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BIO

Derek McLane received a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award Honour for his work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical. He has designed over 350 productions for Broadway, Off-Broadway, internationally and for TV. His over 40 credits include Burn This, The Parisian Woman, Anything Goes, The Price, Fully Committed, Beautiful, Ragtime, I Am My Own Wife and 33 Variations (Tony Award). He has designed the Academy Awards for six years (Emmy Award) and has designed four live musicals for NBC, including “Hairspray” (Emmy Award).

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Productions

OthelloOthello
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Scenic Designer
Death Becomes HerDeath Becomes Her
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
BabeBabe
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Designer
The Heart of Rock and RollThe Heart of Rock and Roll
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Designer
MJ The MusicalMJ The Musical
 
[West End, 2024]
Scenic Design
Purlie VictoriousPurlie Victorious
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Set Design
MJMJ
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Scenic Design
The Seagull/Woodstock, NYThe Seagull/Woodstock, NY
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Design
A Soldier's PlayA Soldier's Play
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Set Design
Almost FamousAlmost Famous
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Designer
Anything GoesAnything Goes
 
[West End, 2022]
Costume Designer
Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge!
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Set Designer
Black No MoreBlack No More
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Set Design[Replacement]
MJ the MusicalMJ the Musical
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Design
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[West End, 2022]
Scenic Designer
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Scenic Designer[Replacement]
Bob & Carol & Ted & AliceBob & Carol & Ted & Alice
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Scenic Design
A Soldier's PlayA Soldier's Play
 
[Broadway, 2020]
Set Design
Almost FamousAlmost Famous
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]
Scenic Design
Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge!
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Set Designer
Happy TalkHappy Talk
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
Burn ThisBurn This
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Design
Merrily We Roll AlongMerrily We Roll Along
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
American SonAmerican Son
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
The TrueThe True
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
The Heart of Rock & RollThe Heart of Rock & Roll
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2018]
Scenic Design
Gettin' the Band Back TogetherGettin' the Band Back Together
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[Boston, 2018]
Set Design
Children of a Lesser GodChildren of a Lesser God
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
Good for OttoGood for Otto
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
Jerry Springer: The OperaJerry Springer: The Opera
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
CardinalCardinal
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
Downtown Race RiotDowntown Race Riot
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Design
The Parisian WomanThe Parisian Woman
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Design
The Unsinkable Molly BrownThe Unsinkable Molly Brown
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Scenic Designer
The End of LongingThe End of Longing
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Set Designer
The WhirligigThe Whirligig
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Design
Gently Down the StreamGently Down the Stream
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
The PriceThe Price
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Set Designer
If I ForgetIf I Forget
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
The Night of the IguanaThe Night of the Iguana
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Set Designer
Evening at the Talk HouseEvening at the Talk House
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
Hairspray Live!Hairspray Live!
 
[Motion Picture, 2016]
Production Designer
Into the WoodsInto the Woods
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Set Design
Sweet CharitySweet Charity
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Designer
Love, Love, LoveLove, Love, Love
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Set Designer
AubergineAubergine
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Design
The SpoilsThe Spoils
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Set Designer[Replacement]
My ParisMy Paris
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 2016]
Set Design
Fully CommittedFully Committed
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Designer
Her RequiemHer Requiem
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Set Designer
Buried ChildBuried Child
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Designer
Noises OffNoises Off
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Set Designer
DinerDiner
 
[Regional (US), 2015]
Scenic Designer
China DollChina Doll
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Design
In Your ArmsIn Your Arms
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2015]
Scenic Designer
Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalBeautiful: The Carole King Musical
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Set Designer
Mercury FurMercury Fur
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Designer
The SpoilsThe Spoils
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Set Design
Living on LoveLiving on Love
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Design
GigiGigi
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Set Design
GigiGigi
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
Scenic Design
Peter Pan Live!Peter Pan Live!
 
