Bradley King
Latest News on Bradley King:
Exclusive: Highlights from THE BAKER'S WIFE, Starring Ariana DeBose & Scott Bakula (Dec 3, 2025)
Steve Rosen To Take Over For Kevin Del Aguila in THE BAKER'S WIFE at CSC (Dec 2, 2025)
Video: Alison Luff Sings 'You Are Beautiful' From WONDER at A.R.T. (Nov 24, 2025)
Exclusive: Highlights from THE BAKER'S WIFE, Starring Ariana DeBose & Scott Bakula (Dec 3, 2025)
Steve Rosen To Take Over For Kevin Del Aguila in THE BAKER'S WIFE at CSC (Dec 2, 2025)
Video: Alison Luff Sings 'You Are Beautiful' From WONDER at A.R.T. (Nov 24, 2025)
BIO
Bradley King is a multiple award-winning lighting designer for theater, opera, and live performance.
On Broadway, his designs for both Hadestown and Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 earned Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards, as well as a Live Design Achievement of the Year. His collaborations with the Tony award-winning director Rachel Chavkin include Hadestown (The Citadel, NYTW; Drama Desk Nom.), Lempicka (Williamstown), The Royal Family (The Guthrie), Preludes (LCT3), The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls (Yale Rep), and Uncle Vanya (CSC).
In New York, his work has been seen at Roundabout Theatre Company, LCT3, Playwrights Horizons, Signature Theater Company, the Atlantic Theater Company, New York Theatre Workshop, Ars Nova, CSC, The Vineyard, The Kitchen, LAByrinth Theater Company, the Cherry Lane, Abrons Arts Center, Wild Project, and many others.
Across the US, Bradley's designs for theater have been seen at the Alley Theater, American Repertory Theater, Berkeley Rep, the Guthrie, the Old Globe, South Coast Rep, Virginia Stage Company, Yale Rep, and many others. Bradley's extensive experience in Opera includes work for Bard Summerscape, the Glimmerglass Festival, Kentucky Opera, Opera Omaha, Vancouver Opera, Virginia Opera, and others.
In addition to his theatrical work, Bradley has broad experience in corporate events and themed entertainment, including immersive experiences for IWC Schaffhausen, Microsoft, Samsung, Target, Yahoo!, and numerous company galas and festivals.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical
Bradley King, Water for Elephants
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Bradley King, Water for Elephants
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Bradley King, Water for Elephants
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Bradley King, Fat Ham
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Bradley King, Flying Over Sunset
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Bradley King, Flying Over Sunset
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Bradley King, Flying Over Sunset
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Bradley King, Hadestown
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Bradley King, Hadestown
winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Bradley King, Hadestown
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Bradley King, The Treasurer
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design
Bradley King, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Bradley King, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Bradley King, Hadestown
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Bradley King, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Bradley King, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Bradley King, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play
Bradley KingEmpanada Loca
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Bradley King, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Videos
Video: Ariana DeBose Discusses Her Return to Live Theater on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-31 15:12:49
Video: Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula Talk Returning to the Stage in THE BAKER'S WIFE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-27 15:06:12
Video: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Recalls HAMILTON Lyric Fail on CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-14 10:23:51
Video: Watch Amber Iman Sing 'Honey Sweet' From GODDESS Musical
by Michael Major - 2025-03-05 15:05:36
Video: Sherie Rene Scott Belts Out 'My Strongest Suit' During Birthday Party
by Michael Major - 2025-02-10 14:01:38
Video: Eden Espinosa Sings 'I Will Paint Her' from LEMPICKA
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-24 08:31:01
Video: First Look At Eden Espinosa, Amber Iman And More In LEMPICKA On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-03-15 21:06:37
VIDEO: Gloria Onitiri Performs 'Our Lady Of The Underground' From HADESTOWN in the West End
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-12 09:55:21
VIDEO: Anaïs Mitchell Sings 'Flowers' at the HADESTOWN West End Launch Event
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-12 09:49:49
Video: Watch Jordan Fisher Talk HADESTOWN During The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-25 12:58:30
Video: Songwriting Team For Broadway's WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Performs 'Anywhere'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-27 10:04:30
News
Exclusive: Highlights from THE BAKER'S WIFE, Starring Ariana DeBose & Scott Bakula
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 3, 2025
The Baker’s Wife, starring Scott Bakula and Ariana DeBose, is now playing at CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater for an extended engagement through December 21. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video.
