David Hersey
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Since his arrival in London from New York many years ago, David Hersey has designed the lighting for hundreds of plays, musicals, operas and ballets. He was lighting consultant to the National Theatre for ten years and is a past chairman and current fellow of the Association of Lighting Designers. ...
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David Hersey Biography
Since his arrival in London from New York many years ago, David Hersey has designed the lighting for hundreds of plays, musicals, operas and ballets. He was lighting consultant to the National Theatre for ten years and is a past chairman and current fellow of the Association of Lighting Designers. In 2002 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Middlesex University. His many awards include Tonys for Best Lighting Design for Evita, Cats and Les Misérables plus the 1996 Olivier Award for Best Lighting Design for Burning Blue, The Glass Menagerie and Twelfth Night. He received Tony nominations for The Life and Times of Nicholas Nickleby, Starlight Express, Miss Saigon and Oklahoma! and Olivier nominations for Oliver!, Glengarry Glen Ross, Martin Guerre, Oklahoma!, South Pacific, My Fair Lady and The Coast of Utopia. The production of My Fair Lady received the 2001 Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Production.A keen yachtsman, David completed a two-year sabbatical during which he sailed his yacht around the world. Since his return, he has designed the lighting for productions including South Pacific, Coast of Utopia, Love’s Labour’s Lost and Anything Goes in the West End. Following on from the opening on Broadway of Oklahoma! was Les Misérables. His latest designs to open in the West End include Porgy and Bess, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks and Equus.
David founded DHA Lighting, industry leaders in the design and manufacture of specialist lighting equipment and effects. He has designed lighting extravaganzas at the Mirage, Treasure Island and Belaggio hotels in Las Vegas, and his work can be seen in theme parks in Florida and Italy.
David Hersey Awards and Nominations
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design  |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design | ||
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| Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Play | ||
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| Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design in a Play |
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| Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Lighting Design | ||
| David HerseyThe Coast Of Utopia - Voyage, Shipwreck, Salvage | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2002 - Best Lighting Designer | ||
| David Hersey, My Fair Lady | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Lighting Design |
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| Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Lighting Design | ||
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| Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Lighting Designer | ||
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| Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Lighting Designer |
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| Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Lighting Designer | ||
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Lighting Design |
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| David Hersey, Miss Saigon | ||
| Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Lighting Design | ||
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Lighting Design | ||
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| Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Lighting Design |
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| Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Lighting Design |
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| David Hersey, Les Misérables | ||
| Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Lighting Design | ||
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| Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Lighting Design |
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| The Hewes Awards - 1982 - Special Citation |
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| David Hersey, The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby | ||
| Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Lighting Design | ||
| David Hersey , The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Lighting Design | ||
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David Hersey News
Photos: North American Tour of CATS Comes to Portland's Keller Auditoriumby Marissa Tomeo - Jun 4, 2022
One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Portland’s Keller Auditorium from Tuesday, June 21 through Sunday, June 26 as part of a new North American tour.
CATS is Coming to Portland's Keller Auditorium in Juneby Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022
One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Portland’s Keller Auditorium from Tuesday, June 21 through Sunday, June 26 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Sunday, April 24.
CATS Comes To Proctors in Mayby Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2022
One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Schenectady from Tuesday, May 3 to Sunday, May 8 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in person or via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online.
CATS is Coming to Fort Lauderdale's Broward Centerby Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2022
One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Fort Lauderdale from Tuesday, April 5, 2022 to Sunday, April 10, 2022 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets are on sale now.
State Theatre New Jersey Presents CATSby A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2022
Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater—“Memory.” Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, the record-breaking musical spectacular has captivated audiences in over 30 countries in 15 languages, is back on tour across North America. This tour features new sound design, direction, and choreography.
Tickets On Sale Now For CATS at the Kravis Centerby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022
One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from February 8 - 13 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets are on sale now.
CATS Comes to The Ohio Theatre in Januaryby Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2021
CAPA and PNC Broadway in Columbus will present one of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS, coming to the Ohio Theatre January 11-16 as part of its new North American tour.
CATS Comes To South Bend Through December 5thby Alan Henry - Dec 3, 2021
CATS will perform in South Bend this weekend through Sunday, December 5th, 2021. Get a first look at the national tour cast in action!
CATS Will Return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre This Decemberby Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2021
The North American tour of CATS will stop in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre December 21 - January 2.
Video: First Look at the New Company of CATS On Tourby A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2021
Get your first look at the North American tour of CATS. The new production officially opened at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY and will visit more than 50 cities in the 2021/2022 season.
David Hersey Videos
CATS Comes To South Bend Through December 5thby Alan Henry - Dec 3, 2021
CATS will perform in South Bend this weekend through Sunday, December 5th, 2021. Get a first look at the national tour cast in action!
Exclusive Video: CATS Tour Cast Members Perform WAITRESS's 'She Used to Be Mine'by Stage Tube - Aug 21, 2019
The company of the Cats first national tour headed to the diner for a special cover of Waitress's iconic song 'She Used to Be Mine' featuring cast members Maria Failla and Laura Katherine Kaufman. For Maria, creating this video was a way of sharing her story of letting the theatre industry define her beauty and taking that definition back. Check out the full video!
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes Of CATS On Tourby Alan Henry - Aug 1, 2019
Go behind the scenes at Cats the Musical with Keri René Fuller as she prepares for a performance and transforms into Grizabella the Glamour Cat while in Chicago! Check out the video!
BREAKING VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Sings 'Memory' From The CATS Filmby Alan Henry - Apr 3, 2019
BroadwayWorld has just learned that at a special CinemaCon event today, Jennifer Hudson performed 'Memory' - Grizabella's soaring second act ballad which convinces the Jellicles to select her to be the cat which is reborn to a new Jellicle life.
VIDEO: CATS Opens at the Hollywood Pantages in Los Angelesby BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 28, 2019
CATS opened in Los Angeles last night, and Hollywood came out to walk the Jellicle carpet! Check out video from the opening night below!
VIDEO: Ian McKellen Tells Graham Norton How He's Preparing for the CATS Filmby Stage Tube - Nov 12, 2018
On Friday night's episode of 'The Graham Norton Show,' Ian McKellen was a guest. During the interview, Norton brought up McKellen's upcoming role alongside Dame Judi Dench in the musical film adaptation of 'Cats.' This prompted McKellen to show off some of his musical talent.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 30, 2016
We are continuing the series with Tai (10), Isabella (12), and Charles (9), who just stopped by the Neil Simon Theatre to check out Cats. Curious of what they thought about the show? Find out below!
by Stage Tube - Apr 22, 2016
Rebecca Trehearn, Julie in SHOW BOAT, performs 'Bill' from the show!
by Stage Tube - Apr 11, 2013
The full cast is announced today as rehearsals begin for the West End transfer of the stunning Menier Chocolate Factory production of the Sondheim/ Furth musical Merrily We Roll Along. Directed by triple Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman, previews begin at the Harold Pinter Theatre on Tuesday 23rd April.
