Jennifer Tipton
Birth Place: Columbus, OH, USA
Latest News on Jennifer Tipton:
THE WINTER'S TALE & More Set for American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season (Dec 12, 2024)
NAYATT SCHOOL REDUX & More Set for The Wooster Group 2025 Season (Nov 22, 2024)
Donald Holder to Lead Lighting Design at David Geffen School of Drama (Nov 20, 2024)
THE WINTER'S TALE & More Set for American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season (Dec 12, 2024)
NAYATT SCHOOL REDUX & More Set for The Wooster Group 2025 Season (Nov 22, 2024)
Donald Holder to Lead Lighting Design at David Geffen School of Drama (Nov 20, 2024)
BIO
Recent work includes A Doll's House, Part 2; David Cale's We're Only Alive for a Short Amount of Time (Goodman Theatre); Romeo et Juliette (Metropolitan Opera); Alexei Ratmansky's Romeo and Juliet (The Bolshoi Theatre); Shen Wei's Neither (BAM); and Richard Nelson's Uncle Vanya (Hunter College). Tipton teaches lighting at the Yale School of Drama. She has received the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, the Jerome Robbins Prize, and the Mayor's Award for Arts and Culture in New York City. In 2008 she was made a United States Artists Gracie Fellow and a MacArthur Fellow. She is a two-time Tony Award winner.
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Productions
[Broadway, 1976]
Lighting Designer
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Jennifer Tipton, Intimate Apparel
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Jennifer Tipton, To Kill a Mockingbird
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Jennifer Tipton, A Doll's House, Part 2
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Jennifer Tipton, The Testament of Mary
Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production
Jennifer TiptonDance of Death
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Lighting Design
Jennifer Tipton , La Bête
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1989 - Lighting Design
Jennifer Tipton, Waiting For Godot
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1989 - Lighting Design
Jennifer Tipton, The Rimers of Eldritch
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1989 - Lighting Design
Jennifer Tipton, Long Day's Journey Into Night
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1989 - Lighting Design
Jennifer Tipton, Jerome Robbins' Broadway
winner
Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Lighting Design
Jennifer Tipton, Jerome Robbins' Broadway
Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Jennifer Tipton, Waiting for Godot / Long Day's Journey Into Night / Jerome Robbins' Broadway
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1987 - Lighting Design
Jennifer TiptonWorstward Ho
Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Jennifer Tipton, Whoopi Goldberg
Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Jennifer Tipton, Lunch Hour
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Lighting Design
Jennifer Tipton, Sophisticated Ladies
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Jennifer Tipton, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Jennifer Tipton, The Cherry Orchard
Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Lighting Design
Jennifer Tipton, The Cherry Orchard
Videos
Video: Watch Footage from The Metropolitan Opera's ROMEO ET JULIETTE
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024
Video: Stars of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Walk The Red Carpet in Los Angeles
by Adam Riegler - Oct 27, 2022
Exclusive: Watch 'No One Does It For Us' From PBS' INTIMATE APPAREL Live Capture
by Michael Major - Sep 20, 2022
VIDEO: Get A First Look At ABT STUDIO COMPANY SPRING FESTIVAL; Premieres Next Month!
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2021
VIDEO: Take a Look at THE MICHAELS at The Public Theater Now Extended Through Sunday, December 1
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2019
VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Wasn't Intimidated to Play Atticus Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 19, 2019
Video: The Clintons Receive A Warm Welcome At TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2019
TV: Aaron Sorkin, Jeff Daniels & More Talk Bringing TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD From Page to Stage
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 5, 2018
VIDEO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Cast and Creatives Discuss the Show on 60 Minutes
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2018
VIDEO: American Ballet Theatre Previews Fall Season Featuring World Premieres by Michelle Dorrance and Jessica Lang
by Alan Henry - Aug 21, 2018
TV: First Look at Jim DeSelm, Mary Ernster and More in Court Theatre's THE DEAD
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 19, 2012
News
THE WINTER'S TALE & More Set for American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season
American Ballet Theatre will celebrate its 85th anniversary at the Metropolitan Opera House during its six week Summer season, running June 10 – July 19. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
American Ballet Theatre will celebrate its 85th anniversary at the Metropolitan Opera House during its six week Summer season, running June 10 – July 19. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
NAYATT SCHOOL REDUX & More Set for The Wooster Group 2025 Season
The Wooster Group will perform two productions this season at its home base, The Performing Garage. See upcoming programming for 2025 and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Wooster Group will perform two productions this season at its home base, The Performing Garage. See upcoming programming for 2025 and learn how to purchase tickets.
Donald Holder to Lead Lighting Design at David Geffen School of Drama
Donald Holder will join the faculty of David Geffen School of Drama at Yale as Professor in the Practice and will serve as Head of the Lighting Design Concentration at the Geffen School and Lighting Design Advisor at Yale Repertory Theatre.
Donald Holder will join the faculty of David Geffen School of Drama at Yale as Professor in the Practice and will serve as Head of the Lighting Design Concentration at the Geffen School and Lighting Design Advisor at Yale Repertory Theatre.
Review: The Marx Brothers Found Life in TROVATORE that the Met Couldn’t Muster
I must admit that the Met’s current revival of IL TROVATORE--with RIGOLETTO and TRAVIATA, considered the great creations of Verdi’s middle period--made me think of another masterwork, “A Night at the Opera,” my favorite of the movies by those champions of silliness, the Marx Brothers.
I must admit that the Met’s current revival of IL TROVATORE--with RIGOLETTO and TRAVIATA, considered the great creations of Verdi’s middle period--made me think of another masterwork, “A Night at the Opera,” my favorite of the movies by those champions of silliness, the Marx Brothers.
