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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

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Lighting
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Lighting Design
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[Boston, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Boston, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Assistant Lighting Designer

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

News


REVIEW: The Gods Are Finally In The House as HADESTOWN Arrives In Sydney
by Jade Kops - Feb 15, 2025

The musical storytelling of the Ancient Greek myths comes to life as Anaïs Mitchell’s HADESTOWN opens in Sydney.  Rachel Chavkin’s (Director) 8-time Tony Award winning musical is recreated for the Theatre Royal with an all-Australian cast.
Video: Sherie Rene Scott Belts Out 'My Strongest Suit' During Birthday Party
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2025

Sherie Rene Scott reprised one of her iconic roles during her Little Shop of Horrors birthday party. Watch a video of her singing 'My Strongest Suit' from Aida during for the cast of the hit Off-Broadway revival as they celebrated her big day.
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.
Desmonda Cathabel, Cedric Neal, and More Join HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

New casting has been announced for West End production of Hadestown for performances from 11 March 2025. Learn more about the upcoming cast the show here!
HADESTOWN to Be Filmed in London With Original Broadway Stars
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

The upcoming West End production of Hadestown will be filmed live at the Lyric Theatre across three performances, next month. The production will star the original Broadway cast!
Full Cast Set For HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Original cast members of The National Theatre production and the Broadway productions of Hadestown will reprise their roles for a limited run at the Lyric Theatre. Now, the full cast has been announced. Learn more here!
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher Set Final Performance in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher will play their final performances in Little Shop of Horrors as Audrey and Seymour, respectively, next month. Replacement casting for Seymour, Audrey, and Orin will be announced soon.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway 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 Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway 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!
HADESTOWN Original Broadway Cast Members Will Join London Production
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

Original cast members of the National Theatre production and the Broadway productions of Hadestown will reprise their roles for a limited run at the Lyric Theatre beginning in February, 2025. Get the scoop on who is joining the cast and on how to get tickets.
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; LA LLAMADA at Spanish Theatre Repertory Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway 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!
HADESTOWN Begins Performances At Harris Center For The Arts In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

The Tony- and Grammy-winning Best Musical Hadestown will play for six performances at the Harris Center for the Arts from December 12-15.
Nick Rashad Burroughs, Amber Iman & More to Star in GODDESS at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2024

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
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 19, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

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
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.

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, and Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hadestown. He also received the Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, as well as Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. Additionally, he won Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.

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