[Motion Picture, 2014]
Production Designer
The Unsinkable Molly BrownThe Unsinkable Molly Brown
 
[Regional (US), 2014]
Scenic Design
BeachesBeaches
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2014]
Set Design
Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalBeautiful: The Carole King Musical
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Scenic Designer
The Sound of Music Live!The Sound of Music Live!
 
[Motion Picture, 2013]
Production Designer
The Last Five YearsThe Last Five Years
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
Breakfast at Tiffany'sBreakfast at Tiffany's
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
CliveClive
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Set Designer
The Good MotherThe Good Mother
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Set Designer
The HeiressThe Heiress
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Sets Designer
Anything GoesAnything Goes
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Sets Designer
The Common PursuitThe Common Pursuit
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Sets Designer
Nice Work If You Can Get ItNice Work If You Can Get It
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
Gore Vidal's The Best ManGore Vidal's The Best Man
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
BurningBurning
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Set Designer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Man and BoyMan and Boy
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
FolliesFollies
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Death Takes a HolidayDeath Takes a Holiday
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
FolliesFollies
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2011]
Scenic Designer
Anything GoesAnything Goes
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Marie and BruceMarie and Bruce
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad ZooBengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
How to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[West End, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Blood From a StoneBlood From a Stone
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
The KidThe Kid
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
The Miracle WorkerThe Miracle Worker
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
RagtimeRagtime
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Our House
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Groundswell
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
33 Variations33 Variations
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Mourning Becomes Electra
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Ruined
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Becky Shaw
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Good Boys and True
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
Rafta, Rafta...
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
Two Thousand Years
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
The Piano Teacher
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
Things We Want
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
GreaseGrease
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
10 Million Miles
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
The Fever
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
The Scene
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
The Voysey Inheritance
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Two Trains Running
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
The American Pilot
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Macbeth
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Lestat
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
The Threepenny OperaThe Threepenny Opera
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
The Pajama GameThe Pajama Game
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Barefoot in the ParkBarefoot in the Park
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Abigail's Party
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Fran's Bed
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Little Women
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Hurlyburly
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Little WomenLittle Women
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Lone Star Love
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Lone Star Love
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Modern Orthodox
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Intimate Apparel
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Aunt Dan and Lemon
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Harmony
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Scenic Designer
I Am My Own WifeI Am My Own Wife
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Rounding Third
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Berkshire Village Idiot
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
I Am My Own Wife
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
The Look of LoveThe Look of Love
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
The Women of Lockerbie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Comedians
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
A Little Night Music
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Passion
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Merrily We Roll Along
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Sunday in the Park with George
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Company
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Sweeney Todd
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Hobson's Choice
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Scenic Designer
The Women
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
The Visit
 
[Chicago (Regional), 2001]
Scenic Designer
The Credeaux Canvas
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Designer
Servicemen
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
Newyorkers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
Time and Again
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
More Lies About Jerzy
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
What the Butler Saw
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
Naked
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
The Waverly Gallery
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
Saturday Night
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
Copacabana
 
[US Tour, 2000]
Scenic Designer
East is East
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Scenic Designer
Captains Courageous
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
The Primary English Class
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
The Uneasy Chair
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
Honour
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
From Above
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
The Maiden's Prayer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
Misalliance
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
London Assurance
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
Violet
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
Psychopathia Sexualis
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
The Three Sisters
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
Minutes from the Blue Route
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
The Springhill Singing Disaster
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Scenic Designer
Present Laughter
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Scenic Designer
Summer and Smoke
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Scenic Designer
Holiday
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
The Monogomist
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Troilus and Cressida
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Night and Her Stars
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Luck, Pluck, and Virtue
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Henry VI
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Silence, Cunning, Exile
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
What's Wrong With This Picture?
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Scenic Designer
Durang/ Durang
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Scenic Designer
The Family of Mann
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Scenic Designer
Suburbia
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Scenic Designer
Hello Again
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
First Lady Suite
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
Desdemona
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
And Baby Makes Seven
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
Owners
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
Traps
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
Four Short Operas
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Scenic Designer
Young Playwrights Festival (1987)
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Scenic Designer
Three Postcards
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Scenic Designer
The Concept
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Scenic Designer
Ten by Tennessee
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Scenic Designer
The Karate Kid
 
