Brian MacDevitt
Latest News on Brian MacDevitt:
THE BOOK OF MORMON is Coming to Wharton Center This Summer (Dec 13, 2024)
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at Keller Auditorium to go on Sale This Month (Dec 13, 2024)
Previews: THE BOOK OF MORMON at TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI (Nov 26, 2024)
THE BOOK OF MORMON is Coming to Wharton Center This Summer (Dec 13, 2024)
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at Keller Auditorium to go on Sale This Month (Dec 13, 2024)
Previews: THE BOOK OF MORMON at TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI (Nov 26, 2024)
BIO
The 70 plus shows he designed lighting for on Broadway include Death of a Salesman, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and directed by Mike Nichols, The Book of Mormon (Tony Award), The Coast of Utopia, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Fences, A Behanding in Spokane, Race, The Pillowman, Urinetown, and Into the Woods. In addition to 5 TONYs, his awards include an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence, a Bessie Award, and others. For dance, The Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Tere O’Connor Dance, Merce Cunningham, Lar Lubovitch, Nancy Bannon, and many others. His designs for the Metropolitan Opera include The Enchanted Island and Doctor Atomic. Mr. MacDevitt recently directed Between Riverside and Crazy for Studio Theater in DC, Proof for Theater Three in NY and Spring Awakening at The Clarice Smith Center in Maryland. Mr. MacDevitt is on the Faculty of University of Maryland a member of the Naked Angels Theater Company.
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Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical
Brian MacDevitt, The Outsiders
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Brian MacDevitt, The Outsiders
winner
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Brian MacDevitt, The Outsiders
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Brian MacDevitt, The Minutes
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Brian MacDevitt, Carousel
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Brian MacDevitt, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Death of a Salesman
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Brian MacDevitt, Death of a Salesman
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2012 - Hewes Design Award
Brian MacDevitt, Death of a Salesman
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Brian MacDevitt, Death of a Salesman
winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Brian MacDevitt, The Book of Mormon
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Brian MacDevitt, Fences
winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Brian MacDevitt, Joe Turner's Come and Gone
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design
MacDevitt, The Coast of Utopia
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The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Special Achievement in Design
Brian MacDevitt, The Coast of Utopia
winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Brian MacDevitt, The Coast of Utopia
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Brian MacDevitt, Inherit the Wind
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, The Coast of Utopia
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Brian MacDevitt, The Color Purple
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, The Pillowman
winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Brian MacDevitt, The Pillowman
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Fiddler on the Roof
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Henry IV
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Fiddler on the Roof
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Henry IV
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Nine
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2003 - Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2003 - Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Long Day's Journey Into Night
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2003 - Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Nine
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Nine
The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Urinetown
winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Into the Woods
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, The Invention of Love
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Brian Macdevitt, The Invention of Love
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2001 - Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, The Invention Of Love
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - utstanding Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, An Experiment with an Air Pump
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Night Must Fall
winner
The Lortels - 1997 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, By the Sea, By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Love! Valour! Compassion!
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Love! Valour! Compassion!
winner
Obie Awards - 1994 - Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Brian MacDevitt, Three Hotels
Videos
VIDEO: Nicole Kidman Bids $100k For Hugh Jackman's Hat at THE MUSIC MAN
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 27, 2022
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Releases Holiday Video from the Winter Garden Theatre to Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Dec 25, 2021
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Tributes Swings & Understudies as Kathy Voytko Fills in for Sutton Foster
by BWW Special - Dec 24, 2021
VIDEO: On This Day, March 5- Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2019
VIDEO: Lucas Hedges Talks to Seth Meyers About His Broadway Debut in THE WAVERLY GALLERY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 6, 2018
VIDEO: Lucas Hedges Discusses His 'Big Break' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 24, 2018
VIDEO: Justin Peck Talks CAROUSEL and His Career in Dance on SUNDAY MORNING
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2018
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes With Frederica Von Stade in Terrence McNally's GREAT SCOTT at San Diego Opera
by Christina Mancuso - May 4, 2016
VIDEO: Michelle Williams Says Shia LaBeouf Was CABARET'S 'Best Audience Member Ever!'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 26, 2016
VIDEO: Larry David Spoofs 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'; Co-Stars with Bernie Sanders on SNL
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 8, 2016
TV: Watch Highlights of Larry David & More in FISH IN THE DARK on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 3, 2015
News
THE BOOK OF MORMON is Coming to Wharton Center This Summer
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, will return to East Lansing for a limited engagement in June 2025. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, will return to East Lansing for a limited engagement in June 2025. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at Keller Auditorium to go on Sale This Month
The National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will return for a limited one-week engagement.
The National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will return for a limited one-week engagement.
Previews: THE BOOK OF MORMON at TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI
THE BOOK OF MORMON al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI DOPO AVER BATTUTO OGNI RECORD ARRIVA IN TOUR IN ITALIA IL MUSICAL PIU' DISSACRANTE E DIVERTENTE DEGLI ULTIMI TEMPI. IN SCENA DAL 10 al 21 dicembre 2025
THE BOOK OF MORMON al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI DOPO AVER BATTUTO OGNI RECORD ARRIVA IN TOUR IN ITALIA IL MUSICAL PIU' DISSACRANTE E DIVERTENTE DEGLI ULTIMI TEMPI. IN SCENA DAL 10 al 21 dicembre 2025
THE BOOK OF MORMON On Sale This Friday At Kravis Center
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Kravis Center will be available starting Friday, November 15. See the Tony Award-winning musical in West Palm Beach.
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Kravis Center will be available starting Friday, November 15. See the Tony Award-winning musical in West Palm Beach.
