Natasha Katz
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE NOTEBOOK, and More Set For Broadway San Jose 2026/27 Season (Mar 3, 2026)
Broadway in Miami Series at the Arsht Reveals 2026-27 Season (Feb 27, 2026)
Brisbane Cast Revealed for MJ THE MUSICAL (Feb 26, 2026)
BIO
Natasha Katz is a New York-based lighting designer. She is a six-time Tony Award winner who has designed extensively for theatre, opera, dance, concerts, and permanent lighting installations around the world. Her recent Broadway credits include: Diana, The Music Man, All My Sons, Burn This, The Prom, Frozen, Long Day's Journey Into Night, Cats, School of Rock, An American in Paris, Aladdin, Skylight, The Glass Menagerie, Once, Follies, The Coast of Utopia: Salvage, and Aida.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Natasha Katz, John Proctor is the Villain
Natasha Katz, John Proctor is the Villain
Natasha Katz, Grey House
Natasha Katz, Hell's Kitchen
Natasha Katz, Grey House
winner
Natasha Katz, Sweeney Todd
Natasha Katz, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
winner
Natasha Katz, Sweeney Todd
Natasha Katz, Some Like It Hot
Natasha Katz, Diana
Natasha Katz, MJ the Musical
Natasha Katz, MJ the Musical
winner
Natasha Katz, MJ the Musical
Natasha Katz, The Glass Menagerie
Natasha Katz, Hello, Dolly!
Natasha Katz, Hello, Dolly!
Natasha Katz, Hello, Dolly!
Natasha Katz, Long Day's Journey Into Night
winner
Natasha Katz, Long Day's Journey Into Night
Natasha Katz, The Iceman Cometh
Natasha Katz, An American in Paris
winner
Natasha Katz, An American in Paris
Natasha Katz, Skylight
Natasha Katz, Aladdin
winner
Natasha Katz, The Glass Menagerie
winner
Natasha Katz, Once
winner
Natasha Katz, Once
Natasha Katz, Follies
Natasha Katz, Sister Act
Natasha Katz, The Addams Family
Natasha Katz, The Little Mermaid
Natasha Katz, The Little Mermaid
winner
Natasha Katz, The Coast of Utopia
winner
Natasha Katz, The Coast of Utopia
winner
Natasha Katz, The Coast of Utopia
Natasha Katz, Tarzan
Natasha Katz, Sweet Smell of Success
winner
Natasha Katz, Aida
Natasha Katz, Twelfth Night
Natasha Katz, The Scarlet Pimpernel
Natasha Katz, Beauty and the Beast
Videos
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Reflects on Playing Jackie Siegel in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-20 11:00:39
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Sings 'This Time Next Year' in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Michael Major - 2025-11-17 14:59:48
Video: Original BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Susan Egan Surprises Tour Cast
by Michael Major - 2025-11-17 12:43:09
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-04 13:27:47
Videos: Sherie Rene Scott Prepares For QUEEN OF VERSAILLES With Ryah Nixon & Kristin Chenoweth
by Michael Major - 2025-10-29 12:35:25
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'Friend Like Me' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-23 14:17:39
Video: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Ends Broadway Run With Closing Night Ritual
by Michael Major - 2025-09-08 10:46:17
Video: First Look at SHIKI Theatre Company's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in Japan
by Joshua Wright - 2025-07-10 12:24:01
Video: Watch HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Girl on Fire' & 'No One' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2025-06-13 14:09:08
Video: Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Box Office is Now Open
by Stephi Wild - 2025-06-05 08:05:16
Photos/Video: First Look at Rehearsals for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2025-06-04 12:38:58
Video: ALADDIN Pays Tribute to Howard Ashman at 400th Performance
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-19 05:59:12
Video: Tank and Amanda Reid Perform 'If I Ain't Got You' From HELL'S KITCHEN; Deluxe Album Out Next Week
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-16 05:37:09
News
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
Broadway San Jose has announced its 2026/27 season, showcasing a lineup of acclaimed musicals, including Hamilton, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America have revealed announce the 2026-27 Broadway in Miami season in the Ziff Ballet Opera House.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
Broadway sensation Ilario Grant will lead the Brisbane season of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning MJ THE MUSICAL, following his celebrated run in Melbourne.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026
Broadway Across Canada will present five must-see productions at Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre for the 2026-2027 season, showcasing a diverse lineup of shows.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Broadway Across Canada has revealed its 2026 – 2027 Broadway Season at Edmonton’s iconic Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, bringing five productions to local audiences.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026
As Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrates its 40th anniversary season, the Center has revealed its 2026–2027 Broadway season. This landmark season features 11 productions, including six Orange County premieres.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
Popejoy Hall has revealed its 2026-2027 Broadway in New Mexico Series, offering a selection of the Best of Broadway right here in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
by Jeffrey Kare - Feb 18, 2026
