Hugh Vanstone
Latest News on Hugh Vanstone:
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Starring Paul Hilton (Nov 26, 2025)
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Comes to Madison Next Year (Nov 4, 2025)
Dates Set For PRIDE at the National Theatre (Nov 4, 2025)
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Starring Paul Hilton (Nov 26, 2025)
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Comes to Madison Next Year (Nov 4, 2025)
Dates Set For PRIDE at the National Theatre (Nov 4, 2025)
BIO
Hugh has designed the lighting for more than 160 productions and worked for most of the UK's national companies and extensively on Broadway. He has received three Olivier Awards for Best Lighting Designer: in 2004 for Pacific Overtures (Donmar); in 2000 for The Graduate (West End) and The Cherry Orchard (National Theatre); and in 1998 for The Unexpected Man (RSC) and The Blue Room (Donmar). In New York he received TONY® award nominations for Mary Stuart and Spamalot.
His most recent work includes: Ghost the Musical (West End); The Wizard of Oz (West End); Matilda (RSC); Deathtrap (West End); La Bête (West End & Broadway); Shrek (London & US Tour); The Late Middle Classes (Donmar); The Real Thing (Old Vic); Arabian Nights (RSC); A Steady Rain (Broadway); Tanz der Vampire (Vienna & Berlin).
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Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Hugh VanstoneBack to the Future
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, The Height of the Storm
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, A Christmas Carol
winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Hugh Vanstone, A Christmas Carol
Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Groundhog Day
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Matilda
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Hugh Vanstone, Matilda the Musical
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Ghost
Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Ghost The Musical
Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Matilda The Musical
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Hugh Vanstone, Ghost: The Musical
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Hugh Vanstone, Ghost The Musical
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design in a Play
Hugh Vanstone, Mary Stuart
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Hugh Vanstone, Mary Stuart
Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Monty Python's Spamalot
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Monty Python's Spamalot
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Hugh Vanstone, Monty Python's Spamalot
winner
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Pacific Overtures
winner
Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Lighting Designer
Hugh VanstoneThe Cherry Orchard
The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, The Unexpected Man
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, The Unexpected Man
winner
Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Lighting Designer
Hugh VanstoneThe Blue Room
Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Lighting Designer
Hugh VanstoneHamlet
Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Lighting Designer
Hugh Vanstone, Art
Videos
Exclusive: First Look At Cast Of BACK TO THE FUTURE on Tour in Action
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-02 10:54:12
Video: Watch BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform 'Johnny B. Goode' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - 2024-03-27 09:58:37
Video: BACK TO THE FUTURE Reveals Special Performance To Celebrate Back to the Future Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-10-13 12:45:59
Video: Roger Bart Shares Christopher Lloyd's 'Big Question' About the BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2023-08-17 09:51:16
Video: Casey Likes Performs 'Johnny B. Goode' in BACK TO THE FUTURE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-08-03 13:53:19
Video: Stars Turn Out For A BACK TO THE FUTURE Gala Performance
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-07-29 16:00:19
Video: See How BACK TO THE FUTURE Brings the DeLorean Time Machine to Broadway on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2023-07-25 13:08:58
Video: Watch Highlights from BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway
by Show Highlights - 2023-07-25 10:11:14
Video: New Footage From MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Now Extended Until 15 December 2024
by Stephi Wild - 2023-06-01 05:12:28
Video: Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin Talk the Return of GROUNDHOG DAY
by Stephi Wild - 2023-03-30 09:59:47
Breaking: Casey Likes Joins Roger Bart in BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-03-01 09:00:20
BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre in Summer 2023
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-10-21 10:00:20
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT
by Stephi Wild - 2022-06-01 07:08:21
PHOTO/VIDEO: Exclusive Look Behind the Scenes of MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2021-09-17 05:43:40
VIDEO: The Cast of MATILDA Performs 'When I Grow Up' in Rehearsals; Booking Extension Announced
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 2021-09-10 05:00:20
VIDEO: Meet the Child Stars of Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2021-08-18 07:10:50
News
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Starring Paul Hilton
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 26, 2025
For many, Christmas cannot begin until The Old Vic is staging Jack Thorne's A Christmas Carol. This year's iteration shows yet again why it is a festive must-see. Brimming with emotion, but never tipping into mawkishness, it will make you laugh, cry and gasp with child-like wonder, no matter what your age. What more could you want from a Christmas show?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 26, 2025
For many, Christmas cannot begin until The Old Vic is staging Jack Thorne's A Christmas Carol. This year's iteration shows yet again why it is a festive must-see. Brimming with emotion, but never tipping into mawkishness, it will make you laugh, cry and gasp with child-like wonder, no matter what your age. What more could you want from a Christmas show?
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Comes to Madison Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the “Back to the Future” film trilogy, and Overture Center for the Arts have announced that “Back to the Future: The Musical” will arrive in Madison in March.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the “Back to the Future” film trilogy, and Overture Center for the Arts have announced that “Back to the Future: The Musical” will arrive in Madison in March.
Dates Set For PRIDE at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025
Dates have been announced for Pride at the National Theatre, a brand-new musical based on the award-winning film, reuniting director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025
Dates have been announced for Pride at the National Theatre, a brand-new musical based on the award-winning film, reuniting director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford.
Gok Wan Will Join BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical Cast to Celebrate Back to the Future Day
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
Presenter, stylist and actor Gok Wan will make a special cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland' to celebrate Back to the Future Day at the Adelphi Theatre on Monday 20 October.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
Presenter, stylist and actor Gok Wan will make a special cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland' to celebrate Back to the Future Day at the Adelphi Theatre on Monday 20 October.
