Hugh Vanstone
Latest News on Hugh Vanstone:
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is Coming To BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre (Dec 19, 2024)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Central New York Awards (Dec 9, 2024)
Mike Bindeman Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE Tour as George McFly (Dec 6, 2024)
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is Coming To BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre (Dec 19, 2024)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Central New York Awards (Dec 9, 2024)
Mike Bindeman Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE Tour as George McFly (Dec 6, 2024)
BIO
Hugh has designed the lighting for more than 160 productions and worked for most of the UK's national companies and extensively on Broadway. He has received three Olivier Awards for Best Lighting Designer: in 2004 for Pacific Overtures (Donmar); in 2000 for The Graduate (West End) and The Cherry Orchard (National Theatre); and in 1998 for The Unexpected Man (RSC) and The Blue Room (Donmar). In New York he received TONY® award nominations for Mary Stuart and Spamalot.
His most recent work includes: Ghost the Musical (West End); The Wizard of Oz (West End); Matilda (RSC); Deathtrap (West End); La Bête (West End & Broadway); Shrek (London & US Tour); The Late Middle Classes (Donmar); The Real Thing (Old Vic); Arabian Nights (RSC); A Steady Rain (Broadway); Tanz der Vampire (Vienna & Berlin).
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Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Hugh VanstoneBack to the Future
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, The Height of the Storm
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, A Christmas Carol
winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Hugh Vanstone, A Christmas Carol
Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Groundhog Day
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Matilda
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Hugh Vanstone, Matilda the Musical
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Ghost
Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Ghost The Musical
Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Matilda The Musical
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Hugh Vanstone, Ghost: The Musical
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Hugh Vanstone, Ghost The Musical
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design in a Play
Hugh Vanstone, Mary Stuart
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Hugh Vanstone, Mary Stuart
Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Monty Python's Spamalot
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Monty Python's Spamalot
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Hugh Vanstone, Monty Python's Spamalot
winner
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Pacific Overtures
winner
Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Lighting Designer
Hugh VanstoneThe Cherry Orchard
The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, The Unexpected Man
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, The Unexpected Man
winner
Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Lighting Designer
Hugh VanstoneThe Blue Room
Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Lighting Designer
Hugh VanstoneHamlet
Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Lighting Designer
Hugh Vanstone, Art
Videos
Exclusive: First Look At Cast Of BACK TO THE FUTURE on Tour in Action
by Joshua Wright - Jul 2, 2024
Video: Watch BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform 'Johnny B. Goode' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2024
Video: BACK TO THE FUTURE Reveals Special Performance To Celebrate Back to the Future Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2023
Video: Roger Bart Shares Christopher Lloyd's 'Big Question' About the BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Aug 17, 2023
Video: Casey Likes Performs 'Johnny B. Goode' in BACK TO THE FUTURE
by Show Highlights - Aug 3, 2023
Video: See How BACK TO THE FUTURE Brings the DeLorean Time Machine to Broadway on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2023
Video: New Footage From MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Now Extended Until 15 December 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023
Video: Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin Talk the Return of GROUNDHOG DAY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2023
Breaking: Casey Likes Joins Roger Bart in BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2023
BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre in Summer 2023
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 21, 2022
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022
VIDEO: The Cast of MATILDA Performs 'When I Grow Up' in Rehearsals; Booking Extension Announced
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 10, 2021
VIDEO: Meet the Child Stars of Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2021
News
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is Coming To BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is coming to San Francisco! The Broadway and West End show, based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film, will play BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is coming to San Francisco! The Broadway and West End show, based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film, will play BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Central New York Awards
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York 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!
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York 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!
Mike Bindeman Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE Tour as George McFly
Mike Bindeman will join the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical as George McFly. Bindeman will assume the role in January as Burke Swanson departs the company.
Mike Bindeman will join the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical as George McFly. Bindeman will assume the role in January as Burke Swanson departs the company.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Will Have Australian Premiere at The Sydney Lyric in 2025
Sydney will host the Australian premiere of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, opening at the Sydney Lyric in September 2025. A waitlist is now open for Australian fans to sign up to be first in line for tickets.
Sydney will host the Australian premiere of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, opening at the Sydney Lyric in September 2025. A waitlist is now open for Australian fans to sign up to be first in line for tickets.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, The Old Vic
Despite mince pies being spotted in supermarkets since September, for many, Christmas in London doesn't really begin until Jack Thorne's adaptation of A Christmas Carol opens at The Old Vic theatre.
Despite mince pies being spotted in supermarkets since September, for many, Christmas in London doesn't really begin until Jack Thorne's adaptation of A Christmas Carol opens at The Old Vic theatre.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Tickets On Sale This Week At Broadway Dallas
BACK TO THE FUTURE is coming to Broadway Dallas with tickets available starting November 22. Discover the stage adaptation of the iconic film and experience the adventure live.
BACK TO THE FUTURE is coming to Broadway Dallas with tickets available starting November 22. Discover the stage adaptation of the iconic film and experience the adventure live.
Photos: MARY POPPINS UK And Ireland Tour Starring Stefanie Jones, Jack Chambers, and More
Production photod have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, currently playing at the Bristol Hippodrome where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical’s world premiere.
