Richard Hudson
Latest News on Richard Hudson:
Broadway Buying Guide: December 23, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back on Top (Dec 23, 2024)
Broadway Buying Guide: December 16, 2024- WICKED and HAMILTON Are on Top (Dec 16, 2024)
THE LION KING Will Return to Anchorage in 2025 (Dec 13, 2024)
Broadway Buying Guide: December 23, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back on Top (Dec 23, 2024)
Broadway Buying Guide: December 16, 2024- WICKED and HAMILTON Are on Top (Dec 16, 2024)
THE LION KING Will Return to Anchorage in 2025 (Dec 13, 2024)
BIO
Richard Hudson was born in Zimbabwe and educated in Zimbabwe and England. In 1988 he won a Laurence Olivier Award for designing a season of seven plays at the Old Vic Theatre, London. His set designs for The Lion King have won numerous awards, including a Tony® in 1998. He is a Royal Designer for Industry (RDI). In 2003 he won the Gold Medal for Set Design at the Prague Quadriennale, and in 2005 he was given an honorary doctorate by the University of Surrey. He has designed sets and costumes for the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, the Young Vic and the Gate, London. In opera he has worked at the Royal Opera, English National Opera, La Scala Milan, Metropolitan Opera New York, Opera National de Paris, Lyric Opera Chicago, Staatsoper Vienna, Glyndebourne Festival Opera and in Zurich, Munich, Amsterdam, Venice, Florence, Turin, Bregenz, Houston and Washington.
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
Richard Hudson, Leopoldstadt
Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Set Designer
Richard Hudson, The Lion King
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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Set Design - Musical
Richard Hudson, The Lion King
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Set Design
Richard Hudson - , The Lion King
winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Scenic Design
Richard Hudson, The Lion King
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Revival-Play
Richard Hudson, The Lion King
Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Costume Designer
Richard HudsonVolpone
Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Choreography
Richard Hudson, La Bete
Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Set Design
Richard Hudson, La Bete
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1991 - Scenic and Costume Design
Richard Hudson, La Bete
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Scenic Design
Richard Hudson, La Bête
winner
Olivier Awards - 1988 - Designer of the Year
Richard HudsonPerformance Season
Videos
VIDEO: Watch THE LION KING's Broadway Makeup Team Transform Stephen Carlile into Scar
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2023
Watch: THE LION KING on Broadway Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Short Film Highlighting 'The Circle of Life'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022
Video: Julie Taymor Talks THE LION KING 25th Anniversary and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Oct 24, 2022
TV: Celebrate THE LION KING's Anniversary With a Look at Scar's Makeup Process
by Linnae Medeiros - Nov 13, 2019
VIDEO: THE LION KING Takes Over King's Cross in Honor of its 20th Anniversary in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2019
VIDEO: Get a Backstage Look at THE LION KING Bringing Its Giraffe To Life
by Linnae Medeiros - Aug 9, 2019
VIDEO: THE LION KING Celebrates 100,000,000th Guest Worldwide With Multi-Lingual 'Circle of Life' Music Video
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019
April 1 - THE LION KING Will Become First Musical to Play Seven Continents- Antarctic Production Will Open in 2019!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2018
VIDEO: THE LION KING Cast Members Perform Dual-Language 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' For 20th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2017
VIDEO: On This Day, March 30- THE LION KING Plays 1,000 Broadway Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2017
VIDEO: Teacher Uses 3D Printer to Create Masks for School Production of THE LION KING
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2017
STAGE TUBE: THE LION KING Companies from Around the World Celebrate 80 Million Audience Members
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 15, 2015
News
Broadway Buying Guide: December 23, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back on Top
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 23, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 23, 2024.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 16, 2024- WICKED and HAMILTON Are on Top
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 16, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 16, 2024.
THE LION KING Will Return to Anchorage in 2025
Disney’s The Lion King will make its return to Anchorage at the Atwood Concert Hall during the 25/26 season. Performance dates and times for the Fall 2025 engagement will be announced at a later time.
Disney’s The Lion King will make its return to Anchorage at the Atwood Concert Hall during the 25/26 season. Performance dates and times for the Fall 2025 engagement will be announced at a later time.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 9, 2024- Give the Gift of Broadway This Holiday Season
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 9, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 9, 2024.
Tickets to THE LION KING in Dallas to go on Sale This Week
Tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King will go on sale to the public in December. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets!
Tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's The Lion King will go on sale to the public in December. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets!
Toronto Production of Disney's THE LION KING Extends Through August 30, 2025
The new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King will extend performances through August 30, 2025. The new block of tickets, for performances from April 29 to August 30, 2025, will go on sale at 10AM on Saturday December 7, 2024.
The new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King will extend performances through August 30, 2025. The new block of tickets, for performances from April 29 to August 30, 2025, will go on sale at 10AM on Saturday December 7, 2024.
THE LION KING in Kansas City Tickets Go on Sale This Week
Tickets for the return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King in Kansas Citywill go on sale to the public this week. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Tickets for the return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King in Kansas Citywill go on sale to the public this week. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Video: Inside THE LION KINGOpening Night in Toronto
The Lion King has opened in Toronto. On opening night, the Princess of Wales Theatre hosted celebrities and returning cast members from the 2000 engagement of the show. Check out the video here!
The Lion King has opened in Toronto. On opening night, the Princess of Wales Theatre hosted celebrities and returning cast members from the 2000 engagement of the show. Check out the video here!
THE LION KING on Broadway Will Its Celebrate 27th Anniversary Tomorrow
The Lion King will celebrate its 27th anniversary on Broadway on Wednesday, November 13th. Learn more about the show and its history, as well as the historic milestone, here!
The Lion King will celebrate its 27th anniversary on Broadway on Wednesday, November 13th. Learn more about the show and its history, as well as the historic milestone, here!
Disney's THE LION KING Returns To The Bushnell In November
Disney's THE LION KING returns to The Bushnell on November 13.
Disney's THE LION KING returns to The Bushnell on November 13.
Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act
Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!
Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale Tomorrow
Experience the magic of DISNEY'S THE LION KING as it returns to Fort Lauderdale.
Experience the magic of DISNEY'S THE LION KING as it returns to Fort Lauderdale.
Danny Grumich & More to Join THE LION KING North American Tour
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will welcome Danny Grumich as Pumbaa and Thom Christopher Warren as the Standby for Scar, Zazu, Timon & Pumbaa. Learn more about the new cast and see how to purchase tickets to the tour!
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will welcome Danny Grumich as Pumbaa and Thom Christopher Warren as the Standby for Scar, Zazu, Timon & Pumbaa. Learn more about the new cast and see how to purchase tickets to the tour!
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At Miller Auditorium Next Week
Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo will be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo will be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Peace Center
The crown jewel of Broadway roars into upstate South Carolina
The crown jewel of Broadway roars into upstate South Carolina
New Cast Members Will Join THE LION KING North American Tour
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!
THE LION KING Will Welcome New Young Simba and Young Nala Next Week
The Lion King will welcome Austin Elle Fisher as “Young Nala” and Jacob Pham as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, August 20. Learn more about the new members of the cast here!
The Lion King will welcome Austin Elle Fisher as “Young Nala” and Jacob Pham as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, August 20. Learn more about the new members of the cast here!
Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre to go on Sale This Month
Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta go on sale this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta go on sale this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE LION KING to Hold Toronto Open Call Auditions For Young Simba & Young Nala
Toronto is hosting open call auditions for the roles of Young Simba and Young Nala in Disney's THE LION KING. Learn about how to audition!
Toronto is hosting open call auditions for the roles of Young Simba and Young Nala in Disney's THE LION KING. Learn about how to audition!
THE LION KING Tour Celebrates 22nd Anniversary in Minneapolis This Weekend
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. The Lion King has returned to Minneapolis' historic Orpheum Theatre, where the Tony Award-winning Best Musical played its pre-Broadway run in 1997, and where the touring production is currently entertaining capacity houses through Sunday, April 28.
The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. The Lion King has returned to Minneapolis' historic Orpheum Theatre, where the Tony Award-winning Best Musical played its pre-Broadway run in 1997, and where the touring production is currently entertaining capacity houses through Sunday, April 28.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Richard Hudson been nominated for?
Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Leopoldstadt, Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Lion King, Outstanding Set Design - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King, Best Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lion King, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for The Lion King, Outstanding Revival-Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King, Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for Volpone , Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for La Bete, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for La Bete, Scenic and Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for La Bete, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for La Bête and Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Performance Season.
What awards has Richard Hudson won?
Richard Hudson has won several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Set Design - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King - Best Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lion King - Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for The Lion King - Outstanding Revival-Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King - Scenic and Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for La Bête - Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Performance Season.
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