Beverly Emmons
Latest News on Beverly Emmons:
Dayton Opera Unveils Star-Studded Cast And Conductors For Verdi's AIDA (Feb 26, 2025)
Beverly Emmons Will Receive Ming Cho Lee Award (Sep 18, 2024)
Review: DANCE by Lyon Opera Ballet-A Stunning Performance at New York City Center (Oct 23, 2023)
Dayton Opera Unveils Star-Studded Cast And Conductors For Verdi's AIDA (Feb 26, 2025)
Beverly Emmons Will Receive Ming Cho Lee Award (Sep 18, 2024)
Review: DANCE by Lyon Opera Ballet-A Stunning Performance at New York City Center (Oct 23, 2023)
BIO
Broadway credits include Annie Get Your Gun, Jekyll & Hyde, The Heiress, Stephen Sondheim’s Passion and The Elephant Man. Her lighting of Amadeus won a Tony award. Regionals include JF Kennedy Center, the Guthrie, Arena Stage, the Alley. Off B’way she worked for Joseph Chaikin and Meredith Monk. For Robert Wilson; Einstein on the Beach and others. Her designs for dance: Martha Graham, Trisha Brown, Alvin Ailey, Merce Cunningham. Awards: seven Tony nominations, several American Theatre Wings, 1980 Obie and others.
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Productions
[Off-Broadway, 1977]
Lighting Designer
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons Jekyll & Hyde
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1997 - Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons, When The World Was Green
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1997 - Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons, Jekyll & Hyde
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons, Jekyll and Hyde
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons, The Heiress
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons, The Heiress
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1995 - Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons, The Heiress
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons, The Heiress
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons, Passion
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1994 - Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons, Passion
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons, Passion
Helen Hayes Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production
Beverly EmmonsWild Duck
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Helen Hayes Awards - 1986 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production
Beverly EmmonsTartuffe
Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons, The Dresser
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1982 - Special Citation
Beverly Emmons, The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
winner
Obie Awards - 1980 - Design for distinguished lighting
Beverly Emmons
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons, A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine
Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons, The Elephant Man
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1979 - Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons, The Elephant Man
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Lighting Design
Beverly Emmons , The Elephant Man
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News
Dayton Opera Unveils Star-Studded Cast And Conductors For Verdi's AIDA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced the cast and conductors for Dayton Opera's upcoming production of Verdi's Aida at the Schuster Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced the cast and conductors for Dayton Opera's upcoming production of Verdi's Aida at the Schuster Center.
Beverly Emmons Will Receive Ming Cho Lee Award
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024
Lighting designer Beverly Emmons will be honored with the Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement in Design bestowed by the Henry Hewes Design Awards at the 60th annual ceremony on October 21.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024
Lighting designer Beverly Emmons will be honored with the Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement in Design bestowed by the Henry Hewes Design Awards at the 60th annual ceremony on October 21.
Review: DANCE by Lyon Opera Ballet-A Stunning Performance at New York City Center
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 23, 2023
New York City Center continues their successful season of dance with Lyon Opera Ballet that performed on the midtown stage from 10/19 to 10/21.
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 23, 2023
New York City Center continues their successful season of dance with Lyon Opera Ballet that performed on the midtown stage from 10/19 to 10/21.
Review: MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY Spring Season Features Extraordinary Classics and Stunning New Works at The Joyce Theater
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 20, 2023
The Martha Graham Dance Company opened their season at The Joyce Theater on Tuesday evening with Program A. Dance enthusiasts and many more now have the opportunity to experience the Company performances that present Graham’s treasured classics along with stunning new choreographies.
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 20, 2023
The Martha Graham Dance Company opened their season at The Joyce Theater on Tuesday evening with Program A. Dance enthusiasts and many more now have the opportunity to experience the Company performances that present Graham’s treasured classics along with stunning new choreographies.
Candoco Dance Company Reimagines Trisha Brown's SET AND RESET For New York Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2022
Candoco Dance Company makes its New York debut on April 8 & 9 as part of spring season. Renowned London-based company integrates disabled and non-disabled dancers in the reimagining of Trisha Brown's iconic Set and Reset, originally commissioned by BAM for its first Next Wave in 1983.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2022
Candoco Dance Company makes its New York debut on April 8 & 9 as part of spring season. Renowned London-based company integrates disabled and non-disabled dancers in the reimagining of Trisha Brown's iconic Set and Reset, originally commissioned by BAM for its first Next Wave in 1983.
