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Derek McLane received a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award Honour for his work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical. He has designed over 350 productions for Broadway, Off-Broadway, internationally and for TV. His over 40 credits include Burn This, The Parisian Woman, Anything Goes, The Price, Fully Committed, Beautiful, Ragtime, I Am My Own Wife and 33 Variations (Tony Award). He has designed the Academy Awards for six years (Emmy Award) and has designed four live musicals for NBC, including “Hairspray” (Emmy Award).

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Derek McLane Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, MJ The Musical


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical

Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, A Soldier's Play

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

Derek McLane, Fully Committed

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Into the Woods

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Follies

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

Derek McLane, Nice Work If You Can Get It


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Scenic Design

Derek McLane, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying


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Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Anything Goes

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneThe Lisbon Traviata

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Anything Goes

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Ragtime

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLaneA Lie of the Mind

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Ragtime

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

Derek McLane, 33 Variations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, 33 Variations


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The Hewes Awards - 2009 - Scenic Design

Derek McLane, 33 Variations


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, 33 Variations

The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, 1 Million Miles

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, 1 Million Miles

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, The Voysey Inheritance


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The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, The Voysey Inheritance

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLaneAbigail's Party

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, The Pajama Game


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The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Intimate Apparel

The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, I Am My Own Wife


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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Set Designs - Play

Derek McLane, I Am My Own Wife


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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Set Design - Play

Derek McLane, East is East

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Set Design - Play

Derek McLane, Misalliance

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Set Design - Play

Derek McLane, Present Laughter

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

Derek McLaneThe Doctor's Dilemma

Helen Hayes Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneMuch Ado About Nothing

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneRichard III

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneTwelfth Night

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneTwelfth Night

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Derek McLane News


Photos/Video: First Look at THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on Broadway


Get a first look at the new Broadway musical The Heart of Rock and Roll, as new photos and video have been released ahead of the show's April 22nd Opening Night.

HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Extended for Two Weeks at NYTW


New York Theatre Workshop and Tectonic Theater Project will present a two-week extension for Here There Are Blueberries. Learn how to purchase tickets.

MJ THE MUSICAL To Have St. Louis Debut, Beginning In May!


Experience the St. Louis debut of MJ at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from May 28 to June 9.

Austin Durant Will Return to MOULIN ROUGE! With Hailee Kaleem Wright Joining the Cast


Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Austin Durant as Harold Zidler beginning Tuesday, May 14 at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Cast Set for BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at White Plains Performing Arts Center


The White Plains Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for their Mainstage production of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Launches Digital Lottery and Rush Policies


Ahead of its first preview this Friday, The Heart of Rock and Roll has announced its digital lottery and rush policies. Learn how to get discounted tickets for The Heart of Rock and Roll here!

Review: MJ - THE MUSICAL Moonwalks Into OC's Segerstrom Center


An overall resounding triumph despite its insistence on side-stepping some of the more salacious scandals associated with its subject, pop star Michael Jackson—MJ - THE MUSICAL is a genuinely entertaining and nostalgic show that purposely aims to celebrate the creative, if misunderstood genius behind some of the biggest hits in pop music history.

Tickets On Sale Now For MJ THE MUSICAL At Broadway Grand Rapids


Broadway Grand Rapids has announced that tickets are now on sale for MJ, the much-anticipated musical tribute to the King of Pop.

THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR To Live Stream Three Performances This Month


The New Group and nonprofit The League of Live Stream Theater (LOLST) are partnering to live stream performances of the world premiere production of The Seven Year Disappear by Jordan Seavey.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is Coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in April


The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will make its St. Louis debut at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Purchase tickets now!

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Gammage Auditorium


What did our critic think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Gammage Auditorium?

Tickets For MJ in Cleveland Go On Sale Today


Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, at Playhouse Square, will go on sale starting Friday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m. 

HAMILTON, BACK TO THE FUTURE, and More Set for the 2024-25 Broadway Season at the Tanger Center


The Tanger Center has announcd its 2024-25 Broadway season. The season will kick off in September with Mamma Mia! and continues through June 2025.

Video: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates Its First Night On the West End!


Go inside the first night of performances of the UK premiere production of MJ The Musical, which began performances at the Prince Edward Theatre this week! See Tony Award-winning star Myles Frost and the cast of MJ take their first London bows in a new video!

Ricky Rojas Will Return to MOULIN ROUGE!, Plus New Tickets Released


Original Broadway cast member Ricky Rojas will return to the role of Santiago in Moulin Rouge! The Musical beginning Tuesday, March 26 at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Plus a new block of tickets will be released.

Kathleen Chalfant, Jonathan Raviv, and More Set for HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at NYTW


New York Theatre Workshop has announced the full cast & creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, co-written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony & Emmy Award nominee Moisés Kaufman & Emmy Award nominee Amanda Gronich, and conceived & directed by Moisés Kaufman.

Review: MJ at the Eccles Theater is Iconic


The national tour of MJ, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is a restrained, realistic snapshot of one brief but significant period in Michael Jackson’s life that serves as a springboard for an entertaining, if meandering, realization of iconic music and images from his career.

Review Roundup: THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR Starring Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch Opens Off-Broadway


Emmy and Tony Award-winner c star in THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR, opening tonight at The New Group, a funny, deeply human mystery of mothers and sons, coming of age, and coming apart. Read the reviews!

Photos: Go Inside the Opening Night of New Group's SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR


Emmy and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch star in THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR, is running now at The New Group. The play is a funny, deeply human mystery of mothers and sons, coming of age, and coming apart. Go inside the play's opening night in new photos!

Video: Watch Corey Cott & More in THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Music Video


Check out a brand-new music video from the cast of The Heart of Rock and Roll on Broadway!

Derek McLane FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Derek McLane been nominated for?

Derek McLane has been nominated for several awards for his scenic design work, including: Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "MJ The Musical" and "Moulin Rouge!"; Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Moulin Rouge!"; Outstanding Scenic Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Moulin Rouge!"; Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Soldier's Play"; Outstanding Set Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Fully Committed"; Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels for "Into the Woods"; Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Follies"; and many others, including wins and nominations for various productions like "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," "Ragtime," "The Pajama Game," and "Twelfth Night."

What awards has Derek McLane won?

Derek McLane has won several awards, including Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Moulin Rouge!, and Best Scenic Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. He also received recognition for Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Anything Goes, Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards for 33 Variations, and Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for 33 Variations. McLane's accolades also include Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels for The Voysey Inheritance and Intimate Apparel, Outstanding Set Designs - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for I Am My Own Wife, and Outstanding Set Design - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for East is East.

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