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BIO

Willie Williams designs and directs live events with an emphasis on multimedia performance. He is best known for his 40-year creative relationship with rock band U2 which was instrumental in introducing large-scale, multiscreen imagery to concert touring. His work with George Michael, David Bowie and R.E.M. has also been highly respected as both conceptually and technologically ground breaking.
Performing arts projects include collaborations with Complicite, Kronos Quartet, La La La Human Steps and Laurie Anderson. Theatre credits include lighting and video design for Dawn French, French & Saunders, Little Britain Live, Barbarella at Vienna’s Raimund Theatre and the Queen musical We Will Rock You.
Public works include lighting installations within Canterbury Cathedral, on London’s
Southbank and a permanent exhibit at Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum.
He is a founding partner of Treatment Studio, London, an award-winning design agencyspecialising in the creation of multimedia experiences for concert tours, festivals, art installations, experiential spaces, branding campaigns and theatrical productions. Clients include Louis Vuitton, McLaren, UNICEF, UEFA, Sigur Ròs, The Weeknd, John Mayer, Adele and The Rolling Stones.
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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2023]
Video
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Ligting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Vienna, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2002]
Lighting Designer
Video Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play

Willie WilliamsPrima Facie

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Janet Cowperthwaite, Manager of Kronos Quartet and Executive Director of Kronos Performing Arts Association, ¿to Step Down in October

Janet Cowperthwaite, long-time manager of the San Francisco–based Kronos Quartet and founding Executive Director of the Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA), has announced that she will step down in October to pursue new opportunities in the performing arts.
U2 Will Perform Live at the GRAMMYs From The Sphere

22-time GRAMMY® Award winners U2 have been announced for a special performance and award presentation at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards® from Sphere in Las Vegas. Previously announced GRAMMY Awards performers include Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Travis Scott.
Theatre Tuscaloosa to Present RAGTIME This Winter

Theatre Tuscaloosa presents the powerful musical 'Ragtime' in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Experience the moving story of three different families and their struggles during the early 20th century.
U2 Add Final Four Shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas

The announcement of these final four additional shows follows the overwhelming, sustained demand for ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’, a first-of-its-kind live music experience which continues to make headlines around the globe as it ushers in a new era of live entertainment with the world’s biggest rock band.
SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Winners!

Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more.
U2 Adds Eight New Dates to Las Vegas Residency at The Sphere

Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation announced an additional 8 dates have been added to meet the unprecedented demand for U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere, a first-of-its-kind live music experience which will see the world’s biggest rock band launch the world’s most cutting-edge venue, Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
U2 Add Fives New Dates to Las Vegas Residency

Due to extraordinary ongoing demand which has seen over one million ticket requests registered, Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation has announced an additional 5 dates for U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere, a first-of-its-kind live music experience which will see the world’s biggest rock band launch the world’s most cutting-edge venue.
SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT Lead Nominations for 2023 Drama Desk Awards

Nominations for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today and BroadwayWorld has the full list here!
U2 Adds Additional Dates to Las Vegas Residency

Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation announced an additional seven dates have been added to U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere, a first-of-its-kind live music experience which will see the world’s biggest rock band launch the world’s most cutting-edge venue, Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
U2 to Begin Las Vegas Residency at The Sphere in September

Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation have announced dates for ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere', a first-of-its-kind live music experience which will see the world’s biggest rock band launch the world’s most cutting-edge venue, Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas. Check out the first dates and how to get tickets now!
Kronos Plays Terry Riley's 'Sun Rings' for String Quartet + Voyager Transmission Sounds

Kronos Quartet's groundbreaking 2002 collaboration with composer Terry Riley, Sun Rings, is available as a recording for the first time via Nonesuch Records on August 30, 2019. Sun Rings is available to pre-order from iTunes and the Nonesuch Store, where the album track a?oeBeebopterismoa?? may be downloaded instantly, and will stream at Spotify and Apple Music. In addition, Nonesuch and Kronos released the official music video for a?oeBeebopterismoa?? to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 2019. Edited by Robert Edridge-Waks, the video combines footage from Willie Williams' visual design for Kronos' live multimedia production of Sun Rings.
T.S. Monk Comes to The Bickford Theatre, 2/22

The Bickford Theatre celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of jazz legend Thelonious Monk on Thursday, February 22, with a concert featuring his son, the acclaimed drummer, educator and composer T.S. Monk who will perform with his sextet introducing vocalist April May Webb.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; Just One Week Left!

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; NEWSIES Leads Best Musical!

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; RAGTIME Leads Best Musical!

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; HAIRSPRAY Leads As Best Musical!

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
BWW Review: RAGTIME at Theatre Tuscaloosa Touches Your Heart With The American Dream

Ragtime: The Musical is a timeless and moving musical with a powerhouse ensemble at Theatre Tuscaloosa
Ben Rosenblum to Play Mezzrow with Billy Hart & Curtis Lundy

Pianist Ben Rosenblum will perform music from his debut release Instead alongside a veteran rhythm section of jazz masters, including Curtis Lundy (Grammy-nominated bassist famous for his work with Betty Carter) and Billy Hart (legendary drummer with Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner and Herbie Hancock) at Mezzrow (163 West 10th Street) on Sunday, May 21.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Willie Williams been nominated for?

Willie Williams has been nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on Prima Facie.

What awards has Willie Williams won?

Willie Williams has won the Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on Prima Facie.

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