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Howell Binkley

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BIO

Binkley's Broadway credits includeSummer: The Donna Summer Musical, Escape to Margaritaville, Come From Away (2017 Tony nomination), A Bronx Tale, Hamilton (2016 Tony winner/2018 Olivier winner), After Midnight (2014 Tony nomination), How to Succeed... (2011 Tony nomination), West Side Story (2009 Tony nomination), In the Heights (2008 Tony nomination), Jersey Boys (2006 Tony winner), Avenue Q, Parade, Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993 Tony nomination).


He is also the Co-Founder/Resident Lighting Designer for Parsons Dance. 1993 Sir Laurence Olivier and Canadian Dora Awards for Kiss of the Spider Woman. 2006 and 2016 Henry Hewes Design Awards for Jersey Boys and Hamilton.
He is also a five-time Helen Hayes Award recipient, 1993 Laurence Olivier Award and Canadian Dora Award for Spider Woman, 2006 Henry Hewes Design Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Jersey Boys.

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2024] Cancelled
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Designer[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2021]
LIGHTING DESIGNER
 
[West End, 2021]
LIGHTING DESIGNER
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Chicago (Regional), 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2018]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Lighting Desiger
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Toronto, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Lighting Design
 
[Regional (US), 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Las Vegas, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Chicago, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2002] Cancelled
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2001]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2001]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[Houston, TX (Regional), 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Lighting Designer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1996]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Lighting Consultant
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 1992]
Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2018 - White Light Award For Best Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Hamilton

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Come From Away

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Come From Away


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Allegiance


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Hamilton

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Hamilton


winner
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Hamilton

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Howell Binkley, After Midnight

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, After Midnight


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, West Side Story

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley , In The Heights

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, LoveMusik


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Jersey Boys


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Jersey Boys


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2006 - Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Jersey Boys


winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Howell Binkley, Jersey Boys

Helen Hayes Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyCyrano


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleySweeney Todd

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleySunday in the Park With George

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, Radiant Baby


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Howell Binkley, The Full Monty

Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleySweet Bird of Youth

Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyPeer Gynt


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyTempest

Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyMourning Becomes Electra


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyMacbeth

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyHenry V

Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyHenry IV

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Lighting Designer

Howell Binkley, Kiss Of The Spider Woman

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Lighting Design

Howell Binkley , Kiss of the Spider Woman

Helen Hayes Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyKing Lear


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Howell BinkleyRichard III

Videos

News


HAMILTON Edition Monopoly Board Game is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025

An all new Hamilton version of the iconic board game MONOPOLY has been released from The Op Games and Hasbro. This special edition of the game honors one of the most celebrated Broadway musicals of all time while marking its 10th anniversary.
Video: HAMILTON Cast Sings 'My Shot' For 'Hamilten' Music Video
by Michael Major - Nov 24, 2025

The Broadway cast of Hamilton took to the streets of New York City for a special 10th-anniversary performance of “My Shot.” Led by Trey Curtis in the title role, the video features the current stars of the Broadway production performing the hit song.
Concord Theatricals Secures HAMILTON Global Licensing Rights; Teen Edition Expected in 2028
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025

Concord Theatricals will take on exclusive worldwide secondary stage licensing rights for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON, expanding the reach of the landmark musical to theaters around the globe.
Tickets on Sale For HAMILTON in Chicago This Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025

Broadway In Chicago announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, November 12 online or in person at any Broadway In Chicago venue box office.
JERSEY BOYS Will Embark on 20th Anniversary Tour in the UK and Ireland in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

The original Tony-winning musical sensation JERSEY BOYS returns for its celebratory 20th Anniversary tour across the UK and Ireland, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre in June.
Review: HAMILTON, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Nov 2, 2025

Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway - the story of America then, as told by America now.
HAMILTON Returns To Madison 
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Overture Center for the Arts announced that tickets for 'Hamilton' go on sale to the public on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. Learn more about the show here!
HAMILTON to Launch #HAM4HAM Lottery for Boston Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025