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 3, 2025
The Baker’s Wife, starring Scott Bakula and Ariana DeBose, is now playing at CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater for an extended engagement through December 21. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video.
Steve Rosen To Take Over For Kevin Del Aguila in THE BAKER'S WIFE at CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Steve Rosen will join the cast of Classic Stage Company's The Baker’s Wife as Antoine. Kevin Del Aguila will play his final performance. The Baker’s Wife features a book by Joseph Stein, music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Steve Rosen will join the cast of Classic Stage Company's The Baker’s Wife as Antoine. Kevin Del Aguila will play his final performance. The Baker’s Wife features a book by Joseph Stein, music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
Video: Alison Luff Sings 'You Are Beautiful' From WONDER at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
Watch Alison Luff perform “You Are Beautiful” from the new musical Wonder with Ian Axel (piano) and Yair Evnine (cello).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
Watch Alison Luff perform “You Are Beautiful” from the new musical Wonder with Ian Axel (piano) and Yair Evnine (cello).
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Kicks Off the 25-26 Broadway in Wichita Series
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
Casting has been announced for the North American Tour of the hit Broadway musical, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Based on the critically acclaimed bestselling novel, this engagement will kick off the 25–26 Broadway in Wichita Series.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
Casting has been announced for the North American Tour of the hit Broadway musical, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Based on the critically acclaimed bestselling novel, this engagement will kick off the 25–26 Broadway in Wichita Series.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour To Play The Bushnell In June 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will play The Bushnell in Hartford from June 2–7, 2026. The production, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will play The Bushnell in Hartford from June 2–7, 2026. The production, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
Photos: THE BAKER'S WIFE Celebrates Opening Night at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025
Classic Stage Company celebrated the opening night of The Baker’s Wife, featuring a book by Tony Award winner Joseph Stein, music & lyrics by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025
Classic Stage Company celebrated the opening night of The Baker’s Wife, featuring a book by Tony Award winner Joseph Stein, music & lyrics by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz. See photos here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour Comes To Playhouse Square March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has announced full casting ahead of its 2026 engagement at Playhouse Square. The musical, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has announced full casting ahead of its 2026 engagement at Playhouse Square. The musical, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Comes To Columbus June, 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025
The North American tour of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, hailed as a Critic's Pick by The New York Times, is coming to the Ohio Theatre June 9-14, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025
The North American tour of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, hailed as a Critic's Pick by The New York Times, is coming to the Ohio Theatre June 9-14, 2025.
Video: Ian Axel and Yair Evnine Perform 'Moon Boy' From WONDER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
Ian Axel and Yair Evnine perform “Moon Boy” from the new musical Wonder, co-composed by Ian Axel and Chad King of A Great Big World. The new musical follows the Pullman family as they navigate change, identity, and what it means to belong.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
Ian Axel and Yair Evnine perform “Moon Boy” from the new musical Wonder, co-composed by Ian Axel and Chad King of A Great Big World. The new musical follows the Pullman family as they navigate change, identity, and what it means to belong.
Video: Ariana DeBose Discusses Her Return to Live Theater on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2025
Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose is returning to the stage for the first time in eight years with the off-Broadway production of The Baker's Wife, and on Friday, she joined The View to discuss coming back to live theater.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2025
Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose is returning to the stage for the first time in eight years with the off-Broadway production of The Baker's Wife, and on Friday, she joined The View to discuss coming back to live theater.
