Amanda Zieve
Latest News on Amanda Zieve:
Video: PROOF Cast Takes Their First Bows on Broadway (Apr 1, 2026)
Meet the Cast of PROOF, Now Playing on Broadway (Mar 31, 2026)
PROOF Launches Digital Lottery and Student Rush Policies (Mar 27, 2026)
Video: PROOF Cast Takes Their First Bows on Broadway (Apr 1, 2026)
Meet the Cast of PROOF, Now Playing on Broadway (Mar 31, 2026)
PROOF Launches Digital Lottery and Student Rush Policies (Mar 27, 2026)
BIO
Amanda's recent Designs include: Tommy (Broadway & Goodman) Cabaret (Goodspeed) Into The Woods, Billy Elliot and Titanic (Signature Theatre) American Jade (Buck’s County Playhouse) I Hate Hamlet (Maltz Jupiter) Sweeney Todd and Roof of the World (KC Rep) Approval Junkie (Off Broadway, Alliance Theatre). Her San Diego credits include: The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, Put Your House In Order (La Jolla Playhouse) English, Crime and Punishment, A Comedy, Dial M, Hair, Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big San Diego Christmas Show, Tiny Beautiful Things, Barefoot in the Park, Native Gardens, The Wonderers, Rich Girl (The Old Globe) Evita, Cabaret, Rock of Ages (Cygnet) Opening of the Rady Shell (San Diego Symphony).
Amanda is the proud co-founder of the Howell Binkley Fellowship Program. Created in partnership with the Hemsley Lighting Programs, the Fellowship honors Howell Binkley's legacy of mentorship by providing the extra ‘push’ and assistance in fostering the next generation of theatrical lighting designers as they begin their careers. For more information, to donate, or apply, please visit: http://www.hemsleylightingprograms.com/howell-binkley-fellowship
Jeff Award for The Who's Tommy (2023) - Goodman Theatre
2024 Women to Watch on Broadway (Broadway Women’s Fund)
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Amanda Zieve , The Who's Tommy
Videos
Video: First Look at THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at Signature Theatre
by Michael Major - 2025-06-10 14:00:20
Video: George Salazar Sings 'Brown Buffalo' From THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL
by Michael Major - 2025-05-29 10:00:20
Video: First Look at 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2025-03-03 10:12:05
Video: Watch a Preview of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at South Coast Repertory
by Michael Major - 2024-10-03 21:42:01
Video: 'Grow For Me' In Rehearsals For South Coast Rep's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-18 17:09:16
Video: Murin and Grant Perform 'Jackson' from THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-09 14:43:00
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-29 10:09:01
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-21 13:51:00
Exclusive: Cast Of Old Globe's ENGLISH On Favorite Classroom Memories
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-14 13:48:34
Video: Watch Clips from Joe Iconis's HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-01 11:08:25
Video: Watch a New Clip from THE WHO'S TOMMY at The Goodman
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-07-13 18:51:13
VIDEO: Nova Y. Payton Sings 'Last Midnight' From INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2022-11-15 09:37:49
VIDEO: Cast of Signature Theatre's INTO THE WOODS Rehearses Title Song
by Alan Henry - 2022-10-26 12:58:01
VIDEO: Faith Salie Stars in APPROVAL JUNKIE at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2021-11-22 12:40:45
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of Signature Theatre's TITANIC
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-12-19 12:28:14
STAGE TUBE: Get Ready for Signature's 360-Degree Send-Off with 'Godspeed Titanic' Music Video
by Stage Tube - 2016-12-01 12:02:25
News
Video: PROOF Cast Takes Their First Bows on Broadway
by Michael Major - Apr 1, 2026
Tuesday night, the Broadway revival of Proof played its first preview. Watch a new video of Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, Jin Ha, and Kara Young taking their first bows on Broadway!
by Michael Major - Apr 1, 2026
Tuesday night, the Broadway revival of Proof played its first preview. Watch a new video of Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, Jin Ha, and Kara Young taking their first bows on Broadway!
Meet the Cast of PROOF, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
Performances are underway for Proof, ahead of a Thursday, April 16 opening night at the Booth Theatre. Learn more about the show and meet the cast of Proof here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
Performances are underway for Proof, ahead of a Thursday, April 16 opening night at the Booth Theatre. Learn more about the show and meet the cast of Proof here!
PROOF Launches Digital Lottery and Student Rush Policies
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Accessibility initiatives, including the digital lottery and student rush policies, have been announced for the Broadway revival of Proof, David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Learn more about how to get discount tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Accessibility initiatives, including the digital lottery and student rush policies, have been announced for the Broadway revival of Proof, David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Learn more about how to get discount tickets here!
Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026
The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026
The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.
THE WHO’S TOMMY Will Launch North American Tour in Cleveland This October
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
The rock opera sensation The Who’s TOMMY will launch its North American tour in Cleveland, OH at Playhouse Square in the fall of 2026 in an all-new production.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
The rock opera sensation The Who’s TOMMY will launch its North American tour in Cleveland, OH at Playhouse Square in the fall of 2026 in an all-new production.
