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Isabella Byrd

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BIO

Isabella is a New York based Lighting Designer.

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Pl

Isabella Byrd, Glass. Kill. What If If Only. Imp.


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Special Award

Isabella Byrd

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Isabella Byrd, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Isabella Byrd, An Enemy of the People

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play

Isabella Byrd, Epiphany


winner
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Isabella Byrd, Epiphany

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

Isabella Byrd, Sanctuary City

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

Isabella Byrd, Heroes of the Fourth Turning


winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation

Isabella ByrdHeroes of the Fourth Turning


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Isabella Byrd, Heroes of the Fourth Turning


winner
Obie Awards - 2019 - Design Award

Isabella Byrd, Light Shining in Buckinghamshire

Videos

News


Video: Raul Esparza Talks THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS On NBC New York
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Four time Tony-nominee Raúl Esparza recently spoke with NBC New York about taking on the role of J.J. Hunsecker in MasterVoices’ newly revised concert edition of Sweet Smell of Success. Watch the video!
Jesse Eisenberg's THE ZIEGFELD FILES Extends Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

Due to demand, Studio Seaview’s presentation of Jesse Eisenberg’s The Ziegfeld Files, directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury, is adding three more performances. The new performances are set for December 7 at 3pm and 7pm, and December 8 at 7pm.
Video: Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

An all new trailer has been released from the West End production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, now starring Reeve Carney (Emcee) and Eva Noblezada (Sally Bowles). Check out the video here!
Ali Louis Bourzgui, Noah J. Ricketts & Aline Mayagoitia Join Mastervoices’ SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025

MasterVoices has announced the full cast for its newly revised concert edition of the musical Sweet Smell of Success, running for three performances on November 21–22, 2025, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall.
Jesse Eisenberg's THE ZIEGFELD FILES Begins Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

Studio Seaview’s presentation of two-time Oscar-nominated, BAFTA-winning writer and actor Jesse Eisenberg’s The Ziegfeld Files, directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Shayok Misha Chowdhury, begins this week. Learn more!
Photos: PRINCE F****T Celebrates Gala Night Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 6, 2025

Jordan Tannahill's Prince Faggot is now running an additional three weeks, through November 30, in Seaview's new Off-Broadway home. Check out photos from the show's gala night here!
PRINCE F****T Extends Again Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

A second extension has been announced for Jordan Tannahill's Prince Faggot, now running an additional three weeks, through November 30, in Seaview's new Off-Broadway home.
Photos: Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, and Ruthie Henshall Join CABARET in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025

Production photos have been released for the London production of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club, featuring Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, and Ruthie Henshall.
Jesse Eisenberg Will Bring New Solo Play, THE ZIEGFELD FILES, to Studio Seaview
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 18, 2025

Jesse Eisenberg’s The Ziegfeld Files, directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Shayok Misha Chowdhury, will play for seven on-book performances at Studio Seaview. We have all of the details here!
PRINCE F****T to Extend at Studio Seaview for Two Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

A two-week extension will be presented for Jordan Tannahill’s Prince Faggot, now running in Seaview’s new Off-Broadway home. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
PRINCE F****T Announces $30 First Performance at Studio Seaview
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025

Producers bb², Seaview, LD Entertainment, Playwrights Horizons, and Soho Rep have announced a surprise $30 first performance of Jordan Tannahill’s Prince Faggot at Studio Seaview (305 W. 43rd St).
New Musical CEILIDH Now in Performances in Maryland
by Emmy Rice - Sep 7, 2025

Producers Grove Entertainment (Beth Williams, Mindy Rich), Barbara Whitman and Alan Cumming have announced performances have begun for the new musical Ceilidh [KAY-lee], based on one of Scotland’s oldest and most beloved customs.
Nikiya Mathis, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, & More Earn 2025 Hewes Design Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2025

The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has revealed the 2025 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees who will be recognized at the 61st annual ceremony on October 20 in New York.
Photos: Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada in Rehearsal For CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

Rehearsal photos have been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club, featuring Grammy Award winner Reeve Carney as The Emcee and double Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Eva Noblezada as Sally Bowles.
Video: Watch Trailer of Hannah Dodd & Rob Madge in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Emmy Rice - Aug 31, 2025

A new trailer for the London production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club has just been released, showing Hannah Dodd as Sally Bowles and Rob Madge as the Emcee. See the video here! 
Cast Set For New Musical CEILIDH Directed By OH, MARY!'s Sam Pinkleton
by Joshua Wright - Aug 11, 2025

Producers Grove Entertainment (Beth Williams, Mindy Rich), Barbara Whitman and Alan Cumming are thrilled to announce full casting for the new musical Ceilidh [KAY-lee], based on one of Scotland’s oldest and most beloved customs.
Photos: Hannah Dodd and Rob Madge in a New Look at CABARET at the Kit Kat Club
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2025

Further production images have been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club starring Bridgerton’s Hannah Dodd as Sally Bowles and Olivier nominee Rob Madge as The Emcee.
PRINCE FAGG*T to be Presented at Studio Seaview This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025

The world premiere production of Jordan Tannahill’s Prince Faggot will be presented in Seaview’s new Off-Broadway home this fall. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
The 24 Hour Plays Reveals Company for The 24 Hour Plays Nationals in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025

The 24 Hour Plays revealed this year's company for The 24 Hour Plays Nationals in NYC. Learn more about the events taking place in July and see how to attend!
Review Roundup: John Krasinski in ANGRY ALAN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Performances are now underway for John Krasinski in Penelope Skinner’s ANGRY ALAN, directed by Sam Gold. This inaugural production at Studio Seaview plays through August 3. Read the reviews here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Isabella Byrd been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design of a Pl (Drama Desk Awards) for Glass. Kill. What If If Only. Imp., Special Award (Drama Desk Awards) for , Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for An Enemy of the People, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Epiphany, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Epiphany, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Sanctuary City, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Heroes of the Fourth Turning and Design Award (Obie Awards) for Light Shining in Buckinghamshire.

What awards has Isabella Byrd won?

Isabella Byrd has won several prestigious awards, including the Special Award from the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Lighting Design from The Lortels for Epiphany, a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Outstanding Lighting Design from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Heroes of the Fourth Turning, and the Design Award from the Obie Awards for Light Shining in Buckinghamshire.

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