Verdi's IL TROVATORE Returns To The Metropolitan Opera On October 26
Verdi's IL TROVATORE returns to the Metropolitan Opera on October 26, featuring a cast led by tenor Yonghoon Lee and soprano Maria Agresta.
Verdi's IL TROVATORE returns to the Metropolitan Opera on October 26, featuring a cast led by tenor Yonghoon Lee and soprano Maria Agresta.
Baryshnikov Arts and Orchestra of St. Luke's to Present World Premiere in Spring 2025
Baryshnikov Arts and Orchestra of St. Luke’s announced a world premiere co-production set for May 8, 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Baryshnikov Arts and Orchestra of St. Luke’s announced a world premiere co-production set for May 8, 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Orchestra Of St. Luke's Celebrates 50th Anniversary In 2024-25
Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an ambitious 2024-25 season featuring 13 performances at Carnegie Hall, including a series in each of Carnegie’s three halls, and innovative presentations of contemporary music and world premieres both at the orchestra’s home, The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, and with partners in all five boroughs.
Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an ambitious 2024-25 season featuring 13 performances at Carnegie Hall, including a series in each of Carnegie’s three halls, and innovative presentations of contemporary music and world premieres both at the orchestra’s home, The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, and with partners in all five boroughs.
Baryshnikov Arts And Orchestra Of St. Luke's Announce Collaborative World Premiere
Baryshnikov Arts and Orchestra of St. Luke’s announced a world premiere co-production set for May 8, 2025, featuring a collaboration that promises to be a significant cultural event.
Baryshnikov Arts and Orchestra of St. Luke’s announced a world premiere co-production set for May 8, 2025, featuring a collaboration that promises to be a significant cultural event.
Tony Winner Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Reveals Nine Early Career Designer Recipients
The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected third round of nine early-career designer recipients to benefit from $150,000 in grants.
The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected third round of nine early-career designer recipients to benefit from $150,000 in grants.
Works & Process to Present American Ballet Theatre: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT By Helen Pickett
Works & Process announced American Ballet Theatre's Crime and Punishment by Helen Pickett at the Guggenheim’s Peter B. Lewis Theater. Performances are at 3pm and 7pm. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Works & Process announced American Ballet Theatre's Crime and Punishment by Helen Pickett at the Guggenheim’s Peter B. Lewis Theater. Performances are at 3pm and 7pm. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Casts Set for American Ballet Theatre's 2024 Fall Season
Casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Fall season at the David H. Koch Theater from October 16–November 3 has been revealed. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets.
Casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Fall season at the David H. Koch Theater from October 16–November 3 has been revealed. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets.
WORKS AND PROCESS At the Guggenheim Announces Fall 2024 Season
During the fall 2024 Works & Process season, a full slate of dynamic events will take place at the Guggenheim Museum, Manhattan West, and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
During the fall 2024 Works & Process season, a full slate of dynamic events will take place at the Guggenheim Museum, Manhattan West, and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
American Ballet Theatre Unveils 2024 Fall Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
American Ballet Theatre has revealed its 2024 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater from October 16 to November 3, featuring a diverse repertoire of classic and contemporary works. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
American Ballet Theatre has revealed its 2024 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater from October 16 to November 3, featuring a diverse repertoire of classic and contemporary works. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Willem Dafoe Named Artistic Director of the Theatre Department of La Biennale di Venezia
Willem Dafoe has been named the new Artistic Director of the Theatre Department of La Biennale di Venezia for the two-year term 2025-2026.
Willem Dafoe has been named the new Artistic Director of the Theatre Department of La Biennale di Venezia for the two-year term 2025-2026.
Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Begins Performances Tonight At The Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
The classic play TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD opens tonight at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, presented by the American Theatre Guild.
The classic play TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD opens tonight at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, presented by the American Theatre Guild.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Comes to Lincoln in June
All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork, coming to Lincoln this June.
All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork, coming to Lincoln this June.
Ain Gordon & Josh Quillen's RELICS AND THEIR HUMANS to be Presented at La Mama
Pick Up Performance Co.’s Relics and Their Humans, written and performed by Ain Gordon and Josh Quillen and directed by Gordon, will make its New York premiere at La MaMa ETC. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Pick Up Performance Co.’s Relics and Their Humans, written and performed by Ain Gordon and Josh Quillen and directed by Gordon, will make its New York premiere at La MaMa ETC. Learn how to purchase tickets.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Comes to Thousand Oaks Next Month
The American Theatre Guild will present TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel.
The American Theatre Guild will present TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD National Tour Sets New Records
The TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD national tour sets new records, showcasing the enduring popularity and impact of this classic story across the country.
The TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD national tour sets new records, showcasing the enduring popularity and impact of this classic story across the country.
World Premieres & More Set for 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance Season
The 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance season has been revealed! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
The 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance season has been revealed! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Jennifer Tipton been nominated for?
Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Intimate Apparel, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Doll's House, Part 2, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Testament of Mary, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Dance of Death, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for La Bête, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Waiting For Godot, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Rimers of Eldritch, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Waiting for Godot / Long Day's Journey Into Night / Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Worstward Ho, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Whoopi Goldberg, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Lunch Hour, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Sophisticated Ladies, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cherry Orchard and Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for The Cherry Orchard.
What awards has Jennifer Tipton won?
Jennifer Tipton has won several awards for her work in lighting design. These include: - Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Jerome Robbins' Broadway - Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night - Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Rimers of Eldritch - Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Waiting For Godot - Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Jerome Robbins' Broadway - Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Worstward Ho - Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf - Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cherry Orchard
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