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The Fear of 13
 
[Broadway, 2026]
Lighting Design
Bug
 
[Broadway, 2026]
Lighting Design
Little Bear Ridge Road
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
Dead OutlawDead Outlaw
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
Good Night, and Good LuckGood Night, and Good Luck
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
Cult of LoveCult of Love
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
Dead OutlawDead Outlaw
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
ParadeParade
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
The Sound InsideThe Sound Inside
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
Our TownOur Town
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Heather Gilbert, Bug

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Heather Gilbert, The Fear of 13

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Heather Gilbert, Bug

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Heather Gilbert, The Fear of 13

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Heather Gilbert, Good Night, and Good Luck

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical

Heather Gilbert, Dead Outlaw

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical

Heather Gilbert, Parade

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Heather Gilbert, Parade


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

Heather Gilbert, The Sound Inside


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Heather Gilbert, The Sound Inside

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Heather Gilbert, The Sound Inside

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Breaking Down the 2026 Tony Awards Nominations Photo
Breaking Down the 2026 Tony Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2026

Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from the big announcement and recap the full list and the nominees' reactions!
2026 Tony Awards- The Nominees React Photo
2026 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

This year's nominees are checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they got the news. Check back for live updates!
2026 Tony Nominations - Show by Show Photo
2026 Tony Nominations - Show by Show
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show. Follow us on BroadwayWorld throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
2026 Tony Nominations: THE LOST BOYS and SCHMIGADOON! Lead with 12 Each Photo
2026 Tony Nominations: THE LOST BOYS and SCHMIGADOON! Lead with 12 Each
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

BroadwayWorld's official Tony Awards coverage is here! Check out the 2026 Tony nominees here and follow us throughout the season for exclusive nominee interviews, special coverage and lots more!
Photos: GIRL, INTERRUPTED In Rehearsal At The Public Theater Photo
Photos: GIRL, INTERRUPTED In Rehearsal At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

This spring, Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Martyna Majok brings GIRL, INTERRUPTED to The Public for its stirring world premiere. Get your first look at the show's cast, including pop star King Princess, in new photos from the rehearsal room.
Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Jason Flom Joins Producing Team of THE FEAR OF 13 Photo
Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Jason Flom Joins Producing Team of THE FEAR OF 13
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Music industry executive, criminal justice reform advocate, and CEO of Lava Media, Jason Flom, has officially joined the team of The Fear of 13 as co-producer. Learn more here!
Review Roundup: THE FEAR OF 13 Starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson Opens On Broa Photo
Review Roundup: THE FEAR OF 13 Starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026

Reviews are in for The Fear of 13, Lindsey Ferrentino’s new Broadway play starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson. Now running at the James Earl Jones Theatre, the production marks the Broadway debuts of both screen actors.
King Princess, Emily Skinner and More to Star in GIRL, INTERRUPTED at The Public Thea Photo
King Princess, Emily Skinner and More to Star in GIRL, INTERRUPTED at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026

The Public Theater has revealed the cast for the world premiere production of GIRL, INTERRUPTED, written by Martyna Majok and based on the memoir by Susanna Kaysen.
THE FEAR OF 13 Launches In-Person Rush and Digital Lottery Policies Photo
THE FEAR OF 13 Launches In-Person Rush and Digital Lottery Policies
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026

In-person rush and digital lottery policies have been announced for the Broadway premiere of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson.
Photos: THE FEAR OF 13 Cast Meets the Press Photo
Photos: THE FEAR OF 13 Cast Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 2, 2026

The cast of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts, recently met the press. Check out photos here!
The Old Globe to Present Second Extension for HEDDA GABLER Photo
The Old Globe to Present Second Extension for HEDDA GABLER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

The Old Globe's production of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, which is led by film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes in the title role, has received a second extension.
Review: HEDDA GABLER at The Old Globe Photo
Review: HEDDA GABLER at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Feb 13, 2026

“Hedda Gabler” by Henrik Ibsen, now given a taut new version by Erin Cressida Wilson and directed with precision by Barry Edelstein at The Old Globe, stars Katie Holmes in the title role through March 15th.
How Michael Arden Is Redefining Broadway Photo
How Michael Arden Is Redefining Broadway
by Charles Kirsch - Feb 10, 2026

As the recipient of two Tony Awards for Best Director of a Musical in the past three years, there’s no question that Michael Arden is at the top of his game. Between thrilling and inventive revivals of Parade and Once On This Island, and exciting new work like Maybe Happy Ending and the upcoming The Lost Boys, Arden has shown a remarkable ability to create theatrical magic. 
Ephraim Sykes & More Join THE FEAR OF 13 on Broadway- Inside Rehearsals Photo
Ephraim Sykes & More Join THE FEAR OF 13 on Broadway- Inside Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2026

Producers Seaview, Wessex Grove, and Gavin Kalin Productions announced the complete cast of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe® Award nominee Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts.
HEDDA GABLER Starring Katie Holmes Extended at The Old Globe Photo
HEDDA GABLER Starring Katie Holmes Extended at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

The Old Globe will present a one-week extension for its 2026 season opener Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler. Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes leads the cast in the title role.
BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Will Extend for Additional Two Weeks Photo
BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Will Extend for Additional Two Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will extend its run for an additional two weeks.
Review Roundup: Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and More Star in BUG on Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and More Star in BUG on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the first Broadway production of Tracy Letts' Bug, the sci-fi thriller written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Read reviews for the production!
Full Cast Set for Katie Holmes-Led HEDDA GABLER at The Old Globe Photo
Full Cast Set for Katie Holmes-Led HEDDA GABLER at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler. Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes leads the cast in the title role.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; THE JACK OF HEARTS CLUB Photo
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; THE JACK OF HEARTS CLUB Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Provincetown Theater Le Photo
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Provincetown Theater Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Heather Gilbert been nominated for?

Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Bug, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Fear of 13, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Bug, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Fear of 13, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Good Night, and Good Luck, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Parade, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Parade, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Sound Inside, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Sound Inside and Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Sound Inside.

What awards has Heather Gilbert won?

Heather Gilbert has won the Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Sound Inside, as well as the Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Sound Inside.

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