Bob Crowley

Birth Place: Cork, IRELAND

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Recent Productions: Don Carlos (MET, NY) Love Never Dies (Adelphi, London).

Bob Crowley has designed over twenty productions for the National Theatre, including most recently: The Habit of Art, The Power of Yes, Phèdre, Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, Gethsemane, and Fram (which he also co-directed with Tony Harrison), The History Boys (Broadway - Tony Award), His Girl Friday and Mourning Becomes Electra, plus more than twenty-five productions for the RSC, including: Les Liaisons Dangereuses and The Plantagenets, for which he won an Olivier Award. For the Donmar Warehouse - Into the Woods and Orpheus Descending.

Other credits include: Pavane and Anastasia (Royal Ballet), Don Carlos and La Traviata (ROH), The Magic Flute (ENO) The Cunning Little Vixen (Châtelet), The Coast of Utopia and Carousel (Lincoln Center Theater, New York - Tony Award for both), The Seagull (Public Theatre New York), Paul Simon's The Capeman, The Sweet Smell Of Success, Disney's Aida (Broadway - Tony Award for the latter) and Tarzan for Disney which he also directed (Broadway, Germany & The Netherlands), Mary Poppins (Prince Edward Theatre, UK Tour & Broadway - Tony Award) and The Year of Magical Thinking (Broadway & NT).

His film work includes: Othello, Tales of Hollywood starring Jeremy Irons and Alec Guinness, Suddenly Last Summer directed by Richard Eyre and starring Maggie Smith for the BBC, plus Costume Design for the film of The Crucible starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Winona Ryder. Future Credits include: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (ROH).

He is a recipient of the Royal Designer for Industry Award and in March was presented with the 2009 Robert L. B. Tobin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatrical Design at the TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards in New York.

Bob Crowley Productions

 
[Broadway, 2023] Cancelled
Scenic & Costume Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[West End, 2021]
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[West End, 2021]
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[West End, 2021]
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[Broadway, 2020]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[West End, 2018]
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[London, 2018]
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[West End, 2018]
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[West End, 2017]
Costume Design
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[West End, 2017]
Costume Design
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[US Tour, 2016]
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[West End, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
Production Designer
 
[Paris, 2014]
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[West End, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[West End, 2013]
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[West End, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[West End, 2011]
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[West End, 2010]
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[US Tour, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[West End, 2004]
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[New York, 2004]
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[New York, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Broadway, 2001]
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[West End, 2000]
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[Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Los Angeles, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[US Tour, 1996]
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[Broadway, 1995]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Broadway, 1994]
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[West End, 1992]
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[Broadway, 1987]
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[West End, 2015] [Replacement]
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Bob Crowley Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Costume Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The Inheritance

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The Inheritance


winner
Olivier Awards - 2018 - Blue-i Theatre Technology Award For Best Set Design

Bob Crowley, An American In Paris

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Set Design

Bob Crowley, Aladdin

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Set Design

Bob Crowley, The Glass Menagerie

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Costume Design

Bob Crowley, An American in Paris

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Costume Design

Bob Crowley, The Audience


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Set Design

Bob Crowley, An American in Paris


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Special Citations

Bob Crowley

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Costume Design

Bob Crowley, The Audience

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Set Design

Bob Crowley, An American in Paris

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Costume Design of a Musical

Bob Crowley, An American in Paris

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Costume Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The Audience


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Bob Crowley, An American in Paris

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, Skylight

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Set Design

Bob CrowleyOnce

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)

Bob Crowley, Aladdin


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2014 - Hewes Design Award

Bob Crowley, The Glass Menagerie

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The Glass Menagerie


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Design

Bob Crowley

Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Costume Design

Bob CrowleyThe Audience

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)

Bob Crowley, Once

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, Once


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Bob Crowley, Once

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Costume Design

Bob Crowley, Love Never Dies

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Costume Design

Bob Crowley, Love Never Dies

Olivier Awards - 2011 - XL Video Award for Best Design

Bob Crowley, Love Never Dies


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Costume Design

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins


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Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The Coast of Utopia

