Jan Versweyveld
Latest News on Jan Versweyveld:
RAIN Opens at Opera Ballet Vlaanderen This Month (Sep 9, 2024)
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Cuts Ties with Ivo van Hove Following Behavioral Investigations (Aug 21, 2024)
OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith Will End its West End Run Early (Apr 11, 2024)
RAIN Opens at Opera Ballet Vlaanderen This Month (Sep 9, 2024)
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Cuts Ties with Ivo van Hove Following Behavioral Investigations (Aug 21, 2024)
OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith Will End its West End Run Early (Apr 11, 2024)
BIO
Jan Versweyveld is a scenographer and lighting designer. He trained at the Sint-Lucas Institute in Brussels and at the Royal Academy in Antwerp, Belgium.
Versweyveld became the regular scenographer of the Het Zuidelijk Toneel theater group and joined Toneelgroep Amsterdam in 2001, as head of the design department and the group's regular scenographer and photographer.
He has worked on numerous productions as set and light designer in Europe, the UK and the United States. Among other internationally known directors, he has worked on all of Ivo van Hove's theater and opera productions and on numerous dance productions by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker for Rosas Dance Company.
Versweyveld has received numerous awards for his light and set designs. He has been a teacher at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam and was one of the cofounders of the scenography training program in Antwerp. Recent works in the UK include A View From the Bridge, Lazarus, Hedda Gabler and Obsession.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Jan Versweyveld, Network
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
Jan Versweyveld, Network
Olivier Awards - 2018 - White Light Award For Best Lighting Design
Jan Versweyveld, Network
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Special Citation
Jan Versweyveld
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Jan Versweyveld, Arthur Miller's The Crucible
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Jan Versweyveld, Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
Jan Versweyveld, Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge
Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Lighting Design
Jan VersweyveldA View From The Bridge
Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Set Design
Jan VersweyveldA View From The Bridge
winner
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Scenic Design
Jan Versweyveld, Scenes from a Marriage
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Scenic Design
Jan Versweyveld, The Little Foxes
winner
Obie Awards - 2005 - Set design
Jan Versweyveld, Hedda Gabler
Videos
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Ivo van Hove's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Amsterdam
by Joshua Wright - Jan 22, 2024
VIDEO: Bryan Cranston and Stephen Colbert Take THE LATE SHOW's Studio Audience Through Times Square
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2019
VIDEO: Tony Goldwyn Talks Kissing NETWORK Co-Star Tatiana Maslany in Times Square
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 24, 2019
VIDEO: Tatiana Maslany Reveals She Had a Wardrobe Malfunction During NETWORK
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 19, 2019
VIDEO: Tony Goldwyn Sits Down with TODAY to Talk About Starring with Bryan Cranston in NETWORK
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 9, 2018
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights and Behind the Scenes of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at the Ahmanson
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 19, 2016
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Promo Video of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at the Ahmanson
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 17, 2016
VIDEO: Saoirse Ronan on Playing Abigail Williams in THE CRUCIBLE: 'She's the Worst!'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 15, 2016
VIDEO: Saoirse Ronan & Ben Whishaw Talk On-Stage Chemistry in THE CRUCIBLE
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 21, 2016
VIDEO: LAZARUS' Cristin Milioti Performs Moving Rendition of Bowie's 'Changes'; NYTW Issues Statement
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 12, 2016
TV Exclusive: Meet the Cast of the Olivier-Winning A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE; Begins Previews Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 21, 2015
News
RAIN Opens at Opera Ballet Vlaanderen This Month
Rain by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, set to music by Steve Reich, is one big, vibrant dance party. The choreography is a key work from the middle period of De Keersmaeker’s development, in which she further explores her fascination for Reich’s minimalist music.
Rain by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, set to music by Steve Reich, is one big, vibrant dance party. The choreography is a key work from the middle period of De Keersmaeker’s development, in which she further explores her fascination for Reich’s minimalist music.
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Cuts Ties with Ivo van Hove Following Behavioral Investigations
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam has announced that it will immediately end its working relationship with Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove.
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam has announced that it will immediately end its working relationship with Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove.
OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith Will End its West End Run Early
The new musical John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 18 May 2024.
The new musical John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 18 May 2024.