Freddie Ashley Awarded Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Medallion Of Excellence
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2019
On Sunday, August 4, 2019, at the conclusion of the 2019 MFA Playwrights' Workshop at the Kennedy Center, Actor's Express Artistic Director Freddie Ashley was awarded the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Medallion of Excellence.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2019
On Sunday, August 4, 2019, at the conclusion of the 2019 MFA Playwrights' Workshop at the Kennedy Center, Actor's Express Artistic Director Freddie Ashley was awarded the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Medallion of Excellence.
Compagnie CNDC-Angers/Robert Swinston Make Jacob's Pillow Debut In Celebration Of Global Merce Cunningham Centennial
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2019
Jacob's Pillow presents the Pillow debut of Compagnie CNDC-Angers/Robert Swinston as part of the global Merce Cunningham Centennial, July 3-7 in the Ted Shawn Theatre. Under the direction of Robert Swinston, a longtime Merce Cunningham Dance Company member, later assistant to the choreographer, and finally director of choreography, France's National Center for Contemporary Dance/Angers brings three masterworks by Cunningham: Suite for Five, Inlets 2, and How to Pass, Kick, Fall, and Run. This celebratory program also features archival footage of Cunningham performing at Jacob's Pillow. The performance is the anchor event of a week-long exploration of this American master.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2019
Jacob's Pillow presents the Pillow debut of Compagnie CNDC-Angers/Robert Swinston as part of the global Merce Cunningham Centennial, July 3-7 in the Ted Shawn Theatre. Under the direction of Robert Swinston, a longtime Merce Cunningham Dance Company member, later assistant to the choreographer, and finally director of choreography, France's National Center for Contemporary Dance/Angers brings three masterworks by Cunningham: Suite for Five, Inlets 2, and How to Pass, Kick, Fall, and Run. This celebratory program also features archival footage of Cunningham performing at Jacob's Pillow. The performance is the anchor event of a week-long exploration of this American master.
Photo Flash: First Look at HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN: TALES REAL & IMAGINED
by Julie Musbach - Apr 18, 2019
Ensemble for the Romantic Century continues the 2018-19 season, ERC's 18th, with its final offering of the season, Hans Christian Andersen: Tales Real & Imagined by Eve Wolf. Performances began April 13th for a limited run through May 25th, with opening night scheduled for May 5th
by Julie Musbach - Apr 18, 2019
Ensemble for the Romantic Century continues the 2018-19 season, ERC's 18th, with its final offering of the season, Hans Christian Andersen: Tales Real & Imagined by Eve Wolf. Performances began April 13th for a limited run through May 25th, with opening night scheduled for May 5th
The Kennedy Center Announces 50th KCACTF National Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2019
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosts more than 120 outstanding theater students from colleges and universities across the nation as part of the 50th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), which runs April 16-20, 2019 in multiple locations throughout the Center. The Center also announced the national awardees for the KCACTF. Selected awardees and representatives will be brought to Washington, D.C. for an expense-paid trip to participate in the National Festival. These student artists from across the United States have been recognized for their outstanding work from the eight regional festivals that were held January 8 through February 28, 2019.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2019
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosts more than 120 outstanding theater students from colleges and universities across the nation as part of the 50th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), which runs April 16-20, 2019 in multiple locations throughout the Center. The Center also announced the national awardees for the KCACTF. Selected awardees and representatives will be brought to Washington, D.C. for an expense-paid trip to participate in the National Festival. These student artists from across the United States have been recognized for their outstanding work from the eight regional festivals that were held January 8 through February 28, 2019.
Ensemble Presents Off-Broadway Premiere Of HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN: TALES REAL AND IMAGINED
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2019
Ensemble for the Romantic Century (Eve Wolf, Executive Artistic Director) continues the 2018 - '19 season, ERC's 18th, with its final offering of the season, Hans Christian Andersen: Tales Real & Imagined by Eve Wolf.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2019
Ensemble for the Romantic Century (Eve Wolf, Executive Artistic Director) continues the 2018 - '19 season, ERC's 18th, with its final offering of the season, Hans Christian Andersen: Tales Real & Imagined by Eve Wolf.
