Barbara Samuels
Latest News on Barbara Samuels:
Photos: Inside the 2026 Obie Awards (Mar 10, 2026)
Obie Awards Event Postponed Due to Weather (Feb 23, 2026)
2026 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List (Feb 1, 2026)
Photos: Inside the 2026 Obie Awards (Mar 10, 2026)
Obie Awards Event Postponed Due to Weather (Feb 23, 2026)
2026 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List (Feb 1, 2026)
BIO
BARBARA SAMUELS is a New York based lighting designer for Live Performance. Select NY: In The Green (LCT3), The Mother of Us All (MetMuseum), Hurricane Diane (NYTW/WP), Rags Parkland... (Ars Nova, Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk Noms.), Acquanetta (Summerscape, Prototype), Dance Nation (Playwrights Horizons, Hewes Nom.), The Things That Were There and Singlet (The Bushwick Starr), The Rape of The Sabine Women (Playwrights Realm), Orange Julius (Rattlestick/P73, Hewes Nom.), …Great Lakes (New Georges/WP); Caught (PlayCo), O, Earth (Foundry Theatre, Henry Hewes Nomination); Regional: KC Rep, Shakespeare Theater Company, American Conservatory Theater, Pig Iron, Long Wharf, Playmakers Rep, The Alley, and Trinity Rep. Proud USA829 Member. BA, Fordham; MFA, NYU. www.barbarasamuels.com
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Barbara Samuels, Wolf Play
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Barbara SamuelsRags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future
Videos
Video: First Look at BECKY NURSE OF SALEM, Open Now at Lincoln Center Theater
by Show Highlights - 2022-12-05 09:49:27
Video: Ars Nova Releases Music Video From RAGS PARKLAND SINGS THE SONGS OF THE FUTURE
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-09-10 20:36:13
News
Photos: Inside the 2026 Obie Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2026
Earlier this week, the American Theatre Wing celebrated the 69th Annual Obie Awards, Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. The winners were previously announced on Saturday, January 31. Check out photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2026
Earlier this week, the American Theatre Wing celebrated the 69th Annual Obie Awards, Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. The winners were previously announced on Saturday, January 31. Check out photos here!
Obie Awards Event Postponed Due to Weather
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
A private event set to celebrate the winners of the 2026 Obie Awards, set to be held on February 23, was postponed due to the ongoing blizzard in the New York City area.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
A private event set to celebrate the winners of the 2026 Obie Awards, set to be held on February 23, was postponed due to the ongoing blizzard in the New York City area.
2026 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2026
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO), along with Spectrum News NY1, announced the recipients of the 69th Annual Obie Awards. We have the full list of winners!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2026
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO), along with Spectrum News NY1, announced the recipients of the 69th Annual Obie Awards. We have the full list of winners!
Ferin Bergen, Maaike Laanstra-Corn and More to Star in CALF SCRAMBLE at Primary Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Primary Stages will present the world premiere of Calf Scramble, a new play written by Libby Carr and directed by Caitlin Sullivan.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Primary Stages will present the world premiere of Calf Scramble, a new play written by Libby Carr and directed by Caitlin Sullivan.
Review Roundup: PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK at Greenwich House Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, the new rock musical, is now in performances at Greenwich House Theatre. Learn more about the production and read the reviews here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, the new rock musical, is now in performances at Greenwich House Theatre. Learn more about the production and read the reviews here!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2025
Now running at Greenwich House Theatre is PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, the new rock musical. Adapted from Joan Lindsay’s novel, with book and lyrics by Hilary Bell and music and arrangements by Greta Gertler Gold, the production is directed by Portia Krieger and is playing a strictly limited engagement in New York.
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2025
Now running at Greenwich House Theatre is PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, the new rock musical. Adapted from Joan Lindsay’s novel, with book and lyrics by Hilary Bell and music and arrangements by Greta Gertler Gold, the production is directed by Portia Krieger and is playing a strictly limited engagement in New York.
Photos: First Look At PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK At Greenwich House Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025
Production photos have been released for PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, the new musical adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s novel now playing at Greenwich House Theatre. The production features music by Greta Gertler Gold and book and lyrics by Hilary Bell, directed by Portia Krieger.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025
Production photos have been released for PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, the new musical adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s novel now playing at Greenwich House Theatre. The production features music by Greta Gertler Gold and book and lyrics by Hilary Bell, directed by Portia Krieger.
PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK: The Musical Will Premiere Off-Broadway With Tatianna Córdoba and More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025
PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK: The Musical, adapted from the novel by Joan Lindsay, with book and lyrics by Hilary Bell and music and arrangements by Greta Gertler Gold, will begin performances off-Broadway next month.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025
PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK: The Musical, adapted from the novel by Joan Lindsay, with book and lyrics by Hilary Bell and music and arrangements by Greta Gertler Gold, will begin performances off-Broadway next month.
Oregon Shakespeare Announces Cast for COME FROM AWAY, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, and More
by Gillian Blum - Oct 18, 2025
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced select casing and creative teams for its 2026 season's productions, including A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, COME FROM AWAY, and more.
by Gillian Blum - Oct 18, 2025
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced select casing and creative teams for its 2026 season's productions, including A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, COME FROM AWAY, and more.
Target Margin Celebrates Design at DEGENERATE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
Target Margin Theater, whose 2025-2026 season, Degenerate Art Now!, is focused on art that is uncertain, challenging, subversive, deviant, and slippery, will celebrate Design at the Degenerate Ball.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
Target Margin Theater, whose 2025-2026 season, Degenerate Art Now!, is focused on art that is uncertain, challenging, subversive, deviant, and slippery, will celebrate Design at the Degenerate Ball.
Amber Heard, Brandon Flynn, Lío Mehiel and More Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025
Additional cast members have been revealed for Williamstown Theatre Festival's 71st season. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025
Additional cast members have been revealed for Williamstown Theatre Festival's 71st season. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Reveals Additional Casting, Creatives, and Programming for 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced additional casting, creative team members, and programming for its 71st season (W71), running Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, August 3. Weekend passes and single tickets are available now.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025
Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced additional casting, creative team members, and programming for its 71st season (W71), running Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, August 3. Weekend passes and single tickets are available now.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD! Comes to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025
South Coast Repertory will present a theatrical adventure from a finalist for the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize—the world premiere of You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! by Keiko Green.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025
South Coast Repertory will present a theatrical adventure from a finalist for the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize—the world premiere of You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! by Keiko Green.
Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.
Complete Cast Set for ON THE EVOLUTIONARY FUNCTION OF SHAME at 2ST's Next Stage Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024
Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the centerpiece of this year’s Next Stage Festival: the world premiere production of D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame. See who is starring and learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024
Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the centerpiece of this year’s Next Stage Festival: the world premiere production of D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame. See who is starring and learn more.
GIVE ME CARMELITA TROPICANA! Extends for Final Time at Soho Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024
Soho Rep will present a second and final extension of its highly acclaimed world premiere production of Alina Troyano (aka Carmelita Tropicana) and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Give Me Carmelita Tropicana!. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024
Soho Rep will present a second and final extension of its highly acclaimed world premiere production of Alina Troyano (aka Carmelita Tropicana) and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Give Me Carmelita Tropicana!. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The 69th Obie Awards Reveal Judges and Eligibility Details
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024
The American Theatre Wing has announced its panel of judges and eligibility details for The 69th Obie Awards, the theater industry’s premier award celebrating the best of Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024
The American Theatre Wing has announced its panel of judges and eligibility details for The 69th Obie Awards, the theater industry’s premier award celebrating the best of Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway.
Video: GOOD BONES at The Public Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024
Performances are underway for The Public Theater's GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Check out all new clips from the show in the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024
Performances are underway for The Public Theater's GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Check out all new clips from the show in the video here!
WP Theater Unveils 2024-2026 Lab Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024
WP THEATER has revealed the 15 artists selected for the 2024-2026 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins this fall and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival. Learn more about the artists!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024
WP THEATER has revealed the 15 artists selected for the 2024-2026 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins this fall and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival. Learn more about the artists!
Photos: Public Theater Celebrates Opening Night of GOOD BONES
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 2, 2024
The Public Theater just celebrated opening night of GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Check out photos from inside the big night!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 2, 2024
The Public Theater just celebrated opening night of GOOD BONES by James Ijames and directed by Saheem Ali. Check out photos from inside the big night!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Barbara Samuels been nominated for?
Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Wolf Play and Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future.
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