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Isabella Byrd

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BIO

Isabella is a New York based Lighting Designer.

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[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

Videos

News


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
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.
Deirdre O'Connell & More to Star in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new works written by groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. Learn more.
Video: Adam Lambert Celebrates His Birthday at CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

Last night, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and Pride Live/Stonewall National Monument Visitors Center celebrated GRAMMY Award nominee Adam Lambert’s birthday with a special curtain call. Check out a video here!
New Cast Joins Prologue Company of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

The West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB will welcome new members to the show's Prologue Company from 3 February 2025. Learn more about the new cast here!
Photos: Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace in CABARET in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

All new photos have been released of Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace in CABARET at the Kit Kat Club in London. The pair begin performances in the show tonight, Tuesday 28 January 2025. Check out photos here!
Photos: Billy Porter and Marisha Wallce in Rehearsal For CABARET
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

All new rehearsal photos have been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club starring Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace, ahead of their first performance. Check out the photos here!
Orville Peck & Eva Noblezada to Join CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

Country music star Orville Peck and two-time Tony Award nominee and GRAMMY Award winner Eva Noblezada will star as ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tony Winner Miriam Silverman, Arnie Burton, And Carmen Zilles Join Clubbed Thumb's DEEP BLUE SOUND
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb has announced additional casting for Deep Blue Sound, written by Abe Koogler (Staff Meal) and directed by Arin Arbus (Waiting For Godot).
Cast & Creative Team Set for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, directed by Joseph Haj. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Billy Strings and Jesca Hoop to Join Punch Brothers' ENERGY CURFEW MUSIC HOUR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

Billy Strings and Jesca Hoop will appear as special guest artists this Saturday, January 11 to kick off season two performances of The Energy Curfew Music Hour. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; MATILDA at Moore Vision Entertainment Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston 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!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway 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!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway 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!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Moore Vision Entertainment Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston 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!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; MATILDA at Moore Vision Entertainment Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston 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!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; LA LLAMADA at Spanish Theatre Repertory Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway 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!
Punch Brothers' ENERGY CURFEW MUSIC HOUR Season Two is Coming to Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024

Audible will present the return of The Energy Curfew Music Hour, featuring the Grammy Award-winning band Punch Brothers, fronted by singer-mandolinist Chris Thile. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Houston Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston 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!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Houston Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston 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!

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 received several prestigious 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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