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NEIL AUSTIN was the recipient of the 2019 Tony Award for Ink (Friedman); the 2018 Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric); and the 2010 Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Red (Golden). He was also awarded the 2017 and 2011 Olivier Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Palace, West End) and The White Guard (National, London). His Broadway credits include Ink, Travesties, Hughie, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Evita, Red, Hamlet, The Seafarer and Frost/Nixon. Other work in the U.S. includes Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Curran, San Francisco), Macbeth (Park Avenue Armory), Julius Caesar (St. Ann’s Warehouse), The Night Alive (Atlantic), The Sunshine Boys (Ahmanson Theatre), Red and Parade (Mark Taper Forum).

Neil Austin Productions

 
[US Tour, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2023]
LIGHTING DESIGNER
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
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[West End, 2021]
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[West End, 2020]
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[West End, 2019]
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[West End, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[West End, 2018]
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[West End, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2018]
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[West End, 2017]
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[West End, 2017]
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[West End, 2017]
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[West End, 2017]
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[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2016]
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[Canada, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Chicago, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[West End, 2014]
Lighting Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
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[West End, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[West End, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[West End, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Associate Lighting Designer
 
[Australia, 2018]
Lighting Designer

Neil Austin Awards and Nominations

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

Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design

Neil AustinThe Winter's Tale

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design

Neil Austin, The White Guard

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design

Neil Austin, The White Guard

Neil Austin Videos

Neil Austin News


Review: COMPANY at Kennedy Center

Phone rings, door chimes, in comes a dazzling reimagined production of Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s classic, COMPANY, to the Kennedy Center stage.

COMPANY to be Presented at the Benedum Center in April

The Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's and George Furth's COMPANY, winner of five 2022 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, will be on stage at the Benedum Center for eight performances. See how to purchase tickets.

Video: Get A First Look at a New Montage for COMPANY on Tour

Get a first look at an all-new montage for the national tour of the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's and George Furth's Company. 

Review Roundup: THE HUNT Opens at St. Ann's Warehouse

St. Ann’s Warehouse is presenting the U.S. premiere of the Almeida Theatre production of The Hunt. Read the reviews for The Hunt here!

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 Set For RSC's LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST

Full casting has been announced for director Emily Burns' playful and contemporary take on Shakespeare's comedy, Love's Labour's Lost, which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 11 April – 18 May.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Extends Booking in London to March 2025

The producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have announced a further booking extension through to 2 March 2025 for the original two-part multi award-winning production at London's Palace Theatre.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Sets 2024 House Pride Nights

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway will once again celebrate the Hogwarts houses with four special evening performances dedicated to each house.

Video: COMPANY on Tour Celebrates Star Britney Coleman's Birthday On Stage!

The touring company of Stephen Sondheim's and George Furth's Company, currently running in Greenville, SC, celebrated the actual birthday of the show's star, Britney Coleman, at their most recent performance!

Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's COMPANY Makes St. Louis Debut At Fabulous Fox Theatre In February

COMPANY will make its St. Louis debut at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from February 27 to March 10. Get all the details and casting information on our website.

Review: THE ENFIELD HAUNTING, Ambassadors Theatre

Now, we’re not here to tell you how to spend your money, so, by all means, if you want to see some people off the telly in real life, they’re discounting ticket prices left and right. However, be aware that there are better ways and better plays to invest cash on.

CURSED CHILD Sets New Sales Record With Best Week For A Play in Broadway History

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning Best Play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has set a new Broadway record for weekly ticket sales for a non-musical play, reporting a gross of $2,718,487.50 for the week ending December 31, 2023.

J.K. Rowling Makes $10.5 Million from CURSED CHILD Post-Pandemic

Learn about the profit structure of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child which continues to bring in profits for J.K. Rowling, who has made $10.5 million from HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD post-pandemic. 

VIDEO: Decorating the Lyric Theatre Christmas Tree with the Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway has released a video of the cast as they decorate the Lyric Theatre Christmas Tree. Watch the video here!

VIDEO: Watch Stars Cara Ricketts and Aaron Bartz Decorate HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD Character Biscuits

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s Cara Ricketts (Hermoine) and Aaron Bartz (Draco Malfoy) were tasked with decorating Draco and Hermione biscuits for each other in under two minutes. Watch the video released by the production here to see how it went!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD North American Tour Will Launch in Chicago in September 2024

The magic is hitting the road next year! The North American Tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago in September 2024. Learn more about the tour here!

Photos: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Reveals First Look At New Cast Members In Action!

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child welcomes some new leading cast members for its sixth year making magic on Broadway! See Cara Ricketts, Daniel Fredrick, Jane Bruce and the rest of the company in new production photos!

Photos: First Look at THE ENFIELD HAUNTING, Starring Catherine Tate and David Threlfall

New production photos have been released from The Enfield Haunting. Written by Paul Unwin, and directed by Angus Jackson, The Enfield Haunting is currently playing at Richmond Theatre and moves to The Ambassadors Theatre in London for a limited West End season from 30 November 2023 until 2 March 2024.

New Musical TAMMY FAYE is Coming to Broadway During 2024-25 Season

The Almeida Theatre production of the Olivier-nominated musical, TAMMY FAYE, will premiere at a Nederlander Theatre on Broadway in the 2024-25 Season. Learn more about the production here!

Neil Austin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Neil Austin has been nominated for several awards for his outstanding lighting design work in various plays and musicals. Some of his notable nominations include Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Leopoldstadt," "Ink," and "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." He was also nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Leopoldstadt," "Ink," and "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." Additionally, Austin received nominations for Best Lighting Design at the Olivier Awards for productions like "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," "The White Guard," "Red," "Piaf," "No Man's Land," and "Thérèse Raquin." His work was also recognized with nominations for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," "Hughie," "Evita," "Hamlet," and "Frost/Nixon."

Neil Austin has won several awards for his exceptional lighting design work in various Broadway productions. Some of his notable accolades include Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Ink" and "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two," Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," and Best Lighting Design at the Olivier Awards for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," "The White Guard," and "Red."

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