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Peter Nigrini

Birth Place: Toronto

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BIO

Peter's Broadway credits include SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, Dear Evan Hansen, A Doll's House, Part 2, An Act of God, Amalie, A New Musical, Fela!, The Heidi Chronicles, and The Best Man.


His other credits include Grounded and Here Lies Love (The Public Theater), Wakey, Wakey (Signature Theatre), The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (Second Stage Theater), Notes from Underground (Yale Repertory Theatre), The Grace Jones Hurricane Tour, Rent (New World Stages), Real Enemies (BAM Next Wave Festival), and Blind Date (Bill T. Jones).
For Nature Theater of Oklahoma, No Dice and Life & Times (Burgtheater, Vienna). His upcoming projects are the new musical Dave (Arena Stage), Beetlejuice (Broadway 18-19), and The Orphan of Zhao (Beijing International Music Festival).

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Productions

 
[US Tour, 2025]
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[US Tour, 2024]
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[US Tour, 2024] [Replacement]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[West End, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[US Tour, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2023]
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[West End, 2023]
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[US Tour, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
Production Design
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Projection Design
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Projection Designer[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2021]
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[Broadway, 2021]
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[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[Toronto, 2019]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Regional (US), 2017]
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[Regional (US), 2017]
Production Design
 
[Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Los Angeles, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[Chicago, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Los Angeles, 2015]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[West End, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2011]
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[West End, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Projection and Video Design

Peter Nigrini, Hell’s Kitchen


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Video/Projections (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Peter Nigrini, The Who's Tommy

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Peter NigriniLempicka

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Peter NigriniHell's Kitchen

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Peter NigriniMJ The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Projection Design

Peter Nigrini, Beetlejuice

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Projection Design

Peter Nigrini, Beetlejuice

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Peter NigriniBeetlejuice

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Peter NigriniAin't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Projection Design

Peter Nigrini, SpongeBob SquarePants

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Projection Design

Peter Nigrini, Wakey, Wakey

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Projection Design

Peter Nigrini, Dear Evan Hansen

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Projection Design

Peter Nigrini, Dear Evan Hansen

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical)

Peter Nigrini, Grounded

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical)

Peter Nigrini, Dear Evan Hansen

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Projection Design

Peter NigriniOur Lady of Kibeho

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Projection Design

Peter Nigrini, Here Lies Love


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2013 - Hewes Design Award

Peter Nigrini, Here Lies Love

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News


BEETLEJUICE On Sale Tomorrow At Cadillac Palace Theatre

BEETLEJUICE is back for another hauntingly hilarious run! Broadway In Chicago announced that tickets will go on sale Friday, December 20, for this ghoulishly fun musical comedy.
Video: Alicia Keys Visits Former School, Reunites with Teacher Who Shaped Her Music

Alicia Keys is looking back at the education and educators that have led to her massive success. The Hell's Kitchen writer recently visited her old performing arts school, also reuniting with a former teacher who has been integral to her journey. Watch the video now!
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes To Jacksonville This April

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, are now on sale. MJ makes its Jacksonville premiere at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts April 22-27, 2025.
Tickets to AIN'T TOO PROUD at Kravis Center to go on Sale This Week

Single tickets for the Broadway musical AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will go on sale this week. Learn more!
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Perfect Way To Die' from HELL'S KITCHEN at The Root 100 Gala

Kecia Lewis was recognized as one of The Root's most influential Black Americans. She performed 'Perfect Way To Die' from Hell's Kitchen. Check out the video here!
Tickets on Sale Today For AIN'T TOO PROUD in South Bend

Single tickets for the smash hit musical AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS in South Bend will go on sale to the public today. Learn more here!
Tickets For MJ at Marcus Performing Arts Center to go on Sale This Week

Individual tickets for the musical MJ at Marcus Performing Arts Center will go on sale starting this week. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Milwaukee in MJ. Learn more.
Jamaal Fields-Green To Join MJ THE MUSICAL West End This January

Jamaal Fields-Green will take over the role of ‘MJ’ in the smash hit London production of MJ The Musical.
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to Overture in June

Overture Center for the Arts has announced that individual tickets for MJ the Musical will go on sale this week. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!
En Garde Arts To Present Irina Kruzhilina's SPACEBRIDGE At Under The Radar

La MaMa in association with En Garde Arts will present Visual Echo's World Premiere of SpaceBridge, a live performance conceived and directed by Irina Kruzhilina, presented in partnership with Under The Radar. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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.
MJ Tour To Make Bass Performance Hall Debut in May

Tickets for MJ at Bass Performance Hall, will go on sale this month. The production is set to visit Bass Performance Hall in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
MJ - DAS MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL Opens In Hamburg Tonight

Check out a first-look image of MJ - DAS MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL star Benét Monteiro in the title role ahead of Sunday's opening night festivities here!
Video: Shoshana Bean and Jakeim Hart of HELL'S KITCHEN Cover ‘Lesson Learned’ by Alicia Keys

Watch Shoshana Bean, who plays her final performance in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday, December 1, and castmate Jakeim Hart cover Alicia Keys' 'Lesson Learned' in the video here!
HELL'S KITCHEN to Launch Multi-Year North American Tour in Fall 2025

HELL’S KITCHEN will launch a second company in North America with a multi-year tour in 2025. Learn more about the tour route and see how to purchase tickets!
Kelsee Kimmel to Join Broadway's HELL'S KITCHEN as Standby for 'Jersey'

Kelsee Kimmel (SIX) will make her return to Broadway as the Standby for the role of “Jersey” in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets on Sale Now for MJ at Barbara B. Mann PAH

Individual tickets for MJ at Barbara B. Mann PAH at FSW are on sale now! Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Fort Myers in MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical. Learn more.
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes To South Florida in 2025

The Arsht Center, Broward Center, and Broadway Across America have announced that individual tickets for MJ The Musical will go on sale this week. Learn more here!
MJ THE MUSICAL Premiere Hartford Engagement Begins At The Bushnell In December

Jamaal Fields-Green, a University of Hartford alum, will star in the title role of MJ THE MUSICAL at The Bushnell in Hartford, with performances starting December 10. Tickets are now available.
Cast Revealed for Australian Production of MJ THE MUSICAL

Australian producer Michael Cassel, alongside original Broadway producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, and John McClain, have announced the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical MJ, set to make its Australian debut at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in 2025.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Peter Nigrini been nominated for?

Outstanding Projection and Video Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Hell’s Kitchen, Outstanding Video/Projections (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Who's Tommy, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Lempicka, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for MJ The Musical, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Beetlejuice, Outstanding Projection Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Projection Design (The Lortels) for Wakey, Wakey, Outstanding Projection Design (The Lortels) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Grounded, Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Our Lady of Kibeho, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Here Lies Love and Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Here Lies Love.

What awards has Peter Nigrini won?

Peter Nigrini has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Projection and Video Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Hell’s Kitchen. He also received the Outstanding Video/Projections (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Who's Tommy. Additionally, he won the Hewes Design Award from The Hewes Awards for Here Lies Love.

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