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Costume Design

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design

Bob Crowley, The Coast of Utopia

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Special Achievement in Design

Bob Crowley, The Coast of Utopia


winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins


winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The Coast of Utopia


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins


winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The History Boys


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Evening Standard Awards - 2005 - Best Designer

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Costume Design

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Set Design

Bob Crowley, Mary Poppins


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

Bob Crowley, The Invention of Love

Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Costume Designer

Bob CrowleyCressida

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, The Invention of Love

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, The Invention of Love

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Costume Design

Bob Crowley, Aida


winner
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, Aida

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Costume Design

Bob Crowley, The Iceman Cometh

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, The Iceman Cometh

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, The Iceman Cometh

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley , Twelfth Night

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, The Capeman

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Set Design

Bob Crowley, Hapgood

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Set Design

Bob Crowley, Carousel

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Set Design

Bob Crowley, Hapgood


winner
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley, Carousel

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Costume Designer

Bob Crowley, Carousel

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Set Designer

Bob Crowley, Carousel

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Set Designer

Bob CrowleyWhen She Danced


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Olivier Awards - 1990 - Designer of the Year

Bob CrowleyMa Rainey's Black Bottom

Olivier Awards - 1987 - Designer of the Year

Bob CrowleyMacbeth

Olivier Awards - 1987 - Designer of the Year

Bob CrowleyA Penny For A Song

Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Costume Design

Bob Crowley, Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Scenic Design

Bob Crowley , Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Olivier Awards - 1986 - Designer of the Year

Bob CrowleyLes Liaisons Dangereuses

Olivier Awards - 1986 - Designer of the Year

Bob CrowleyAs You Like It

Olivier Awards - 1986 - Designer of the Year

Bob CrowleyThe Winter's Tale

Olivier Awards - 1985 - De

Bob CrowleyLove's Labours Lost

Olivier Awards - 1985 - Designer of the Year

Bob CrowleyHenry V

Bob Crowley Videos

Bob Crowley News


MARY POPPINS Will Embark on New UK and Ireland Tour in 2024

Direct from the West End, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group have announced that MARY POPPINS will embark on a 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour.

U.S. Premiere of ATONEMENT & More Set for The Joffrey Ballet's 2024-25 Season

The Joffrey Ballet has revealed its 2024–2025 Season at Lyric Opera House. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Four New Alices Announced for National Ballet of Canada's ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERAND

Hope Muir has announced the cast of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by acclaimed choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. Making their debuts in the title role of Alice are First Soloist Jeannine Haller, Second Soloists Hannah Galway and Tirion Law and Corps de Ballet member Emerson Dayton.   

Review: ALADDIN at Princess Of Wales

The story of the ascendance of young Aladdin from “street rat” to sultan in Agrabah, this morality tale about the importance of pure-heartedness, self-determination and using your power to help others is a straightforward, fun show that expands slightly on the original film’s memorable musical numbers.

ALADDIN To Celebrate 10 Years On Broadway With A Special Performance In March!

Disney's hit musical adventure Aladdin will celebrate ten years on Broadway with a very special performance on March 28.

ALADDIN Comes to the Morris Performing Arts Center Next Month

The tour of Disney’s ALADDIN comes to South Bend next month. This hit Broadway musical comedy is part of the 23–24 BROADWAY IN SOUTH BEND SERIES and will begin performances at The Morris Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, March 19 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 24.

Ann Hould-Ward and Richard Hudson Receive TDF's Irene Sharaff Awards

TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, has just announced that celebrated costume designer ANN HOULD-WARD and legendary scenic designer RICHARD HUDSON are among the 2024 TDF/Irene Sharaff Award recipients.

Australian Ballet Opens 2024 Season With ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

Christopher Wheeldon’s extravagant Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© returns to take audiences back down the rabbit hole in 2024. Masterfully translated from Lewis Carroll’s beloved book, Wheeldon brings the humour and eccentricities of the original story to the ballet stage in a fantastical tale suitable for the whole family.