Production photod have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, currently playing at the Bristol Hippodrome where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical’s world premiere.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Is Coming to The Paramount Theatre in December
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Seattle as part of the 2024-25 Broadway Season. The Broadway and West End hit show based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film will play The Paramount Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Seattle as part of the 2024-25 Broadway Season. The Broadway and West End hit show based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film will play The Paramount Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical Comes To San Diego This January
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is set to open in San Diego this January. The show will come to San Diego as part of Broadway San Diego's 47th Season.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is set to open in San Diego this January. The show will come to San Diego as part of Broadway San Diego's 47th Season.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Tickets at PPAC to go on Sale This Week
Tickets for the 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical at The Providence Performing Arts Center will go on sale this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for the 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical at The Providence Performing Arts Center will go on sale this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Director Robert Zemeckis Teases Movie Musical Adaptation of Stage Musical
Robert Zemeckis, who directed all three of the Back to the Future films, has teased the potential for a movie musical adaptation of the stage adaptation of the classic film on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, hosted by Josh Horowitz.
Robert Zemeckis, who directed all three of the Back to the Future films, has teased the potential for a movie musical adaptation of the stage adaptation of the classic film on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, hosted by Josh Horowitz.
BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Begins Next Week In L.A. At Hollywood Pantages Theatre
The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will make its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited four-week engagement, from November 5 – December 1, 2024.
The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will make its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited four-week engagement, from November 5 – December 1, 2024.
Sharon Wattis Joins the MARY POPPINS UK and Ireland Tour
Sharon Wattis will join the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe. Due to personal reasons Sonia Swaby will no longer be appearing in the production.
Sharon Wattis will join the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe. Due to personal reasons Sonia Swaby will no longer be appearing in the production.
Photos/Video: MARY POPPINS UK Tour in Rehearsal
All new rehearsal photos and video have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, ahead of its opening at the Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024. Check out the photos and video here!
All new rehearsal photos and video have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, ahead of its opening at the Bristol Hippodrome from 4 November 2024. Check out the photos and video here!
BACK TO THE FUTURE Announces Closing Date
The end is near for BACK TO THE FUTURE – The Musical. BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Olivier Award-winning Best Musical which has sold $244 million and 2.9 million tickets (Broadway, London, North American Tour) will play its final Broadway performance in January 2025.
The end is near for BACK TO THE FUTURE – The Musical. BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Olivier Award-winning Best Musical which has sold $244 million and 2.9 million tickets (Broadway, London, North American Tour) will play its final Broadway performance in January 2025.
Photos: Leigh Francis Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE For A Special Cameo
Leigh Francis joined the cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre last night (Monday 21 October) in a cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland’ to celebrate Back to the Future Day. He was congratulated by his guest, Emma Bunton, after the show. Check out photos from the evening below!
Leigh Francis joined the cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre last night (Monday 21 October) in a cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland’ to celebrate Back to the Future Day. He was congratulated by his guest, Emma Bunton, after the show. Check out photos from the evening below!
Photos: Leigh Francis Will Join BACK TO THE FUTURE; Plus a Look Backstage
Leigh Francis will make a special cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland' to celebrate Back to the Future Day this evening on Monday 21 October. Plus, check out all new behind the scenes backstage photos!
Leigh Francis will make a special cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland' to celebrate Back to the Future Day this evening on Monday 21 October. Plus, check out all new behind the scenes backstage photos!
Australian TV Star Erik Thomson to Play Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL This Festive Season
Producers GWB Entertainment have announced that Erik Thomson, one of Australia's most loved stars across film, television and theatre, will play the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol – Melbourne's new festive tradition.
Producers GWB Entertainment have announced that Erik Thomson, one of Australia's most loved stars across film, television and theatre, will play the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol – Melbourne's new festive tradition.
Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE Celebrates 500 Performances on Broadway
On Sunday, October 13th, the Broadway production of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical celebrated their 500th performance on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration here!
On Sunday, October 13th, the Broadway production of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical celebrated their 500th performance on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration here!
Tickets on Sale for MARY POPPINS at the Milton Keynes Theatre
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is flying into Milton Keynes Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group's spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is flying into Milton Keynes Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Hugh Vanstone been nominated for?
Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Back to the Future, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Height of the Storm, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Groundhog Day, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Matilda, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Matilda the Musical, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Ghost, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Ghost The Musical, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Matilda The Musical, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ghost: The Musical, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ghost The Musical, Outstanding Lighting Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mary Stuart, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Mary Stuart, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot , Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Pacific Overtures, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Cherry Orchard, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Unexpected Man, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Unexpected Man, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Blue Room, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Hamlet and Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Art .
What awards has Hugh Vanstone won?
Hugh Vanstone has received several prestigious awards for his work in lighting design. He won Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for A Christmas Carol and for The Height of the Storm. He was also recognized with the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for A Christmas Carol. At the BroadwayWorld Awards, he received accolades for Best Lighting Design for Matilda and for Ghost. Additionally, he won Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play or Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Ghost: The Musical. His achievements at the Olivier Awards include Best Lighting Design for Pacific Overtures and Best Lighting Designer for The Cherry Orchard. He also received the Outstanding Lighting Design award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Unexpected Man, and he won Best Lighting Designer at the Olivier Awards for The Blue Room.
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