Cast Set For THE BOOK OF MORMON in Sydney
Producers of the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON, have announced principal casting for the production opening in Sydney in July 2025. Find out who is going to be starring in the show in Sydney.
Producers of the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy award-winning production THE BOOK OF MORMON, have announced principal casting for the production opening in Sydney in July 2025. Find out who is going to be starring in the show in Sydney.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Celebrate 5000 Performances on Broadway Next Month
The Book of Mormon, winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will celebrate its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4.
The Book of Mormon, winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will celebrate its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to The Marcus Performing Arts Center This February
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which has played multiple sold-out runs in Milwaukee, returns for a limited engagement February 25 – March 2, 2025 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which has played multiple sold-out runs in Milwaukee, returns for a limited engagement February 25 – March 2, 2025 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON at Barbara B. Mann Hall Available October 4
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking 1 week run in 2020 returns to Fort Myers for a limited engagement March 7-9, 2025 at Barbara B. Mann PAH at FSW.
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking 1 week run in 2020 returns to Fort Myers for a limited engagement March 7-9, 2025 at Barbara B. Mann PAH at FSW.
Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON At The Hobby Center to go on Sale This Week
THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to the Hobby Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE BOOK OF MORMON will return to the Hobby Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Ticket Lottery Announced At Broadway In Chicago
Broadway In Chicago has announced the return engagement of THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, is now playing with a lottery!
Broadway In Chicago has announced the return engagement of THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, is now playing with a lottery!
Fox Performing Arts Center Premiere Of THE BOOK OF MORMON On Sale This Week
Single tickets for the premiere engagement of THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Fox Performing Arts Center will be available starting September 13.
Single tickets for the premiere engagement of THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Fox Performing Arts Center will be available starting September 13.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To Philly For One Week Only
Back by popular demand, The Book of Mormon, which last played Philadelphia in 2019, will return for a limited engagement October 1 through October 6 at the Academy of Music, co-presented by Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization.
Back by popular demand, The Book of Mormon, which last played Philadelphia in 2019, will return for a limited engagement October 1 through October 6 at the Academy of Music, co-presented by Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization.
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre
UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
Broadway Across Canada To Present THE BOOK OF MORMON In Calgary This Fall
THE BOOK OF MORMON, a Tony Award-winning musical, will be presented in Calgary from November 26 to December 1, 2024, as part of Broadway Across Canada.
THE BOOK OF MORMON, a Tony Award-winning musical, will be presented in Calgary from November 26 to December 1, 2024, as part of Broadway Across Canada.
THE OUTSIDERS Releases New Block of Tickets Through July 6, 2025
A new block of tickets has been released today for the Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola's landmark motion picture, for performances through July 6, 2025. Find out how to get tickets here!
A new block of tickets has been released today for the Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola's landmark motion picture, for performances through July 6, 2025. Find out how to get tickets here!
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To The Ohio Theatre In October
THE BOOK OF MORMON will be performed at the Ohio Theatre from October 8-13. Don't miss this Tony Award-winning musical known for its humor and captivating story.
THE BOOK OF MORMON will be performed at the Ohio Theatre from October 8-13. Don't miss this Tony Award-winning musical known for its humor and captivating story.
Cast Set For THE BOOK OF MORMON UK and European Tour
The cast has been announced for the UK and European tour of The Book of Mormon. Learn more about the cast and find out where to catch the tour here!
The cast has been announced for the UK and European tour of The Book of Mormon. Learn more about the cast and find out where to catch the tour here!
THE BOOK OF MORMON Single Tickets On Sale This Week At Washington Pavilion
Single tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON are available this week at the Washington Pavilion.
Single tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON are available this week at the Washington Pavilion.
Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON in Sydney Will Go On Sale This Week
Tickets go on sale for the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy award-winning production, THE BOOK OF MORMON at 10:00am AEST, Friday 2 August.
Tickets go on sale for the Tony, Olivier, and Grammy award-winning production, THE BOOK OF MORMON at 10:00am AEST, Friday 2 August.
Photos: THE OUTSIDERS Cast Signs Original Broadway Cast Recording at Barnes & Noble
The Outsiders released their original cast recording on streaming on May 22nd, and physical CD on June 28th. The cast appeared at Barnes & Noble to sign albums yesterday, July 25th to celebrate the release. Check out photos here!
The Outsiders released their original cast recording on streaming on May 22nd, and physical CD on June 28th. The cast appeared at Barnes & Noble to sign albums yesterday, July 25th to celebrate the release. Check out photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Brian MacDevitt been nominated for?
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Outsiders, Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Outsiders, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Outsiders, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Minutes, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Carousel, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Death of a Salesman , Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Death of a Salesman , Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Fences, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Special Achievement in Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Inherit the Wind, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Pillowman , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Pillowman, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof , Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Henry IV, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Henry IV, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nine , Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Nine, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Nine, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Urinetown, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Invention of Love, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Invention of Love, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Invention Of Love, utstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for An Experiment with an Air Pump, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Night Must Fall , Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for By the Sea, By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design (Obie Awards) and Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Three Hotels.
What awards has Brian MacDevitt won?
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Outsiders; Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Outsiders; Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Outsiders; Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Death of a Salesman; Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Death of a Salesman; Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon; Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Joe Turner's Come and Gone; Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Coast of Utopia; Special Achievement in Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Coast of Utopia; Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Coast of Utopia; Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Coast of Utopia; Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Pillowman; Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Henry IV; Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune; Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night; Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Nine; Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods; Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Invention of Love; Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Invention of Love; Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Invention of Love; Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for An Experiment with an Air Pump; Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for By the Sea, By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea; and Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design (Obie Awards).
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