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Jeff Cowie is a Tony Award-winning scenic designer with an impressive list of credits on Broadway and beyond. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Cowie attended the University of Maryland before earning his MFA in design from the Yale School of Drama.
Cowie made his Broadway debut in 1995 with the Tony-nominated production of "The Heiress" starring Cherry Jones. He went on to design the sets for a number of Broadway productions, including "The Last Night of Ballyhoo," "Golden Child," "The Civil War," "The Smell of the Kill," and "The Crucible." In 2005, Cowie won a Tony Award for his work on "The Pillowman," a dark comedy by Martin McDonagh.
Outside of Broadway, Cowie has designed sets for numerous productions at regional theaters across the country, including the Guthrie Theater, the Mark Taper Forum, the La Jolla Playhouse, and the American Conservatory Theater. He has also worked extensively in opera and dance, designing sets for the Metropolitan Opera, the San Francisco Opera, the Houston Grand Opera, and the New York City Ballet.
In addition to his work in theater, Cowie has also designed sets for film and television. He received an Emmy nomination for his work on the HBO film "The Laramie Project," and has designed sets for the films "The Ice Storm," "The Notorious Bettie Page," and "The Namesake."
Cowie's most recent Broadway credit is the 2019 revival of "Betrayal," starring Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Cox, and Zawe Ashton. The production, directed by Jamie Lloyd, received critical acclaim for its minimalist design and innovative use of video projections.

Jeff Cowie Productions

 
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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Jeff Cowie Awards and Nominations


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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

Jeff CowieThe Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant

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Review Roundup: THE YOUNG MAN FROM ATLANTA at Signature Theatre - What Did the Critics Think?


The Young Man from Atlanta is the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by two-time Academy Award winner and former Signature Residency One Playwright Horton Foote, directed by Michael Wilson. Tickets are on sale now for the production, which officially opened on Sunday, November 24th in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Let's see what the critics are saying...

Stephen Payne Joins THE YOUNG MAN FROM ATLANTA and Previews Are Delayed


BroadwayWorld has learned that Stephen Payne has joined the cast of The Young Man from Atlanta at Signature. Payne takes over for the previously announced Larry Pine in the role of Pete Davenport.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Signature's THE YOUNG MAN FROM ATLANTA, Extended Through 12/15


Signature Theatre has announced that its production of The Young Man from Atlanta, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by two-time Academy Award winner and former Signature Residency One Playwright Horton Foote, directed by Michael Wilson, has been extended by one week and will now play through December 15, 2019.

Signature's THE YOUNG MAN FROM ATLANTA Announces Casting and Tickets Now On Sale


Signature Theatre has announced casting and the creative team for The Young Man from Atlanta, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by two-time Academy Award winner and former Signature Residency One Playwright Horton Foote, directed by Michael Wilson. Tickets, priced at $35 thanks to the Signature Ticket Initiative, are on sale now for the production, which runs November 5 to December 8, 2019 with a Sunday, November 24th opening night in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).

Bay Street Theater Announces Successful Opening Night For The World Premiere Of FELLOW TRAVELERS


Bay Street Theater and Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a successful opening night for the World Premiere of FELLOW TRAVELERS, a new play by Jack Canfora, directed by Michael Wilson. The show opened on Saturday, June 2 and was met with rave reviews and a positive audience response. FELLOW TRAVELERS, open now through June 17, 2018, is the first show in Bay Street Theater's 2018 Mainstage Season. Single tickets are on sale now, and tickets are also still available as part of a Mainstage Subscription. To purchase tickets and subscriptions, call the Box Office at 631-725-9500 or purchase online at baystreet.org. Special guests included Steve Kroft from CBS, and wife and author Jennet Conant, actress Mercedes Ruehl with artist David Geiser, Robert Wankel, President of the Shubert organization, and his wife Lynn, Producers Leonard Soloway and Evan Bergman. Other producers included Paul Libin and Manny Kladitis.

BWW Review: The World Premiere Of FELLOW TRAVELERS at Bay Street Theatre


Kicking off their exciting 27th main stage season - and continuing their mission to foster new works - the Bay Street Theatre offers the world premiere of Jack Canfora's new play Fellow Travelers. Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award winner Michael Wilson directs the superb production running through June 17th at the adorable Sag Harbor venue.

