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Broadway credits include Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, Assassins (Tony Award nomination), set and club design for the critically acclaimed revival of Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, Guys and Dolls (Tony Award nomination), Buried Child, Design for Living, A Streetcar Named Desire, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and others. His other credits include Frozen (Disney California), as well as numerous opera World premieres, including Moby-Dick, Cold Mountain, Everest, Doubt, The Manchurian Candidate, and It's a Wonderful Life. He has designed for the Whitney Museum of American Art, BAM, Radio City Music Hall, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, the Guthrie Theater, Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, American Conservatory Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and many others. Robert is a founding member of Sledgehammer Theatre, a recipient of the Michael Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration, and professor of scenic design at University of California San Diego.

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Productions

Ain't Too Proud (Non-Equity)Ain't Too Proud (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Scenic Designer
Hell's KitchenHell's Kitchen
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
How to Dance in OhioHow to Dance in Ohio
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Design
Hell's KitchenHell's Kitchen
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Design
Ain’t Too ProudAin’t Too Proud
 
[West End, 2023]
Scenic Design
Bob Fosse's Dancin'Bob Fosse's Dancin'
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Design
Ain't Too ProudAin't Too Proud
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Scenic Design
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Non Eq)Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Non Eq)
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Original Scenic Design
Ain't Too ProudAin't Too Proud
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Scenic Designer
Thoughts of a Colored ManThoughts of a Colored Man
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Set Designer[Replacement]
Summer: The Donna Summer MusicalSummer: The Donna Summer Musical
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Scenic Designer
Summer: The Donna Summer MusicalSummer: The Donna Summer Musical
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
Summer: The Donna Summer MusicalSummer: The Donna Summer Musical
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2017]
Scenic Designer
Ain't Too ProudAin't Too Proud
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Scenic Designer
CabaretCabaret
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Set Designer
CabaretCabaret
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Scenic and Club Designer
Jesus Christ SuperstarJesus Christ Superstar
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
Guys and DollsGuys and Dolls
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
MaskMask
 
[Los Angeles, 2008]
Scenic Designer
Parlour Song
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
Victoria Martin: Math Team Queen
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
The Wiz
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2006]
Scenic Designer
A Streetcar Named DesireA Streetcar Named Desire
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
Inky
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Romance
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
The Good BodyThe Good Body
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
On the Record
 
[US Tour, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Laugh WhoreLaugh Whore
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
AssassinsAssassins
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
The Story
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Anna in the TropicsAnna in the Tropics
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
Kimberly Akimbo
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Blue/Orange
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Scenic Designer
Tuesdays with Morrie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Scenic Designer
Monster
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Scenic Designer
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
Design For Living
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
The Baby and Johnny Project
 
[New York, 2001]
Scenic Designer
The Laramie Project
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
Two Sisters and a Piano
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
The Mineola Twins
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Scenic Designer
Lillian
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
CabaretCabaret
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
The Batting Cage
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
God's Heart
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
The Rehearsal
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Scenic Designer
Buried Child
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Scenic Designer
Blue Window
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Scenic Designer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Robert Brill, Hell's Kitchen

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Robert Brill, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Robert Brill, Guys and Dolls


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Set Designs - Musical

Robert Brill, Assassins

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Scenic Design

Robert Brill, Assassins


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Set Design - Musical

Robert Brill, Cabaret


winner
The Hewes Awards - 1999 - Scenic Design

Robert Brill, The Mineola Twins


winner
The Lortels - 1999 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Robert Brill, The Mineola Twins

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Set Design - Musical

Robert Brill, Cabaret

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Review: UNCLE VANYA at Shakespeare Theatre Company Photo
Review: UNCLE VANYA at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - Apr 5, 2025

Devotees of Downton Abbey may be be surprised when Hugh Bonneville pops up as title character in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s first rate staging of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.
Video: DOWNTON ABBEY's Hugh Bonneville Stars in STC's UNCLE VANYA Photo
Video: DOWNTON ABBEY's Hugh Bonneville Stars in STC's UNCLE VANYA
by Joshua Wright - Mar 31, 2025

