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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, 2026]
Projection Designer
 
[US Tour, 2024]
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[US Tour, 2024] [Replacement]
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[Broadway, 2024]
Projection Design
 
[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]
Projection Design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Projection Designer
 
[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]
Projection Designer
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Projection Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
Projection Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Projection Designer
 
[Toronto, 2019]
Projection Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
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[Broadway, 2017]
Projection Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Projection Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Production Design
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Projection Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Projection Designer
 
[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]
Projection Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Projection Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Projection Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
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[West End, 2014]
Projection Designer
 
[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

Videos

News


MJ THE MUSICAL Begins Performances Next Week At Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025

MJ The Musical brings the life of music icon Michael Jackson onstage at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, April 22-27, 2025. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Jacksonville in MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
THE WHO'S TOMMY National Tour Will Now Launch Fall 2026
by Joshua Wright - Apr 10, 2025

The National Tour of The Who's TOMMY will now launch in Fall 2026. The touring production was previously set to launch in Fall 2025 at Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI. The Broadway revival played 21 previews and 132 regular performances at the Nederlander Theatre.
BEETLEJUICE in Indianapolis Reschedules Opening Night Performance for Friday
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025

Broadway in Indianapolis has announced that due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight’s performance of BEETLEJUICE, Tuesday April 8, has been rescheduled at 1pm ET on Friday April 11.
Review: BEETLEJUICE at Century II Concert Hall
by Paula Makar - Apr 3, 2025

OMG what a fun time I had experiencing BEETLEJUICE at Century II last night! The audience was having a blast, whooping and hollering, and gave the cast a standing ovation at the end of it all!
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre In August
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

Back by popular demand, the ghost-with-the-most is returning to Detroit in this edgy and irreverent Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play Detroit's Fisher Theatre August 5 – 10.
BEETLEJUICE National Tour is Coming to the Arsht in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

The 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series will continue with the Miami premiere of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, for a limited engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.
AIN’T TOO PROUD National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS's Second National Tour is coming to St. Louis this spring. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
MJ THE MUSICAL Reveals New Cast and Extends Run in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

New casting has been announced for MJ the Musical as the hit London production enters its second year in the West End. Plus, the show has extended. Learn more here!
AIN'T TOO PROUD - The Life And Times Of The Temptations is Coming to Popejoy Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025

AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Second National Tour is coming to Popejoy Hall this spring. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets on Sale Next Week For MJ THE MUSICAL in Portland
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Individual tickets for the musical, MJ, will go on sale next week MJ makes its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium this July. Learn more about the production here!
BEETLEJUICE is Now Playing in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

BEETLEJUICE is back in Chicago! The Broadway hit will haunt the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a strictly limited engagement  through March 16, 2025. Learn more here!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of MJ: THE MUSICAL
by Emmy Rice - Mar 8, 2025

The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ has officially opened in Sydney with a star-studded premiere performance attended by celebrities from around Australia and the globe. Check here for the photos.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes To State Theatre New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025

State Theatre New Jersey will present the North American tour of the Tony and Grammy®-winning Best Musical sensation, Dear Evan Hansen for five performances. Tickets range from $50-$110.
BEETLEJUICE Returns To Ensemble Arts Philly This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, Beetlejuice, returning to the Academy of Music by popular demand from July 29 – August 3, 2025.
LEMPICKA Will Open in Seoul, South Korea in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

Lempicka is headed to Seoul, South Korea in 2026! It has been noted that the musical will be translated into Korean for this production. Learn more about the production here!
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Comes To The Ordway In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present the Saint Paul engagement of the Tony and Grammy -winning Best Musical that connected the world Dear Evan Hansen, March 11-16, 2025.
AIN'T TOO PROUD Will Take The Fox PAC Stage This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS will be presented as part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series and will take the Fox Performing Arts Center stage March 4–5, 2025.
HELL'S KITCHEN Is Coming To Chicago This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

The 13-time Tony Award nominated Broadway sensation, HELL'S KITCHEN, is set to bring the heat to the Windy City when it arrives for a limited three-week engagement at the Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) from November 11 to November 30.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN To Return To The Philly Region At Wilmington's Playhouse On Rodney Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

The Grand will present the Wilmington premiere engagement of the Tony and Grammy -winning Best Musical that connected the world DEAR EVAN HANSEN at The Playhouse on Rodney Square. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BEETLEJUICE Comes to the Lied Center Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

 The ghost-with-the-most will make his Lincoln debut in this edgy and irreverent new Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

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 awards, including the Outstanding Projection and Video Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Hell's Kitchen. He also received the Outstanding Video/Projections award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Who's Tommy. Additionally, Nigrini was honored with the Hewes Design Award at The Hewes Awards for Here Lies Love.

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