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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Performer


Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Set and Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Deisgner
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[St. Paul, MN (Regional), 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Technical Director

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play

Eric Southern, Swing State


winner
Obie Awards - 2014 - Production- Lighting Design

Eric SouthernThe Correspondent

News


Photos: AMADEUS Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company recently opened Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls, in the Ensemble Theater. Check out photos from opening night here!
Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS Extends at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s highly-anticipated production of Amadeus has added two additional weeks of performances.
Photos: AMADEUS At Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls. Explore new production photos from Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s AMADEUS, featuring Ian Barford and members of the ensemble.
Video: AS YOU LIKE IT Musical Adaptation Gets Midwest Premiere at Writers Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

Writers Theatre will present the Midwest premiere of As You Like It, a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy. Watch video highlights from the show!
Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released rehearsal photos for its upcoming production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls in his Steppenwolf debut.
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Reveals Cast For A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC), under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler, has announced the cast for its return engagement of A Christmas Carol at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre.
AMADEUS Now Extended at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with Peter Shaffer’s Oscar and Tony Award-winning masterpiece Amadeus, now extended. Learn more about the production here!
AS YOU LIKE IT to be Presented at Writers Theatre This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

Writers Theatre will continue its 2025/26 Season with a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. Learn more!
Cast and Creative Team Set For CSC's Production of AS YOU LIKE IT on the Boston Common
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) and Steven Maler, Founding Artistic Director, have announced the cast of this summer's production of Shakespeare's lush romantic comedy, As You Like It on the Boston Common.
Review: GALILEO GALILEI at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 17, 2024

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has opened an utterly glorious production of his opera, Galileo Galilei. It reconfirms OTSL’s place among the finest opera companies in the world. And it will assuredly help you resolve your issues with Phillip Glass.
Review: JULIUS CAESAR at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 13, 2024

Handel's 'Julius Caesar' opens at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2024

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2024

Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been. Check out the full list of nominees here for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway during the 2023-2024 season!
Heidi Blickenstaff, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY And More Honored At 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024

Discover the winners of the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating excellence in the Boston theater scene. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's latest news.
Perelman Performing Arts Center to Present World Premiere of THE FOLLOWING EVENING in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2023

Perelman Performing Arts Center will present the world premiere of The Following Evening, created by 600 Highwaymen for Talking Band.
Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU is Coming to Boston for Limited Two-Week Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023

Actor Anthony Rapp is bringing his critically-acclaimed solo musical, WITHOUT YOU to Boston for two-week limited engagement, presented by ATG Colonial.
The Crossing Performs SIN-EATER in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023

Three-time Grammy Award-winning choir The Crossing, led by conductor Donald Nally, builds on its reputation as a leader in creating and producing new music with the world premiere of David T. Little’s SIN-EATER. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Audible Theater's SWING STATE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2023

Check out photos from opening night of Audible Theater’s New York premiere of the acclaimed Goodman Theatre production of Swing State.
Audible Theater's New York Premiere of SWING STATE to Begin Previews Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2023

Audible Theater’s New York premiere of the Goodman Theatre production of Swing State, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Gilman begins previews this week. Learn how to purchase tickets!
The Crossing Kicks Off 2023-2024 Season With CRICKETS IN OUR BACKYARD
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2023

Three-time Grammy Award-winning choir The Crossing, led by conductor Donald Nally, kicks off its 2023-2024 season with Crickets in our Backyard on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Eric Southern been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Swing State and Production- Lighting Design (Obie Awards) for The Correspondent.

What awards has Eric Southern won?

Eric Southern won an Obie Award for Production - Lighting Design for The Correspondent.

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