Brian Thomson
Birth Place: Sydney, AUSTRALIA
Latest News on Brian Thomson:
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; A CHORUS LINE Leads Best Musical! (Dec 29, 2025)
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; Red Tree Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre! (Dec 22, 2025)
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; MJ THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical! (Dec 15, 2025)
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; A CHORUS LINE Leads Best Musical! (Dec 29, 2025)
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; Red Tree Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre! (Dec 22, 2025)
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; MJ THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical! (Dec 15, 2025)
BIO
Born and educated in Sydney, Australia Brian studied architecture before venturing into theatre design. He was invited to London to design Jesus Christ Superstar at the Palace Theatre then designed the original productions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the cult movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show before returning to Sydney as Associate Director of the Sydney Theatre Company. For Broadway he designed The King and I (Tony Award) and Dame Edna Back With A Vengeance. He designed the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games closing Ceremony, designs the Sydney New Years Eve Bridge Effect and was awarded an Order Of Australia (AM) in 2005.
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Set Designer
Brian Thomson, The King And I
winner
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Scenic Design
Brian Thomson, The King and I
Videos
VIDEO: Cody Simpson & Annie Aitken Sing 'I’ve Never Been In Love Before' from GUYS & DOLLS
by Joshua Wright - 2025-05-25 16:08:32
VIDEO: Broadway and West End Star Tony Sheldon Talks PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT on Sunday Night With Bill Crews
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-17 11:23:45
Exclusive: Tony Sheldon Leads 'I Will Survive' in Australia's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by Alan Henry - 2018-02-01 16:02:35
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Comes to San Diego with Over 500 Costumes Tonight
by Stage Tube - 2013-10-15 00:30:00
STAGE TUBE: Scott Willis and Joe Hart Talk PRISCILLA Tour in Denver
by Stage Tube - 2013-09-12 22:00:07
STAGE TUBE: Wade McCollum and Bryan West Talk PRISCILLA Tour in Denver
by Stage Tube - 2013-09-10 16:47:17
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with PRISCILLA's Wardrobe Supervisor Gillian Austin in Denver
by Stage Tube - 2013-09-07 11:43:21
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Comes to San Diego with Over 500 Costumes
by Stage Tube - 2013-08-16 20:46:43
STAGE TUBE: Joan & Melissa Rivers Visit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-03-13 18:13:49
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA Star Will Swenson on NBC's New York Live!
by Kelsey Denette - 2012-02-27 13:02:11
STAGE TUBE: Adam Lambert Visits PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-02-16 11:27:09
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Nick Adams Invites Fans to Be His Valentine
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-02-06 11:59:59
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Divas Perform on WPLJ
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-01-17 16:51:10
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Sends Message to Milan Cast
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-12-13 13:19:05
STAGE TUBE: Luke Mannikus Covers Thanksgiving Parade For Givenik.com
by Gabrielle Sierra - 2011-12-09 11:57:11
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Tony Sheldon Visits WEEKEND TODAY
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-10-27 10:51:32
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Featured on CURTAIN UP!
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-08-22 15:11:34
News
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; A CHORUS LINE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; Red Tree Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; MJ THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; Red Tree Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards; HAMILTON Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Ganadores de los PREMIOS DEL PÚBLICO BROADWAYWORLD SPAIN 2025
by Alba Corona - Aug 6, 2025
Ya tenemos a los ganadores de la 15ª Edición de los PREMIOS DEL PÚBLICO BROADWAYWORLD SPAIN. El musical más premiado ha sido MAR I CEL, con 12 galardones.
by Alba Corona - Aug 6, 2025
Ya tenemos a los ganadores de la 15ª Edición de los PREMIOS DEL PÚBLICO BROADWAYWORLD SPAIN. El musical más premiado ha sido MAR I CEL, con 12 galardones.
