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BIO

Binkley's Broadway credits includeSummer: The Donna Summer Musical, Escape to Margaritaville, Come From Away (2017 Tony nomination), A Bronx Tale, Hamilton (2016 Tony winner/2018 Olivier winner), After Midnight (2014 Tony nomination), How to Succeed... (2011 Tony nomination), West Side Story (2009 Tony nomination), In the Heights (2008 Tony nomination), Jersey Boys (2006 Tony winner), Avenue Q, Parade, Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993 Tony nomination).

He is also the Co-Founder/Resident Lighting Designer for Parsons Dance. 1993 Sir Laurence Olivier and Canadian Dora Awards for Kiss of the Spider Woman. 2006 and 2016 Henry Hewes Design Awards for Jersey Boys and Hamilton.
He is also a five-time Helen Hayes Award recipient, 1993 Laurence Olivier Award and Canadian Dora Award for Spider Woman, 2006 Henry Hewes Design Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Jersey Boys.

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2024] Cancelled
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Designer[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2021]
LIGHTING DESIGNER
 
[West End, 2021]
LIGHTING DESIGNER
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Chicago (Regional), 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2018]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Lighting Desiger
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Toronto, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Lighting Design
 
[Regional (US), 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Las Vegas, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Chicago, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002] Cancelled
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2001]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2001]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[Houston, TX (Regional), 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Lighting Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1996]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Lighting Consultant
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1992]
Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2018 - White Light Award For Best Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Hamilton

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Come From Away

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Come From Away


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Allegiance


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Hamilton

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Hamilton


winner
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Hamilton

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Howell Binkley, After Midnight

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, After Midnight


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, West Side Story

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley , In The Heights

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, LoveMusik


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Jersey Boys


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Jersey Boys


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2006 - Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Jersey Boys


winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Jersey Boys

Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyCyrano


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleySweeney Todd

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleySunday in the Park With George

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Radiant Baby


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, The Full Monty

Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleySweet Bird of Youth

Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyPeer Gynt


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyTempest

Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyMourning Becomes Electra


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyMacbeth

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyHenry V

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

Howell BinkleyHenry IV

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Lighting Designer

Howell Binkley, Kiss Of The Spider Woman

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Lighting Design

Howell Binkley , Kiss of the Spider Woman

Helen Hayes Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyKing Lear


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyRichard III

Videos

News

HAMILTON Announces #Ham4Ham Lottery In Louisville
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 19, 2026

Producer Jeffrey Seller and PNC Broadway in Louisville have announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance in Louisville, KY at The Kentucky Center.  A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each.
Video: HAMILTON Documentary SPARK INTO A FLAME Debuts on YouTube
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2026

Disney has released a new documentary about the Broadway sensation Hamilton, which spotlights the connections between the stage musical, the hip-hop roots that inspired it, and “The Hamilton Mixtape” that followed. Watch it here.
Christopher Jackson Will Return to HAMILTON on Broadway in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026

Here comes the General! Tony Award-nominated, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning performer Christopher Jackson will make a return to Broadway this fall, reprising his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in Hamilton.
Video: HAMILTON Cast Sings 'New York, New York' For the Knicks at Curtain Call
by Michael Major - Jun 14, 2026

The Broadway cast of Hamilton celebrated the New York Knicks by performing 'New York, New York' at their curtain call on Sunday. The performance comes after the Knicks' victory at the NBA Playoffs on Saturday. Watch the video!
Video: HAMILTON Stars Perform 'The Schuyler Sisters' at the NBA Finals
by Michael Major - Jun 11, 2026

Hamilton stars took to the basketball court to perform 'The Schuyler Sisters.' Lauren Mariasoosay, Erin Ramirez, and Jen Sese appeared at Madison Square Garden to perform Lin-Manual Miranda's song. Watch the video now!
JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary Tour to Play Tennessee Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS will bring its 20th Anniversary North American Tour to Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, with casting to be announced at a later date.
Final Tickets Will Be Available This Week for Leslie Odom, Jr.'s Run in HAMILTON in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

Final tickets will be released to purchase this week for Leslie Odom, Jr.’s sold-out run in the London production of HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace. Learn more here!
Review: HAMILTON National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - May 22, 2026

