Justin Townsend
Latest News on Justin Townsend:
Greg Hildreth to Replace Taran Killam as Officer Lockstock in URINETOWN; Christopher Fitzgerald Joins (Jan 17, 2025)
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes to Austin in May (Jan 16, 2025)
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Murat Theatre -- Their Gift Is Their Song (Jan 15, 2025)
Greg Hildreth to Replace Taran Killam as Officer Lockstock in URINETOWN; Christopher Fitzgerald Joins (Jan 17, 2025)
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes to Austin in May (Jan 16, 2025)
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Murat Theatre -- Their Gift Is Their Song (Jan 15, 2025)
BIO
Justin Townsend received a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award Honour for his work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical. His Broadway credits include Jagged Little Pill, Saint Joan, Present Laughter, The Little Foxes, The Humans (Tony nomination), American Psycho (Tony nomination), Fool for Love, Casa Valentina, A Night with Janis Joplin, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, The Other Place, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. He served as Creative Director for Drake’s “Boy Meets World” European Tour and OVO Fest 2017. He previously worked with Alex Timbers on Here Lies Love. He is an associate professor at Brooklyn College.
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Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Justin Townsend, Here Lies Love
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Justin Townsend, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Justin Townsend, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Justin Townsend, Jagged Little Pill
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Justin Townsend, Moulin Rouge!
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play
Justin Townsend, The Little Foxes
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Justin Townsend, American Psycho
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play
Justin Townsend, The Humans
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Justin Townsend, American Psycho
The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Justin Townsend, The Humans
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Justin Townsend, American Psycho
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Justin Townsend, The Humans
winner
Obie Awards - 2014 - Performance- Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design
Justin Townsend
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2014 - Hewes Design Award
Justin Townsend, Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play
winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Justin Townsend, Here Lies Love
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Justin Townsend, Here Lies Love
Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production
Justin TownsendOne Night with Janis Joplin
The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Justin Townsend, Unnatural Acts
Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production
Justin TownsendHamlet
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Justin Townsend, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Videos
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! 5th Anniversary Performance Curtain Call Speech
by Blair Ingenthron - 07/26/2024
Video/Photos: Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Michelle Williams & More in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Joshua Wright - 05/18/2024
VIDEO: Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard Talk DEATH BECOMES HER on WGN9 Chicago
by Joshua Wright - 05/02/2024
Video: David Byrne & More Talk HERE LIES LOVE's Immersive Sound Design
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 09/18/2023
VIDEO: Watch Derek Klena Perform 'Finale (Come What May)' from MOULIN ROUGE
by Blair Ingenthron - 07/29/2023
Video: Arielle Jacobs, Lea Salonga, Jose Llana, and More Talk HERE LIES LOVE
by Blair Ingenthron - 07/16/2023
VIDEO: First Look at the New Trailer for MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 06/08/2022
VIDEO: Aaron Tveit & Natalie Mendoza Perform 'Your Song' from MOULIN ROUGE! on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - 02/21/2022
VIDEO: Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo Perform 'Your Song' From MOULIN ROUGE! on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Stephi Wild - 11/16/2019
VIDEO: Watch An All New Trailer For MOULIN ROUGE!; Tickets Now Available Through July 5, 2020!
by Stephi Wild - 08/12/2019
VIDEO: Find Your Truth With All New MOULIN ROUGE! Teaser; Plus New Block of Tickets Released
by Stephi Wild - 04/09/2019
VIDEO: Celebrate Love Like the French with New Footage from Broadway-Bound MOULIN ROUGE!
by Stephi Wild - 02/14/2019
Official: MOULIN ROUGE Will Can-Can to the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in July with Aaron Tveit, Karen Olivo & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 11/19/2018
VIDEO: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Come What May' From Broadway-Bound MOULIN ROUGE; Full Casting Announced!
by Stephi Wild - 05/03/2018
VIDEO: Cynthia Nixon Talks Challenge of Alternating Roles in Broadway's THE LITTLE FOXES
by Caryn Robbins - 04/14/2017
News
Greg Hildreth to Replace Taran Killam as Officer Lockstock in URINETOWN; Christopher Fitzgerald Joins
New York City Center has revealed that Greg Hildreth will be replacing Taran Killam in the role of Officer Lockstock in the Encores! production of Urinetown. Learn more about the production and see additional casting updates.
New York City Center has revealed that Greg Hildreth will be replacing Taran Killam in the role of Officer Lockstock in the Encores! production of Urinetown. Learn more about the production and see additional casting updates.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes to Austin in May
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will come to Bass Concert Hall in May. Tickets will be available starting at 10 a.m. on Jan. 17. Learn more about the upcoming engagement here!
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will come to Bass Concert Hall in May. Tickets will be available starting at 10 a.m. on Jan. 17. Learn more about the upcoming engagement here!
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Murat Theatre -- Their Gift Is Their Song
No words in the vernacular can truly describe this experience. It is sweet, sexy, sad, funny, intense, and the list goes on. MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is irresistible from start to finish.
No words in the vernacular can truly describe this experience. It is sweet, sexy, sad, funny, intense, and the list goes on. MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is irresistible from start to finish.
Gracie Lawrence & Emily Bergl Join Jonathan Groff in JUST IN TIME
JUST IN TIME, starring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin, has found its supporting cast. Find out who will join the Tony winner in the new production along with additions to the show's design team
JUST IN TIME, starring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin, has found its supporting cast. Find out who will join the Tony winner in the new production along with additions to the show's design team
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Will Release Cast Recording in March
The Broadway cast of New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress, directed by Lear deBessonet, will go into the studio to record the Cast Album of their production at the end of January.
