Hugh Vanstone
Latest News on Hugh Vanstone:
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Adds New Dates to UK and Ireland Tour (Mar 12, 2025)
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at BroadwaySF (Feb 15, 2025)
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Welcome New Children at the Cambridge Theatre (Feb 11, 2025)
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Adds New Dates to UK and Ireland Tour (Mar 12, 2025)
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at BroadwaySF (Feb 15, 2025)
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Welcome New Children at the Cambridge Theatre (Feb 11, 2025)
BIO
Hugh has designed the lighting for more than 160 productions and worked for most of the UK's national companies and extensively on Broadway. He has received three Olivier Awards for Best Lighting Designer: in 2004 for Pacific Overtures (Donmar); in 2000 for The Graduate (West End) and The Cherry Orchard (National Theatre); and in 1998 for The Unexpected Man (RSC) and The Blue Room (Donmar). In New York he received TONY® award nominations for Mary Stuart and Spamalot.
His most recent work includes: Ghost the Musical (West End); The Wizard of Oz (West End); Matilda (RSC); Deathtrap (West End); La Bête (West End & Broadway); Shrek (London & US Tour); The Late Middle Classes (Donmar); The Real Thing (Old Vic); Arabian Nights (RSC); A Steady Rain (Broadway); Tanz der Vampire (Vienna & Berlin).
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Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Hugh VanstoneBack to the Future
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, The Height of the Storm
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, A Christmas Carol
winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Hugh Vanstone, A Christmas Carol
Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Groundhog Day
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Matilda
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Hugh Vanstone, Matilda the Musical
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Ghost
Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Ghost The Musical
Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Matilda The Musical
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Hugh Vanstone, Ghost: The Musical
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Hugh Vanstone, Ghost The Musical
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design in a Play
Hugh Vanstone, Mary Stuart
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Hugh Vanstone, Mary Stuart
Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Monty Python's Spamalot
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Monty Python's Spamalot
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Hugh Vanstone, Monty Python's Spamalot
winner
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, Pacific Overtures
winner
Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Lighting Designer
Hugh VanstoneThe Cherry Orchard
The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, The Unexpected Man
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Hugh Vanstone, The Unexpected Man
winner
Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Lighting Designer
Hugh VanstoneThe Blue Room
Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Lighting Designer
Hugh VanstoneHamlet
Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Lighting Designer
Hugh Vanstone, Art
Videos
Exclusive: First Look At Cast Of BACK TO THE FUTURE on Tour in Action
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-02 10:54:12
Video: Watch BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform 'Johnny B. Goode' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - 2024-03-27 09:58:37
Video: BACK TO THE FUTURE Reveals Special Performance To Celebrate Back to the Future Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-10-13 12:45:59
Video: Roger Bart Shares Christopher Lloyd's 'Big Question' About the BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2023-08-17 09:51:16
Video: Casey Likes Performs 'Johnny B. Goode' in BACK TO THE FUTURE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-08-03 13:53:19
Video: Stars Turn Out For A BACK TO THE FUTURE Gala Performance
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-07-29 16:00:19
Video: See How BACK TO THE FUTURE Brings the DeLorean Time Machine to Broadway on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2023-07-25 13:08:58
Video: Watch Highlights from BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway
by Show Highlights - 2023-07-25 10:11:14
Video: New Footage From MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Now Extended Until 15 December 2024
by Stephi Wild - 2023-06-01 05:12:28
Video: Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin Talk the Return of GROUNDHOG DAY
by Stephi Wild - 2023-03-30 09:59:47
Breaking: Casey Likes Joins Roger Bart in BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-03-01 09:00:20
BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre in Summer 2023
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-10-21 10:00:20
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT
by Stephi Wild - 2022-06-01 07:08:21
PHOTO/VIDEO: Exclusive Look Behind the Scenes of MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2021-09-17 05:43:40
VIDEO: The Cast of MATILDA Performs 'When I Grow Up' in Rehearsals; Booking Extension Announced
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 2021-09-10 05:00:20
VIDEO: Meet the Child Stars of Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2021-08-18 07:10:50
News
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Adds New Dates to UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl's beloved book, will add five further dates to its upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl's beloved book, will add five further dates to its upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at BroadwaySF
by Linda Hodges - Feb 15, 2025
What did our critic think of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at BroadwaySF?
by Linda Hodges - Feb 15, 2025
What did our critic think of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at BroadwaySF?
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Welcome New Children at the Cambridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company will welcome new young performers to its multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical which is currently booking through to May 2026 at the Cambridge Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company will welcome new young performers to its multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical which is currently booking through to May 2026 at the Cambridge Theatre.
Tickets on Sale This Week For BACK TO THE FUTURE in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
Tickets go on sale this Friday 14th February for the Australian premiere season of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical. The production will welcome audiences for the first time on Australian soil at the Sydney Lyric.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
Tickets go on sale this Friday 14th February for the Australian premiere season of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical. The production will welcome audiences for the first time on Australian soil at the Sydney Lyric.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE STRUGGLES WITH NOSTALGIA at DCPA
by Jon Bee - Jan 27, 2025
Television and film have always encapsulated my attention with a fervor. The imprint left by action movies from a bygone era still burn with a certain reverence. It is no secret that the culture of today seems to thrive on nostalgia which is why we see so many theatrical productions having made their way from the screen to the stage.
by Jon Bee - Jan 27, 2025
Television and film have always encapsulated my attention with a fervor. The imprint left by action movies from a bygone era still burn with a certain reverence. It is no secret that the culture of today seems to thrive on nostalgia which is why we see so many theatrical productions having made their way from the screen to the stage.
