAs You Like It

Olivier Awards - 1985 - De

Bob CrowleyLove's Labours Lost

Olivier Awards - 1985 - Designer of the Year

Bob CrowleyHenry V

Videos

News


TDF To Celebrate 50 Years of the Costume Collection At April Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails, on Monday, April 7 at Tao Downtown (92 Ninth Avenue).
Review: RICHARD II, Starring Jonathan Bailey
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 18, 2025

A nation in need, an unsuitable king, banishments, murders, attempted coups. Richard II has it all and so does Jonathan Bailey. He might be dancing through Hollywood and hanging out with the biggest celebs, but he proves that he’s still one of us with this triumphant return to the stage.
Photos: Jonathan Bailey and More in RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

London Theatre Company has released photos of Richard II. Starring Jonathan Bailey and directed by Nicholas Hytner, this fresh take on Shakespeare’s subtle, caustic and powerful play is currently playing the Bridge Theatre until 10 May 2025.
Review: MARY POPPINS, Festival Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 27, 2025

Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
Rialto Chatter: Will GIANT Starring John Lithgow Transfer to Broadway?
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

With the John Lithgow-led play Giant transferring to the West End in April, it may have its sights set on Broadway next. Learn more about the future of this new play about Roald Dahl here.
Photos/Video: Jonathan Bailey and More in Rehearsal For RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

All new photos and video footage have been released of Jonathan Bailey and the company of Richard II on their first day of rehearsals. Learn more about the new West End production of Richard II here!
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 15, 2024

 Broadway says goodbye to two productions. The Notebook takes its final bow at the Schoenfeld Theatre following 35 previews and 317 regular performances; and The Roommate will conclude its limited run at the Booth Theatre following 14 previews and 101 regular performances.
THE WINTER'S TALE & More Set for American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

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.
John Lithgow-Led GIANT Tickets Go on Sale Today
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

The West End transfer of the Royal Court Theatre’s production of GIANT starring John Lithgow will go on sale at 12pm on 9 December. Learn more about how to get tickets to the upcoming production here!
GIANT Starring John Lithgow Will Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre's production of Mark Rosenblatt's GIANT will have a 14 week limited run at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London's West End. Learn more about the show here!
ALADDIN to Welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as 'Omar' Beginning Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

Aladdin on Broadway will welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as Omar this month. Learn more about the current Broadway cast and the production see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: MARY POPPINS UK And Ireland Tour Starring Stefanie Jones, Jack Chambers, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024

Production photod have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, currently playing at the Bristol Hippodrome where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical’s world premiere.
Cast Set to Join Jonathan Bailey in RICHARD II at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024

London Theatre Company has announced the full cast for the brand-new production of Richard II opening in February starring Jonathan Bailey. Learn more about the cast here!
Review: DISNEY'S ALADDIN, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Nov 8, 2024

From the producers that brought you The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Frozen, comes the spectacular Disney Broadway and West End musical ALADDIN.
Sharon Wattis Joins the MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024

Sharon Wattis will join the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe. Due to personal reasons Sonia Swaby will no longer be appearing in the production.
Review Roundup: DR STRANGELOVE Starring Steve Coogan
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 30, 2024

Steve Coogan stars in the first ever adaption of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic Dr. Strangelove, as the world premiere stage production prepares for a strictly limited run at London’s Noël Coward Theatre. Check out what the critics are saying about the new show here!
Photos/Video: MARY POPPINS UK Tour in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024

All new rehearsal photos and video have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, ahead of its opening at the Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024. Check out the photos and video here!
Tickets on Sale for MARY POPPINS at the Milton Keynes Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024

Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is flying into Milton Keynes Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: ALADDIN, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - Oct 11, 2024

If you're looking for sparkles, then Aladdin has you covered. The Broadway and West End hit is currently touring the UK and comes complete with heavily sequinned costumes and set pieces so drenched in gold they could have been created by King Midas. It's a slightly uneven production, but there are enough wow moments to leave children wide-eyed with enchantment.
iHeartRadio Broadway Will Celebrate 30 Years of Disney on Broadway With Alan Menken, Susan Egan, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

iHeartRadio Broadway will host an hour-long special celebrating 30 Years of Disney on Broadway this November.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Bob Crowley been nominated for?

Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Inheritance, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Inheritance, Blue-i Theatre Technology Award For Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for An American In Paris , Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Aladdin, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for An American in Paris, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Audience, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for An American in Paris, Special Citations (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Audience, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for An American in Paris, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for An American in Paris, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Audience, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for An American in Paris, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Skylight, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Once, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Aladdin, Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Best Design (Evening Standard Awards) for , Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for The Audience, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Once, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Once, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Once, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Love Never Dies, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Love Never Dies, XL Video Award for Best Design (Olivier Awards) for Love Never Dies, Best Costume Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Scenic Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Mary Poppins, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mary Poppins, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mary Poppins, Special Achievement in Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The History Boys, Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Costume Design (Olivier Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Mary Poppins, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Invention of Love , Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for Cressida , Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Invention of Love , Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for The Invention of Love, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Aida, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Aida, Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Iceman Cometh, Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Iceman Cometh, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for The Iceman Cometh, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Twelfth Night, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for The Capeman, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Hapgood, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Carousel, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Hapgood , Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Carousel, Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for Carousel , Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for Carousel, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for When She Danced, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Macbeth, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for A Penny For A Song , Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for As You Like It, Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Winter's Tale, De (Olivier Awards) for Love's Labours Lost and Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Henry V.

What awards has Bob Crowley won?

Bob Crowley has won numerous awards for his work in set and costume design. He received the Blue-i Theatre Technology Award for Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for An American in Paris, as well as the Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for the same production. He also earned Special Citations from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, he won Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for An American in Paris. His accolades include the Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for The Glass Menagerie and Best Design at the Evening Standard Awards. He received Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Once, and Best Costume Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) and Best Scenic Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Mary Poppins. He was recognized for Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) and Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, along with a Special Achievement in Design (The Hewes Awards) for the same production. Crowley also won Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mary Poppins, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The History Boys, and Best Designer (Evening Standard Awards) for Mary Poppins. He achieved Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Invention of Love and Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for both Aida and Carousel. Finally, he was awarded Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.

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