Based on Ron Chernow's 2004 biographical book titled Alexander Hamilton, this musical tells the true story of America's $10 Founding Father. The story begins when he was an immigrant who came to New York from the West Indies. Eventually, he became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was later named the nation's first Treasury Secretary.
Lauren Mariasoosay, Marcus John, and More Join HAMILTON Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026

Hamilton will welcome five new cast members to its Broadway company.  Lauren Mariasoosay will take over the role of Eliza Hamilton, alongside Marcus John as Alexander Hamilton.
Full Cast Set for JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

The full cast has been announced for the 20th anniversary UK and Ireland tour of JERSEY BOYS, led by Luke Baker as Frankie Valli, with the production opening at New Wimbledon Theatre and booking through 2027.
The Most Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2026

Awards season has arrived! While many stellar productions are poised to earn multiple nominations this season, it will take quite a few to stand up to the current record holders. Do any of this season's shows stand a chance at making history? Below, check out which Broadway shows hold the records for the most-Tony nominated productions of all time.
Review: PARSONS DANCE-A Stunning and Exhilarating program at The Joyce Theater
by Marina Kennedy - May 1, 2026

Parsons Dance wowed the opening night audience at The Joyce Theater’s Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium on Wednesday 4/29.
Stephenson Ardern-Sodje and More Join the Cast of HAMILTON at The Victoria Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

New casting has been announced for HAMILTON in London's West End. Stephenson Ardern-Sodje will join the company as Alexander Hamilton. Learn more here!
Leslie Odom, Jr. Will Reprise Role of Aaron Burr in HAMILTON in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Leslie Odom, Jr. will reprise the role of Aaron Burr, which he originated in the Broadway production of Hamilton, for a strictly limited nine week season in the West End production. Learn more here!
HAMILTON Begins Performances in Chicago Tonight at the CIBC Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

Hamilton is now playing at the CIBC Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. The unforgettable story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation, seen by more than 28 million people around the world is coming to Chicago.
HAMILTON to Launch #HAM4HAM Lottery for Chicago Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026

Broadway In Chicago announced the HAM4HAM lottery, providing a chance to purchase discounted HAMILTON tickets. The lottery opens in February 2026, offering fans an affordable way to see the acclaimed musical.
HAMILTON Unveils #HAM4HAM Digital Lottery For Kansas City Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026

A digital lottery has been announced for HAMILTON during its upcoming Kansas City engagement. A limited number of tickets will be available for each performance at a reduced price.
Tickets Now on Sale for HAMILTON at The Kentucky Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026

Tickets to the National Tour of Hamilton Louisville are on sale now. A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.
JERSEY BOYS to Launch North American Tour in September 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

Jersey Boys will launch a multi-city North American Tour beginning September 2026 in celebration of its 20th Anniversary year. Jersey Boys is the behind-the-music true story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
Isaiah Johnson to Return as George Washington in HAMILTON on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

Isaiah Johnson will return to Broadway for a limited engagement this early 2026, reprising his role as George Washington in Hamilton. Johnson’s Broadway credits include The Color Purple, Side Show, Peter and the Starcatcher.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Howell Binkley been nominated for?

Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, White Light Award For Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Come From Away, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Come From Away, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Allegiance, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Hamilton, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for After Midnight, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for After Midnight, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for West Side Story, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for LoveMusik, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jersey Boys , Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jersey Boys, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Jersey Boys, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jersey Boys, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cyrano, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sunday in the Park With George, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Radiant Baby, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sweet Bird of Youth, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Peer Gynt, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Tempest, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Mourning Becomes Electra, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Macbeth, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Henry V , Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Henry IV, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Kiss Of The Spider Woman, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Kiss of the Spider Woman, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for King Lear and Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Richard III.

What awards has Howell Binkley won?

Howell Binkley has received numerous awards for his lighting design work. His accolades include the White Light Award for Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Allegiance, and Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton. He also won Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Hamilton, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jersey Boys. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jersey Boys, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Jersey Boys, and Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jersey Boys. His other notable recognition includes Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sweeney Todd; Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty; Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Tempest; Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Macbeth; and Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Richard III.

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