George Tsypin
Latest News on George Tsypin:
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre (Aug 14, 2024)
BEATRICE DI TENDA is Now Playing at the Paris Opera (Feb 13, 2024)
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films (Jan 21, 2024)
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre (Aug 14, 2024)
BEATRICE DI TENDA is Now Playing at the Paris Opera (Feb 13, 2024)
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films (Jan 21, 2024)
BIO
George Tsypin is a sculptor, architect and designer of opera, film and video. He won an International Competition of "New and Spontaneous Ideas for the Theater for Future Generations" some twenty years ago. Since then his opera designs have been seen all over the world, including the Salzburg Festival, Opera de Bastille in Paris, Covent Garden in London, La Scala in Milan and Metropolitan Opera in New York. The first private gallery show of his sculpture took place in 1991 at Twining Gallery in New York. George exhibited his work at Venice Biennale in 2002.
He has worked with director Julie Taymor on many projects including Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), Grendel and Oedipus Rex. He designed The Little Mermaid on Broadway. His book George Tsypin Opera Factory: Building in the Black Void was published by Princeton Architectural Press in October of 2005 (Golden Pen Award).
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)
George Tsypin, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
George Tsypin, Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical
George Tsypin, The Little Mermaid
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Set Design
George Tsypin, In the Summer House
winner
Obie Awards - 1990 - Sustained excellence of set design
George Tsypin
Helen Hayes Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production
George TsypinIdiot's Delight
Helen Hayes Awards - 1986 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production
George TsypinThe Count of Monte Cristo
Videos
VIDEO: On This Day, June 14- SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2019
VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- Broadway Goes Under the Sea With THE LITTLE MERMAID
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2019
#TBT: Go Under the Sea with the Opening Night of THE LITTLE MERMAID on Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jan 10, 2019
VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- THE LITTLE MERMAID Takes Broadway Under the Sea
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2018
TV: Bono & The Edge Celebrate 1000 Broadway Performances with SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Cast!
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2013
TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - George Tsypin on His Comic Inspiration for SPIDER-MAN!
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2012
STAGE TUBE: U2 Previews SPIDER-MAN's 'Boy Falls From the Sky' on Tour!
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 4, 2010
News
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.
BEATRICE DI TENDA is Now Playing at the Paris Opera
Beatrice di Tenda is now playing at the Paris Opera. Performances run through 7 March.
Beatrice di Tenda is now playing at the Paris Opera. Performances run through 7 March.
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.
Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.
American Ballet Theatre Reveals Casts for 2023 Fall Season at David H. Koch Theater
Discover the talented dancers set to perform in American Ballet Theatre's 2023 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater. Get the inside scoop on the cast and be the first to know who will grace the stage during this highly anticipated event.
Discover the talented dancers set to perform in American Ballet Theatre's 2023 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater. Get the inside scoop on the cast and be the first to know who will grace the stage during this highly anticipated event.
American Ballet Theatre Reveals Exciting 2023 Fall Season with Three Programs and Seven Ballets
Discover the enchanting world of American Ballet Theatre's 2023 Fall Season, featuring a diverse selection of three captivating programs and seven breathtaking ballet performances. Get ready to be mesmerized by the extraordinary talent and artistry of ABT's renowned dancers.
Discover the enchanting world of American Ballet Theatre's 2023 Fall Season, featuring a diverse selection of three captivating programs and seven breathtaking ballet performances. Get ready to be mesmerized by the extraordinary talent and artistry of ABT's renowned dancers.
George Santos Falsely Claimed He Produced Broadway's Biggest Financial Flop
During his run for Congress in 2021, Santos reportedly claimed to potential donors he was a producer on the musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark.
During his run for Congress in 2021, Santos reportedly claimed to potential donors he was a producer on the musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark.
VIDEO: On This Day, June 14- SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Opens On Broadway
On this day in 2011, the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, celebrated its opening night!
On this day in 2011, the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, celebrated its opening night!
World Premiere Works Top San Francisco Ballet's Mixed Repertory Programs
San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) announces details for two world premieres of its groundbreaking 2021 Digital Season: a new ballet by Myles Thatcher and Wooden Dimes by Danielle Rowe, opening February 11 and March 4, respectively, during Programs 02 and 03.
San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) announces details for two world premieres of its groundbreaking 2021 Digital Season: a new ballet by Myles Thatcher and Wooden Dimes by Danielle Rowe, opening February 11 and March 4, respectively, during Programs 02 and 03.
VIDEO: On This Day, June 14- SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Opens On Broadway!
On this day in 2011, the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, celebrated its opening night!
On this day in 2011, the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, celebrated its opening night!
Ratmansky's Shostakovich Trilogy Closes SF Ballet's 2019 Repertory Season
Alexei Ratmansky's Shostakovich Trilogy returns to San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) May 7-12, closing the Company's 2019 Repertory Season at the War Memorial Opera House. Called a "fascinating, thrilling, bewilderingly ambiguous evocation of life in Shostakovich's Russia" (The New York Times), and simply, "a masterpiece" (San Francisco Chronicle), Shostakovich Trilogy is Ratmansky's homage to the composer, using three of his full-length works: the Symphony No. 9, Chamber Symphony, and Piano Concerto No. 1.
