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The 70 plus shows he designed lighting for on Broadway include Death of a Salesman, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and directed by Mike Nichols, The Book of Mormon (Tony Award), The Coast of Utopia, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Fences, A Behanding in Spokane, Race, The Pillowman, Urinetown, and Into the Woods. In addition to 5 TONYs, his awards include an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence, a Bessie Award, and others. For dance, The Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Tere O’Connor Dance, Merce Cunningham, Lar Lubovitch, Nancy Bannon, and many others. His designs for the Metropolitan Opera include The Enchanted Island and Doctor Atomic. Mr. MacDevitt recently directed Between Riverside and Crazy for Studio Theater in DC, Proof for Theater Three in NY and Spring Awakening at The Clarice Smith Center in Maryland. Mr. MacDevitt is on the Faculty of University of Maryland a member of the Naked Angels Theater Company.

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Brian MacDevitt Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Brian MacDevitt, The Minutes

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical

Brian MacDevitt, Carousel

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Brian MacDevitt, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel


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Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Death of a Salesman

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Brian MacDevitt, Death of a Salesman


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The Hewes Awards - 2012 - Hewes Design Award

Brian MacDevitt, Death of a Salesman

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Brian MacDevitt, Death of a Salesman


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Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Brian MacDevitt, The Book of Mormon

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Brian MacDevitt, Fences


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Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Brian MacDevitt, Joe Turner's Come and Gone


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design

MacDevitt, The Coast of Utopia


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The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Special Achievement in Design

Brian MacDevitt, The Coast of Utopia


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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Brian MacDevitt, The Coast of Utopia

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Brian MacDevitt, Inherit the Wind


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Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, The Coast of Utopia

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Brian MacDevitt, The Color Purple

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, The Pillowman


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Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Brian MacDevitt, The Pillowman

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Fiddler on the Roof

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Fiddler on the Roof

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Henry IV


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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Henry IV

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Nine


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The Hewes Awards - 2003 - Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Nine


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The Hewes Awards - 2003 - Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Long Day's Journey Into Night


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The Hewes Awards - 2003 - Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Nine

The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Urinetown


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Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Into the Woods


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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, The Invention of Love


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Brian Macdevitt, The Invention of Love


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The Hewes Awards - 2001 - Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, The Invention Of Love


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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - utstanding Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, An Experiment with an Air Pump

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Night Must Fall


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The Lortels - 1997 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, By the Sea, By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Love! Valour! Compassion!

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Love! Valour! Compassion!


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Obie Awards - 1994 - Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Brian MacDevitt, Three Hotels

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Brian MacDevitt News


Review Roundup: THE OUTSIDERS Opens On Broadway


S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders has made the jump from page to stage and is opening on Broadway tonight at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. The critics stopped by to see what the musical take on the literary classic has in store for audiences! Read the reviews!

New Film Coming from THE BOOK OF MORMON Writers Matt Stone and Trey Parker


The dynamic duo behind The Book of Mormon and SOUTH PARK have once again teamed up for a new film. The film, which goes into production this summer, will follow in the comedic footsteps of their past work which includes Cannibal! The Musical and South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, based on their hit animated television series. No plot details were announced.

Video: Watch Highlights From THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway


The Outsiders is gearing up to open on Broadway tonight, April 11! The new musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, opens tonight at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Check out all new footage from the show in the video montage here!

THE OUTSIDERS Will Release Cast Recording Next Month; Listen to New Track 'Soda's Letter'


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Outsiders - A New Musical will be released next month!  Learn how to preorder the album here!

THE BOOK OF MORMON to Launch Digital Lottery for St. Louis Engagement


THE BOOK OF MORMON will launch a lottery ticket policy in St. Louis playing at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE OUTSIDERS Launches Digital Lottery and Rush Policies


Ahead of its first preview on Broadway this weekend, The Outsiders has announced its Digital Lottery and in person Rush ticketing policies. Find out how to get discounted tickets to The Outsiders on Broadway!

BROOKLYN LAUNDRY Extends Two Weeks Ahead of Tomorrow's Opening


Brooklyn Laundry has announced a two week extension at Manhattan Theatre Club ahead of its opening night tomorrow, Wednesday, February 28 at New York City Center.

BROOKLYN LAUNDRY Cancels Today's Matinee Due to Non-COVID Illness in Company


According to a post on the official Manhattan Theatre Club X account, Brooklyn Laundry has canceled the Saturday, February 24th matinee performance due to a non-COVID illness in the company. Learn more here!

Photos: Get a First Look at Cecily Strong & More in BROOKLYN LAUNDRY World Premiere


Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley. Get a first look at photos below!

BROOKLYN LAUNDRY Starring Cecily Strong & More Sets Special Post-Show Events


Performances begin tonight for Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley. Learn about upcoming events and see how to purchase tickets!

THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to the Benedum Center This Month


Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a one-week return engagement in 2019, returns to Pittsburgh for a limited engagement Tuesday, February 27 to Sunday, March 3, 2024  at the Benedum Center.

PLAZA SUITE Extends By Two Weeks in the West End


The West End transfer of Neil Simon's hit comedy PLAZA SUITE will extend its season at the Savoy Theatre by two weeks and will now run until 13 April 2024.

Digital Lottery Launches For THE BOOK OF MORMON in Toronto


THE BOOK OF MORMON will launch digital ticket lottery in Toronto, playing at the Princess of Wales Theatre, January 24 through February 11, 2024. 

Full Cast Set For PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker


Full casting has been announced for the forthcoming West End transfer of Neil Simon’s hit comedy PLAZA SUITE which will run at the Savoy Theatre from 17 January – 31 March and is directed by Tony Award® winner John Benjamin Hickey. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

THE BOOK OF MORMON to Launch Lottery for The Paramount Theatre Engagement


THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical, is launching a lottery ticket policy for its engagement at The Paramount Theatre from January 9 – 14, 2024.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Passes JERSEY BOYS to Become Broadway's 12th Longest Running Show


Tonight, Broadway’s The Book of Mormon plays its 4643rd performance, passing Jersey Boys to become the 12th longest running show in Broadway history.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Announces Lottery Ticket Policy At Centennial Concert Hall; Performances Begin January 5


'Discover the lottery ticket policy for the highly acclaimed musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON, as it arrives in Winnipeg. Don't miss your chance to experience this hilarious and irreverent Broadway hit!'

Tickets On Sale For THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Buddy Holly Hall Next Week


Tickets go on sale Monday, November 27 for the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, as part of the 23–24 BROADWAY AT THE BUDDY HOLLY HALL SERIES. The musical will play The Buddy Holly Hall for a limited engagement May 17–19, 2024.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Single Ticket On Sale Date At the Fabulous Fox Theatre


Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON returns to St. Louis for a limited engagement April 9-14 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

2011 Tony Nominations Announced! THE BOOK OF MORMON Leads With 14!


Past Tony winners Anika Noni Rose and Matthew Broderick announced the 2011 Tony Awards nominees live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City.

Brian MacDevitt FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Brian MacDevitt been nominated for?

Brian MacDevitt has been nominated for various awards for his outstanding lighting design work. Some of his nominations include Outstanding Lighting Design for "The Minutes" at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for "Carousel" at the Drama Desk Awards and the Tony Awards, and Best Lighting Design of a Play for "Death of a Salesman" at the Tony Awards. He has also received nominations for his lighting design in productions such as "The Book of Mormon," "Fences," "The Color Purple," "Fiddler on the Roof," "Nine," and many more. MacDevitt's work has been recognized by prestigious awards ceremonies like the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, Tony Awards, and The Hewes Awards.

What awards has Brian MacDevitt won?

Brian MacDevitt has won several prestigious awards for his outstanding lighting design work in various Broadway productions. Some of his notable wins include Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Death of a Salesman," the Hewes Design Award for the same production, Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Book of Mormon," and Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Joe Turner's Come and Gone." He has also been recognized with awards such as Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Coast of Utopia," Special Achievement in Design at The Hewes Awards for the same production, and Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Pillowman." MacDevitt's talent has been acknowledged with awards like Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for "Nine," "Long Day's Journey Into Night," and "Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune," as well as Best Lighting Design at the Tony Awards for "Into the Woods." His exceptional work has earned him accolades such as Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Invention of Love." Additionally, he has received the Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design award at the Obie Awards.

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