Brian MacDevitt
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BIO
The 70 plus shows he designed lighting for on Broadway include Death of a Salesman, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and directed by Mike Nichols, The Book of Mormon (Tony Award), The Coast of Utopia, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Fences, A Behanding in Spokane, Race, The Pillowman, Urinetown, and Into the Woods. In addition to 5 TONYs, his awards include an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence, a Bessie Award, and others. For dance, The Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Tere O’Connor Dance, Merce Cunningham, Lar Lubovitch, Nancy Bannon, and many others. His designs for the Metropolitan Opera include The Enchanted Island and Doctor Atomic. Mr. MacDevitt recently directed Between Riverside and Crazy for Studio Theater in DC, Proof for Theater Three in NY and Spring Awakening at The Clarice Smith Center in Maryland. Mr. MacDevitt is on the Faculty of University of Maryland a member of the Naked Angels Theater Company.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
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Brian MacDevitt, The Outsiders
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Brian MacDevitt, The Outsiders
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Brian MacDevitt, The Outsiders
Brian MacDevitt, The Minutes
Brian MacDevitt, Carousel
Brian MacDevitt, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel
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Brian MacDevitt, Death of a Salesman
Brian MacDevitt, Death of a Salesman
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Brian MacDevitt, Death of a Salesman
Brian MacDevitt, Death of a Salesman
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Brian MacDevitt, The Book of Mormon
Brian MacDevitt, Fences
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Brian MacDevitt, Joe Turner's Come and Gone
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MacDevitt, The Coast of Utopia
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Brian MacDevitt, The Coast of Utopia
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Brian MacDevitt, The Coast of Utopia
Brian MacDevitt, Inherit the Wind
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Brian MacDevitt, The Coast of Utopia
Brian MacDevitt, The Color Purple
Brian MacDevitt, The Pillowman
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Brian MacDevitt, The Pillowman
Brian MacDevitt, Fiddler on the Roof
Brian MacDevitt, Henry IV
Brian MacDevitt, Fiddler on the Roof
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Brian MacDevitt, Nine
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Brian MacDevitt, Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune
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Brian MacDevitt, Long Day's Journey Into Night
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Brian MacDevitt, Nine
Brian MacDevitt, Nine
Brian MacDevitt, Urinetown
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Brian MacDevitt, Into the Woods
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Brian MacDevitt, The Invention of Love
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Brian Macdevitt, The Invention of Love
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Brian MacDevitt, The Invention Of Love
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Brian MacDevitt, An Experiment with an Air Pump
Brian MacDevitt, Night Must Fall
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Brian MacDevitt, By the Sea, By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea
Brian MacDevitt, Love! Valour! Compassion!
Brian MacDevitt, Love! Valour! Compassion!
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Videos
Video: Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells Reflect on BOOK OF MORMON Tonys Performance
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-09 10:57:50
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Broadway Cast Performs 'Two by Two' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-05 14:45:40
Video: P!nk Performs 'Hopeless War' From THE OUTSIDERS with Daughter Willow
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-02 17:20:32
Video: Joshua Boone Records 'Little Brother' from THE OUTSIDERS
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-14 15:18:24
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026
Ghostlight Records has released the special 15th anniversary edition of the Grammy Award-winning Original Broadway Cast Recording for The Book of Mormon in stores and online.
by Elizabeth Armstrong - Jun 19, 2026
The Outsiders’ Canadian debut, presented with Mirvish Productions, is a seamless, multi-sensory delight that evokes strong reactions from traditionally quiet Toronto audiences.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2026
Book of Mormon stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Monday to discuss the 15th anniversary of the hit show and reflect on their Tony Awards performance. Check out the interview now.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue will host a signing event celebrating the special 15th anniversary edition of The Book of Mormon Original Broadway Cast Recording. Learn more here!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2026
In celebration of the 15th anniversary of The Book of Mormon, members from the current Broadway cast of the hit musical visited The View to perform the fan-favorite number 'Two by Two.' Watch the flashy performance now, introduced by original cast member Andrew Rannells.
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
The Outsiders North American Tour has recouped its capitalization of $11,000,000 after 29 weeks on the road. Learn more about the tour and how to get tickets to an upcoming stop here!
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
The nine-time Tony Award-winning THE BOOK OF MORMON returns to Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center for a limited engagement, closing the Broadway in Miami season at the Ziff Ballet Opera House.
by Sidney Paterra - May 9, 2026
The results of the 2026 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
by David Friscic - May 1, 2026
The Book of Mormon continues its robustly quirky, comedic, and intentionally offensive romp as it enjoys a much too-short touring run at the National Theatre in Washington, DC. Rushing to get tickets to this production would be a wise idea ---the phenomenon that is the Tony-winning The Book of Mormon has taken on new sparkle and sheen and just keeps bouncing along on the pathway of theatrical success.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
THE OUTSIDERS, winner of four 2024 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play The Kentucky Center in Louisville for a limited engagement presented by PNC Broadway in Louisville.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
THE BOOK OF MORMON will hold an in-person same-day lottery for $25 front-row orchestra seats at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre for all performances April 7–26, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
The Outsiders will be celebrating two years on Broadway with a special panel at the Museum of Broadway. The event is set to take place on Wednesday April 8 at 5:30pm.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
The first non-English language replica production of The Outsiders is set to premiere at The GS Arts Center in Seoul, South Korea in August 2027, produced by Seensee Company.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
The Outsiders has released a new block of single tickets for performances through January 31, 2027 at Broadway’s Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
THE BOOK OF MORMON, which has played five engagements on Mirvish stages, including a sold-out run most recently in 2024, will return to Toronto in two weeks.
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 20, 2026
Original cast members of The Book of Mormon made a special appearance at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre last night, March 19, to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary on Broadway. Check out photos here!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 18, 2026
The Outsiders welcomed new cast members beginning on Tuesday, March 17 at the Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the cast taking their first bows. Check out photos here
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert celebrated the 15th anniversary of The Book of Mormon last night, March 16, with a special episode dedicated to the Tony Award-winning musical. Check out videos here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026
The Book of Mormon on Broadway is turning 15, and the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical will celebrate the milestone with a special “MAGICAL MORMON MYSTERY WEEK ” of performances.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026
The Late Show will celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Book of Mormon next week with a special episode featuring writers Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, in addition to original star Andrew Rannells, who will also perform from the musical.
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Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Outsiders, Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Outsiders, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Outsiders, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Minutes, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Carousel, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Death of a Salesman , Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Death of a Salesman , Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Fences, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Special Achievement in Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Inherit the Wind, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Pillowman , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Pillowman, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof , Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Henry IV, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Henry IV, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nine , Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Nine, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Nine, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Urinetown, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Invention of Love, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Invention of Love, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Invention Of Love, utstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for An Experiment with an Air Pump, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Night Must Fall , Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for By the Sea, By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design (Obie Awards) and Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Three Hotels.
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Outsiders, Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Outsiders, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Outsiders, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Special Achievement in Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Pillowman, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Henry IV, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Nine, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Invention of Love, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Invention of Love, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Invention of Love, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for An Experiment with an Air Pump, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for By the Sea, By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea, and Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design (Obie Awards).