[Broadway, 0]
Set Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, Purlie Victorious

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, Purlie Victorious

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, MJ The Musical


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical

Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, A Soldier's Play

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Set Design for a Play

Derek McLane, Fully Committed

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Into the Woods

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Follies

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)

Derek McLane, Nice Work If You Can Get It


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Scenic Design

Derek McLane, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Anything Goes

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneThe Lisbon Traviata

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Anything Goes

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Ragtime

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLaneA Lie of the Mind

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Ragtime

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

Derek McLane, 33 Variations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, 33 Variations


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2009 - Scenic Design

Derek McLane, 33 Variations


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, 33 Variations

The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, 1 Million Miles

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, 1 Million Miles

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, The Voysey Inheritance


winner
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, The Voysey Inheritance

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLaneAbigail's Party

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, The Pajama Game


winner
The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Intimate Apparel

The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, I Am My Own Wife


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Set Designs - Play

Derek McLane, I Am My Own Wife


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Set Design - Play

Derek McLane, East is East

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Set Design - Play

Derek McLane, Misalliance

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Set Design - Play

Derek McLane, Present Laughter

Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneThe Doctor's Dilemma

Helen Hayes Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneMuch Ado About Nothing

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneRichard III

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneTwelfth Night

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneTwelfth Night

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JUST IN TIME On Broadway Announces Rush Policy And Exclusive Banquette Seating Photo
JUST IN TIME On Broadway Announces Rush Policy And Exclusive Banquette Seating
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025

JUST IN TIME has announced that a limited number of $40 Rush tickets will be available for purchase beginning when the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street) box office opens on the day of the performance and are available in-person only. Rush tickets are non-transferable, limited to 2 tickets per person and may be for any location.
JUST IN TIME, Starring Jonathan Groff, Delays Opening Night Photo
JUST IN TIME, Starring Jonathan Groff, Delays Opening Night
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2025

Following the cancellation of its first two preview performances due to production delays, a show representative has just confirmed that JUST IN TIME has officially moved its official opening night. We have all of the details here
MJ THE MUSICAL Reveals New Cast and Extends Run in London Photo
MJ THE MUSICAL Reveals New Cast and Extends Run in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

New casting has been announced for MJ the Musical as the hit London production enters its second year in the West End. Plus, the show has extended. Learn more here!
JUST IN TIME Cancels First Two Broadway Previews Photo
JUST IN TIME Cancels First Two Broadway Previews
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

The new Broadway musical JUST IN TIME has canceled its first two previews. Originally scheduled to begin performances March 28, the production will now start March 31 due to producton delays. 
Up on the Marquee: JUST IN TIME Photo
Up on the Marquee: JUST IN TIME
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 14, 2025

The company of the new Broadway musical JUST IN TIME is getting ready to begin performances at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Check out photos of the new theatre marquee.
Tickets on Sale Next Week For MJ THE MUSICAL in Portland Photo
Tickets on Sale Next Week For MJ THE MUSICAL in Portland
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Individual tickets for the musical, MJ, will go on sale next week MJ makes its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium this July. Learn more about the production here!
Cast Set For MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL World Tour Photo
Cast Set For MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL World Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The cast has been set as rehearsals are underway for the first ever World Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the multi-award-winning hit stage show, which opens in Edinburgh in April 2025 before touring to venues across the UK, Europe and beyond.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of MJ: THE MUSICAL Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of MJ: THE MUSICAL
by Emmy Rice - Mar 8, 2025

The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ has officially opened in Sydney with a star-studded premiere performance attended by celebrities from around Australia and the globe. Check here for the photos.
Bobby Cannavale, Calista Flockhart, Christian Slater and More to Join The New Group A Photo
Bobby Cannavale, Calista Flockhart, Christian Slater and More to Join The New Group Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