Photo Flash: First Look at FELLOW TRAVELERS at Bay Street Theater


Bay Street Theater and Sag Harbor Center for the Arts presents the World Premiere of FELLOW TRAVELERS, a new play by Jack Canfora, directed by Michael Wilson, will start tomorrow, May 29, and will run through June 17. To purchase tickets and subscriptions, call the Box Office at 631-725-9500 or purchase online at www.baystreet.org. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

Bay Street Theater Announces Cast And Creative Team For The World Premiere Of FELLOW TRAVELERS


Bay Street Theater and Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for the World Premiere of FELLOW TRAVELERS, a new play by Jack Canfora, directed by Michael Wilson. The production will run as the first show in Bay Street Theater's 2018 Mainstage Season, from May 29 - June 17, 2018. Single tickets are on sale now, and tickets are also still available as part of a Mainstage Subscription. To purchase tickets and subscriptions, call the Box Office at 631-725-9500 or purchase online at www.baystreet.org.

Bay Street Theater Announces Cast And Creative Team For The World Premiere Of FELLOW TRAVELERS


Bay Street Theater and Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for the World Premiere of FELLOW TRAVELERS, a new play by Jack Canfora, directed by Michael Wilson. The production will run as the first show in Bay Street Theater's 2018 Mainstage Season, from May 29 - June 17, 2018. Single tickets are on sale now, and tickets are also still available as part of a Mainstage Subscription. To purchase tickets and subscriptions, call the Box Office at 631-725-9500 or purchase online at www.baystreet.org.

Ben Davis, Carmen Cusack and Betty Buckley to Headline Reading of ONLY A KINGDOM Musical


On Sunday, August 20, Guild Hall presents a staged reading of 'Only A Kingdom' directed by Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winner Michael Wilson (The Trip to Bountiful, The Best Man), with book, music and lyrics by Judith Shubow Steir, and orchestration and arrangements by Peter Mansfield. Tom Ware is Executive Producer.

Photo Flash: INTIMATE APPAREL, Starring Kelly McCreary, Celebrates Opening Night at Bay Street Theater


Bay Street Theater presents INTIMATE APPAREL now through July 30. The show opened to an exuberant full standing ovation on July 8, and BroadwayWorld has photos from the festivities below!

BWW Review: INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynn Nottage at Bay Street Theatre


Intimate Apparel by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage is the second offering in Bay Street Theatre's spectacular 26th season. Excellently directed by Bay Street's Artistic Director Scott Schwartz, the show runs through July 30th at the charming Long Island venue. And I have to say that this is certainly one for the books.

Photo Flash: Kelly McCreary & More In INTIMATE APPAREL At Bay Street Theater


Bay Street Theater is pleased to present INTIMATE APPAREL (July 4 - July 30) by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and Tony nominee Lynn Nottage and directed by Bay Street Theater Artistic Director Scott Schwartz. Kelly McCreary, currently one of the stars of Grey's Anatomy on ABC, stars as Esther Mills.

GREY'S ANATOMY's Kelly McCreary to Star in INTIMATE APPAREL at Bay Street Theater


Bay Street Theater has announced the cast and creative team of INTIMATE APPAREL by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and directed by Bay Street Theater Artistic Director Scott Schwartz. Kelly McCreary, currently one of the stars of Grey's Anatomy on ABC, will star as Esther Mills.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsals for INTIMATE APPAREL at Bay Street Theatre


Bay Street Theater is pleased to announce the cast of INTIMATE APPAREL is now in rehearsal at Chelsea Studios in NYC. The play is by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and Tony nominee Lynn Nottage and directed by Bay Street Theater Artistic Director Scott Schwartz. Kelly McCreary, currently one of the stars of Grey's Anatomy on ABC, stars as Esther Mills.

GREY'S ANATOMY's Kelly McCreary to Star in INTIMATE APPAREL at Bay Street Theater


Bay Street Theater has announced the cast and creative team of INTIMATE APPAREL by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and directed by Bay Street Theater Artistic Director Scott Schwartz. Kelly McCreary, currently one of the stars of Grey's Anatomy on ABC, will star as Esther Mills.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night Horton Foote's THE ROADS TO HOME


Horton Foote's The Roads To Home opened last night at the Cherry Lane Theatre and Broadwayworld was there for the festivities.  The Roads To Home is a Primary Stages production in association with Catherine Adler and Jamie deRoy. It's run has been extended throughSunday, November 27, 2016.

Horton Foote's THE ROADS TO HOME Extends at Cherry Lane


Primary Stages, in association with Catherine Adler and Jamie deRoy, has announced an extension for the first show of the 2016/17 season, THE ROADS TO HOME, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Horton Foote (Harrison, TX).

Jeff Cowie FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jeff Cowie been nominated for?

Jeff Cowie has been nominated for the Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant.

What awards has Jeff Cowie won?

Jeff Cowie has won the Outstanding Set Design of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant.

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