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BIO

Off-Broadway: Sons of the Prophet, Tigers Be Still (Roundabout); All New People, The Talls (Second Stage); The Singing Forest (The Public/NYSF); Thinner Than Water, Jack Goes Boating (LAByrinth Theater Co, Drama Desk nom); Apple Cove (Women's Project); Frankenstein (Soho Rep, Drama Desk Nom). International: Blackbird (West End); Troilus and Cressida (RSC); Electra (Epidaurus- Greece). Opera: Bluebeard's Castle/Il Prigioniero (La Scala, Nederlandse Opera); Eugene Onegin, Don Giovanni (Opéra de Lyon). Regional: ACT, Berkeley Rep, La Jolla Playhouse, Houston Grand Opera, Huntington Theater Co, The Old Globe, Santa Fe Opera, Shakespeare Theater Co, Signature Theatre Co, Westport, others.

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[US Tour, 2024] [Replacement]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Designer[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2021]
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[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Designer[Replacement]
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
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[New York, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Toronto, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[US Tour, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Lighting[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Williamstown, MA (Regional), 2014]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 0]
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Awards and Nominations

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

Japhy Weideman, The Piano Lesson

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Japhy Weideman, Mary Jane

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Japhy Weideman, Dear Evan Hansen

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Japhy Weideman, Dear Evan Hansen


winner
Obie Awards - 2015 - Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design

Japhy Weideman

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Japhy Weideman, The Visit

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Japhy Weideman, Punk Rock

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Japhy Weideman, The Visit

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Japhy Weideman, Airline Highway

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Japhy Weideman, Macbeth

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Japhy Weideman, What's It all About? Bacharach Reimagined

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Japhy Weideman, Of Mice and Men

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Japhy Weideman, The Nance

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Japhy Weideman, Jack Goes Boating

Videos

News


Full Cast Set For COME FALL IN LOVE - THE DDLJ MUSICAL Ahead of UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025

Full casting has been announced for Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical, the new English musical comedy based on one of the biggest blockbuster films in the history of Indian cinema, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ).
Review: SHUCKED at The Hippodrome
by Timoth David Copney - Apr 2, 2025

Theatre can be illustrative, informative, relevant, educational, emotional, edifying and useful as commentary on current events, past history, and predictive of the future. And sometimes, it’s just a damn funny good time with no redeeming social value whatsoever, and you don’t care because you’re so busy laughing your ass off. The latter is the case with “Shucked.”
DRAG: THE MUSICAL, OUR CLASS, THREE HOUSES Lead 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2025

Nominations for the 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were just announced. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Photos: GHOSTS Opening Night at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

On Monday, March 10, Lincoln Center Theater celebrated the opening night of its production of Ibsen’s GHOSTS, featuring a new version by Mark O’Rowe and directed by Jack O’Brien. See photos from the evening here!
Review Roundup: GHOSTS at Lincoln Center Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater celebrated the opening night of Ibsen’s Ghosts, featuring a new version by Mark O’Rowe and direction by Jack O’Brien, at the Mitzi E. Newhouse. Find out what the critics are saying!
Video: Billy Crudup, Ella Beatty and More in GHOSTS at LCT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

Now running at Lincoln Center Theater is Ibsen’s GHOSTS, featuring a new version by Mark O’Rowe and direction by Jack O’Brien, at the Mitzi E. Newhouse. Get a first look at footage here! 
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes To State Theatre New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025

State Theatre New Jersey will present the North American tour of the Tony and Grammy®-winning Best Musical sensation, Dear Evan Hansen for five performances. Tickets range from $50-$110.
GHOSTS Extended at Lincoln Center Theater Through Late April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater has extended the run of Henrik Ibsen’s GHOSTS. The cast features Billy Crudup, Lily Rabe and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Watch: Billy Crudup Shares Onstage Panic Attack Experience During HARRY CLARKE Performance
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2025

On a recent visit to Live with Kelly and Mark, Billy Crudup recalled a time during one of the first performances of his one-man show Harry Clarke when he had a panic attack and forgot his lines onstage. Watch him talk about the experience here.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for March 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 1, 2025

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of March, including world premiere plays, starry revivals, and more.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes To The Ordway In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present the Saint Paul engagement of the Tony and Grammy -winning Best Musical that connected the world Dear Evan Hansen, March 11-16, 2025.
Review: SHUCKED at The National Theatre
by Tavish Young - Feb 27, 2025

A real treat, and going soon, Shucked is a conventional but still fresh musical riding into town from Broadway on a tractor.
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off on THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - Feb 26, 2025

Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is now on stage at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. What did the critics think? Directed by Tony nominee Anne Kauffman, the production is making its regional premiere through March 16, 2025, in the Kreeger Theater, kicking off the second half of Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif’s inaugural season. 
Video: Liz Larsen and Aria Kane Perform 'To Me' from THE BEDWETTER
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video of Liz Larsen and Aria Kane performing the song 'To Me'!
Video: Jimmy Fallon Presents Billy Crudup with Sardi's Portrait on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2025

On a recent visit to The Tonight Show, Billy Crudup talked about Ibsen's Ghosts and why the material is still timely hundreds of years after it was first written. Also on the show, Fallon surprised the performer with his long-awaited Sardi's portrait. Watch the video!
SHUCKED Tickets On Sale At the Fox Theatre In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Regions Bank Broadway has announced that tickets for Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy will go on sale Friday, March 7 for performances May 20 – 25.
Photos: Ella Beatty, Lily Rabe, Billy Crudup and More in GHOSTS at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

Discover breathtaking photos from Lincoln Center Theater's GHOSTS, featuring a stellar cast including Ella Beatty and Billy Crudup. Experience this gripping new adaptation by Mark O'Rowe, directed by Jack O'Brien.
Video: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video from the production!
DEAR EVAN HANSEN To Return To The Philly Region At Wilmington's Playhouse On Rodney Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

The Grand will present the Wilmington premiere engagement of the Tony and Grammy -winning Best Musical that connected the world DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Playhouse on Rodney Square. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets to SHUCKED at the Citizens Opera House on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

Shucked, a new musical comedy is making its way to Boston and will have you smiling from ear to ear! Tickets are on sale now for performances at the Citizens Opera House.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Japhy Weideman been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Piano Lesson, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Mary Jane, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design (Obie Awards), Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Visit, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Punk Rock, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Visit, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Airline Highway, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Macbeth, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for What's It all About? Bacharach Reimagined, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Of Mice and Men, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Nance and Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Jack Goes Boating.

What awards has Japhy Weideman won?

Sustained Excellence in Lighting Design (Obie Awards).

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