Michael Yeargan
Also Credited As: Michael H. Yeargan
Latest News on Michael Yeargan:
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Returns to Sydney Opera House in January (Dec 19, 2024)
Donald Holder to Lead Lighting Design at David Geffen School of Drama (Nov 20, 2024)
Tony Awards Administration Committee Rules on Eligibility for OH, MARY, OUR TOWN and More (Nov 14, 2024)
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Returns to Sydney Opera House in January (Dec 19, 2024)
Donald Holder to Lead Lighting Design at David Geffen School of Drama (Nov 20, 2024)
Tony Awards Administration Committee Rules on Eligibility for OH, MARY, OUR TOWN and More (Nov 14, 2024)
BIO
LCT: Oslo, The King and I (Tony, Outer Critics Circle nominations), Golden Boy (Tony nom.), Blood and Gifts, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Joe Turner's Come and Gone (Tony nom.), South Pacific (Tony, Drama Desk awards; OCC nom.), Cymbeline, Awake and Sing! (DD Award; Tony nom.), Edward Albee's Seascape, The Light in the Piazza (Tony, DD awards). Broadway: The Ritz, Bad Habits, A Lesson from Aloes, The Road to Mecca (Roundabout), The Bridges of Madison County, Fiddler on the Roof. Also credits Off-Broadway, in regional theater, London, ten productions at the Metropolitan Opera and work at major opera companies throughout the United States, Europe and Australia.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical
Michael Yeargan, Camelot
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Michael Yeargan, Camelot
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Set Design
Michael Yeargan, My Fair Lady
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Michael Yeargan, My Fair Lady
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
Michael Yeargan, Oslo
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Set Design
Michael Yeargan, The King and I
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Michael Yeargan, The King and I
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Set Design
Michael Yeargan, Golden Boy
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)
Michael Yeargan, Golden Boy
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
Michael Yeargan, Golden Boy
The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Scenic Design
Michael Yeargan, The Glass Menagerie
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
Michael Yeargan, Joe Turner's Come and Gone
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Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical
Michael Yeargan, South Pacific
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Set Design
Michael Yeargan, South Pacific
winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Michael Yeargan, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Michael Yeargan, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play
Michael Yeargan, Awake and Sing
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
Michael Yeargan, Awake and Sing!
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical
Michael Yeargan, The Light in the Piazza
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Set Design
Michael Yeargan, The Light in the Piazza
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2005 - Scenic Design
Michael Yeargan, The Light In The Piazza
winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Michael Yeargan, The Light in the Piazza
Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production
Michael YearganAntony and Cleopatra
Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production
Michael YearganMacBeth
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The Hewes Awards - 1979 - Scenic Design
Michael Yeargan, The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg
Videos
Video: See Stephanie J. Block as Lilli Vanessi in a Photoshoot for KISS ME, KATE at Barbican Centre
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 6, 2024
Video: Watch Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar in New KISS ME, KATE Trailer
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 16, 2024
Video: Watch Footage from The Metropolitan Opera's ROMEO ET JULIETTE
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024
AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD, CHAMPION & More Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023
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 'La Donna È Mobile' From The Met's RIGOLETTO
by Alan Henry - Jan 11, 2022
News
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Returns to Sydney Opera House in January
Elijah Moshinsky’s production of The Barber of Seville will return to the Sydney Opera House for its 30th anniversary season this January. Learn more about the show here!
Elijah Moshinsky’s production of The Barber of Seville will return to the Sydney Opera House for its 30th anniversary season this January. Learn more about the show here!
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.
Tony Awards Administration Committee Rules on Eligibility for OH, MARY, OUR TOWN and More
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of eleven Broadway productions for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the shows eligible!
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of eleven Broadway productions for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the shows eligible!
Video: First Look at RIGOLETTO at the Met Opera
Get a first look at the production of Rigoletto now on stage at the Met Opera in this all-new video.
Get a first look at the production of Rigoletto now on stage at the Met Opera in this all-new video.
Review: With Great Music But Little Jesting, RIGOLETTO Returns to the Met
“This is not a cathartic tragedy or a tale of noble sacrifice. There are no admirable characters here, no moral lesson, no redemption, and no silver lining. There is only a merciless depiction of society’s dark side,” say the Met’s program notes for RIGOLETTO. I’m not so sure.
“This is not a cathartic tragedy or a tale of noble sacrifice. There are no admirable characters here, no moral lesson, no redemption, and no silver lining. There is only a merciless depiction of society’s dark side,” say the Met’s program notes for RIGOLETTO. I’m not so sure.
Photos: Robert Downey Jr. and Cast of MCNEAL Celebrate Opening Night
Last night, Ayad Akhtar’s new play McNEAL opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Last night, Ayad Akhtar’s new play McNEAL opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Photos: Paul Rudd, Matt Damon & More at MCNEAL Opening Night
The Lincoln Center Theater production of McNEAL, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Bartlett Sher opened last night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater! See photos of stars on the red carpet!
The Lincoln Center Theater production of McNEAL, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Bartlett Sher opened last night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater! See photos of stars on the red carpet!
Video: Robert Downey Jr. & More in MCNEAL on Broadway
Get a first look at footage of Robert Downey Jr. and more in the play McNeal at Lincoln Center Theater. The cast features Melora Hardin, Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles, and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Get a first look at footage of Robert Downey Jr. and more in the play McNeal at Lincoln Center Theater. The cast features Melora Hardin, Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles, and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: Bernheim Brings His Well-Schooled HOFFMAN to the Met with Elan
The Met performed the season’s first TALES OF HOFFMANN (LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN), by Jacques Offenbach, with libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carre, also a Sher production, and it was a different story.