Alexei Ratmansky's Shostakovich Trilogy returns to San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) May 7-12, closing the Company's 2019 Repertory Season at the War Memorial Opera House. Called a "fascinating, thrilling, bewilderingly ambiguous evocation of life in Shostakovich's Russia" (The New York Times), and simply, "a masterpiece" (San Francisco Chronicle), Shostakovich Trilogy is Ratmansky's homage to the composer, using three of his full-length works: the Symphony No. 9, Chamber Symphony, and Piano Concerto No. 1.
VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- Broadway Goes Under the Sea With THE LITTLE MERMAID
Based on the animated Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, performances of THE LITTLE MERMAID officially opened on Broadway on this day in 2008.
Based on the animated Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, performances of THE LITTLE MERMAID officially opened on Broadway on this day in 2008.
#TBT: Go Under the Sea with the Opening Night of THE LITTLE MERMAID on Broadway!
In honor of the show's eleventh anniversary of becoming part of Broadway's world, we're flashing back to its 2008 opening night at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre!
In honor of the show's eleventh anniversary of becoming part of Broadway's world, we're flashing back to its 2008 opening night at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre!
MARVEL Co-Creator Stan Lee Has Died at 95
Stan Lee, the legendary comic book writer, editor, actor, producer and publisher, has passed away at the age of 95.
Stan Lee, the legendary comic book writer, editor, actor, producer and publisher, has passed away at the age of 95.
Ballet Austin to Premiere GRIMM TALES
Choreographer Stephen Mills and Ballet Austin are pleased to present the world premiere of Grimm Tales, a full-length work inspired by the visual art of Natalie Frank
Choreographer Stephen Mills and Ballet Austin are pleased to present the world premiere of Grimm Tales, a full-length work inspired by the visual art of Natalie Frank
VIDEO: On This Day, June 14- SPIDER-MAN Swings Onto Broadway!
On this day in 2011, the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, finally celebrated its opening night, following the longest preview period in Broadway history.
On this day in 2011, the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, finally celebrated its opening night, following the longest preview period in Broadway history.
San Francisco Ballet Announces 2018-19 Season
San Francisco Ballet has announced its 2018-19 Season program and schedule. This summer, SF Ballet will return to Festival Napa Valley for one performance only on Friday, July 27, 2018, accompanied by members of the SF Ballet Orchestra. In addition, the Company will also return to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., from October 23-28, 2018, where they will perform two mixed-bill programs of selected works from Unbound: A Festival of New Works.
San Francisco Ballet has announced its 2018-19 Season program and schedule. This summer, SF Ballet will return to Festival Napa Valley for one performance only on Friday, July 27, 2018, accompanied by members of the SF Ballet Orchestra. In addition, the Company will also return to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., from October 23-28, 2018, where they will perform two mixed-bill programs of selected works from Unbound: A Festival of New Works.
VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- THE LITTLE MERMAID Takes Broadway Under the Sea
The Little Mermaid, based on the Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, opened on this day in 2008 at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
The Little Mermaid, based on the Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, opened on this day in 2008 at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
Lyric Opera Kansas City Presents EXPLORATIONS Series With THE JULIET LETTERS, Today
The inaugural Explorations series continues with Elvis Costello's The Juliet Letters, Jan. 28 and 29 at the Michael and Ginger Frost Production Arts Building at the Richard J. Stern Opera Center.Explorations features eclectic programs in intimate spaces, with programming that crosses musical borders and experiments with a wide range of lyrical expression.
The inaugural Explorations series continues with Elvis Costello's The Juliet Letters, Jan. 28 and 29 at the Michael and Ginger Frost Production Arts Building at the Richard J. Stern Opera Center.Explorations features eclectic programs in intimate spaces, with programming that crosses musical borders and experiments with a wide range of lyrical expression.
Lyric Opera Kansas City Presents EXPLORATIONS Series With THE JULIET LETTERS, 1/28
The inaugural Explorations series continues with Elvis Costello's The Juliet Letters, Jan. 28 and 29 at the Michael and Ginger Frost Production Arts Building at the Richard J. Stern Opera Center.Explorations features eclectic programs in intimate spaces, with programming that crosses musical borders and experiments with a wide range of lyrical expression.
The inaugural Explorations series continues with Elvis Costello's The Juliet Letters, Jan. 28 and 29 at the Michael and Ginger Frost Production Arts Building at the Richard J. Stern Opera Center.Explorations features eclectic programs in intimate spaces, with programming that crosses musical borders and experiments with a wide range of lyrical expression.
BWW Review: Where is Heroic GUILLAUME TELL Now that We Need Him? On Stage at the Met
Always looking for new worlds to conquer, Gioachino Rossini wrote GUILLAUME TELL in French, as Paris became the center of the opera world. Despite his successes there, this was to be his operatic swan song, a story glorifying a revolutionary character--with a message that resonated, loud and strong, at the performance the night after the troubling American election.
Always looking for new worlds to conquer, Gioachino Rossini wrote GUILLAUME TELL in French, as Paris became the center of the opera world. Despite his successes there, this was to be his operatic swan song, a story glorifying a revolutionary character--with a message that resonated, loud and strong, at the performance the night after the troubling American election.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has George Tsypin been nominated for?
Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark , Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Little Mermaid, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Summer House, Sustained excellence of set design (Obie Awards), Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Idiot's Delight and Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Count of Monte Cristo.
What awards has George Tsypin won?
George Tsypin has won the Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. He has also received the Sustained Excellence of Set Design award at the Obie Awards.
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