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Howell Binkley

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BIO

Binkley's Broadway credits includeSummer: The Donna Summer Musical, Escape to Margaritaville, Come From Away (2017 Tony nomination), A Bronx Tale, Hamilton (2016 Tony winner/2018 Olivier winner), After Midnight (2014 Tony nomination), How to Succeed... (2011 Tony nomination), West Side Story (2009 Tony nomination), In the Heights (2008 Tony nomination), Jersey Boys (2006 Tony winner), Avenue Q, Parade, Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993 Tony nomination).


He is also the Co-Founder/Resident Lighting Designer for Parsons Dance. 1993 Sir Laurence Olivier and Canadian Dora Awards for Kiss of the Spider Woman. 2006 and 2016 Henry Hewes Design Awards for Jersey Boys and Hamilton.
He is also a five-time Helen Hayes Award recipient, 1993 Laurence Olivier Award and Canadian Dora Award for Spider Woman, 2006 Henry Hewes Design Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Jersey Boys.

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2024] Cancelled
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Designer[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2021]
LIGHTING DESIGNER
 
[West End, 2021]
LIGHTING DESIGNER
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Chicago (Regional), 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2018]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Lighting Desiger
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Toronto, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Lighting Design
 
[Regional (US), 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Las Vegas, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Chicago, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002] Cancelled
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2001]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2001]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[Houston, TX (Regional), 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Lighting Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1996]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Lighting Consultant
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1992]
Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2018 - White Light Award For Best Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Hamilton

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Come From Away

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Come From Away


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Allegiance


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Hamilton

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Hamilton


winner
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Hamilton

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Howell Binkley, After Midnight

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, After Midnight


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, West Side Story

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley , In The Heights

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, LoveMusik


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Jersey Boys


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Jersey Boys


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2006 - Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Jersey Boys


winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Jersey Boys

Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyCyrano


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleySweeney Todd

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleySunday in the Park With George

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Radiant Baby


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, The Full Monty

Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleySweet Bird of Youth

Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyPeer Gynt


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyTempest

Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyMourning Becomes Electra


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyMacbeth

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyHenry V

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

Howell BinkleyHenry IV

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Lighting Designer

Howell Binkley, Kiss Of The Spider Woman

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Lighting Design

Howell Binkley , Kiss of the Spider Woman

Helen Hayes Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyKing Lear


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyRichard III

Videos

News


HAMILTON Lottery For $10 Tickets At Hult Center Now Live
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

Hult Center has announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance on Tuesday, March 25 in Eugene, OR at the Hult Center.  A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each. 
Tickets For The Return Of HAMILTON at the Ohio Theatre Are on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

Single tickets for HAMILTON are on sale to the public. This return engagement will again take to the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) stage for a two-week run. Learn more here!
West End Production of HAMILTON Extends Booking
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The West End production of HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre has extended booking until Saturday 28 March 2026. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Parsons Dance Makes First Chicago Appearance In 30 Years This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

The Auditorium will present a special evening with Parsons Dance, the New York-based contemporary American dance company founded in 1985, and internationally renowned for its athletic ensemble work, boundary-pushing artistry and life-affirming joy.
The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program Names Michael Crevoisier as 2025 Fellow
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program has announced their 2025 Fellow, Michael Crevoisier. Michael is from Northern Virginia and recently graduated from VCUarts with a B.F.A. in Theater Arts. Learn more here!
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - Mar 6, 2025

What did our critic think of COME FROM AWAY at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts?
HAMILTON On Sale This Month At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2025

Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Playhouse Square.
COME FROM AWAY Comes To The Palace Theater In April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

The Palace Theater has announced the national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its Waterbury debut the Palace Theater for a limited engagement April 4-5, 2025.
HAMILTON to Launch #HAM4HAM Lottery for The Hobby Center Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

A digital lottery will launch for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance in March. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour Welcomes New Cast
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025

All new photos have been released of the new cast of the UK and Ireland tour of HAMILTON. Check out the photos here and learn more about where to catch the tour!
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Only Public Performance of Cut HAMILTON Song
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared the video of the only public performance of a song cut from Hamilton. The post – which was shared for 'HamilTuesday' in honor of 10 years since the musical debuted – features 'Valley Forge' including Christopher Jackson.
Tickets For HAMILTON at the Wharton on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

Individual tickets for HAMILTON are on sale now at Wharton Center's Ticket Office, online, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON. Learn more about the show here!
Tickets For HAMILTON at the Wharton Center on Sale Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

Individual tickets for HAMILTON at the Wharton Center  will go on sale Monday, February 17, 2025, at Wharton Center's Ticket Office, online, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON.
Review: HAMILTON at Peace Center
by Elizabeth Cortes - Feb 8, 2025

What did our critic think of HAMILTON at Peace Center?
HAMILTON to Launch Lottery for Memphis Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

​The Orpheum Theatre Group will launch a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets, which will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance in February. Learn more ad see how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Hit COME FROM AWAY Plays The King Center In February
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

The American Theatre Guild, with ASM Global and the King Center, will present the national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world.
HAMILTON to Return to Portland at Keller Auditorium in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

HAMILTON is coming back to Portland’s Keller Auditorium. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, the hit musical is the winner of 11 Tony Awards. We have all of the details on the show's return here!
HAMILTON Launches #HAM4HAM Lottery for Seattle Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

A digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre.  A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each. Learn how to enter.
HAMILTON Returns To San Diego In May 2025; Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025

Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Thursday, January 23 at 10 AM online, or in person at the San Diego Civic Theatre Ticket Office. Tickets will be available for performances May 6-18.
Original Canadian Production of COME FROM AWAY to Perform 1000th Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

The original Canadian production of Come From Away will mark a milestone on January 29, 2025 when it gives its 1000th performance at the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Howell Binkley been nominated for?

Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, White Light Award For Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Come From Away, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Come From Away, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Allegiance, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Hamilton, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for After Midnight, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for After Midnight, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for West Side Story, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for LoveMusik, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jersey Boys , Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jersey Boys, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Jersey Boys, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jersey Boys, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cyrano, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sunday in the Park With George, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Radiant Baby, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sweet Bird of Youth, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Peer Gynt, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Tempest, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Mourning Becomes Electra, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Macbeth, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Henry V , Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Henry IV, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Kiss Of The Spider Woman, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Kiss of the Spider Woman, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for King Lear and Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Richard III.

What awards has Howell Binkley won?

Howell Binkley has won several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the White Light Award for Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton. He also received the Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Allegiance. Binkley won the Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, and he was recognized with the Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for the same production. He earned the Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, as well as the Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jersey Boys, which he won multiple times. Additionally, Binkley received the Lighting Design award (The Hewes Awards) for Jersey Boys and the Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for the same show. His accolades also include the Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty, and Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Tempest, Macbeth, and Richard III.

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