Brian Tovar
Birth Place: Los Angeles
Latest News on Brian Tovar:
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE to Take Over Marie's Crisis With MARLA’S CRISIS (Nov 14, 2024)
Marla Mindelle 'Apologizes' For REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DUBAI Cancellation After BIG GAY JAMBOREE Song (Nov 8, 2024)
Photos: Andy Cohen Visits THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE (Nov 2, 2024)
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE to Take Over Marie's Crisis With MARLA’S CRISIS (Nov 14, 2024)
Marla Mindelle 'Apologizes' For REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DUBAI Cancellation After BIG GAY JAMBOREE Song (Nov 8, 2024)
Photos: Andy Cohen Visits THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE (Nov 2, 2024)
BIO
New York City based lighting designer.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Brian Tovar, Tamar of the River
Videos
VIDEO: Get A First Look at RENT at Theatre Under The Stars, Directed by Ty Defoe
by Alan Henry - May 17, 2023
SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Extends Through the Summer at Greenhouse Theater Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022
Exclusive Video: Get A First Look at Aaron Tveit in COMPANY at Barrington Stage
by Alan Henry - Aug 25, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes with Costume Designer of FRANKENSTEIN at DCPA
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 7, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of the Reimagined FRANKENSTEIN at DCPA
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 5, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Desiree Davar, Stephen DeRosa and More in Goodspeed's ANYTHING GOES
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 22, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Rehearsal for Playwrights Realm's CITY OF, Beginning This Month
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Creative Team Opens Up About CITY OF, Beginning This Month at Playwrights Realm
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 5, 2015
TV: Watch Highlights from Prospect Theater Company's THE UNDERCLASSMAN
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 8, 2014
STAGE TUBE: Jason Michael Snow, Lindsay Nicole Chambers and Andrew Brewer On Off-Broadway's 'SEX TIPS'
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 5, 2014
TV: First Look at Margo Seibert & More in the World Premiere of Prospect Theater's TAMAR OF THE RIVER - Highlights!
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 16, 2013
TV EXCLUSIVE: Inside The BROADWAY BEAUTY PAGEANT! Show Footage & More!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 20, 2012
News
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE to Take Over Marie's Crisis With MARLA’S CRISIS
The Big Gay Jamboree is shining a big, gay bat signal for the entire theatre community by hosting, “Marla’s Crisis,” a one-night-only takeover of the famed piano bar, Marie’s Crisis. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Big Gay Jamboree is shining a big, gay bat signal for the entire theatre community by hosting, “Marla’s Crisis,” a one-night-only takeover of the famed piano bar, Marie’s Crisis. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Marla Mindelle 'Apologizes' For REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DUBAI Cancellation After BIG GAY JAMBOREE Song
Marla Mindelle has released a video on The Real Housewives of Dubai's cancelation after a song in The Big Gay Jamboree poked fun at it. The musical shows Stacey (Midelle) wanting to star on Bravo. A song, 'Real Housewife,' joked about RHODubai.
Marla Mindelle has released a video on The Real Housewives of Dubai's cancelation after a song in The Big Gay Jamboree poked fun at it. The musical shows Stacey (Midelle) wanting to star on Bravo. A song, 'Real Housewife,' joked about RHODubai.
Photos: Andy Cohen Visits THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE
The Big Gay Jamboree's Stacy, played by Marla Mindelle, reached a milestone in her quest to become a Real Housewife when Bravo personality and Real Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen visited The Big Gay Jamboree this week. Check out photos from the visit below!
The Big Gay Jamboree's Stacy, played by Marla Mindelle, reached a milestone in her quest to become a Real Housewife when Bravo personality and Real Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen visited The Big Gay Jamboree this week. Check out photos from the visit below!
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Extended Off-Broadway Through Late March
Off-Broadway musical The Big Gay Jamboree has extended by popular demand. The production is directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher, with a book by Mindelle and Jonathan Parks-Ramage, and music & lyrics by Mindelle and Philip Drennen. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Off-Broadway musical The Big Gay Jamboree has extended by popular demand. The production is directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher, with a book by Mindelle and Jonathan Parks-Ramage, and music & lyrics by Mindelle and Philip Drennen. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Opens Off-Broadway
The Big Gay Jamboree has officially arrived off-Broadway! The new musical is directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher, with a book by Marla Mindelle and Jonathan Parks-Ramage, and music & lyrics by Mindelle and Philip Drennen. The critics have spoken and you can check out what they are saying about the new show in all of the reviews here!
The Big Gay Jamboree has officially arrived off-Broadway! The new musical is directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher, with a book by Marla Mindelle and Jonathan Parks-Ramage, and music & lyrics by Mindelle and Philip Drennen. The critics have spoken and you can check out what they are saying about the new show in all of the reviews here!
Marla Mindelle Returns to THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Tonight Following Illness
After missing performances this week due to illness, Marla Mindelle returns to the off-Broadway hit comedy, The Big Gay Jamboree tonight, Friday, October 4.
After missing performances this week due to illness, Marla Mindelle returns to the off-Broadway hit comedy, The Big Gay Jamboree tonight, Friday, October 4.
Photos: THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Celebrates Ga(y)la Performance
Just yesterday, The Big Gay Jamboree held its Ga(y)la Performance, celebrating the hard work from the cast and creative team behind the brand-new musical, now playing at the Orpheum Theatre. Check out photos from inside the special night.
