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BIO

Isabella is a New York based Lighting Designer.

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Productions

Grief CampGrief Camp
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
Angry Alan
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
Romeo + JulietRomeo + Juliet
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
Pre-Existing ConditionPre-Existing Condition
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
Cabaret at the Kit Kat ClubCabaret at the Kit Kat Club
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
An Enemy of the PeopleAn Enemy of the People
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
Evanston Salt Costs ClimbingEvanston Salt Costs Climbing
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Design
As You Like ItAs You Like It
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
CabaretCabaret
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
DaddyDaddy
 
[West End, 2020]
Lighting Designer
Sanctuary CitySanctuary City
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Lighting Designer
Love in Hate NationLove in Hate Nation
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Lighting Designer
Heroes of the Fourth TurningHeroes of the Fourth Turning
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
ContinuityContinuity
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
The Hello GirlsThe Hello Girls
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
The Thanksgiving PlayThe Thanksgiving Play
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
Sundown, Yellow MoonSundown, Yellow Moon
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Special Award

Isabella Byrd

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Isabella Byrd, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Isabella Byrd, An Enemy of the People

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

Isabella Byrd, Epiphany


winner
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Isabella Byrd, Epiphany

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

Isabella Byrd, Sanctuary City

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

Isabella Byrd, Heroes of the Fourth Turning


winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation

Isabella ByrdHeroes of the Fourth Turning


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Isabella Byrd, Heroes of the Fourth Turning


winner
Obie Awards - 2019 - Design Award

Isabella Byrd, Light Shining in Buckinghamshire

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Video: GRIEF CAMP Now Playing Off-Broadway Photo
Video: GRIEF CAMP Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025

Atlantic Theater Company will open the world premiere of Grief Camp, written by Eliya Smith (Off-Broadway debut) and directed by Tony Award nominee Les Waters (Dana H.) tonight, Tuesday, April 22nd. Check out all new video footage here!
Video: Watch Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' in New CABARET Footage Photo
Video: Watch Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' in New CABARET Footage
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2025

Watch new footage of Eva Noblezada in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway. The new video features the production's new 'Sally Bowles' performing 'Mein Herr,' while she discusses taking on the iconic character.
Review Roundup: Caryl Churchill's GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Opens Off-Broadw Photo
Review Roundup: Caryl Churchill's GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Opens Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2025

The Public Theater just celebrated opening night of GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new plays written by the groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. Let's see what the critics are saying about the production...
Video: Watch Billy Porter Perform 'I Don't Care Much' From CABARET Photo
Video: Watch Billy Porter Perform 'I Don't Care Much' From CABARET
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2025

The West End production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club has shared a performance video of Billy Porter's rendition of 'I Don't Care Much.' The video was recorded in the Kit Kat Club London's red bar and features accompaniment from Jill Farrow.
Photos: Deirdre O'Connell and More in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Photo
Photos: Deirdre O'Connell and More in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

The Public Theater is presenting GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new plays written by the groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. See photos here! 
Andrew Bird and Nate Smith to Join Punch Brothers' ENERGY CURFEW MUSIC HOUR Photo
Andrew Bird and Nate Smith to Join Punch Brothers' ENERGY CURFEW MUSIC HOUR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

Andrew Bird and drummer Nate Smith will appear as special guest artists for the sixth and final performance of The Energy Curfew Music Hour Season 2. Learn more!
Atlantic Theater Company's World Premiere Play GRIEF CAMP Resumes Performances Tomorr Photo
Atlantic Theater Company's World Premiere Play GRIEF CAMP Resumes Performances Tomorrow
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025

Atlantic Theater Company has announced that performances will resume tomorrow, Saturday, April 5th, for the world premiere of Grief Camp, written by Eliya Smith and directed by Tony Award nominee Les Waters.
Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber and More to Star in Upcoming Audible Theater Plays Photo
Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber and More to Star in Upcoming Audible Theater Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