Complete Cast Set for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at PAC NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed the complete cast for the New York return of Matthew Warchus’ production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed the complete cast for the New York return of Matthew Warchus’ production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne. Learn more!
Michael Cerveris, George Abud and More to Star in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at PAC NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025
Two-time Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris (Fun Home, Sweeney Todd) will make his PAC NYC debut playing “Ebenezer Scrooge” in the New York return of Matthew Warchus’ A Christmas Carol. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025
Two-time Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris (Fun Home, Sweeney Todd) will make his PAC NYC debut playing “Ebenezer Scrooge” in the New York return of Matthew Warchus’ A Christmas Carol. Learn more!
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Launches Washington Pavilion’s 2025"26 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2025
The Washington Pavilion will open its 2025–26 Broadway Season with Back to the Future: The Musical, October 14–19, 2025. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning production brings Marty McFly and Doc Brown’s time-traveling adventure to Sioux Falls.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2025
The Washington Pavilion will open its 2025–26 Broadway Season with Back to the Future: The Musical, October 14–19, 2025. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning production brings Marty McFly and Doc Brown’s time-traveling adventure to Sioux Falls.
Photos: First Look the New Cast of MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2025
New production photography has been released as the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical enters its 15th year in London, making it the 10th longest running musical in West End history.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2025
New production photography has been released as the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical enters its 15th year in London, making it the 10th longest running musical in West End history.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL To Play Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025
Back to the Future: The Musical will play Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre from February 21–March 1, 2026, as part of the Hippodrome Broadway Series. Tickets go on sale September 26, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025
Back to the Future: The Musical will play Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre from February 21–March 1, 2026, as part of the Hippodrome Broadway Series. Tickets go on sale September 26, 2025.
A Production History of ART - From Paris to London, Broadway, and Beyond
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2025
Performances are now underway for the first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART. As the show returns to New York, we're looking back on the play's history and notable stars who have taken on these roles.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2025
Performances are now underway for the first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART. As the show returns to New York, we're looking back on the play's history and notable stars who have taken on these roles.
BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Launches First UK Tour at Milton Keynes Theatre, February 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Back to the Future creators Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, have announced that the Olivier Award-winning Back to the Future The Musical will embark on its first-ever UK tour, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 9 – Saturday 27 February 2027.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Back to the Future creators Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, have announced that the Olivier Award-winning Back to the Future The Musical will embark on its first-ever UK tour, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 9 – Saturday 27 February 2027.
Photos: Brian Conley, Maddie Grace Jepson and More in BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
You can now get a first look at new photos of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical starring Brian Conley as Doctor Emmett Brown and Tik Tok sensation Maddie Grace Jepson as Lorraine Baines.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
You can now get a first look at new photos of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical starring Brian Conley as Doctor Emmett Brown and Tik Tok sensation Maddie Grace Jepson as Lorraine Baines.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Launch UK Tour in 2026
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back To The Future film trilogy, just announced the first ever UK tour of the multi award-winning BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical,
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back To The Future film trilogy, just announced the first ever UK tour of the multi award-winning BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical,
Tickets to BACK TO THE FUTURE in Columbus to go on Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Columbus as part of the 2025-26 Broadway season. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Columbus as part of the 2025-26 Broadway season. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For MARY PAGE MARLOWE at the The Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2025
The Old Vic has announced the full cast and further creative team for the UK premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning Tracy Letts’ play Mary Page Marlowe. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2025
The Old Vic has announced the full cast and further creative team for the UK premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning Tracy Letts’ play Mary Page Marlowe. Learn more here!
Paul Hilton to Play Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Old Vic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025
Paul Hilton will take on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in Matthew Warchus’ A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne at The Old Vic. Learn more about the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025
Paul Hilton will take on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in Matthew Warchus’ A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne at The Old Vic. Learn more about the production here!
MATILDA THE MUSICAL UK Tour Finds Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
Casting has been announced for the upcoming tour of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical, which this year celebrates 15 years on stage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
Casting has been announced for the upcoming tour of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical, which this year celebrates 15 years on stage
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical Comes to the Detroit Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Detroit as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. This live experience is based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Detroit as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. This live experience is based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film.
New Cast Revealed For The Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025
Casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's West End production of Matilda The Musical which enters its 15th year in London this Autumn.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025
Casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's West End production of Matilda The Musical which enters its 15th year in London this Autumn.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL To Welcome Jon Robyns As 'Miss Trunchbull', Two New Title Stars, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025
New casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical as it prepares to mark a major milestone: its 15th year in London this autumn.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025
New casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical as it prepares to mark a major milestone: its 15th year in London this autumn.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Hugh Vanstone been nominated for?
Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Back to the Future, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Height of the Storm, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Groundhog Day, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Matilda, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Matilda the Musical, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Ghost, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Ghost The Musical, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Matilda The Musical, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ghost: The Musical, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ghost The Musical, Outstanding Lighting Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mary Stuart, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Mary Stuart, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot , Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Pacific Overtures, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Cherry Orchard, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Unexpected Man, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Unexpected Man, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Blue Room, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Hamlet and Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Art .
What awards has Hugh Vanstone won?
Hugh Vanstone has won several prestigious awards for his lighting design work. He received the Outstanding Lighting Design award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for A Christmas Carol, The Height of the Storm, and Ghost: The Musical. He won the Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for A Christmas Carol. Additionally, he earned the Best Lighting Design award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for both Matilda and Ghost. His accolades also include the Best Lighting Design award at the Olivier Awards for Pacific Overtures, The Cherry Orchard, and The Blue Room. Furthermore, Hugh Vanstone was honored with the Outstanding Lighting Design award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Unexpected Man.
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