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BIO

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.

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2024]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Design
 
[West End, 2023]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Design
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Scenic Design
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Original Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Set Designer[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2017]
Scenic Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Scenic and Club Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
 
[Los Angeles, 2008]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2006]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[US Tour, 2004]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
 
[New York, 2001]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Scenic Designer
 
[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

Videos

News


AIN'T TOO PROUD Tickets On Sale Now At Popejoy Hall

Tickets for AIN'T TOO PROUD at Popejoy Hall are now available. Discover the story of The Temptations through this acclaimed musical, featuring their iconic hits and dynamic performances.
AIN’T TOO PROUD " THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Comes to San Francisco in February

BroadwaySF has announced that AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS will perform a limited engagement at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre from Tuesday, February 25 through Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Jessica Vosk Will Join HELL'S KITCHEN in December

Jessica Vosk will star as Jersey in the hit musical Hell's Kitchen on Broadway. As previously announced Shoshana Bean, who originated and received a Tony Nomination for her role, will play her final performance on Sunday, December 1.
AIN'T TOO PROUD To Make Bass Hall Debut In February

AIN'T TOO PROUD, the Broadway musical about The Temptations, is set to debut at Bass Hall from February 11-16, 2025.
Phillip Johnson Richardson Joins HELL'S KITCHEN as 'Knuck' This Month

Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN will welcome Phillip Johnson Richardson (The Wiz) as “Knuck”, starting on Tuesday, October 22. Chris Lee, who originated the role, will play his final performance on Sunday, October 20.
AIN'T TOO PROUD Comes to State Theatre New Jersey

State Theatre New Jersey will present the Broadway musical Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations for five performances on Friday, October 25 at 8pm; Saturday; October 26 at 2pm and 8pm; and Sunday, October 27 at 2pm. Tickets range from $40-$105.
Shoshana Bean Sets Departure Date From HELL'S KITCHEN

Shoshana Bean will depart Hell's Kitchen on Broadway on December 1. Bean made the announcement herself on Instagram, in a photo with the caption, 'Mama’s hanging up her apron….Last day in the kitchen is December 1st!'
AIN'T TOO PROUD is Now Playing at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago

Broadway In Chicago is presenting the return of the Broadway smash hit musical AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, currently playing a one week engagement. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
HELL'S KITCHEN Stars To Host Cast Album Signing At Barnes & Noble Midtown This Friday

Join Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon from the Broadway cast of HELL'S KITCHEN for a signing at Barnes & Noble 5th Ave this Friday at noon to support the Hell’s Kitchen Original Broadway Cast Recording.
Tony Winner Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Reveals Nine Early Career Designer Recipients

The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected third round of nine early-career designer recipients to benefit from $150,000 in grants.
Full Cast Set For AIN'T TOO PROUD Second National Tour

The complete cast has been announced for the Second National Tour of AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS. Learn more about the cast here!
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre

UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
HELL'S KITCHEN and The New York Liberty Will Host a Block Party at Barclays Center

The new musical HELL’S KITCHEN will team up with the New York Liberty to host a free open-to-the-public Block Party for fans on Tuesday, July 16 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on the Ticketmaster Plaza at Barclays Center.
Broadway By Design: HELL'S KITCHEN

We continue with the five Tony-nominated creatives from Hell's Kitchen- Scenic Designer Robert Brill, Projection Designer Peter Nigrini, Lighting Designer Natasha Katz, Sound Designer Gareth Owen, and Costume Designer Dede Ayite.
HELL'S KITCHEN Releases New Block of Tickets Through May 2025

Hell's Kitchen has released a new block of tickets. Learn more and see how to purchase!
How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards

On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards made their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
2024 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List

The 77th Annual Tony Awards were a smashing success with The Outsiders and Stereophonic taking home the top prizes of Best Play and Best Musical. Find out who else took home honors with the full list of winners below!
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse

La Jolla Playhouse world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June is now on stage! The new musical has book by Robert Cary (SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) and Playhouse Director Emeritus and two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), music and lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others, directed by Des McAnuff.
Review: THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse

The best way to open this review on the world's premiere musical “The Ballad of Johnny and June” now playing at the La Jolla Playhouse through July 7th is the same way the show starts - with the fantastic music.
Video: Murin and Grant Perform 'Jackson' from THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla

Watch Christopher Ryan Grant and Patti Murin as Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash perform 'Jackson' during previews for the world premiere musical The Ballad of Johnny and June at La Jolla Playhouse here!

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 for his outstanding work in set design, including: - Outstanding Set Designs - Musical (Drama Desk 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.

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