Donald Holder
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Video: See Stephanie J. Block as Lilli Vanessi in a Photoshoot for KISS ME, KATE at Barbican Centre (Apr 6, 2024)
Video: Watch Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar in New KISS ME, KATE Trailer (Mar 16, 2024)
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater (Mar 13, 2024)
Video: See Stephanie J. Block as Lilli Vanessi in a Photoshoot for KISS ME, KATE at Barbican Centre (Apr 6, 2024)
Video: Watch Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar in New KISS ME, KATE Trailer (Mar 16, 2024)
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater (Mar 13, 2024)
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Donald Holder has worked extensively in Theatre, Opera, Dance, Architectural and Television lighting in the US and abroad for over 30 years. He has designed 58 Broadway productions and has been nominated for 13 Tony Awards, winning the Tony for Best Lighting Design for The Lion King in 1998, and for the 2008 revival of South Pacific. Recent Broadway productions include: Tootsie, Kiss Me Kate, Anastasia, Oslo, Straight White Men, She Loves Me, Fiddler on the Roof, The King and I, On the Twentieth Century, The Bridges of Madison County, Bullets Over Broadway and many others. Projects at the NY Metropolitan Opera include Rigoletto (2022), Porgy and Bess, Samson et Delilah, Otello, The Magic Flute and the premiere of Two Boys. He has worked at most of the nation’s leading resident theatres and has designed over 100 Off-Broadway productions. His television/film work includes the theatrical lighting for two seasons of “Smash” (NBC - Dreamworks), Oceans 8 (Warner Brothers Pictures), “The Bad Witch” (HBO Max), and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon). Mr. Holder is an Associate Professor and head of the lighting program at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts.
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Clive Owen, Donald Holder, Julie Taymor, Elliot Goldenthal, David Henry Hwang, Ma Cong, Jin Ha, Constance Hoffman and Paul Steinberg with the cast during the Broadway Opening Night performance Curtain Call for 'M. Butterfly' on October 26, 2017 at Cort T
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12/30/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Take a Look Back on 2017's Top Curtain Call Moments!
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Donald Holder Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Donald Holder, Paradise Square
winner
Obie Awards - 2018 - Design Award
Donald HolderHe Brought Her Heart Back in a Box
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Donald Holder, My Fair Lady
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Donald Holder, Anastasia
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Donald Holder, Oslo
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Donald Holder, She Loves Me
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Donald Holder, The King and I
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Donald Holder, The Bridges of Madison County
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Donald Holder, Golden Boy
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Donald Holder, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Donald Holder, Ragtime
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Donald Holder, South Pacific
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Donald Holder, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2008 - Lighting Design
Donald Holder, Cyrano de Bergerac
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2008 - Lighting Design
Donald Holder, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2008 - Lighting Design
Donald Holder, South Pacific
winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Donald Holder, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Donald Holder, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Donald Holder, Gem of the Ocean
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Donald Holder, A Streetcar Named Desire
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Donald Holder, Gem of the Ocean
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Donald Holder, The Violet Hour
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Donald Holder, Observe the Sons of Ulster
winner
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Donald Holder, Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Lighting Design
Donald Holder, Movin' Out
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Donald Holder, Movin' Out
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Donald Holder Thoroughly Modern Millie
The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Donald Holder, Jitney
Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Lighting Designer
Donald Holder, The Lion King
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Donald Holder , The Green Bird
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Donald Holder, The Lion King
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Lighting Design
Donald Holder, The Lion King
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1998 - Lighting Design
Donald Holder, The Lion King
winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Lighting Design
Donald Holder, The Lion King
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Donald Holder, The Lion King
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Doanld HolderJuan Darient: A Carnival Mass
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Lighting Design
Donald Holder, Juan Darien
Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production
Donald HolderStand Up For Tragedy
Donald Holder Videos
Video: See Stephanie J. Block as Lilli Vanessi in a Photoshoot for KISS ME, KATE at Barbican Centre
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 6, 2024
Video: Watch Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar in New KISS ME, KATE Trailer
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 16, 2024
Video: Associate Choreographer Christopher Jackson Explores The Dance in Lyric Opera's CHAMPION
by Alan Henry - Jan 22, 2024
VIDEO: Watch THE LION KING's Broadway Makeup Team Transform Stephen Carlile into Scar
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2023
AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD, CHAMPION & More Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023
Watch: THE LION KING on Broadway Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Short Film Highlighting 'The Circle of Life'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022
Video: Julie Taymor Talks THE LION KING 25th Anniversary and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Oct 24, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at Jason Danieley & More in the World Premiere of Ahrens & Flaherty's KNOXVILLE
by Alan Henry - Apr 22, 2022
VIDEO: Joaquina Kalukango Discusses Being Grateful to Be Back on Stage in PARADISE SQUARE Post-Show Speech
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022
PHOTO/VIDEO: Get A First Look At Shereen Ahmed, Laird Mackintosh & More In MY FAIR LADY
by Alan Henry - Dec 18, 2019
BWW TV: Celebrate THE LION KING's Anniversary With a Look at Scar's Makeup Process
by Linnae Medeiros - Nov 13, 2019
VIDEO: THE LION KING Takes Over King's Cross in Honor of its 20th Anniversary in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2019
Donald Holder News
Video: See Stephanie J. Block as Lilli Vanessi in a Photoshoot for KISS ME, KATE at Barbican Centre
In the video here, watch Stephanie J. Block strike a pose as Lilli Vanessi in a photoshoot for Barbican Theatre's Kiss Me Kate!