Segunda Ronda de los Premios del Público BroadwayWorld Spain 2025
by Juan Cano - Jul 2, 2025
BroadwayWorld Spain se complace en anunciar la lista oficial de finalistas de los Premios del Público BroadwayWorld Spain 2025, donde los espectadores han tenido, una vez más, el poder de reconocer lo mejor del teatro musical del último año. Un año vibrante, lleno de talento, emoción y producciones memorables que han dejado huella en los escenarios de toda España.
by Juan Cano - Jul 2, 2025
BroadwayWorld Spain se complace en anunciar la lista oficial de finalistas de los Premios del Público BroadwayWorld Spain 2025, donde los espectadores han tenido, una vez más, el poder de reconocer lo mejor del teatro musical del último año. Un año vibrante, lleno de talento, emoción y producciones memorables que han dejado huella en los escenarios de toda España.
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Opera Australia
by Jade Kops - Mar 23, 2025
Bright, bold and brilliantly fun, Frank Loesser’s (Music and Lyrics), Jo Swerling (Book) and Abe Burrows’ (Book) Tony Award Winning GUYS AND DOLLS delights audiences for Opera Australia’s annual Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour “event theatre” offering.
by Jade Kops - Mar 23, 2025
Bright, bold and brilliantly fun, Frank Loesser’s (Music and Lyrics), Jo Swerling (Book) and Abe Burrows’ (Book) Tony Award Winning GUYS AND DOLLS delights audiences for Opera Australia’s annual Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour “event theatre” offering.
Winners Revealed For 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
The winners of the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced at a star-studded ceremony, with 28 Awards presented, shared between 16 productions. Check out the winners ehre!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
The winners of the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards were announced at a star-studded ceremony, with 28 Awards presented, shared between 16 productions. Check out the winners ehre!
Angelina Thomson Joins GUYS AND DOLLS at Sydney Harbor
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
Opera Australia has announced Angelina Thomson will play Miss Adelaide in its brand-new production of award-winning Broadway musical Guys & Dolls when it opens at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
Opera Australia has announced Angelina Thomson will play Miss Adelaide in its brand-new production of award-winning Broadway musical Guys & Dolls when it opens at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; BURLESQUE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Further Cast Set For GUYS & DOLLS at Sydney Harbour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024
Opera Australia announced the extended, all-star cast of supporting and ensemble performers for its brand-new production of the award-winning Broadway musical Guys & Dolls at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024
Opera Australia announced the extended, all-star cast of supporting and ensemble performers for its brand-new production of the award-winning Broadway musical Guys & Dolls at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 10, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 10, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
GUYS & DOLLS Set For Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024
Opera Australia has announced a new production of the iconic musical Guys & Dolls for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour in 2025, that will transport audiences to 1950's Manhattan, a colourful and glamorous world filled with showgirls and gangsters, set against Sydney's glittering skyline.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024
Opera Australia has announced a new production of the iconic musical Guys & Dolls for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour in 2025, that will transport audiences to 1950's Manhattan, a colourful and glamorous world filled with showgirls and gangsters, set against Sydney's glittering skyline.
PRISCILLA THE PARTY! Will Close in London in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024
PRISCILLA THE PARTY! at HERE at Outernet in London’s Soho will now close on Sunday 26 May 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024
PRISCILLA THE PARTY! at HERE at Outernet in London’s Soho will now close on Sunday 26 May 2024.
Review: PRISCILLA THE PARTY, HERE @Outernet
by Kat Mokrynski - Mar 26, 2024
Priscilla the Party is based on The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, a movie from the 90s that was adapted into a musical and has since travelled the world. But, instead of a classic musical, guests are invited into the Cockatoo Club, standing in front of the stage that is able to be taken apart and moved around the floor.
by Kat Mokrynski - Mar 26, 2024
Priscilla the Party is based on The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, a movie from the 90s that was adapted into a musical and has since travelled the world. But, instead of a classic musical, guests are invited into the Cockatoo Club, standing in front of the stage that is able to be taken apart and moved around the floor.
Cast Set For PRISCILLA THE PARTY, Beginning This March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024
The full cast has been announced for the eagerly awaited PRISCILLA THE PARTY! at HERE @ Outernet in London’s Soho. Learn more about the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024
The full cast has been announced for the eagerly awaited PRISCILLA THE PARTY! at HERE @ Outernet in London’s Soho. Learn more about the cast here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Brian Thomson been nominated for?
Best Set Designer (Olivier Awards) for The King And I and Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for The King and I.
What awards has Brian Thomson won?
Brian Thomson won the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design for The King and I.
Videos