Audible and TOGETHER are launching a new collaboration that will include two fully-produced plays, readings, panels, and workshops to be mounted at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre, starring Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber and more.
GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Extends at The Public Photo
GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

The Public Theater will begin previews for GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new works written by playwright Caryl Churchill. The production has been extended! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
John Krasinski Will Lead ANGRY ALAN Off-Broadway Photo
John Krasinski Will Lead ANGRY ALAN Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2025

STUDIO  SEAVIEW's first production will be PENELOPE SKINNER’s critically acclaimed dark comedy ANGRY ALAN, starring  award-winning actor JOHN KRASINSKI. We have all of the details about the off-Broadway run here.
Photos: GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP Rehearsals at The Public Photo
Photos: GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP Rehearsals at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for The Public Theater’s production of GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: WEATHER GIRL, Soho Theatre Photo
Review: WEATHER GIRL, Soho Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Mar 12, 2025

It would be fair to say Weather Girl was the talk of last year’s Edinburgh Fringe. With a Scotsman Fringe First, a Lustrum Award, and a queue stretching back into the Summerhall courtyard, it was only a matter of time until this sweltering success got a much-anticipated London transfer. Now fully sold out at Soho Theatre, it’s clear to see why this show had audiences talking.
Photo: New Look at Orville Peck as the Emcee in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Photo
Photo: New Look at Orville Peck as the Emcee in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2025

See a new look at Orville Peck as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. The photo cuts off Peck's eyes, not yet making it clear if the country music singer will don one of his classic masks for his performance.
Review Roundup: DEEP BLUE SOUND Opens at The Public Theater Photo
Review Roundup: DEEP BLUE SOUND Opens at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025

Clubbed Thumb is currently presenting Deep Blue Sound, written by Abe Koogler and directed by Arin Arbus. Read the reviews for the production and see what the critics are saying
Clubbed Thumb to Present One-Week Extension for DEEP BLUE SOUND Photo
Clubbed Thumb to Present One-Week Extension for DEEP BLUE SOUND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025

Clubbed Thumb will present a one-week extension for the return engagement of Deep Blue Sound, written by Abe Koogler and directed by Arin Arbus. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photo: New Look at Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' in CABARET Photo
Photo: New Look at Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' in CABARET
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025

See a new look at Eva Noblezada in character as Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. The Great Gatsby alum joins the Broadway revival alongside Orville Peck. See new photos of her in in Sally Bowles' fuzzy green jacket and purple costume.
Photos: Eva Noblezada & Orville Peck Get Into CABARET Costume Photo
Photos: Eva Noblezada & Orville Peck Get Into CABARET Costume
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2025

A first look at Eva Noblezada and Orville Peck in Cabaret has been revealed. The production has shared first look photos of the pair in costume, teasing a first look at Peck without his iconic mask on.
ROMEO + JULIET Recoups on Broadway Photo
ROMEO + JULIET Recoups on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

Sam Gold’s production of ROMEO + JULIET recouped its $7 million capitalization during its extended, standing-room-only, 20-week limited engagement at  Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre.
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Guthrie Theater Photo
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - Feb 7, 2025

It may be the dead of winter in Minnesota but that is not stopping the Guthrie Theater from taking audiences to the moonlight filled forests of Athens in the middle of summer. Yes, William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is back on the Guthrie stage and this ravishing production proves why it remains one of the most cherished of the Bard’s works.
Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open Photo
Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Isabella Byrd been nominated for?

Special Award (Drama Desk Awards) for , Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for An Enemy of the People, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Epiphany, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Epiphany, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Sanctuary City, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Heroes of the Fourth Turning and Design Award (Obie Awards) for Light Shining in Buckinghamshire.

What awards has Isabella Byrd won?

Isabella Byrd has won several awards, including a Special Award from the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Lighting Design from The Lortels for Epiphany, a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Outstanding Lighting Design from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Heroes of the Fourth Turning, and a Design Award from the Obie Awards for Light Shining in Buckinghamshire.

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