Just yesterday, The Big Gay Jamboree held its Ga(y)la Performance, celebrating the hard work from the cast and creative team behind the brand-new musical, now playing at the Orpheum Theatre. Check out photos from inside the special night.
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Postpones Opening Night Due to Illness in the Cast
Due to illness, the star and co-creator of The Big Gay Jamboree, Marla Mindelle, will not be performing tonight. Learn more about the new opening night for The Big Gay Jamboree Off-Broadway and see how to purchase tickets.
Due to illness, the star and co-creator of The Big Gay Jamboree, Marla Mindelle, will not be performing tonight. Learn more about the new opening night for The Big Gay Jamboree Off-Broadway and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Off-Broadway
Get a first look at photos of Marla Mindelle’s The Big Gay Jamboree. The Big Gay Jamboree centers on Stacey, who after blacking out from 18 Jägerbombs, wakes up hungover in the most terrifying place of all: an Off-Broadway musical. Learn more!
Get a first look at photos of Marla Mindelle’s The Big Gay Jamboree. The Big Gay Jamboree centers on Stacey, who after blacking out from 18 Jägerbombs, wakes up hungover in the most terrifying place of all: an Off-Broadway musical. Learn more!
Video: THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Press Preview
Performances begin this week for Marla Mindelle's brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree. Get a first look at footage from the show's press preview!
Performances begin this week for Marla Mindelle's brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree. Get a first look at footage from the show's press preview!
Photos: The Cast of THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Meets the Press
Performances begin this week for Marla Mindelle's brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree. The show's cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Performances begin this week for Marla Mindelle's brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree. The show's cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Will Offer $20 Lottery Tickets
A limited number of $20 tickets will be available via a TodayTix lottery for the first ten performances of Marla Mindelle's brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree.
A limited number of $20 tickets will be available via a TodayTix lottery for the first ten performances of Marla Mindelle's brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree.
Alex Moffat, Constantine Rousouli & More Join THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE
The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere production of Marla Mindelle’s brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere production of Marla Mindelle’s brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Marla Mindelle's THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Will Premiere Off-Broadway in September
The world premiere production of Marla Mindelle's new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree, will premiere off-Broadway this year!
The world premiere production of Marla Mindelle's new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree, will premiere off-Broadway this year!
J. Smith-Cameron & Joe Morton Join MasterVoices' THE GRAPES OF WRATH At Carnegie Hall
Join actors J. Smith-Cameron and Joe Morton as they narrate MasterVoices' performance of THE GRAPES OF WRATH at Carnegie Hall on April 17. Don't miss this unique theatrical experience.
Join actors J. Smith-Cameron and Joe Morton as they narrate MasterVoices' performance of THE GRAPES OF WRATH at Carnegie Hall on April 17. Don't miss this unique theatrical experience.
J. Smith-Cameron & Joe Morton to Narrate MasterVoices' THE GRAPES OF WRATH
Emmy-nominee (Succession) J. Smith-Cameron and Emmy Award-winner (Scandal) Joe Morton will co-narrateMasterVoices’ revised concert version of The Grapes of Wrath. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Emmy-nominee (Succession) J. Smith-Cameron and Emmy Award-winner (Scandal) Joe Morton will co-narrateMasterVoices’ revised concert version of The Grapes of Wrath. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of QUEEN OF HEARTS From Company XIV
Company XIV opened their newest show “Queen of Hearts” at Theatre XIV in Bushwick with a glam Broadway crowd that came down the rabbit hole in attendance. See photos below.
Company XIV opened their newest show “Queen of Hearts” at Theatre XIV in Bushwick with a glam Broadway crowd that came down the rabbit hole in attendance. See photos below.
Nathan Gunn, Bryonha Marie & More to Star in THE GRAPES OF WRATH at Carnegie Hall
MasterVoices will close its 2023-24 season on April 17 at Carnegie Hall with a revised concert version of The Grapes of Wrath by composer Ricky Ian Gordon and librettist Michael Korie based on the epic novel of the same name by Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck.
MasterVoices will close its 2023-24 season on April 17 at Carnegie Hall with a revised concert version of The Grapes of Wrath by composer Ricky Ian Gordon and librettist Michael Korie based on the epic novel of the same name by Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck.
Company XIV Announces Special Events At COCKTAIL MAGIQUE Limited Tickets Remain For Mardi Gras, Valentine's Day and Saturday Matinee Celebrations
Company XIV announces special Mardi Gras (February 13th) and Valentine's Day (February 14th) events and Saturday Matinees at Cocktail Magique, a rarefied spectacle of luminescent libations and revelry such as the world has never seen.
Company XIV announces special Mardi Gras (February 13th) and Valentine's Day (February 14th) events and Saturday Matinees at Cocktail Magique, a rarefied spectacle of luminescent libations and revelry such as the world has never seen.
Company XIV's QUEEN OF HEARTS Returns in March
Queen of Hearts, Company XIV’s sumptuous ode to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, returns in March. Performances begin March 1.
Queen of Hearts, Company XIV’s sumptuous ode to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, returns in March. Performances begin March 1.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Brian Tovar been nominated for?
and Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tamar of the River.
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