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Australian born Nick Schlieper has designed lighting for opera and theatre internationally, across Europe, Canada and the United States, and for all the major companies in Australia. Work in Europe includes productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the State Theatres of Berlin, Hamburg and Munich as well as productions in Vienna, Stuttgart, at the Hamburg State Opera and Theatre Clwyd in Wales. Notable credits include Wagner's Ring Cycle in Adelaide, Hedda Gabler and A Streetcar Named Desire in Washington and New York. His designs have also won four Melbourne Green Room Awards, two Sydney Theatre Critics Awards and two Helpmann Awards.

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[Broadway, 2025]
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[US Tour, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[US Tour, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Toronto, 2010]
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[West End, 2009]
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Video: Sarah Snook Talks Memorizing 60,000 Words for THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025

On a recent visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Olivier winner Sarah Snook discussed the one-woman production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, now playing on Broadway. Watch her interview!
Pamela Rabe Takes on HAPPY DAYS at Sydney Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Australian stage icon Pamela Rabe will take on one of the greatest roles ever written, by one of the 20th century's greatest playwrights, Samuel Beckett in Sydney Theatre Company's Happy Days, playing STC's Wharf 1 Theatre
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Extends Two Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025

The Sydney Theatre Company production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Emmy and Olivier Award winner Sarah Snook, in a new adaptation written and directed by Kip Williams, will extend for two more weeks.
Photos: Sarah Snook and Company Celebrate THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 31, 2025

The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Emmy and Olivier Award winner Sarah Snook, has opened on Broadway! The new play is now running at the Music Box Theatre, where the cast and creative team gathered to celebrate last week. Check out photos here!
Review Roundup: Sarah Snook Stars In THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025

Oscar Wilde’s tale of beauty, excess, and a deal with the devil comes to Broadway in The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Emmy Award-winner Sarah Snook. Check out what the critics had to say about the New York premiere of this acclaimed production!
Video: Sarah Snook Talks THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY on CBS Sunday Morning
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025

Sarah Snook recently chatted with CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Faith Salie about capturing the horror, humor and humanity of the characters in Oscar Wilde's original story, The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Meet the Cast of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

Previews are underway for the Sydney Theatre Company production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Emmy and Olivier Award winner Sarah Snook. Meet Sarah Snook here!
Photos: Sarah Snook Is Getting Ready for Her Broadway Debut
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 3, 2025

Rehearsals are underway for The Sydney Theatre Company production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Emmy and Olivier Award winner Sarah Snook and adapted, written and directed by Kip Williams. The pair met the press earlier today and you can check out photos here.
Photos: Sarah Snook and More in THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

The Sydney Theatre Company production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Emmy and Olivier Award winner Sarah Snook is currently in rehearsals on Broadway. See rehearsal photos here!
Video: Go Inside THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY's Box Office Opening
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2025

On Monday, the Broadway production of The Picture of Dorian Gray held a special ticket offer to celebrate their box office opening. Watch a video of fans who discussed their excitement for the play starring Succession star Sarah Snook.
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Will Offer Discount Tickets to Celebrate Box Office Opening
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

The Broadway production of The Picture of Dorian Gray has announced a special ticket offer to celebrate the box office opening. The production will be offering 26 pairs at $50. Learn more here!
THE LEWIS TRILOGY, STOLEN, and More Nominated For 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2024

Nominations have been announced for the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards, which will be presented at an industry gala ceremony next month. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Sarah Snook In THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY To Open At The Music Box Theatre In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2024

Sarah Snook, an Olivier and Emmy Award winner, will star in THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY which has officially set its Broadway dates and theatre and will open on March 27, 2025, at the Music Box Theatre.
Everything We Know About Broadway-Bound THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 13, 2024

A stage adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray is coming to Broadway! The play is set to open at a Shubert theater in March for a strictly limited engagement. What do we know so far about the new show?
Sarah Snook Will Lead THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 2, 2024

Sarah Snook will make her Broadway debut playing 26 characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray. We have all of the details about the upcoming transfer here!
Sydney Theatre Company Announces 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024

Sydney Theatre Company has announced its 2025 season, featuring a lineup of new productions and classic revivals.
REVIEW: Kym Vaitiekus shares his thoughts on DRACULA
by Jade Kops - Jul 8, 2024

The Sydney Theatre Company presents the final installment of Kip Williams gothic Trilogy. DRACULA follows the critically and commercially successful productions of The Picture Of Dorian Gray and The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde.
Kip Williams' New Cine-Theatre Masterpiece DRACULA Premieres July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024

Kip Williams' new cine-theatre production of DRACULA debuts this July, blending live performance and film for a unique theatrical experience. Don't miss this innovative adaptation at Sydney Theatre.
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Starring Sarah Snook To Hit Broadway in 2025
by Rialto Chatter - May 10, 2024

The speculated Broadway transfer of the West End production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Succession's Sarah Snook, has been confirmed.
Kip Williams' THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Film Rights Acquired by Cate Blanchett's Company
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 18, 2024

The Picture Of Dorian Gray will be making its way to screens! According to reports, Cate Blanchett's production company Dirty Films have purchased the film rights to the current West End production of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. This version of the classic novel is adapted by Kip Williams, who reimagined the story as a vehicle for a single actor to play all the characters through the use of video screens.

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