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP: An Encounter with Emily Dickinson
by Walter McBride - Sep 28, 2018
Angelica Page plays the title role BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP: An Encounter with Emily Dickinson. Opening Night was Thursday, September 27th, and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out the photos below!
by Walter McBride - Sep 28, 2018
Angelica Page plays the title role BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP: An Encounter with Emily Dickinson. Opening Night was Thursday, September 27th, and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out the photos below!
BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP: An Encounter With Emily Dickinson Opens This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2018
Ensemble for the Romantic Century (Eve Wolf, Executive Artistic Director) is proud to announce the opening of Angelica Page in the title role BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP: An Encounter with Emily Dickinson. Opening Night is this Thursday, September 27th.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2018
Ensemble for the Romantic Century (Eve Wolf, Executive Artistic Director) is proud to announce the opening of Angelica Page in the title role BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP: An Encounter with Emily Dickinson. Opening Night is this Thursday, September 27th.
Angelica Page to Lead Cast of Emily Dickinson Tale BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP
by Julie Musbach - Aug 29, 2018
Ensemble for the Romantic Century announces that Angelica Page will star in the title role BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP: An Encounter with Emily Dickinson.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 29, 2018
Ensemble for the Romantic Century announces that Angelica Page will star in the title role BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP: An Encounter with Emily Dickinson.
BWW Review: The Final Staging of Lucinda Childs' Iconic AVAILABLE LIGHT
by Sondra Forsyth - Jul 14, 2018
Friday, July 13th 2018 was not unlucky for me. On that evening, I was fortunate enough to watch the final staging of legendary postmodern choreographer Lucinda Childs' Available Light at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of the annual Mostly Mozart Festival during the Lucinda Childs Dance Company's final season. The work, last seen in NYC 33 years ago, is a collaboration among three distinguished artists: Childs, minimalist composer John Adams, and famed architect Frank Gehry.
by Sondra Forsyth - Jul 14, 2018
Friday, July 13th 2018 was not unlucky for me. On that evening, I was fortunate enough to watch the final staging of legendary postmodern choreographer Lucinda Childs' Available Light at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of the annual Mostly Mozart Festival during the Lucinda Childs Dance Company's final season. The work, last seen in NYC 33 years ago, is a collaboration among three distinguished artists: Childs, minimalist composer John Adams, and famed architect Frank Gehry.
Cast Announced for TCHAIKOVSKY: NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART
by Julie Musbach - May 3, 2018
Ensemble for the Romantic Century (Eve Wolf, Executive Artistic Director) is proud to announce that the cast Tchaikovsky: None but the Lonely Heart, the final production of the 2017-'18 season, at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between Dyer and 10th Avenues) beginning May 17th. Opening Night is set for May 31st. This limited Off-Broadway engagement runs through June 17th only.
by Julie Musbach - May 3, 2018
Ensemble for the Romantic Century (Eve Wolf, Executive Artistic Director) is proud to announce that the cast Tchaikovsky: None but the Lonely Heart, the final production of the 2017-'18 season, at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between Dyer and 10th Avenues) beginning May 17th. Opening Night is set for May 31st. This limited Off-Broadway engagement runs through June 17th only.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Beverly Emmons been nominated for?
Best Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jekyll & Hyde , Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for When The World Was Green, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Jekyll & Hyde, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Jekyll and Hyde, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Heiress, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Heiress, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Heiress, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for The Heiress, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Passion, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Passion, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Passion, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Wild Duck, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Tartuffe , Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Dresser, Special Citation (The Hewes Awards) for The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Design for distinguished lighting (Obie Awards), Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Elephant Man, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Elephant Man and Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for The Elephant Man.
What awards has Beverly Emmons won?
Beverly Emmons has won multiple Hewes Awards for Lighting Design, including for productions such as Jekyll & Hyde, When The World Was Green, The Heiress, Passion, and The Elephant Man. She also received a Special Citation from the Hewes Awards for The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. Additionally, Emmons was honored with an Obie Award for distinguished lighting design.
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