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Derek McLane received a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award Honour for his work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical. He has designed over 350 productions for Broadway, Off-Broadway, internationally and for TV. His over 40 credits include Burn This, The Parisian Woman, Anything Goes, The Price, Fully Committed, Beautiful, Ragtime, I Am My Own Wife and 33 Variations (Tony Award). He has designed the Academy Awards for six years (Emmy Award) and has designed four live musicals for NBC, including “Hairspray” (Emmy Award).

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Derek McLane Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, MJ The Musical


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Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical

Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!


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Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, A Soldier's Play

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Set Design for a Play

Derek McLane, Fully Committed

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Into the Woods

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Follies

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

Derek McLane, Nice Work If You Can Get It


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Scenic Design

Derek McLane, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying


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Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Anything Goes

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneThe Lisbon Traviata

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Anything Goes

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Ragtime

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLaneA Lie of the Mind

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Ragtime

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

Derek McLane, 33 Variations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, 33 Variations


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The Hewes Awards - 2009 - Scenic Design

Derek McLane, 33 Variations


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Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, 33 Variations

The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, 1 Million Miles

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, 1 Million Miles

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, The Voysey Inheritance


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The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, The Voysey Inheritance

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLaneAbigail's Party

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, The Pajama Game


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The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Intimate Apparel

The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, I Am My Own Wife


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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Set Designs - Play

Derek McLane, I Am My Own Wife


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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Set Design - Play

Derek McLane, East is East

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Set Design - Play

Derek McLane, Misalliance

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Set Design - Play

Derek McLane, Present Laughter

Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneThe Doctor's Dilemma

Helen Hayes Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneMuch Ado About Nothing

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneRichard III

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneTwelfth Night

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneTwelfth Night

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Derek McLane News


Tickets On Sale Now For MJ THE MUSICAL At Broadway Grand Rapids

Broadway Grand Rapids has announced that tickets are now on sale for MJ, the much-anticipated musical tribute to the King of Pop.

THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR To Live Stream Three Performances This Month

The New Group and nonprofit The League of Live Stream Theater (LOLST) are partnering to live stream performances of the world premiere production of The Seven Year Disappear by Jordan Seavey.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is Coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in April

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will make its St. Louis debut at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Purchase tickets now!

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Gammage Auditorium

What did our critic think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Gammage Auditorium?

Tickets For MJ in Cleveland Go On Sale Today

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, at Playhouse Square, will go on sale starting Friday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m. 

HAMILTON, BACK TO THE FUTURE, and More Set for the 2024-25 Broadway Season at the Tanger Center

The Tanger Center has announcd its 2024-25 Broadway season. The season will kick off in September with Mamma Mia! and continues through June 2025.

Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates Its First Night On the West End!

Go inside the first night of performances of the UK premiere production of MJ The Musical, which began performances at the Prince Edward Theatre this week! See Tony Award-winning star Myles Frost and the cast of MJ take their first London bows in a new video!

Ricky Rojas Will Return to MOULIN ROUGE!, Plus New Tickets Released

Original Broadway cast member Ricky Rojas will return to the role of Santiago in Moulin Rouge! The Musical beginning Tuesday, March 26 at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Plus a new block of tickets will be released.

Kathleen Chalfant, Jonathan Raviv, and More Set for HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at NYTW

New York Theatre Workshop has announced the full cast & creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, co-written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony & Emmy Award nominee Moisés Kaufman & Emmy Award nominee Amanda Gronich, and conceived & directed by Moisés Kaufman.

Review: MJ at the Eccles Theater is Iconic

The national tour of MJ, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is a restrained, realistic snapshot of one brief but significant period in Michael Jackson’s life that serves as a springboard for an entertaining, if meandering, realization of iconic music and images from his career.

Review Roundup: THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR Starring Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch Opens Off-Broadway

Emmy and Tony Award-winner c star in THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR, opening tonight at The New Group, a funny, deeply human mystery of mothers and sons, coming of age, and coming apart. Read the reviews!

Photos: Go Inside the Opening Night of New Group's SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR

Emmy and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch star in THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR, is running now at The New Group. The play is a funny, deeply human mystery of mothers and sons, coming of age, and coming apart. Go inside the play's opening night in new photos!

Video: Watch Corey Cott & More in THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Music Video

Check out a brand-new music video from the cast of The Heart of Rock and Roll on Broadway!

MOULIN ROUGE! Comes to Madison in July

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Madison at Overture Center. Performances begin Tuesday, July 9 and run through Sunday, July 21 in Overture Hall.

THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR Starring Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch Extends

The New Group will present an additional week for The Seven Year Disappear by Jordan Seavey, featuring Emmy and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch.

Photos: Inside First Rehearsal For THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on Broadway

Rehearsals are now underway for The Heart of Rock and Roll, which is set to begin previews on March 29th, 2024. Check out all new photos from the show's first rehearsal here! 

Photos: Huey Lewis Greets Fans at THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL Box Office Opening

Huey Lewis was on hand for the opening of the box office for the upcoming new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll. BroadwayWorld was there for the box office opening and appearance. Check out photos here!

Photos: First Look at Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch in THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR

All new photos have been released from The New Group's world premiere production of The Seven Year Disappear, starring Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch. Check out the photos here!

Single Tickets to MJ in Minneapolis Go on Sale This Week

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ in Minneapolis, will go on sale starting Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Huey Lewis Will Open the Box Office at THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL With Valentine's Day Ticket Discounts

Grammy® Award winner and rock and roll icon, Huey Lewis will appear live in person on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14 at 12:30pm at the James Earl Jones Theatre, as he celebrates the box office opening of The Heart of Rock and Roll.

Derek McLane FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Derek McLane been nominated for?

Derek McLane has been nominated for various awards for his scenic design work in Broadway productions. Some of his nominations include Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "MJ The Musical" and "Moulin Rouge!", Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Moulin Rouge!", and Outstanding Set Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Fully Committed." He has also received nominations for Outstanding Scenic Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and The Lortels for various productions like "Into the Woods," "Follies," and "A Lie of the Mind." McLane's talent has earned him recognition in a wide range of categories, showcasing his versatility and skill in set design across both plays and musicals.

What awards has Derek McLane won?

Derek McLane has won several awards for his outstanding scenic designs in various Broadway productions. These include Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Moulin Rouge!", Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show, and Best Scenic Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." He has also received accolades such as Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Anything Goes," Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards for "33 Variations," and Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production. McLane's talent has been recognized with awards like Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels for "The Voysey Inheritance" and "Intimate Apparel," as well as Outstanding Set Designs for plays like "I Am My Own Wife" and "East is East" at the Drama Desk Awards.

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