Video: Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula Talk Returning to the Stage in THE BAKER'S WIFE
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 27, 2025
Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula joined TODAY to discuss returning to the stage in the off-Broadway production of The Baker’s Wife, now in previews at Classic Stage Company. Check out the interview now to hear how they are looking at the production.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 27, 2025
Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula joined TODAY to discuss returning to the stage in the off-Broadway production of The Baker’s Wife, now in previews at Classic Stage Company. Check out the interview now to hear how they are looking at the production.
Video: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Tour First Look
by Joshua Wright - Oct 24, 2025
Get a first look at the North American Tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS in this all-new video. The tour is led by Zachary Keller (Jacob), Helen Krushinski (Marlena), Robert Tully (Mr. Jankowski), Connor Sullivan (August), Javier Garcia (Camel), Ruby Gibbs (Barbara), Grant Huneycutt (Wade), and Tyler West (Walter).
by Joshua Wright - Oct 24, 2025
Get a first look at the North American Tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS in this all-new video. The tour is led by Zachary Keller (Jacob), Helen Krushinski (Marlena), Robert Tully (Mr. Jankowski), Connor Sullivan (August), Javier Garcia (Camel), Ruby Gibbs (Barbara), Grant Huneycutt (Wade), and Tyler West (Walter).
THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL Will Embark on UK Premiere Tour in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
A UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL will embark on a major UK Tour next spring, prior to the West End and Broadway. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
A UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL will embark on a major UK Tour next spring, prior to the West End and Broadway. Learn more about the production here!
THE BAKER'S WIFE to Begin Previews Tomorrow at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Classic Stage Company will present the legendary musical, The Baker’s Wife, featuring a book by Tony Award winner Joseph Stein. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Classic Stage Company will present the legendary musical, The Baker’s Wife, featuring a book by Tony Award winner Joseph Stein. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Nathan Salstone, Pearl Sun and More to Star in WONDER World Premiere Musical at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has revealed the cast for the new musical Wonder. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has revealed the cast for the new musical Wonder. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
Katrina Lenk, Jasmine Amy Rogers and More to Join City Center 2026 Encores! Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
New York City Center has unveiled additional cast members for its Encores! series, including Katrina Lenk, Jasmine Amy Rogers and more. Learn more about the productions and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
New York City Center has unveiled additional cast members for its Encores! series, including Katrina Lenk, Jasmine Amy Rogers and more. Learn more about the productions and see how to purchase tickets here!
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Now on Sale at Proctors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is coming to Proctors as part of the Broadway Series. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is coming to Proctors as part of the Broadway Series. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Comes to Lubbock’s Buddy Holly Hall in January 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025
Water for Elephants opens the 2025–2026 Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall Series in Lubbock, TX, January 16–18, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 10 at 10 a.m..
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025
Water for Elephants opens the 2025–2026 Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall Series in Lubbock, TX, January 16–18, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 10 at 10 a.m..
Photos: Nicola Roberts and More in HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
New production photos have been released of the West End production of Hadestown, featuring BRIT Award-winning Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts as Persephone.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
New production photos have been released of the West End production of Hadestown, featuring BRIT Award-winning Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts as Persephone.
Full Creative Team Set for WONDER World Premiere at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
American Repertory Theater has revealed the complete creative and design teams for the new musical Wonder. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
American Repertory Theater has revealed the complete creative and design teams for the new musical Wonder. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Bradley King been nominated for?
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Water for Elephants, Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Water for Elephants, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Water for Elephants, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Fat Ham, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Flying Over Sunset, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Flying Over Sunset, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Flying Over Sunset, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hadestown, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Treasurer, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Empanada Loca and Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.
What awards has Bradley King won?
Bradley King has won several prestigious awards for his outstanding lighting design. He received the Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Hadestown. Additionally, he won the Outstanding Lighting Design award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Hadestown. He also earned the Best Lighting Design of a Musical award at the Tony Awards for Hadestown. For Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Bradley King won the Best Lighting Design award at the BroadwayWorld Awards, the Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, the Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards.
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