Jesus Christ Superstar Grootste Kanshebber Musical Awards 2024
De Stichting Musical Awards is verheugd vandaag mede te delen dat de genomineerden voor de Musical Awards 2024 bekend zijn. De afgelopen maanden bezocht de vakjury, bestaande uit Hilde Scholten, Jamai Loman, Henriëtte Tol, Maurice Luttikhuis, Joy Kreiken, Arno Gelder en Dianne Zuidema, alle producties.
De Stichting Musical Awards is verheugd vandaag mede te delen dat de genomineerden voor de Musical Awards 2024 bekend zijn. De afgelopen maanden bezocht de vakjury, bestaande uit Hilde Scholten, Jamai Loman, Henriëtte Tol, Maurice Luttikhuis, Joy Kreiken, Arno Gelder en Dianne Zuidema, alle producties.
Review Roundup: Ivo Van Hove, Rufus Wainwright Musical OPENING NIGHT Opens In London
Read reviews for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.
Read reviews for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.
Review: OPENING NIGHT, Gielgud Theatre
Now a stage musical, John Cassavetes’ 1977 film Opening Night was a commercial flop when it was released, later becoming something of a cult classic of American independent cinema. Director Ivo Van Hove specialises in bringing work to the stage that may be called “challenging”. Challenging can be hugely successful, but I’ve rarely seen a production more determined to confuse and frustrate an audience.
Now a stage musical, John Cassavetes’ 1977 film Opening Night was a commercial flop when it was released, later becoming something of a cult classic of American independent cinema. Director Ivo Van Hove specialises in bringing work to the stage that may be called “challenging”. Challenging can be hugely successful, but I’ve rarely seen a production more determined to confuse and frustrate an audience.
Photos: First Look At Sheridan Smith And More In John Cassavetes' OPENING NIGHT
See photos of the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.
See photos of the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.
Photos: First Look at OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith
All new photos have been released from the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith. Check out the photos here!
All new photos have been released from the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith. Check out the photos here!
Listen: Sheridan Smith Performs 'Magic' From New Musical OPENING NIGHT
Performances begin next week for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith. Smith recently appeared on the Front Row podcast from BBC, where she performed the song 'Magic' from the musical. Listen here!
Performances begin next week for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith. Smith recently appeared on the Front Row podcast from BBC, where she performed the song 'Magic' from the musical. Listen here!
Feature: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR IN DE ZOMER TERUG IN DELAMAR!
Na een overweldigende première waarbij Jesus Christ Superstar in de landelijke dagbladen vijf sterren heeft gekregen is er een ware run op kaarten ontstaan. In enkele dagen zijn er tienduizenden kaarten verkocht, waardoor er nu al in totaal honderdduizend kaarten zijn verkocht. Producenten Albert Verlinde, Jaco Kaasschieter en Matthijs Bongertman zijn dan ook verheugd bekend te maken dat de musical in augustus terugkeert naar DeLaMar. Vanaf vandaag zijn de kaarten voor deze shows te koop.
Na een overweldigende première waarbij Jesus Christ Superstar in de landelijke dagbladen vijf sterren heeft gekregen is er een ware run op kaarten ontstaan. In enkele dagen zijn er tienduizenden kaarten verkocht, waardoor er nu al in totaal honderdduizend kaarten zijn verkocht. Producenten Albert Verlinde, Jaco Kaasschieter en Matthijs Bongertman zijn dan ook verheugd bekend te maken dat de musical in augustus terugkeert naar DeLaMar. Vanaf vandaag zijn de kaarten voor deze shows te koop.
Baryshnikov Arts Unveils 2024 Spring Residency Artists
Baryshnikov Arts announces its 2024 Spring Residency Artists, providing space and support for creative investigation in all performing arts disciplines.
Baryshnikov Arts announces its 2024 Spring Residency Artists, providing space and support for creative investigation in all performing arts disciplines.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Ivo van Hove's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Amsterdam
Get a first look at Ivo van Hove's production of Jesus Christ Superstar at theater DeLaMar in Amsterdam.
Get a first look at Ivo van Hove's production of Jesus Christ Superstar at theater DeLaMar in Amsterdam.