Photos: THE MIRROR CRACK'D Cast at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre has released photos of the cast of The Mirror Crack'd with performances January 21–March 14, 2026. Check out the photos and learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre has released photos of the cast of The Mirror Crack'd with performances January 21–March 14, 2026. Check out the photos and learn more here!
Cast and Creatives Set For Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D at Asolo Rep
by Stephi Wild - Dec 31, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for The Mirror Crack'd with performances January 21–March 14, 2026. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 31, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for The Mirror Crack'd with performances January 21–March 14, 2026. Learn more about the show here!
Video: Ebenezer Scrooge's BIG San Diego Christmas Show
by Michael Major - Dec 5, 2025
The Old Globe has released new video footage of Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show. The cast for Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show includes James Joseph O’Neil as Actor 5 (Ebenezer Scrooge).
by Michael Major - Dec 5, 2025
The Old Globe has released new video footage of Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show. The cast for Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show includes James Joseph O’Neil as Actor 5 (Ebenezer Scrooge).
Samira Wiley and Jin Ha Join the Cast of PROOF on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Samira Wiley and Jin Ha join the cast of PROOF, the first Broadway revival of David Auburn's acclaimed play, opening April 16, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Samira Wiley and Jin Ha join the cast of PROOF, the first Broadway revival of David Auburn's acclaimed play, opening April 16, 2026.
Cast Set for EBENEZER SCROOGE'S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show. The Scrooge parody, set in San Diego, is based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, and is written by Gordon Greenberg.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show. The Scrooge parody, set in San Diego, is based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, and is written by Gordon Greenberg.
Cast Set for EBENEZER SCROOGE'S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025
The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025
The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here!
PROOF Will Play Broadway's Booth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
Proof has found its Broadway home! The first ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, will play Broadway’s Booth Theatre for a limited run.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
Proof has found its Broadway home! The first ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, will play Broadway’s Booth Theatre for a limited run.
Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and More Join WORKING GIRL at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical Working Girl, music and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award winner Cyndi Lauper. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical Working Girl, music and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award winner Cyndi Lauper. Learn more here!
Review: FOLLIES at Cygnet Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 16, 2025
“Follies” remains a glittering ghost story about theatre itself, what it means to chase applause, and to live forever in memory. With Cygnet’s production, “The Joan” gets its first haunting, and it’s a glamorous one.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 16, 2025
“Follies” remains a glittering ghost story about theatre itself, what it means to chase applause, and to live forever in memory. With Cygnet’s production, “The Joan” gets its first haunting, and it’s a glamorous one.
Review: THE HEART at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 3, 2025
At La Jolla Playhouse through September 28, “The Heart” rides its wave with courage, empathy, and a beat that stays with you long after the curtain falls.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 3, 2025
At La Jolla Playhouse through September 28, “The Heart” rides its wave with courage, empathy, and a beat that stays with you long after the curtain falls.
Ayo Edebiri And Don Cheadle Will Star In PROOF on Broadway, Directed by Thomas Kail
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2025
Broadway will welcome Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in the first-ever New York revival of Proof, David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama. Directed by Thomas Kail (Hamilton), the production begins previews March 31, 2026, at a Shubert Theatre to be announced. This strictly limited engagement marks the Broadway debuts of both Edebiri and Cheadle.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2025
Broadway will welcome Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in the first-ever New York revival of Proof, David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama. Directed by Thomas Kail (Hamilton), the production begins previews March 31, 2026, at a Shubert Theatre to be announced. This strictly limited engagement marks the Broadway debuts of both Edebiri and Cheadle.
Cygnet Theatre Reveals Cast and Creative Team for Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025
Cygnet Theatre will open its 2025–26 season with Stephen Sondheim’s Follies, marking the inaugural production at its new permanent home, the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center—known as The Joan—in San Diego’s Arts District Liberty Station.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025
Cygnet Theatre will open its 2025–26 season with Stephen Sondheim’s Follies, marking the inaugural production at its new permanent home, the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center—known as The Joan—in San Diego’s Arts District Liberty Station.
Review: NOISES OFF is Comedic Theatrical Mayhem at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 14, 2025
“Noises Off”, playing at The Old Globe through August 10, is a gloriously chaotic revival directed by Gordon Greenberg, an affectionate, expertly timed, and utterly ridiculous homage to the disaster-prone world of live theatre.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 14, 2025
“Noises Off”, playing at The Old Globe through August 10, is a gloriously chaotic revival directed by Gordon Greenberg, an affectionate, expertly timed, and utterly ridiculous homage to the disaster-prone world of live theatre.
Heidi Blickenstaff, Zachary Noah Piser and More to Star in THE HEART at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical The Heart, based on 'Réparer les Vivants' by Maylis de Kerangal. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical The Heart, based on 'Réparer les Vivants' by Maylis de Kerangal. Learn more!
Video: Watch 'Kaboom' From THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2025
Watch a video of 'Kaboom' from the Signature Theatre's DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, NBC’s Smash) and a book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss.
by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2025
Watch a video of 'Kaboom' from the Signature Theatre's DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, NBC’s Smash) and a book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Amanda Zieve been nominated for?
and Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Who's Tommy.
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