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

Neil Austin Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Neil Austin, Leopoldstadt

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Neil Austin, Leopoldstadt

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Neil Austin, Company

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Ink


winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Neil Austin, Ink


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

Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


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Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

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


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Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

Neil Austin, Hughie

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design

Neil AustinThe Winter's Tale

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Evita

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Neil Austin, Evita


winner
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design

Neil Austin, The White Guard


winner
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design

Neil Austin, The White Guard


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Red


winner
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Neil Austin, Red

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Neil Austin, Hamlet

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Hamlet

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design

Neil AustinPiaf

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design

Neil AustinNo Man's Land

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design

Neil AustinThérèse Raquin

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Frost/Nixon

Neil Austin Videos

Neil Austin News


Full Cast Set for MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL World Premiere


The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil at Goodman Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look at The Royal Shakespeare Company's LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST


The Royal Shakespeare Company has released all new photos from its production of Love’s Labour’s Lost, which makes its premiere in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre this week.

College Student Rush Will Be Offered for COMPANY at the Providence Performing Arts Center


The Providence Performing Arts Center has announced that an advanced college student rush will be available for the hilarious Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s COMPANY. PPAC is offering this special advance pricing treat in celebration of Bobbie’s 35th birthday!

Review: Gender-Swapped COMPANY Cleverly Reimagines Sondheim Show


More than 50 years after its original Broadway production, which had a Boston tryout at the Shubert Theatre, the Stephen Sondheim musical Company, with book by George Furth, had its third revival in 2021, in a sprightly, cleverly reimagined, gender-swapped production that won five Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical.

Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY Plays Keller Auditorium In July 2024


Tickets for the much-anticipated musical comedy, COMPANY, go on sale in Portland and we've got the scoop on how to see the July production and how to get tickets.

Video: Go Inside House Pride Nights at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway


The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrated the Hogwarts houses with four special evening performances dedicated to each house. Check out video highlights here!

Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE on Broadway


Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater. 

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.

Neil Austin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Neil Austin been nominated for?

Neil Austin has been nominated for several awards for his outstanding lighting designs in various Broadway productions. Some of his nominations include Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Leopoldstadt, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Leopoldstadt, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Company, and Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ink. He has also been recognized with nominations such as Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two, and Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Red and Hamlet. Additionally, he received nominations for Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Piaf, No Man's Land, Thérèse Raquin, and The White Guard. Neil Austin's exceptional work has earned him nominations for prestigious awards like the Drama Desk Awards and the Olivier Awards.

What awards has Neil Austin won?

Neil Austin has won the following awards: - 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" - Best Lighting Design at the Olivier Awards for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" and "The White Guard" - Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Red" - Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Red"

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