The Met performed the season’s first TALES OF HOFFMANN (LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN), by Jacques Offenbach, with libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carre, also a Sher production, and it was a different story.
LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN (The Tales of Hoffmann) to Open The Met's 2024"25 Live in HD season
Offenbach's fantastical final work, Les Contes d'Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann), will open the Metropolitan Opera's 2024–25 Live in HD season. French tenor Benjamin Bernheim makes his Met role debut as the title character. Learn more and see how to watch.
Offenbach's fantastical final work, Les Contes d'Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann), will open the Metropolitan Opera's 2024–25 Live in HD season. French tenor Benjamin Bernheim makes his Met role debut as the title character. Learn more and see how to watch.
KISS ME, KATE Starring Stephanie J. Block Coming to U.S. Theaters
Kiss Me, Kate, the recent West End revival starring Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block, will be hitting U. S. movie theaters starting on November 17. As previously reported, the film will also be available in the U.K., Canada, and other international markets.
Kiss Me, Kate, the recent West End revival starring Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block, will be hitting U. S. movie theaters starting on November 17. As previously reported, the film will also be available in the U.K., Canada, and other international markets.
Verdi's RIGOLETTO to Return to The Met This Month
Verdi's Rigoletto will return to the Metropolitan Opera starring reigning Verdi baritone Quinn Kelsey, and soprano Nadine Sierra. Rigoletto has been performed 926 times at the Met since its company premiere on November 16, 1883. Sher’s production premiered on December 31, 2021. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Verdi's Rigoletto will return to the Metropolitan Opera starring reigning Verdi baritone Quinn Kelsey, and soprano Nadine Sierra. Rigoletto has been performed 926 times at the Met since its company premiere on November 16, 1883. Sher’s production premiered on December 31, 2021. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
KISS ME, KATE at Barbican Centre Plays Final Performance Today
Kiss Me, Kate at the Barbican Centre, starring Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar, plays its final performance today, Saturday, 14 September.
Kiss Me, Kate at the Barbican Centre, starring Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar, plays its final performance today, Saturday, 14 September.
Meet the Cast of MCNEAL, Now on Broadway
McNEAL begins is now running on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, marking the first play of LCT’s historic 40th Anniversary season. Meet the cast of McNEAL here!
McNEAL begins is now running on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, marking the first play of LCT’s historic 40th Anniversary season. Meet the cast of McNEAL here!
KISS ME, KATE Starring Stephanie J. Block Will Be Released in UK Cinemas
Kiss Me, Kate at London's Barbican Centre will receive a cinema release! Fans of the show can sign up for an email list to be notified when more information has been announced.
Kiss Me, Kate at London's Barbican Centre will receive a cinema release! Fans of the show can sign up for an email list to be notified when more information has been announced.
LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN to Return to the Met Opera Starring Tenor Benjamin Bernheim
Offenbach’s final masterpiece, LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN, will return to the Met Opera with tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the title role. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Offenbach’s final masterpiece, LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN, will return to the Met Opera with tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the title role. Learn how to purchase tickets.
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre
UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
Video: McNEAL, Starring Robert Downey, Jr., Begins Rehearsals
On Thursday, August 1 the cast and creative team for McNEAL gathered for the first day of rehearsals. McNEAL is a new play by Ayad Aktar, directed by Bartlett Sher. See footage in the video here!
On Thursday, August 1 the cast and creative team for McNEAL gathered for the first day of rehearsals. McNEAL is a new play by Ayad Aktar, directed by Bartlett Sher. See footage in the video here!
Video: Stephanie J. Block Sings 'So In Love' from KISS ME, KATE
Watch Stephanie J. Block sing 'So In Love' from Kiss Me, Kate, running at the Barbican Centre through 14 Sep 2024.
Watch Stephanie J. Block sing 'So In Love' from Kiss Me, Kate, running at the Barbican Centre through 14 Sep 2024.
Photos: The Cast of MCNEAL Assembles for the First Day of Rehearsals
On Thursday, August 1 the cast and creative team for McNEAL gathered for the first day of rehearsals. McNEAL is a new play by Ayad Aktar, directed by Bartlett Sher. See photos from inside the rehearsal room.
On Thursday, August 1 the cast and creative team for McNEAL gathered for the first day of rehearsals. McNEAL is a new play by Ayad Aktar, directed by Bartlett Sher. See photos from inside the rehearsal room.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Michael Yeargan been nominated for?
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Camelot, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Camelot, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Fair Lady, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for My Fair Lady, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Oslo, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The King and I, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The King and I, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Golden Boy, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Golden Boy, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Golden Boy, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Glass Menagerie, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for South Pacific, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for South Pacific, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Awake and Sing, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Awake and Sing!, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Light in the Piazza , Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Light In The Piazza, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Antony and Cleopatra , Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for MacBeth and Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg.
What awards has Michael Yeargan won?
Michael Yeargan has received numerous awards for his contributions to theater. He won the Outstanding Set Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for South Pacific. Additionally, he received the Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific. Yeargan also earned the Outstanding Set Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Awake and Sing. He won Outstanding Set Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Light in the Piazza and was recognized with the Scenic Design award at The Hewes Awards for The Light in the Piazza. Furthermore, he was awarded the Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Light in the Piazza and received the Scenic Design award at The Hewes Awards for The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.
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