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BIO

Charlie Morrison is a multiple award-winning Lighting Designer whose work has been seen worldwide on four continents and in every state in the continental US. Over the past twenty-five years, Charlie has created the lighting for well over 300 projects, from national and international touring productions, to regional theatre, to major architectural, retail and themed attractions. National and International touring productions include Disney?s The Little Mermaid; Dr. Seuss? How the Grinch Stole Christmas-The Musical (also with productions at the Hulu Theatre in New York, Chicago, Boston, and the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville); the US Tour and China premiere of A Chorus Line; Elton John and Tim Rice?s Aida; A Christmas Story-The Musical; The Who?s Tommy; the 10th anniversary tour of The Producers; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Miss Saigon; Groovaloo (also at the Union Square Theatre in New York); The King and I; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee; Smokey Joe?s Caf ; My Fair Lady; Gypsy; 42nd Street; Singin? in the Rain; and many others. Charlie is a frequent collaborator at many of the nation?s top regional theatres, including Paper Mill Playhouse, Shakespeare Theatre Company (DC), The Guthrie, Theatre Under the Stars, Goodspeed Musicals, Seattle 5th Avenue Theatre, Dallas Summer Musicals, Kansas City Starlight, Broadway Sacramento at Music Circus, Seattle Rep, George Street Playhouse, Olney Theatre Center, and Playmaker?s Rep. Charlie has also created the lighting for a wide variety of retail projects, events, and architectural installations. Clients include Hot Topic, XL New York (a nightclub in New York?s Chelsea district), Foot Locker, The Silver Legacy Resort and Casino, Universal Studios Florida, Shakespeare Theatre Company (annual gala), RH Productions, Creative Realities, Hands on House (an interactive children?s museum), and The American Academy for the Advancement of Science, among many others. Charlie is a graduate of North Carolina School of the Arts and is a member of United Scenic Artists.

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Designer [Replacement]
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2006]
Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Charlie MorrisonRichard III


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Charlie MorrisonThe Elephant Man

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Charlie MorrisonAn Enemy of the People


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Charlie MorrisonThe Tempest

Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Charlie MorrisonOthello

Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Charlie MorrisonOliver!

Videos

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Video: Goodspeed's RAGTIME Rehearses 'Gettin' Ready Rag'
by Michael Major - Apr 18, 2025

The cast of Goodspeed's Ragtime rehearses 'Gettin' Ready Rag.' The video features Shaunice Maudlyn Alexander, Jordan Alexander, Yophi Adia Bost, Jalyn Crosby, Jeremiah Valentino Porter, Rory Shirley, Denver Andre Taylor and Michael Wordly.
Video: Watch the Cast of Goodspeed's RAGTIME Perform 'New Music'
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2025

Watch the cast of Goodspeed's Ragtime rehearse 'New Music,' before performances begin on April 25. The video features Michael Wordly and Brennyn Lark with Shaunice Maudlyn Alexander, Jordan Alexander, Mia Bergstrom, Tommy Betz, and more.
Mamie Parris, Brennyn Lark, Edward Watts and More to Star in RAGTIME at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals will present Ragtime as its first production of the 2025 season, starring Mamie Parris and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: NATIVE GARDENS at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Feb 24, 2025

Karen Zacarías’s Native Gardens is a 90-minute one-act that thrives at the proven winner Westport Country Playhouse. Directed with verve by JoAnn M. Hunter, Native Gardens is a funny but meaningful play about harmony in the neighborhood and in nature.
Photos: Westport Country Playhouse Presents NATIVE GARDENS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will stage “Native Gardens,” a comedy about well-intentioned neighbors who become feuding enemies, playing February 18 through March 8. Check out photos from the production.
Photos: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025

A.C.T. (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut has released production photos of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, directed by A.C.T. of CT's Grammy nominated Artistic Directed Daniel C. Levine.
NATIVE GARDENS to be Presented at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will stage “Native Gardens,” a comedy about well-intentioned neighbors who become feuding enemies in February. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut 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!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; RENT at Lyric Rose Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sacramento 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!
Cast Set for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2024

A.C.T. (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut has revealed the cast for their upcoming production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Goodspeed Musicals Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut 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 Sacramento Awards; Lyric Rose Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sacramento 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!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut 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!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; RENT at Lyric Rose Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sacramento 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!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Sacramento Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sacramento 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!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut 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!
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL at Broadway at Music Circus
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 8, 2024

Watch highlights from the production of Elf the Musical at Broadway at Music Circus, starring Aaron Kaurick as Buddy the Elf, and more, in the video here!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut 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!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Sacramento Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sacramento 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!
Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Moments
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024

Next month, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. The musical. Watch the cast share their favorite moments in the musical in the video here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Charlie Morrison been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Richard III, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Elephant Man, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for An Enemy of the People, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Tempest , Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Othello and Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Oliver!.

What awards has Charlie Morrison won?

Charlie Morrison has won the following awards: Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Elephant Man, and Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Tempest.

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