News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Ben Stanton Headshot

Ben Stanton

Get Ben Stanton Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

BIO

LCT: Junk, Kill Floor, The Coward (LCT3). Broadway: Six Degrees of Separation, Fully Committed, Fun Home (Tony nomination), Deaf West's Spring Awakening (Tony nom.), An Enemy of the People, Seminar. Recent Off-Broadway: Napoli, Brooklyn (Roundabout); Derren Brown: Secret (Atlantic Theater); Marjorie Prime, The Christians (Playwrights Horizons); Yen, The Legend of Georgia McBride, The Nether (Lortel noms.; MCC); Fun Home (Lortel nom.; The Public); Piece of My Heart, Our Lady of Kibeho (Drama Desk nom.), Kung Fu, Angels in America (Signature); Incognito, Murder Ballad (Lortel nom.; MTC); Belleville (Lortel nom.; New York Theatre Workshop); Into the Woods (Delacorte); The Whipp ng Man (Lortel Award, DD nom.; MTC). Concert designs for Regina Spektor, Sufjan Stevens, St. Vincent. Awards: 2015 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Lighting Design.



Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lights
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[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, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008] Cancelled
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[New York, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Associate Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Associate Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Assistant Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, The Low Road

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Ben Stanton, Junk

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, YEN

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical

Ben Stanton, Spring Awakening

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Ben Stanton, Spring Awakening

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, The Legend of Georgia McBride

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Ben Stanton, Spring Awakening

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben StantonOur Lady of Kibeho


winner
Obie Awards - 2015 - Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design

Ben Stanton

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, The Nether

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Ben Stanton, Fun Home

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, Fun Home

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, Belleville

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, Murder Ballad

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, The Whipping Man


winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Ben Stanton, The Whipping Man

Videos

News


Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

Maybe Happy Ending, the new romantic musical comedy starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen officially opened on Broadway on November 12 at the Belasco Theatre. Get a first look at footage here! 
THE NOTEBOOK Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available on Vinyl

The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) on special edition blue vinyl is now available for purchase. Find out where you can purchase the vinyl album here!
Reba McEntire Visits THE NOTEBOOK on Broadway

Country superstar Reba McEntire recently visited The Notebook on Broadway! The official Instagram page shared a photo of McEntire with the cast and a caption that read: 'Thank you so much for sharing your love and light with us today.' Take a look at the post here!
THE NOTEBOOK to Join National Alzheimer's Awareness Month Initiative

This Friday, November 1, The Notebook The Musical will join more than 1,300 sites around the world to “Light the World in Teal,” bringing awareness to Alzheimer's disease as National Alzheimer's Awareness Month continues throughout November. Learn more about the initiative.
THE NOTEBOOK to Celebrate 250 Broadway Performances This Weekend

The Notebook, the new Broadway musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, will celebrate 250 performances on Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the show!
THE NOTEBOOK Will Be Filmed Tonight for Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archives

The Notebook The Musical will be filmed for the Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archives during the performance this evening, October 3.
Aisha Jackson Will Join THE NOTEBOOK as Middle Allie

The Notebook on Broadway will welcome Aisha Jackson to the Broadway company in the role of “Middle Allie” beginning Tuesday, October 22, at the Schoenfeld Theatre. Original Chicago and Broadway cast member Joy Woods will play her final performance on Sunday, October 20.
Carbonell Awards Announce 120 Finalists for 2023-2024 Theater Season

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's Theater & Arts Honors, has announced the top six finalists in 20 competitive categories for the 2023-2024 theater season. A total of 89 professional productions at 29 theatres were evaluated by a diverse group of more than 40 judges representing all three participating counties (Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach).
Review Roundup: TABLE 17 Opens at MCC Theater

The World Premiere of MCC Theater's Table 17 by Douglas Lyons and directed by Zhailon Levingston opened at MCC Theater last night, Friday, September 6th. Previously extended through September 22, Table 17 will now play through Sunday September 29 at MCC Theater’s Susan & Ronald Frankel Theater. See what the critics had to say!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of TABLE 17 at MCC

The World Premiere of MCC Theater's Table 17 by Douglas Lyons and directed by Zhailon Levingston just celebrated its opening night at MCC Theater’s Susan & Ronald Frankel Theater. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos here
John Cardoza and Jordan Tyson Will Play Final Performances in THE NOTEBOOK Next Month

Original Chicago and Broadway cast members John Cardoza and Jordan Tyson will play their final performances in The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the film of the same name.
Video: Building the Set For TABLE 17 at MCC Theater

An all new video has been released showing behind the scenes of building the immersive set of TABLE 17. Check out the video here!
THE NOTEBOOK Announces Closing Date

The Notebook will close on Broadway this December. According to an Instagram post, the final performance will take place on December 15.
TABLE 17 Extends at MCC Theater Through Late September

The World Premiere of MCC Theater's Table 17 by Douglas Lyons and directed by Zhailon Levingston has been extended for an additional week. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Darren Criss Says MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Will Be 'A Spectacle and A Half'

Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending.  Recently, Darren stopped by Z100's Morning Zoo in support of the upcoming Elsie Fest, and took a minute to discuss his latest Broadway venture. Accordin
THE NOTEBOOK Will Launch a North American Tour in September 2025

The new Broadway musical The Notebook, based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, will launch a North American Tour in fall 2025.  Performances will begin in September 2025 at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH. Learn more about the tour here!
TABLE 17 Extended Through Late September at MCC Theater

MCC Theater will present a one-week extension for the World Premiere of Table 17 by Douglas Lyons. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE NOTEBOOK to Hold CD Signing Event at Barnes & Noble

In celebration of The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording)'s recent physical CD release by Atlantic Records, Barnes & Noble will host an exclusive fan signing event. Learn how to attend.
THE NOTEBOOK Releases New Block of Tickets Through December

A new block of seats has just been released for The Notebook, the new Broadway musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the film of the same name. Learn how to get your tickets here!
THE NOTEBOOK's Original Broadway Cast Recording Now Available on CD

The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) is available now on CD and offered for purchase at the Schoenfeld Theatre.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Ben Stanton been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Low Road, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Junk, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for YEN, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Legend of Georgia McBride, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Our Lady of Kibeho, Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design (Obie Awards), Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Nether, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Fun Home, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Belleville, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Murder Ballad, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Whipping Man and Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Whipping Man.

What awards has Ben Stanton won?

Ben Stanton has won the Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design award from the Obie Awards and the Outstanding Lighting Design award from The Lortel Awards for his work on The Whipping Man.

Get Ben Stanton Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos