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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

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Lighting
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Lighting Design
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[Boston, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Boston, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Assistant Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical

Bradley King, The Baker's Wife

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

News


Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at TPAC'S Jackson Hall
by Catherine Burford - May 14, 2026

All I knew about Water For Elephants was that it is a romantic drama set in a traveling circus during the Great Depression. I expected a circus with a rich color palette, beautiful costumes, acrobatics, and an elephant.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for THE LUNCHBOX at Berkeley Repertory Theatre with Director Rachel Chavkin
by Joshua Wright - Apr 24, 2026

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has released rehearsal footage of THE LUNCHBOX, the world premiere musical adaptation of Ritesh Batra's internationally acclaimed film, now playing through June 28, 2026 at the Roda Theatre. The video features Tony Award-winning director Rachel Chavkin discussing the production.
Bill Hanney Receives Elliot Norton Prize; Full Nominations Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

The Elliot Norton Awards announced its prize winner and nominations, recognizing outstanding achievements in Boston theater. See the full list of nominees and this year's Norton Prize recipient.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Apr 15, 2026

Sometimes people really do run away and join the circus. Author Sara Gruen had great success with that idea in her award winning novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, and Hollywood soon after took the story to the silver screen. Now a Broadway musical has hopped on the bandwagon and the result is often a often a captivating three ring circus of intrigue.
Photos: THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL UK Tour In Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2026

Rehearsal photos have been released for the UK premiere tour of THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL, based on the Columbia Pictures film. The stage adaptation features a book by Robert Mark Kamen and music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini, bringing the story of Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi to the stage.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Proctors
by Peyton VanDerheyden - Apr 9, 2026

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is dazzling audiences with extraordinary theatrics, creative visual concepts, and emotional moments. Adapted from the New York Times bestselling novel, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has a book written by Rick Elice, and features a score by PigPen Theatre Co.
Berkeley Repertory Reveals Cast & Creative Team For THE LUNCHBOX
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026

Berkeley Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer and Managing Director Tom Parrish announced  the cast and creative team for the world premiere musical, The Lunchbox, performing at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre.
Cast Set For THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

Full casting has been set for the UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL. Learn more about the upcoming tour and find out how to get tickets here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Make Canadian Premiere in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026

Mirvish Productions will present the Canadian premiere of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS in 2026, bringing the beloved novel to the stage in a highly anticipated theatrical adaptation.
Photos: HADESTOWN New West End Cast in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released ahead of a host of new faces joining the cast of Hadestown from 10 March 2026 at the Lyric Theatre, London, as the critically acclaimed production heads into its third year in the West End.
Photos: See New Images of the North American Tour of HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

New production photos have been released of the North American Tour of Hadestown! The cast features Nickolaus Colón, Jose Contreras, Hawa Kamara and more.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Musical Set for June Debut at Madison's Overture Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

The North American tour of Water for Elephants will play Overture Hall in Madison from June 16–21. Based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, the Broadway musical features a book by Rick Elice and a score by PigPen Theatre Co.
Video: WONDER at American Repertory Theater
by Joshua Wright - Feb 3, 2026

Get a first look at Wonder, based on the novel and film of the same name at American Repertory Theater through February 15, 2026. Wonder follows the Pullman family as they navigate change, identity, and belonging when their son Auggie begins attending school after years of hiding his facial difference beneath a space helmet. 
The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The 1/52 Project has opened applications for its 2026 grant cycle supporting early-career theatre designers from historically excluded groups. Founded by Beowulf Boritt, the OBIE Award-winning program provides financial grants of up to $17,500.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Broadway At The Hobby Center
by Jonathan Netek - Jan 28, 2026

A true circus act, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has it all.
Videos: Inside Rehearsals For HIGH SPIRITS at City Center
by Michael Major - Jan 28, 2026

New York City Center Encores! is giving a first look inside the rehearsal room for High Spirits. Watch videos of the star-studded cast singing 'You Better Love Me,' 'Where is the Man I Married?,' and 'Go Into Your Trance.'
Rachel Adedeji, Clive Rowe, and More Join HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

From 10 March 2026, a host of new faces will join the cast of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London as the critically acclaimed production heads into its third year in the West End. 
Video: 'Choose Kind' from WONDER THE MUSICAL
by Joshua Wright - Jan 21, 2026

The new musical Wonder, based on the novel and film of the same name, has extended its run at American Repertory Theater through February 15, 2026. Get a first look at the company performing 'Choose Kind' in this all-new video.
Video: First Day With the Orchestra of Encores! HIGH SPIRITS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

New York City Center Encores! is presenting High Spirits, directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone and Encores! Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell. Get a look inside the first day with the orchestra here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Bradley King been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Baker's Wife, 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 the following awards: - 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 - 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 (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.

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