Inspired by the music and upbringing of Alicia Keys. Hell’s Kitchen follows Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, we meet her dynamic family, a musical mentor who changes her life, and the neighborhood that helps her grow up.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization will present The Sound of Music at the Academy of Music, celebrating the 65th anniversary of the original stage debut.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026
Las Vegas' Heart of the Arts, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, has announced its latest lineup of Broadway productions – the 2026-2027 season of its popular and acclaimed Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2026
Tickets go on sale February 13 for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, which will play the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis from June 2–7, 2026. The production is part of the first Disney-produced North American tour of the musical in more than 25 years.
by Joni Lorraine - Feb 4, 2026
Few titles in the musical theatre canon are as instantly recognizable—or as enduringly beloved—as the SOUND OF MUSIC. Featuring music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, with a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, the musical premiered on Broadway in 1959 and quickly became a cultural touchstone.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
Ryan Gregory Thurman has joined the company of Aladdin on Broadway as Babkak. Also joining the Broadway company of Aladdin, is Rodney Ingram in the title role.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
The 1/52 Project has opened applications for its 2026 grant cycle supporting early-career theatre designers from historically excluded groups. Founded by Beowulf Boritt, the OBIE Award-winning program provides financial grants of up to $17,500.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026
The cast has been revealed for the UK transfer of John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower, directed by Tony Award-winner Danya Taymor. It arrives from a run on Broadway and plays at the Royal Court.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical MJ will return to San Francisco as part of the First National Tour. The production will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre and is directed by Christopher Wheeldon with a book by Lynn Nottage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Broadway in Portland has unveiled the 2026-2027 season of Broadway shows at Keller Auditorium, including Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen, The Outsiders, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026
The Tony Award–winning musical MJ will play Birmingham as part of the Broadway in Birmingham series at the BJCC Concert Hall. The First National Tour features Jordan Markus in the title role and centers on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Tsehay Hawkins will appear in the Melbourne production of MJ The Musical, making her theatrical stage debut. MJ THE MUSICAL must close at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre in March.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026
Dixon Place will present the prestigious Bessies award ceremony, recognizing outstanding dance and performance artists, on January 20. This event highlights the achievements in dance and provides a platform for artists to be acknowledged.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Pl (Drama Desk Awards) for John Proctor is the Villain, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for John Proctor is the Villain, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Grey House, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Grey House, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Diana, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for MJ the Musical, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for MJ the Musical, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for MJ the Musical, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Iceman Cometh, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for An American in Paris, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for An American in Paris, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Skylight, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Aladdin, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Once, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Once, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sister Act, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Addams Family, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Little Mermaid, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Little Mermaid, Special Achievement in Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tarzan, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Sweet Smell of Success, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Aida, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Twelfth Night, Best Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Scarlet Pimpernel and Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Beauty and the Beast.
Natasha Katz has received numerous prestigious awards for her lighting design work. She won the Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Sweeney Todd. She has earned multiple Tony Awards for Best Lighting Design of a Musical, including for Sweeney Todd, MJ the Musical, An American in Paris, Once, and Aida. Additionally, Katz won Tony Awards for Best Lighting Design of a Play for Long Day's Journey Into Night, The Glass Menagerie, and The Coast of Utopia. Her work on The Coast of Utopia also garnered her the Special Achievement in Design award from The Hewes Awards, as well as Outstanding Lighting Design honors from both The Lortels for Once and the Drama Desk Awards for The Coast of Utopia.
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