Bradley King
Latest News on Bradley King:
Nick Rashad Burroughs, Amber Iman & More to Star in GODDESS at The Public Theater (Nov 19, 2024)
WE LIVE IN CAIRO Extends at New York Theatre Workshop (Nov 15, 2024)
Photos: HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre in London (Oct 29, 2024)
Nick Rashad Burroughs, Amber Iman & More to Star in GODDESS at The Public Theater (Nov 19, 2024)
WE LIVE IN CAIRO Extends at New York Theatre Workshop (Nov 15, 2024)
Photos: HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre in London (Oct 29, 2024)
BIO
Bradley King is a multiple award-winning lighting designer for theater, opera, and live performance.
On Broadway, his designs for both Hadestown and Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 earned Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards, as well as a Live Design Achievement of the Year. His collaborations with the Tony award-winning director Rachel Chavkin include Hadestown (The Citadel, NYTW; Drama Desk Nom.), Lempicka (Williamstown), The Royal Family (The Guthrie), Preludes (LCT3), The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls (Yale Rep), and Uncle Vanya (CSC).
In New York, his work has been seen at Roundabout Theatre Company, LCT3, Playwrights Horizons, Signature Theater Company, the Atlantic Theater Company, New York Theatre Workshop, Ars Nova, CSC, The Vineyard, The Kitchen, LAByrinth Theater Company, the Cherry Lane, Abrons Arts Center, Wild Project, and many others.
Across the US, Bradley's designs for theater have been seen at the Alley Theater, American Repertory Theater, Berkeley Rep, the Guthrie, the Old Globe, South Coast Rep, Virginia Stage Company, Yale Rep, and many others. Bradley's extensive experience in Opera includes work for Bard Summerscape, the Glimmerglass Festival, Kentucky Opera, Opera Omaha, Vancouver Opera, Virginia Opera, and others.
In addition to his theatrical work, Bradley has broad experience in corporate events and themed entertainment, including immersive experiences for IWC Schaffhausen, Microsoft, Samsung, Target, Yahoo!, and numerous company galas and festivals.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical
Bradley King, Water for Elephants
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Bradley King, Water for Elephants
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Bradley King, Water for Elephants
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Bradley King, Fat Ham
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Bradley King, Flying Over Sunset
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Bradley King, Flying Over Sunset
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Bradley King, Flying Over Sunset
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Bradley King, Hadestown
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Bradley King, Hadestown
winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Bradley King, Hadestown
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Bradley King, The Treasurer
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design
Bradley King, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Bradley King, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Bradley King, Hadestown
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Bradley King, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Bradley King, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Bradley King, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play
Bradley KingEmpanada Loca
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Bradley King, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Videos
Video: First Look At Eden Espinosa, Amber Iman And More In LEMPICKA On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024
VIDEO: Gloria Onitiri Performs 'Our Lady Of The Underground' From HADESTOWN in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024
VIDEO: Anaïs Mitchell Sings 'Flowers' at the HADESTOWN West End Launch Event
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024
Video: Watch Jordan Fisher Talk HADESTOWN During The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 25, 2023
Video: Songwriting Team For Broadway's WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Performs 'Anywhere'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2023
Photos & Video: HADESTOWN Formally Added to Library of Congress Collection
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023
VIDEO: Anaïs Mitchell and the Cast of HADESTOWN Celebrate Opening Night in Toronto
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 23, 2023
Video: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Gears Up For Its NYC Run At Broadway In Bryant Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2023
News
Nick Rashad Burroughs, Amber Iman & More to Star in GODDESS at The Public Theater
The Public Theater has revealed the initial cast for the upcoming musical GODDESS. After a world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, GODDESS will make its debut in New York. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Public Theater has revealed the initial cast for the upcoming musical GODDESS. After a world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, GODDESS will make its debut in New York. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
WE LIVE IN CAIRO Extends at New York Theatre Workshop
New York Theatre Workshop will present additional performances for We Live in Cairo, featuring a book, music & lyrics by Jonathan Larson Grant winners and NYTW Usual Suspects The Lazours. Learn how to purchase tickets.
New York Theatre Workshop will present additional performances for We Live in Cairo, featuring a book, music & lyrics by Jonathan Larson Grant winners and NYTW Usual Suspects The Lazours. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre in London
New production photos have been released for Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre in London. Check out the all new photos of the current West End cast here!
New production photos have been released for Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre in London. Check out the all new photos of the current West End cast here!
Trevor Dion Nicholas and Rachel Tucker to Join HADESTOWN in London
New cast members will be joining Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London. Trevor Dion Nicholas will play Hades and Rachel Tucker will play Persephone. Learn more about the cast and production and see how to purchase tickets.
New cast members will be joining Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London. Trevor Dion Nicholas will play Hades and Rachel Tucker will play Persephone. Learn more about the cast and production and see how to purchase tickets.
New York Theatre Workshop Introduces New Series Highlighting WE LIVE IN CAIRO
New York Theatre Workshop has announced the FOR THE CULTURE series for WE LIVE IN CAIRO, featuring post-show discussions and community events to explore the themes of the musical and its cultural impact.