A digital lottery will launch for HAMILTON in Bostin, with tickets beginning in conjunction with the show’s first performance at the Citizens Opera House. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets to HAMILTON at Old National Centre to go on Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway in Indianapolis announce today that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 11 at 10 am.
HAMILTON Theatrical Release Earns $10 Million in Weekend Box Office Sales
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025

The filmed capture of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, which opened in theaters nationwide last Friday, earned between $9 and $10 million in box office sales this past weekend.
Tickets For HAMILTON at MPAC On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025

 Producer Jeffrey Seller and Marcus Performing Arts Center have announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, September 10.
Photos: HAMILTON Original Cast Attends Movie Screening at the Delacorte
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 5, 2025

In celebration of HAMILTON's 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a special premiere screening event for the filmed Broadway production took place at the newly revitalized Delacorte Theater on September 3. Check out photos here!
McCallum Theatre Reveals 2025 Palm Desert Choreography Festival Award Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

The McCallum Theatre has shared the names of Palm Desert Choreography Festival's Finalists and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient for the Coachella Valley's signature annual event.
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Phillipa Soo Recreate Viral HAMILTON Trend
by Joshua Wright - Sep 4, 2025

At this week's screening of the Hamilton Proshot at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Phillipa Soo treated the audience to an in-person recreation of the viral trend. Check out the video!
Videos: HAMILTON Reverses Viral Trend With Eliza Remix
by Michael Major - Aug 27, 2025

Hamilton is flipping the script on a recent viral trend using 'Best of Wives and Best of Women.' In a new video, current 'Eliza' Morgan Anita Wood drew on some fake facial hair to act out the scene. Lin-Manuel Miranda responds!
Interview: Lauren Mariasoosay of HAMILTON at Salle Wilfred Pelletier, Place Des Arts
by Noelle Hannibal - Aug 20, 2025

Lauren Mariasoosay is currently starring as Eliza Hamilton in the National Tour of Hamilton,  running August 19 - September 7, 2025 at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Place des Arts, Montreal.
Videos: These HAMILTON Songs Are Going Viral on TikTok
by Michael Major - Aug 13, 2025

As Hamilton continues to celebrate its 10th anniversary, two of its songs are gaining traction on social media. Watch videos of 'Best of Wives and Best of Women' and 'Take A Break' picking up steam on TikTok.
Video: Thayne Jasperson Reflects on 10 Years of HAMILTON on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 11, 2025

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hamilton, original Hamilton cast member Thayne Jasperson recently visited Good Morning America, where he spoke about the long-lasting legacy of the Broadway hit. Watch the interview now!
Lin-Manuel Miranda to Host HAMILTON Film Screening with VIP Meet-and-Greet
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2025

On September 7, Lin-Manuel Miranda will host a special sing-along screening of the filmed recording of Hamilton at New York's United Palace Theater. 10 winners will be selected for a VIP experience, which includes two seats to the movie, a meet-and-greet with Miranda himself, and 10th anniversary swag.
Photos: Inside the HAMILTEN Celebration and Block Party
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2025

Check out new photos from inside the Hamilten celebration! Yesterday, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Hamilton celebrated 10 years on Broadway with celebrations throughout the day.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Howell Binkley been nominated for?

Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, White Light Award For Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Come From Away, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Come From Away, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Allegiance, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Hamilton, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for After Midnight, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for After Midnight, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for West Side Story, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for LoveMusik, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jersey Boys , Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jersey Boys, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Jersey Boys, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jersey Boys, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cyrano, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sunday in the Park With George, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Radiant Baby, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sweet Bird of Youth, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Peer Gynt, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Tempest, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Mourning Becomes Electra, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Macbeth, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Henry V , Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Henry IV, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Kiss Of The Spider Woman, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Kiss of the Spider Woman, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for King Lear and Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Richard III.

What awards has Howell Binkley won?

Howell Binkley has received numerous prestigious awards for his outstanding lighting design in theater. His accolades include the White Light Award for Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Allegiance, and Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton. He also earned Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Hamilton and Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Binkley was recognized with Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jersey Boys, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Jersey Boys, and Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jersey Boys. Additionally, he won Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty, Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Tempest, as well as Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Macbeth and Richard III.

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