Video: Watch Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar in New KISS ME, KATE Trailer
Watch a trailer for Kiss Me Kate, starring Stephanie J. Block, Adrian Dunbar, and more, coming to the Barbican Centre in London this summer!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater
Check out photos from opening night of Corruption at Lincoln Center Theater!
Review Roundup: CORRUPTION Opens At Lincoln Center Theater
Lincoln Center Theater presents CORRUPTION a new play by J.T. Rogers, directed by Bartlett Sher. The production officially opened at the Mitzi E. Newhouse tonight! Read the reviews!
Video: Get a First Look at CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater
Get a first look at footage of Lincoln Center Theater's Corruption! Learn about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Get a First Look at John Behlmann, Saffron Burrows & More in CORRUPTION
Get a first look at photos of Corruption at Lincoln Center Theater! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
MY FAIR LADY Comes To Popejoy Hall In March
The national tour of MY FAIR LADY has announced its cast for the 2023-2024 season.
Tickets for THE LION KING at the the Ohio Theatre on Sale Now
Tickets for the return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Ohio Theatre are currently on sale. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase.
Lincoln Center Theater's CORRUPTION to Offer $39 Tickets as Part of Digital Lottery
Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for its production of CORRUPTION. Learn about ticket costs and more about the production here.
The 92nd Street Y, New York's 150th Anniversary Dance Season Presents Ballet Hispánico In A Night Of Historic And New Works
The 92nd Street Y, New York's 150th anniversary dance season continues with Ballet Hispánico – the nation's largest Latinx/Latine/Hispanic cultural organization and one of America's Cultural Treasures – in a night of historic and new works.
Review: THE KING AND I, Dominion Theatre
What is classic for some feels dated to others. Those who were horrified by Daniel Fish’s starkly stripped back version of Oklahoma! should rush to the Dominion Theatre for something much more traditional. After a UK tour, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I settles in for a brief six week run.
THE LION KING Returns to Portland This Fall
Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway in Portland have announced that, in response to the recent weather-related performance cancellations of Disney’s The Lion King, the North American tour will return to Keller Auditorium in Portland for a two-week engagement in Fall 2025.
Video: Associate Choreographer Christopher Jackson Explores The Dance in Lyric Opera's CHAMPION
In an all-new video, Associate Choreographer Christopher Jackson discusses the gumbo of dance found in Terence Blanchard's CHAMPION.
Review: THE LION KING at Keller Auditorium
The reason this musical is the third-longest running in Broadway history (and that its Portland tour stop is three weeks rather than the typical one week) is because it’s truly magical.
Photos: See John Behlmann, Saffron Burrows & More in Rehearsals for CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater
Check out rehearsal photos for Corruption at Lincoln Center Theater!
VIDEO: Director James Robinson on Blanchard's CHAMPION
Learn about the world champion boxer and see how his story inspired Grammy Award-winning composer Terence Blanchard's first foray into opera in this interview with director James Robinson in an all-new video.
Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At Segerstrom Center For The Arts
Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Get the details on the upcoming production.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul 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!
John Behlmann, Saffron Burrows & More to Star in CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater
Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the cast for its upcoming production of CORRUPTION, a new play by J.T. Rogers, directed by Bartlett Sher.
Auditions to be Held for Toronto Production Of Disney's THE LION KING
Audition information is now available online for the new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King.
Donald Holder FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Donald Holder been nominated for?
Donald Holder has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Tony Awards, Obie Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, Drama Desk Awards, The Hewes Awards, Olivier Awards, and the Helen Hayes Awards. Some of the notable nominations include Best Lighting Design of a Musical for "Paradise Square," "My Fair Lady," "The King and I," "The Bridges of Madison County," "Ragtime," "South Pacific," "Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific," and "The Lion King." He has also been recognized for Outstanding Lighting Design for plays and musicals such as "Anastasia," "Oslo," "She Loves Me," "Golden Boy," "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," "Gem of the Ocean," "A Streetcar Named Desire," "The Violet Hour," "Observe the Sons of Ulster," "Movin' Out," "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Jitney," "The Green Bird," and "Juan Darien: A Carnival Mass." Additionally, he received a Design Award from the Obie Awards for "He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box" and won the Best Lighting Designer category at the Olivier Awards for "The Lion King." Holder's exceptional work in lighting design has earned him numerous accolades and nominations in the Broadway and theater community.
What awards has Donald Holder won?
Donald Holder has won several awards for his lighting design work in various Broadway productions. Some of his notable awards include the Design Award (Obie Awards) for "He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box," Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for "Cyrano de Bergerac," "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," "South Pacific," and "The Lion King." He also won the Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for "Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific," Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for "The Violet Hour," "Observe the Sons of Ulster," "Movin' Out," and "The Lion King," and Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for "Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme." Additionally, he received the Best Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "The Lion King" and the Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for "The Lion King."
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