Get a first look at the acclaimed adaptation by Olivier Award-winner Conor McPherson of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya starring Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington) in the title role. Uncle Vanya is a heartbreaking comedy about the eternal battle between futility and change.
AIN’T TOO PROUD National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox Photo
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.
AIN'T TOO PROUD - The Life And Times Of The Temptations is Coming to Popejoy Hall Photo
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.
Review: Heggie-Scheer MOBY-DICK Triumphs in New Foglia Production at the Met Photo
Review: Heggie-Scheer MOBY-DICK Triumphs in New Foglia Production at the Met
by Richard Sasanow - Mar 4, 2025

MOBY-DICK--Herman Melville’s epic tale of obsession and man-versus-nature, succinctly adapted by composer Jake Heggie with Gene Scheer’s taut libretto--roared into the Met Monday night and begged only one question: What took so long for it to get here?
AIN'T TOO PROUD Will Take The Fox PAC Stage This Month Photo
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 Photo
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.
Video: Watch the Trailer For UNCLE VANYA Starring Hugh Bonneville at Berkeley Rep Photo
Video: Watch the Trailer For UNCLE VANYA Starring Hugh Bonneville at Berkeley Rep
by Michael Major - Feb 25, 2025

Watch the trailer video for Berkeley Rep's production of Olivier Award-winner Conor McPherson’s stunning adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece, UNCLE VANYA. Joining Bonneville (Vanya) is Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey (Astrov).
Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon Will Depart HELL'S KITCHEN Next Month Photo
Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon Will Depart HELL'S KITCHEN Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Original Broadway cast members Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon will depart Hell's Kitchen next month. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open Photo
Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.
AIN'T TOO PROUD is Coming to Pikes Peak Center in Febuary Photo
AIN'T TOO PROUD is Coming to Pikes Peak Center in Febuary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present the Broadway smash hit musical AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Jessica Vosk and the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN in All New Photos Photo
Photos: Jessica Vosk and the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN in All New Photos
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

All new production photos have been released from the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, currently playing at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, which now features Jessica Vosk. Check out the photos here!
Video: Behind The Scenes of the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Broadway’s HEL Photo
Video: Behind The Scenes of the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Broadway’s HELL'S KITCHEN
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025

Go behind the scenes at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with the cast of Hell's Kitchen. Watch the cast perform in the rain as they discuss their memories from previous parades in the video here!
John Benjamin Hickey & More Complete the Cast of UNCLE VANYA at Berkeley Rep Photo
John Benjamin Hickey & More Complete the Cast of UNCLE VANYA at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2024

The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Conor McPherson’s adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece, Uncle Vanya at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Alicia Keys Visits Former School, Reunites with Teacher Who Shaped Her Music Photo
Video: Alicia Keys Visits Former School, Reunites with Teacher Who Shaped Her Music
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 19, 2024

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!
Tickets to AIN'T TOO PROUD at Kravis Center to go on Sale This Week Photo
Tickets to AIN'T TOO PROUD at Kravis Center to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

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 Photo
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Perfect Way To Die' from HELL'S KITCHEN at The Root 100 Gala
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

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 Photo
Tickets on Sale Today For AIN'T TOO PROUD in South Bend
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

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!
Video: Shoshana Bean and Jakeim Hart of HELL'S KITCHEN Cover ‘Lesson Learned’ by Photo
Video: Shoshana Bean and Jakeim Hart of HELL'S KITCHEN Cover ‘Lesson Learned’ by Alicia Keys
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

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 Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN to Launch Multi-Year North American Tour in Fall 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024

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!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Robert Brill been nominated for?

Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Guys and Dolls, Outstanding Set Designs - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Assassins, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Set Design - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Mineola Twins, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Mineola Twins and Outstanding Set Design - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret.

What awards has Robert Brill won?

Robert Brill has won several awards, including Outstanding Set Designs - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Assassins and Outstanding Set Design - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Cabaret. He also received the Scenic Design award at The Hewes Awards for The Mineola Twins and won Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortel Awards for The Mineola Twins.

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