Caden Brauch Joins West End Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE as Marty McFly
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025
A global search is underway for the next Marty McFly, to celebrate the numerous productions of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical worldwide. Plus, Caden Brauch will join the West End cast as Marty McFly from Monday 10 February 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025
A global search is underway for the next Marty McFly, to celebrate the numerous productions of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical worldwide. Plus, Caden Brauch will join the West End cast as Marty McFly from Monday 10 February 2025.
Lucas Hallauer Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE North American Tour as Marty McFly
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025
Lucas Hallauer will assume the role of Marty McFly in the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical in Denver, CO. Caden Brauch will play his final tour performance as Marty McFly in Denver.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025
Lucas Hallauer will assume the role of Marty McFly in the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical in Denver, CO. Caden Brauch will play his final tour performance as Marty McFly in Denver.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Comes to the Bushnell in June 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Hartford as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Hartford as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!
MATILDA THE MUSICAL UK & Ireland Tour Launches Open Casting Call
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025
Matilda the Musical is getting ready to bring its revolting children on tour through the UK and Ireland. This afternoon, the show's producers announced an open call for youth performers.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025
Matilda the Musical is getting ready to bring its revolting children on tour through the UK and Ireland. This afternoon, the show's producers announced an open call for youth performers.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical Tour Zooms Into Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Jan 1, 2025
A riotous, mostly silly, but also sometimes laughably odd theatrical entity, this touring production of this enjoyable, endearingly-familiar stage musical adaptation of the hit 1985 sci-fi comedy is definitely a fun time—but mostly due to its visual wow factor. For those who cherish the original film, the musical is a delightful tribute. For newcomers or those seeking a deeper narrative experience, it's an entertaining-enough spectacle.
by Michael Quintos - Jan 1, 2025
A riotous, mostly silly, but also sometimes laughably odd theatrical entity, this touring production of this enjoyable, endearingly-familiar stage musical adaptation of the hit 1985 sci-fi comedy is definitely a fun time—but mostly due to its visual wow factor. For those who cherish the original film, the musical is a delightful tribute. For newcomers or those seeking a deeper narrative experience, it's an entertaining-enough spectacle.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is Coming To BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2024
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is coming to San Francisco! The Broadway and West End show, based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film, will play BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2024
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is coming to San Francisco! The Broadway and West End show, based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film, will play BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Central New York Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York 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 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Central New York 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!
Mike Bindeman Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE Tour as George McFly
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024
Mike Bindeman will join the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical as George McFly. Bindeman will assume the role in January as Burke Swanson departs the company.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024
Mike Bindeman will join the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical as George McFly. Bindeman will assume the role in January as Burke Swanson departs the company.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Will Have Australian Premiere at The Sydney Lyric in 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024
Sydney will host the Australian premiere of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, opening at the Sydney Lyric in September 2025. A waitlist is now open for Australian fans to sign up to be first in line for tickets.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024
Sydney will host the Australian premiere of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, opening at the Sydney Lyric in September 2025. A waitlist is now open for Australian fans to sign up to be first in line for tickets.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, The Old Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 21, 2024
Despite mince pies being spotted in supermarkets since September, for many, Christmas in London doesn't really begin until Jack Thorne's adaptation of A Christmas Carol opens at The Old Vic theatre.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 21, 2024
Despite mince pies being spotted in supermarkets since September, for many, Christmas in London doesn't really begin until Jack Thorne's adaptation of A Christmas Carol opens at The Old Vic theatre.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Tickets On Sale This Week At Broadway Dallas
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2024
BACK TO THE FUTURE is coming to Broadway Dallas with tickets available starting November 22. Discover the stage adaptation of the iconic film and experience the adventure live.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2024
BACK TO THE FUTURE is coming to Broadway Dallas with tickets available starting November 22. Discover the stage adaptation of the iconic film and experience the adventure live.
Photos: MARY POPPINS UK And Ireland Tour Starring Stefanie Jones, Jack Chambers, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024
Production photod have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, currently playing at the Bristol Hippodrome where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical’s world premiere.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024
Production photod have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, currently playing at the Bristol Hippodrome where the magic originally began and marking the 20th anniversary since the musical’s world premiere.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Is Coming to The Paramount Theatre in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2024
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Seattle as part of the 2024-25 Broadway Season. The Broadway and West End hit show based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film will play The Paramount Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2024
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Seattle as part of the 2024-25 Broadway Season. The Broadway and West End hit show based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film will play The Paramount Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical Comes To San Diego This January
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is set to open in San Diego this January. The show will come to San Diego as part of Broadway San Diego's 47th Season.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is set to open in San Diego this January. The show will come to San Diego as part of Broadway San Diego's 47th Season.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Tickets at PPAC to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2024
Tickets for the 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical at The Providence Performing Arts Center will go on sale this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2024
Tickets for the 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical at The Providence Performing Arts Center will go on sale this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Hugh Vanstone been nominated for?
Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Back to the Future, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Height of the Storm, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Groundhog Day, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Matilda, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Matilda the Musical, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Ghost, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Ghost The Musical, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Matilda The Musical, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ghost: The Musical, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ghost The Musical, Outstanding Lighting Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mary Stuart, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Mary Stuart, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot , Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Pacific Overtures, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Cherry Orchard, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Unexpected Man, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Unexpected Man, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Blue Room, Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Hamlet and Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for Art .
What awards has Hugh Vanstone won?
Hugh Vanstone has received several awards, including: - Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Christmas Carol - Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Height of the Storm - Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Christmas Carol - Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Matilda - Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Ghost - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ghost: The Musical - Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Pacific Overtures - Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Cherry Orchard - Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Unexpected Man - Best Lighting Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Blue Room.
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