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. THE ORIGINAL ICON. CANCELLED. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ at DeLaMar Theater
What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. THE ORIGINAL ICON. CANCELLED. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ at DeLaMar Theater?
What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. THE ORIGINAL ICON. CANCELLED. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ at DeLaMar Theater?
Feature: EXTRA VOORSTELLINGEN JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR IN HOORN!
Met nog enkele dagen tot aan de première van de rockmusical Jesus Christ Superstar is er zoveel vraag naar kaarten, dat theaterproducenten Albert Verlinde, Matthijs Bongertman en Jaco Kaasschieter hebben besloten dat er extra voorstellingen in Hoorn komen. Tevens worden vandaag de eerste scènefoto’s vrijgegeven
Met nog enkele dagen tot aan de première van de rockmusical Jesus Christ Superstar is er zoveel vraag naar kaarten, dat theaterproducenten Albert Verlinde, Matthijs Bongertman en Jaco Kaasschieter hebben besloten dat er extra voorstellingen in Hoorn komen. Tevens worden vandaag de eerste scènefoto’s vrijgegeven
Benjamin Walker, Rebecca Thornhill, and More Join the Cast of the World Premiere of OPENING NIGHT
Full casting has been announced for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes' OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright.
Full casting has been announced for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes' OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright.
Shira Haas, Hadley Fraser, Amy Lennox and More Join OPENING NIGHT at the Gielgud Theatre
Further casting has been announced for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes' OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright. Find out who is starring in the show here!
Further casting has been announced for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes' OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright. Find out who is starring in the show here!
Sheridan Smith to Star in Ivo van Hove's OPENING NIGHT in 2024
Sheridan Smith is to star in the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright.
Sheridan Smith is to star in the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright.
The Met: Live in HD 2023"24 Season to Open with Jake Heggie's DEAD MAN WALKING
Get ready for the opening of The Met: Live in HD 2023–24 season with a live transmission of Jake Heggie's Dead Man Walking. Join the worldwide audience as Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads a star-studded cast, including Joyce DiDonato and Ryan McKinny, on October 21.
Get ready for the opening of The Met: Live in HD 2023–24 season with a live transmission of Jake Heggie's Dead Man Walking. Join the worldwide audience as Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads a star-studded cast, including Joyce DiDonato and Ryan McKinny, on October 21.
Review: Met Audience Entranced by DiDonato and McKinny in Heggie-McNally DEAD MAN in House Debut
It’s rather surprising, really, for the audience to embrace a contemporary piece like DEAD MAN WALKING, no matter how easily it falls upon the ears, considering the subject matter. In this Ivo van Hove production, it starts with a rape and double murder in a rather graphic piece of film, the use of video being one of van Hove’s trademarks. It ends with a death by lethal injection, also graphically shown in live video.
It’s rather surprising, really, for the audience to embrace a contemporary piece like DEAD MAN WALKING, no matter how easily it falls upon the ears, considering the subject matter. In this Ivo van Hove production, it starts with a rape and double murder in a rather graphic piece of film, the use of video being one of van Hove’s trademarks. It ends with a death by lethal injection, also graphically shown in live video.
Review Roundup: DEAD MAN WALKING at the Metropolitan Opera
xThe reviews are in for the premiere production of the new Met season, Dead Man Walking. American composer Jake Heggie’s masterpiece, the most widely performed new opera of the last 20 years, has its highly anticipated Met premiere, in a haunting new production by Ivo van Hove.
xThe reviews are in for the premiere production of the new Met season, Dead Man Walking. American composer Jake Heggie’s masterpiece, the most widely performed new opera of the last 20 years, has its highly anticipated Met premiere, in a haunting new production by Ivo van Hove.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Jan Versweyveld been nominated for?
Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Network, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Network, White Light Award For Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Network, Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's The Crucible, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for A View From The Bridge, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for A View From The Bridge, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Scenes from a Marriage, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Little Foxes and Set design (Obie Awards) for Hedda Gabler.
What awards has Jan Versweyveld won?
Jan Versweyveld has received a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding Scenic Design. He has also won an award for Set Design at the Lortel Awards for Scenes from a Marriage, and he received an Obie Award for his Set Design in Hedda Gabler.
Videos