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Barbara Samuels 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

Barbara Samuels Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Design

Barbara Samuels 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

Barbara Samuels News


Cast Announced For James Ijames' GOOD BONES At The Public Theater

The Public Theater has announced casting for the long-anticipated New York premiere of GOOD BONES written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames and directed by Public Theater Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali.
Photos: Frank Wood and Kelley Curran in Rehearsals for THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER

Get a first look inside rehearsals for The Meeting: The Interpreter at Theater at St. Clements. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Special Offer: THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER at The Theatre at St. Clement's

Get 20% off Tickets To This Exciting New Political Thriller
Frank Wood and Kelley Curran to Star in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER Off-Broadway In August

Tony Award winner Frank Wood and Kelley Curran will star in THE MEETING: THE INTERPRETER, a new play by Catherine Gropper, directed by Brian Mertes. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Performances Begin Friday For NAATCO's Return Off-Broadway With ISABEL

NAATCO to return Off-Broadway with the world premiere of ISABEL by reid tang at Abrons Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.
NAATCO to Present World Premiere Of ISABEL By Reid Tang At The Abrons Arts Center

Experience the world premiere of ISABEL, a new play by Reid Tang, directed by Kedian Keohan Off-Broadway. Learn where and when you can see the production and learn how to purchase tickets!
Review Roundup: ORLANDO Opens at Signature Theatre

See what the critics are saying about Orlando at Signature Theatre. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.
Spotlight: PIPELINE FESTIVAL at WP Theater

WP Theater's Pipeline Festival Begins April 4
Full Casts & Creative Teams Set for PIPELINE FESTIVAL at WP Theater

WP Theater has revealed the full casts and teams for the fifth biennial Pipeline Festival. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Soho Rep Gala to Honor Berwin Lee Brown New York / London Playwrights & Celebrate Raja Feather Kelly

Soho Rep’s 2024 Spring Fête will honor Berwin Lee Brown New York / London Playwrights. The evening also celebrates Raja Feather Kelly. Learn more about the event!
National Asian American Theatre Co. Announces New National Partners and Upcoming Productions for 2024-'25

NAATCO partners with new organizations to increase Asian American representation in the arts and has announced upcoming Off-Broadway productions.
WP Theater Reveals 2024 Lineup for The Pipeline Festival

WP Theater has revealed the 2024 lineup for The Pipeline Festival, the fifth biennial showcase of the artists in its celebrated WP Lab for playwrights, directors, and producers. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.
Taylor Mac, Janice Amaya & More to Star in Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Spotlight Resident Sarah Ruhl’s Orlando, adapted from Virginia Woolf’s novel and directed by Will Davis.
PUBLIC OBSCENITIES Extends for One Week at Theatre For A New Audience

Theatre for a New Audience is extending the run of Shayok Misha Chowdhury's 'Public Obscenities' at Polonsky Shakespeare Center
Ryan J Haddad, William Jackson Harper, Marla Mindelle, and More Win Obie Awards - Full List of Winners!

The American Theatre Wing has announced the recipients of The 67th Obie Awards. Check out the full list of winners here!
REMEMBER THIS TRICK Comes to Target Margin Theater in February

The Obie award-winning Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of Remember This Trick, an exploration of American antisemitism, stories of Jewish survival, troubling conspiracy theories, and the trickster spirit that will save us all. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Off-Broadway Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway 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 Off-Broadway Awards!

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

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
PUBLIC OBSCENITIES to Return to NYC at Theatre for a New Audience This Winter

The acclaimed production of Shayok Misha Chowdhury's 'Public Obscenities' returns to NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Barbara Samuels FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Barbara Samuels been nominated for?

Barbara Samuels has been nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for "Wolf Play" and for Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Rags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future."

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