John Napier
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John Napier studied fine art at Hornsey College of Art in the early 1960s and theatre design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts under Ralph Koltai. He is an associate designer of the RSC.
Notable productions for the RSC include: Macbeth, The Comedy of Errors, King Lear, Once in a Lifetime, ...
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John Napier Biography
John Napier studied fine art at Hornsey College of Art in the early 1960s and theatre design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts under Ralph Koltai. He is an associate designer of the RSC.Notable productions for the RSC include: Macbeth, The Comedy of Errors, King Lear, Once in a Lifetime, The Greeks, Nicholas Nickleby, Hedda Gabler, Peter Pan and Mother Courage.
NT productions include: The Party (Olivier’s last performance at the Old Vic), Equus, later seen worldwide, Trelawny of the ‘Wells’, An Enemy of the People, Peter Pan, Candide and South Pacific. Opera includes Lohengrin and Macbeth (Royal Opera, Covent Garden), Idomeneo (Glyndebourne), The Devils (ENO) and Nabucco (Metropolitan Opera).
Musical theatre includes: Cats, Starlight Express, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon and Sunset Boulevard.
These productions have been presented on Broadway and around the world. Other West End designs include: Time, Children of Eden and Jesus Christ Superstar. John designed the Captain EO video starring Michael Jackson for Disney. He created and co-directed the spectacular Siegfried & Roy Show at the Mirage in Las Vegas, followed by Steven Spielberg’s film Hook. Other designs include: Burning Blue (Haymarket, 1996 Olivier Award for Best Set Design), The Tower and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (both Almeida), Martin Guerre (West Yorkshire Playhouse and tour) and the musical version of Jane Eyre (Broadway). He recently designed Skellig (Young Vic), Aladdin (Old Vic) and Gone with the Wind (New London).
John Napier’s design awards include two Society of West End Theatre Awards, an Olivier, a BAFTA and five Tony Awards for Nicholas Nickleby, Cats, Starlight Express, Les Misérables and Sunset Boulevard. He is a member of the American Academy of Achievement, was elected Royal Designer for Industry in 1996 and is an Honorary Fellow of the London Institute.
John Napier Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1987 - Best Set Design  |
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| John Napier, Les Miserables | ||
| The Hewes Awards - 1987 - Costume Design |
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| John Napier, Starlight Express | ||
| Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Costume Design |
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| John Napier, Starlight Express | ||
| Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Scenic Design |
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| John Napier , Les Misérables | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1984 - Designer of the Year | ||
| John Napier, Starlight Express | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Costume Design |
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| John Napier, Cats | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1983 - Designer of the Year | ||
| John Napier, Peter Pan, RSC | ||
| The Hewes Awards - 1982 - Special Citation |
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| John Napier, The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1981 - Designer of the Year | ||
| John Napier, Cats | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1979 - Designer of the Year | ||
| John NapierOnce In A Lifetime | ||
| Olivier Awards - 1977 - Designer of the Year |
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| John NapierKing Lear | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Costume Design | ||
| John Napier, Equus | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Set Design | ||
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John Napier News
Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber Sends Message Of Support to Ukrainian Students Performing CATS in Bomb Shelterby Stage Tube - Mar 23, 2023
Students at a school in Kiyv recorded a production of the musical CATS from their bomb shelter amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Purchase College To Honor Technical Theatre Legend William M. Mensching On April 24by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2023
Purchase College, State University of New York’s Broadway Technical Theatre History Project, will present the Ninth Broadway technical “Backstage Legends and Masters Award” to theater legend, William M. (Bill) Mensching on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7 p.m. at The Performing Arts Center on campus, located at 735 Anderson Hill Road in Purchase, NY.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS Will Play Mayo Performing Arts Center From, March 10-March 12by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2023
One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Morristown's Mayo Performing Arts Center from Friday, March 10 – Sunday, March 12.
CATS Returns To Philadelphia By Popular Demand March 14 " 19 On The Kimmel Cultural Campusby A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2023
One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will return to Philadelphia March 14 through March 19, 2023, at the Miller Theater (formerly Merriam Theater), presented by the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization.
Review: CATS at National Theatreby Hannah Wing - Jan 18, 2023
So, should you attend the Jellicle Ball? Absolutely. Cats is one of those musicals that will stay with you, whether you see it for the first time or twentieth time. think of CATS at National Theatre?
CATS On Sale At The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center This Fridayby A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2022
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced the on sale date for one of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS.
CATS On Sale At Kalamazoo's Miller Auditorium This Weekby Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022
One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Kalamazoo's Miller Auditorium for three performances, Feb. 17 – 18, 2023, as part of a new North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022.
Review: CATS at Minneapolis' Orpheum Theaterby Jared Fessler - Oct 26, 2022
What did our critic think of CATS at Orpheum? Cats, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America!
Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS Comes To Cleveland, November 1-20by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2022
One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Playhouse Square from November 1-20 as part of a multi-season North American tour.
Review: CATS at San Jose Center For The Performing Artsby Linda Hodges - Sep 22, 2022
What did our critic, Linda Hodges think of CATS at San Jose Center For The Performing Arts?
John Napier Videos
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022
CATS is Lauren Louis' first national tour! She worked for Disneyland as a principal vocalist & dance swing while getting her Musical Theatre BFA from CSU Fullerton.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2022
CATS, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America!
by Alan Henry - Dec 3, 2021
CATS will perform in South Bend this weekend through Sunday, December 5th, 2021. Get a first look at the national tour cast in action!
by Stage Tube - Aug 21, 2019
The company of the Cats first national tour headed to the diner for a special cover of Waitress's iconic song 'She Used to Be Mine' featuring cast members Maria Failla and Laura Katherine Kaufman. For Maria, creating this video was a way of sharing her story of letting the theatre industry define her beauty and taking that definition back. Check out the full video!
by Alan Henry - Aug 1, 2019
Go behind the scenes at Cats the Musical with Keri René Fuller as she prepares for a performance and transforms into Grizabella the Glamour Cat while in Chicago! Check out the video!
by Alan Henry - Apr 3, 2019
BroadwayWorld has just learned that at a special CinemaCon event today, Jennifer Hudson performed 'Memory' - Grizabella's soaring second act ballad which convinces the Jellicles to select her to be the cat which is reborn to a new Jellicle life.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 28, 2019
CATS opened in Los Angeles last night, and Hollywood came out to walk the Jellicle carpet! Check out video from the opening night below!
by Stage Tube - Nov 12, 2018
On Friday night's episode of 'The Graham Norton Show,' Ian McKellen was a guest. During the interview, Norton brought up McKellen's upcoming role alongside Dame Judi Dench in the musical film adaptation of 'Cats.' This prompted McKellen to show off some of his musical talent.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017
Each year, six to eight million dogs and Cats will enter shelters and rescue groups, but only about half will be adopted. To encourage shelter pet adoption during the holiday season, the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic Broadway hit Cats have teamed up with The Shelter Pet Project to help these furry friends find their forever homes. As part of the partnership, the Cats cast took part in a purr-fect PSA to reinforce the importance of shelter pet adoption and how adoption has personally impacted their lives. Watch the PSA below!
by Stage Tube - Jan 20, 2017
Broadway veteran Mamie Parris recently assumed the iconic role of 'Grizabella the Glamour Cat' in the first-ever Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS. The show just unveiled a new TV commercial, featuring Parris and the company in action - check it out below!
