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Alan Edwards

Alan Edwards is an actor, lighting designer, lighting design whose BroadwayWorld credits include Valmouth, The Social Register, and Simple Simon.

Also Credited As: Allan Edwards

Date of Birth: June 03, 1892

Date of Death: May 08, 1954 (61)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 1958
Captain Dick Thoroughfare
[Broadway]
1931
Lester Trout
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1930
Tony Prince
[Broadway]
1928
Harry Vance
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1927
Joe Thompson, Joe Westcott
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1926
Richard Grey
[Broadway]
1925
Jack Waller, M.D.
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1924
Performer, Jack Robinson
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1923
Performer, William Van Wyck
[Broadway]
1922
Harrison Bartlett
[Broadway]
1921
Performer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1917
Bruce Grant

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer

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News

Cast and Creative Team Set for York Walker's COVENANT at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of York Walker's Covenant, a suspenseful Southern Gothic play that explores the price of wanting more.
Photos: HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2026

See photos from opening night of Red Bull Theater’s How Shakespeare Saved My Life, written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent at The Public Theater.
Review Roundup: HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE at the Public Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2026

Performances are now underway for the New York premiere of How Shakespeare Saved My Life, Jacob Ming-Trent's one-man show, directed by Tony Taccone, about the creatives that molded him. Read the reviews!
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE Extends Ahead of New York Premiere at The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2026

Jacob Ming-Trent's How Shakespeare Saved My Life has extended its New York premiere at The Public Theater through October 25, 2026. Tony Taccone directs the Red Bull Theater production.
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026

Red Bull Theater and The Public Theater will soon open the New York premiere of HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE, Jacob Ming-Trent’s one-man show. The production has extended its ru.
Black Theatre United Reveals Designers for 2026 Design Expo & Reveals New App
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026

Black Theatre United has revealed the designers for this year’s BTU Design Expo, alongside the launch of the new BTU Design Expo App. The 2026 Expo brings together leading theatre designers alongside emerging and early-career artists.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 16, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
MY JOY IS HEAVY Full Creative Team Announced for New York Theatre Workshop World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced dates and ticket information for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons (Hundred Days, The Keep Going Songs), directed by Tony Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown; Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812).
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production,  How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at GSP-A Great and Humorous View of JAWS Filming
by Marina Kennedy - May 6, 2025

The Olivier Award-nominated play, 'The Shark is Broken,' is now being performed at George Street Playhouse (GSP) in the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC). It will be on stage for a limited run through Sunday, May 18 and audiences love it.
Complete Cast and Creative Team Set for THE SHARK IS BROKEN at George Street Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

George Street Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and creative team for The Shark is Broken, written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
GATSBY, with Music by Florence Welch, Begins Performances at A.R.T.
by Blair Ingenthron - May 26, 2024

The Great Gatsby begins performances at A.R.T today, May 26th, with an opening night scheduled for June 5th. The production will run through August 3rd.
World Premiere of GATSBY at A.R.T. Pushes First Preview Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

The world premiere musical Gatsby at A.R.T. will now begin previews on May 26. Learn more about the show.
Photos: See Rachel Chavkin, Sonya Tayeh & More in Rehearsals for GATSBY at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024

See rehearsal photos fro Gatsby at A.R.T. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
American Repertory Theater Announces Associated Programming For GATSBY World-Premiere Musical 
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

A.R.T. has announced associated programming for GATSBY, including a film series, essential question discussions, and access performances.
World Premiere of GATSBY at A.R.T. Extends Through Early August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2024

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University has added additional performance dates and inventory for its world-premiere musical Gatsby. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Isaac Powell, Ben Levi Ross, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Will Lead GATSBY at A.R.T.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

The cast has been set for the world premiere of Gatsby, an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s legendary novel, opening at American Repertory Theater in May!
Creatives Revealed For GATSBY, With Music by Florence Welch
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024

The design and music teams have been announced for the world premiere of Gatsby, featuring music by Florence Welch and directed by Rachel Chavkin, at American Repertory Theatre. 
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Connecticut Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Connecticut Awards; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alan Edwards been in?

Alan Edwards has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

How many West End shows has Alan Edwards been in?

Alan Edwards has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Alan Edwards's first West End show?

Alan Edwards's first West End show was Valmouth which opened in 1958

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