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Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew is a lighting and video designer based in NYC and her designs have been seen in US cities such as New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Seattle, Minneapolis, Durham, Miami, and internationally at Havana, Prague, Lima and Edinburgh. She aims to create a visual environment that is organically integrated into the landscape and language of the production through heighten engagement.



Recent: Kamala Sankaram's Thumbprint at Prototype 2014, Company XIV’s Nutcracker Rogue, Matthew Paul Olmos’ So Go the Ghosts of Mexico Part One (2013 New York Innovative Theatre Awards Nominee for Lighting Design), Elizabeth Swados and Cecilia Rubino's From the Fire (winner of the 2011 MTM: UK Musical Theatre Awards for Best Musical, Best New Production and Best Music), Conni's Avant Garde Restaurant Returns in: The Mothership Landing (2012 New York Innovative Theatre Awards Nominee for Lighting Design), The Foundry's How Much is Enough, Mozart's Don Giovanni with Isabel Milenski, Aya Ogawa's Oph3lia and Journey to the Ocean (also a collaboration with Adhikaar and produced by The Foundry), The Civilians’ Paris Commune and In the Footprint, Erik Ehn's commemorative cycle Soulographie: Our Genocides, Sheila Callaghan's Roadkill Confidential (premiere production directed by Kip Fagan), Kara Lee Corthron's AliceGraceAnon and Torry Bend's The Paper Hat Game (2012 Indy Week Best Design). Jeanette was the recipient of the NEA/TCG Career Development Program and is a lecturer with Stony Brook University.

Aside from lighting design, Jeanette is also a puppetry artist. Her puppetry production, Are They Edible? was present by La MaMa in November 2013 to sold-out houses. It was described as "bold and inventive" In addition, The Butcher Men was invited to the 2006 Prague Quadrennial and MILK was part of the Labapalooza 2007 (Puppet Lab) at St. Ann’s Warehouse. For her puppetry productions, Jeanette received support the Jim Henson Foundation, the Urban Artist Initiative/NYC Fellowship, Artist Trust’s GAP program, Queens Council on the Arts’ Queens Arts Fund, the Puppeteers of America Rose Endowment Fund, Foundation for Contemporary Arts and Stony Brook University.

Jeanette is a lecturer with Stony Brook University. www.jeanetteyew.com

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Projection Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Projection Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Scenic Designer

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, The Connector

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Projection and Video Design

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, The Connector

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Projection Design

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, The Connector

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, cullud wattah

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

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, KPOP

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, KPOP

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Projection Design

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, Relevance

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PRESENCIA Comes to the Bushwick Starr in June


The Bushwick Starr will partner with ¡Oye! Group, The Sol Project and Musical Theatre Factory to present the world premiere of PRESENCIA by Michelle J. “Micha” Rodriguez.

2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!


Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been announced by Kathleen Turner. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Video: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Takes Final Broadway Bow


Last night, April 28, the Tony-winning Best Musical Kimberly Akimbo played its final Broadway performance at the Booth Theatre. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows!

KIMBERLY AKIMBO Plays Final Broadway Performance


Bye-bye, Kimmy! The Tony-winning Best Musical Kimberly Akimbo plays its final Broadway performance at the Booth Theatre.

WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!


Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!

HARRY POTTER, WICKED & More Set for Broadway In Hollywood 2024-25 Season


BROADWAY IN HOLLYWOOD has revealed their new 2024-25 Season - consisting of Six Los Angeles Premieres and the return of two blockbuster favorites. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Cast & Creative Team Set for TRAVELS World Premiere at Ars Nova


The cast and creative team has been revealed for the Off-Broadway world premiere of Travels, a sonic narrative collection by James Harrison Monaco, at Ars Nova. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Peter Dinklage, Ben Platt, Joel Grey & More Celebrate THE CONNECTOR Opening Night


MCC Theater's The Connector officially opened February 6. Check out photos from opening night here!

Review Roundup: Jason Robert Brown's THE CONNECTOR Opens At MCC Theater


MCC Theater presents The Connector, a new musical. From Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade) comes a timely new musical about two talented young journalists on increasingly diverging paths. Read the reviews!

World Premiere of Jason Robert Brown's THE CONNECTOR Extends for a Final Time at MCC Theater


MCC Theater's The Connector, a new musical with a book by Jonathan Marc Sherman, music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, conceived and directed by Daisy Prince, and choreographed by Karla Puno Garcia has been extended. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Get a First Look at Jason Robert Brown's THE CONNECTOR at MCC Theater


Get a first look at photos of Jason Robert Brown's The Connector at MCC Theater!

REDCAT Presents The West Coast Premiere of THE NOSEBLEED, The Obie Award-Winning Show from Aya Ogawa


From Feb. 1 to 3, 2024, Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater (REDCAT), CalArts' center for contemporary arts in downtown Los Angeles, in association with East West Players, presents the West Coast premiere of The Nosebleed, the 2022 Obie Award-winning show from innovative playwright, performer, translator, and director Aya Ogawa.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO Announces Closing Date


KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, has announced its final Broadway performance and we have all the details.

Crystal Finn, Heather Raffo, and Kurt Rhoads to Star in MUNICH MEDEA: HAPPY FAMILY World Premiere


PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the cast of their world premiere co-production of Corinne Jaber’s Munich Medea: Happy Family.

PlayCo And WP Theater Reveal Dates For Corinne Jaber's MUNICH MEDEA: HAPPY FAMILY


PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the dates for the world premiere production of Corinne Jaber's 'Munich Medea: Happy Family,' directed by Lee Sunday Evans, from January 30 to February 25.

Photos: Mary Kathryn Nagle's MANAHATTA Opens At The Public Theater


Mary Kathryn Nagle’s MANAHATTA, directed by Laurie Woolery, opened last night at The Public Theater! See photos from opening night!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of the Public Theater's MANAHATTA


Mary Kathryn Nagle’s MANAHATTA officially opened last night for its New York Premiere at The Public Theater. Directed by Laurie Woolery, the production has recently been extended through Saturday, December 23. Check out photos from opening night here!

Reviews: Critics Visit Mary Kathryn Nagle's MANAHATTA At The Public Theater


Mary Kathryn Nagle’s MANAHATTA is currently having its New York Premiere at The Public Theater. Directed by Laurie Woolery. Read the reviews!

Photos: Get a First Look at Mary Kathryn Nagle's MANAHATTA at The Public


Mary Kathryn Nagle’s MANAHATTA begin previews yesterday for its New York Premiere at The Public Theater. Directed by Laurie Woolery, the production officially opens on Tuesday, December 5. Get a first look at photos!

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew been nominated for?

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Connector," Outstanding Projection and Video Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Connector," Outstanding Projection Design at The Lortels for "The Connector," Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "cullud wattah," Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "KPOP," Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for "KPOP," and Outstanding Projection Design at The Lortels for "Relevance."

What awards has Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew won?

Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew has won the Sustained Achievement in Design award at the Obie Awards.

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