The Broadway cast of New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress, directed by Lear deBessonet, will go into the studio to record the Cast Album of their production at the end of January.
DEATH BECOMES HER Cancels January 8 Performances Due to Illness
Death Becomes Her on Broadway has cancelled its January 8 performances due to illness in the company. Learn more about the upcoming performances in the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Death Becomes Her on Broadway has cancelled its January 8 performances due to illness in the company. Learn more about the upcoming performances in the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Listen: Hear the DEATH BECOMES HER Song That's Trending on TikTok
So tell me, Earnest, have you seen these viral Death Becomes Her TikToks? Performed by Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and Chistopher Sieber, the song is gaining traction on TikTok. Watch videos from Trisha Paytas, Scott Hoying, and more!
So tell me, Earnest, have you seen these viral Death Becomes Her TikToks? Performed by Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and Chistopher Sieber, the song is gaining traction on TikTok. Watch videos from Trisha Paytas, Scott Hoying, and more!
Andy Karl And Samantha Dodemaide To Join MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway This January
Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway will welcome Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Andy Karl in the role of “The Duke of Monroth” and Samantha Dodemaide making her Broadway debut as 'Nini' beginning Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway will welcome Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Andy Karl in the role of “The Duke of Monroth” and Samantha Dodemaide making her Broadway debut as 'Nini' beginning Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Rainn Wilson, Kevin Cahoon, & More Complete URINETOWN Cast at Encores!
NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed the complete cast for Encores! Urinetown, playing this February. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the production.
NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed the complete cast for Encores! Urinetown, playing this February. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the production.
Photos: Stars Arrive at DEATH BECOMES HER on Opening Night
Stars came out for the opening of DEATH BECOMES HER at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of Kelly Rowland, Tina Knowles, Tina Fey, Brooke Shields, and more as they arrive on the opening night red carpet here!
Stars came out for the opening of DEATH BECOMES HER at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of Kelly Rowland, Tina Knowles, Tina Fey, Brooke Shields, and more as they arrive on the opening night red carpet here!
Boy George To Return To MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway This March
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back global icon & Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter & trailblazer Boy George in the role of “Harold Zidler” beginning Tuesday March 18, 2025.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back global icon & Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter & trailblazer Boy George in the role of “Harold Zidler” beginning Tuesday March 18, 2025.
Photos: Cast & Creative Team of DEATH BECOMES HER Walk the Opening Night Purple Carpet
Check out photos of the cast and creative team of Death Becomes Her, including Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, Michelle Williams, and more, as they walk the opening night purple carpet here!
Check out photos of the cast and creative team of Death Becomes Her, including Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, Michelle Williams, and more, as they walk the opening night purple carpet here!
Photos: DEATH BECOMES HER Opening Night Curtain Call
DEATH BECOMES HER is officially open at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in a production starring Tony Award nominees Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and more. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call here.
DEATH BECOMES HER is officially open at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in a production starring Tony Award nominees Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and more. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call here.
Review Roundup: DEATH BECOMES HER Opens On Broadway
DEATH BECOMES HER comes to life on Broadway tonight as it celebrates its opening at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in a production starring Tony Award nominees Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Grammy Award winner Michelle Williams. Did the critics fall under the spell of Broadway's most glamourous new musical? Find out below!
DEATH BECOMES HER comes to life on Broadway tonight as it celebrates its opening at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in a production starring Tony Award nominees Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Grammy Award winner Michelle Williams. Did the critics fall under the spell of Broadway's most glamourous new musical? Find out below!
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Old National Centre On Sale Tomorrow
The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Indianapolis at Old National Centre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Indianapolis at Old National Centre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
DEATH BECOMES HER Extends Run Ahead of Tonight's Opening Night
Ahead of tonight's opening night for Death Becomes Her at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, the production has announced a new block of tickets on sale. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Ahead of tonight's opening night for Death Becomes Her at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, the production has announced a new block of tickets on sale. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Video: Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard & More in DEATH BECOMES HER
Get a first look at footage of Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and more in Death Becomes Her on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Get a first look at footage of Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and more in Death Becomes Her on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
MOULIN ROUGE! On Sale This Friday At Kravis Center
Single tickets for the acclaimed musical MOULIN ROUGE will be available at the Kravis Center starting Friday, November 22.
Single tickets for the acclaimed musical MOULIN ROUGE will be available at the Kravis Center starting Friday, November 22.
Photos: Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard & More in DEATH BECOMES HER
Get a first look at Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, Michelle Williams and more in a first look at photos Death Becomes Her on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Get a first look at Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, Michelle Williams and more in a first look at photos Death Becomes Her on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: MOULIN ROUGE! Welcomes Arianna Rosario and More To Its National Tour
The new North American tour cast of Moulin Rouge! is carting its kickline across the nation! Get a first look at the newest crop of bohemians to hit the road in the iconic jukebox love story in new photos below!
The new North American tour cast of Moulin Rouge! is carting its kickline across the nation! Get a first look at the newest crop of bohemians to hit the road in the iconic jukebox love story in new photos below!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Justin Townsend been nominated for?
Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jagged Little Pill, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Little Foxes, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for American Psycho, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for American Psycho, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Humans, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for American Psycho, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Performance- Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design (Obie Awards), Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for One Night with Janis Joplin, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Unnatural Acts, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hamlet and Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.
What awards has Justin Townsend won?
Justin Townsend has received several awards for his work in lighting design, including: - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge! - Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge! - Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jagged Little Pill - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for American Psycho - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Humans - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for American Psycho - Performance - Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design (Obie Awards) - Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play - Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Here Lies Love.
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