New York Theatre Workshop has announced the FOR THE CULTURE series for WE LIVE IN CAIRO, featuring post-show discussions and community events to explore the themes of the musical and its cultural impact.
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher Are the Next Stars of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher will soon join the off-Broadway cast of the hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors as 'Audrey' and 'Seymour' respectively. Check out all of the details about when they join the cast here!
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher will soon join the off-Broadway cast of the hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors as 'Audrey' and 'Seymour' respectively. Check out all of the details about when they join the cast here!
LEMPICKA is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
The Broadway production of Lempicka, the new musical portrait celebrating the true story of artist Tamara de Lempicka, was filmed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and added to its collection.
The Broadway production of Lempicka, the new musical portrait celebrating the true story of artist Tamara de Lempicka, was filmed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and added to its collection.
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.
HADESTOWN Will Open in Melbourne and Amsterdam Next Year
Productions of Hadestown will open in Amsterdam, Netherlands at the Royal Theater Carré and in Melbourne, Australia at the Her Majesty’s Theatre in Spring 2025.
Productions of Hadestown will open in Amsterdam, Netherlands at the Royal Theater Carré and in Melbourne, Australia at the Her Majesty’s Theatre in Spring 2025.
HADESTOWN Will Premiere in Melbourne Next Year
Seen by three million, streamed by over 350 million and adored by fans all around the world, singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell’s acclaimed West End and Broadway musical phenomenon Hadestown will premiere in Melbourne at the Her Majesty’s Theatre in May 2025.
Seen by three million, streamed by over 350 million and adored by fans all around the world, singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell’s acclaimed West End and Broadway musical phenomenon Hadestown will premiere in Melbourne at the Her Majesty’s Theatre in May 2025.
Video: Grant Gustin Takes Final Bow in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
Grant Gustin played his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Check out a video of his final curtain call here!
Grant Gustin played his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Check out a video of his final curtain call here!
Ali Louis Bourzgui & More to Star in WE LIVE IN CAIRO at New York Theatre Workshop
New York Theatre Workshop revealed the full cast & creative team for We Live in Cairo. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
New York Theatre Workshop revealed the full cast & creative team for We Live in Cairo. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
A HADESTOWN West End Cast Recording is in the Works
The West End production of Hadestown seems to be getting a cast recording soon! A recent post was shared to the production's official Instagram account, teasing the album. The video features comments from fans of the show asking about a cast recording, which ends with the text 'Wait for it. It's coming.'
The West End production of Hadestown seems to be getting a cast recording soon! A recent post was shared to the production's official Instagram account, teasing the album. The video features comments from fans of the show asking about a cast recording, which ends with the text 'Wait for it. It's coming.'
HADESTOWN to Return to San Diego in November
Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return to San Diego this Fall.
Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return to San Diego this Fall.
Video: Eden Espinosa Sings 'I Will Paint Her' from LEMPICKA
Watch Eden Espinosa Sing 'I Will Paint Her' from LEMPICKA in the video here!
Watch Eden Espinosa Sing 'I Will Paint Her' from LEMPICKA in the video here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording is Available Now on CD
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Broadway musical Water for Elephants, featuring a score by PigPen Theatre Co., is now available on CD! The album is also available in streaming and digital formats. Learn how to stream or purchase the album here!
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Broadway musical Water for Elephants, featuring a score by PigPen Theatre Co., is now available on CD! The album is also available in streaming and digital formats. Learn how to stream or purchase the album here!
New Cast Will Join HADESTOWN in London This Month
New casting has been announced for the West End production of multi award-winning Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London.
New casting has been announced for the West End production of multi award-winning Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Launch National Tour in 2025
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will launch its First National Tour in Baltimore, MD at the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in the Fall of 2025.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will launch its First National Tour in Baltimore, MD at the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in the Fall of 2025.
HADESTOWN To Be Presented At The Playhouse On Rodney Square in May 2025
The Delaware premiere of HADESTOWN at The Playhouse on Rodney Square starts in May 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Delaware premiere of HADESTOWN at The Playhouse on Rodney Square starts in May 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For New Tour of HADESTOWN
Following its first successful tour, a new tour of Hadestown will launch this October. Over 40 dates have been announced at this time, with performances beginning October 3, 2024, at the Palace Theatre in Waterbury, CT. Learn more about the cast here!
Following its first successful tour, a new tour of Hadestown will launch this October. Over 40 dates have been announced at this time, with performances beginning October 3, 2024, at the Palace Theatre in Waterbury, CT. Learn more about the cast here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Bradley King been nominated for?
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Water for Elephants, Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Water for Elephants, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Water for Elephants, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Fat Ham, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Flying Over Sunset, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Flying Over Sunset, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Flying Over Sunset, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hadestown, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Treasurer, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Empanada Loca and Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.
What awards has Bradley King won?
Bradley King has won the following awards: - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown - Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hadestown - Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hadestown - Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
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