The New Group’s 30th Anniversary Gala, celebrating three decades of adventurous, groundbreaking theater, will honor John Turturro and Christina Kopec Rooney & Matt Rooney. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 5, 2025

“3 Summers of Lincoln” at the La Jolla Playhouse brings you a vibrant musical about a friendship between President Lincoln and Frederick Douglass that changed the course of American history. 
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN Photo
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN
by Joshua Wright - Mar 4, 2025

3 Summers of Lincoln, starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack, John-Andrew Morrison, and more is now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse. The world premiere musical is now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through March 23, 2025.
Video: First Look at 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: First Look at 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2025

Watch a first look at 3 Summers of Lincoln, starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack, John-Andrew Morrison, and more. See the video now!
Photos: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Launches National Tour Photo
Photos: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Launches National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

The national tour of Tectonic Theater Project’s Here There Are Blueberries launched last month at the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ. Check out all new photos here!
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Set To Premiere In San Diego Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Set To Premiere In San Diego
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in San Diego at the Civic Theatre.
Photos: WICKED's Paul Tazewell Celebrates Oscar Nomination at the Civilian Hotel Photo
Photos: WICKED's Paul Tazewell Celebrates Oscar Nomination at the Civilian Hotel
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 21, 2025

Last night, an event was held in celebration of Paul Tazewell's Oscar nomination for his costume design for the film adaptation of Wicked. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Jordan Fisher Returns to Broadway in MOULIN ROUGE! Spring 2025 Photo
Jordan Fisher Returns to Broadway in MOULIN ROUGE! Spring 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

Broadway's favorite love interest, Jordan Fisher, will return to Broadway this spring in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Moulin Rouge!. Jordan begins performances in the role of ‘Christian’ starting Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Comes to the Wallis Photo
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Comes to the Wallis
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

 In Here There Are Blueberries, performing for at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, a mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrives at the desk of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist Rebecca Erbelding.
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Cast & Creative Team Announced At Berkeley Rep Photo
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Cast & Creative Team Announced At Berkeley Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, performing at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre from Saturday, April 5 through Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Video: Watch the Trailer For THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH at Berkeley Rep Photo
Video: Watch the Trailer For THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH at Berkeley Rep
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

Watch the trailer for The Thing About Jellyfish at Berkeley Rep. The Thing About Jellyfish features Matilda Lawler (HBO’s “Station Eleven” and “The Gilded Age,” The Ferryman on Broadway) in the role of Suzy. Watch the video!
John Cardoza to Play Final MOULIN ROUGE! Performance This Spring Photo
John Cardoza to Play Final MOULIN ROUGE! Performance This Spring
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

John Cardoza has announced his final performance as Christian in Moulin Rouge. After six months in the Broadway production and a stint in the musical's national tour, Cardoza's final show will be in April.
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What awards has Derek McLane been nominated for?

Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Purlie Victorious, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Purlie Victorious, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for MJ The Musical, Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Soldier's Play, Outstanding Set Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Fully Committed, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It, Best Scenic Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Lisbon Traviata, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime , Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for A Lie of the Mind, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ragtime, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for 33 Variations, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 33 Variations, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for 33 Variations, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for 33 Variations, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for 10 Million Miles, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 10 Million Miles, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Voysey Inheritance , Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Voysey Inheritance, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Abigail's Party, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Pajama Game, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Intimate Apparel, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for I Am My Own Wife, Outstanding Set Designs - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for I Am My Own Wife, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for East is East, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Misalliance, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Present Laughter, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Doctor's Dilemma, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Much Ado About Nothing, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Richard III, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Twelfth Night and Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for Twelfth Night .

What awards has Derek McLane won?

Derek McLane has received several prestigious awards for his work in scenic design. These include: - Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge! - Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge! - Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge! - Best Scenic Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes - Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for 33 Variations - Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for 33 Variations - Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Voysey Inheritance - Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Intimate Apparel - Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for I Am My Own Wife - Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for East is East.

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