Disney's ALADDIN Comes to Alaska PAC in April

Disney's Aladdin comes to Alaska PAC in April. Performances will run April 10 - 21, 2024.

VIDEO: Gaia Aikman On Taking On The Title Character in AIDA

Watch as Gaia Aikman talks about taking on the title character in Disney's AIDA in an all new video. 

Broadway Touring Production of Disney's ALADDIN Takes the BJCC Concert Hall Stage in January

Casting has been announced for the Birmingham engagement of Disney’s ALADDIN. This hit Broadway musical comedy is part of the 23–24 BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM series and will begin performances at the BJCC Concert Hall on Wednesday, January 24 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 28.

Photos: First Look at Gavin Adams, Desmonda Cathabel, Yeukayi Ushe, and More in the UK and Ireland Tour of ALADDIN

All new production photos have been released for the first ever UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin. Check out the photos here!

Desmonda Cathabel Will Play Princess Jasmine in the UK and Ireland Tour of ALADDIN

Fresh from appearing in ITV’s talent search Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream, contestant Desmonda Cathabel (whose other credits include Miss Saigon, From Here to Eternity) is confirmed to play the iconic role of Princess Jasmine in the first ever UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin.

American Ballet Theatre Unveils 2024 Summer Season at The Met

American Ballet Theatre has unveiled their 2024 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House, June 18 – July 20.

Disney's ALADDIN to be Presented At The Washington Pavilion This Month

Discover a Whole New World at Disney’s ALADDIN Premiering at the Washington Pavilion. Experience a captivating, exotic world full of daring adventures, timeless romance, and classic comedy in this iconic Broadway production. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey!

Tickets For ALADDIN at the Paramount Go On Sale Next Week

Tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney's Aladdin will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, November 14 at 10 am.  The hit Broadway musical comedy will begin performances in Seattle at The Paramount Theatre on Wednesday, April 24 for a limited engagement of through Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Disney's ALADDIN is On Sale Now with Broadway Grand Rapids

Disney's Aladdin tickets are now on sale for DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids. Don't miss this hit Broadway musical comedy from January 16-21, 2024.

Photos: First Look at the First UK and Ireland Tour of Disney's ALADDIN

All new photos have been released from the first UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin. Check out the photos here!

Disney's ALADDIN At DeVos Performance Hall On Sale Today

Tickets for Disney’s Aladdin are now on sale. Contact Jennifer Pascua, Marketing Director at Broadway Grand Rapids for more information.

Review: DISNEY'S ALADDIN, Edinburgh Playhouse

One lamp, three wishes and infinite possibilities… Disney's Aladdin features iconic music by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice. This exuberant production is filled with unforgettable magic, comedy and breath-taking spectacle, making it a perfect show for all.

Bob Crowley FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Bob Crowley been nominated for?

Bob Crowley has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career, including Best Costume Design of a Play and Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Inheritance." He has also received accolades such as the Blue-i Theatre Technology Award for Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for "An American In Paris" and Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for productions like "An American in Paris" and "The Audience." Crowley's work has been recognized with awards like Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for "Once" and "Aladdin," as well as Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Mary Poppins" and "Love Never Dies." Additionally, he has won awards for Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for various productions. Crowley's talent and creativity have earned him multiple nominations and wins across a wide range of prestigious award ceremonies in the theater industry.

What awards has Bob Crowley won?

Bob Crowley has won numerous awards for his work in set and costume design in the theater industry. Some of his notable wins include the Blue-i Theatre Technology Award for Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for "An American In Paris," Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for the same show, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "An American in Paris." He has also received accolades for his work on productions such as "The Glass Menagerie," "Once," "Mary Poppins," "The Coast of Utopia," "The History Boys," "The Invention of Love," "Aida," "Carousel," and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." Crowley's talent and creativity have been recognized with awards like the Hewes Design Award, Evening Standard Awards, BroadwayWorld Awards, New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, and more.

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