Justin Ellington
Latest News on Justin Ellington:
Video: Debbie Allen Previews Broadway's JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE (Nov 25, 2025)
Bradley Stryker, Tripp Taylor, and More Join JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE (Nov 24, 2025)
Samira Wiley and Jin Ha Join the Cast of PROOF on Broadway (Nov 6, 2025)
Video: Debbie Allen Previews Broadway's JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE (Nov 25, 2025)
Bradley Stryker, Tripp Taylor, and More Join JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE (Nov 24, 2025)
Samira Wiley and Jin Ha Join the Cast of PROOF on Broadway (Nov 6, 2025)
BIO
LCT: Pass Over (LCT3), Pipeline, Other Desert Cities. Off-Broadway: Mrs. Murray’s Menagerie (Ars Nova); The House That Will Not Stand, Fetch Clay Make Man (New York Theatre Workshop); He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box, The Winter’s Tale (TFANA). Additional theater: Father Comes Home From the Wars, How to Catch Creation, Until The Flood (Goodman); Familiar (Steppenwolf); Ink (Kennedy Center); The Comedy of Errors (Oregon Shakespeare Festival); As You Like It (Stratford Shakespeare Festival); The American Clock (The Old Vic). Awards include Grammy, ASCAP and Obie awards.
Photos
​From left to right: Mia Ellis as Camae in Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop directed by Kent Gash at Trinity Rep. Set design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Kara Harmon, lighting design by Dawn Chiang, sound design by Justin Ellington, project desig
Date:
01/13/2017
From: Photo Flash: Trinity Rep Presents Olivier Award-Winning Play THE MOUNTAINTOP
Productions
[Broadway, 2022]
Sound Designer
[Off-Broadway, 2018] [Replacement]
Sound Design & Original Music[Replacement]
Writing
Composer
Additional Music
Additional Music
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Play
Justin Ellington, Ohio State Murders
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Sound Design of a Play
Justin Ellington, for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Sound Design for a Play
Justin Ellington, Heroes of the Fourth Turning
winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation
Justin EllingtonHeroes of the Fourth Turning
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Justin EllingtonMrs. Murray's Mengagerie
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Justin Ellington, The House that Will Not Stand
winner
Obie Awards - 2018 - Design Award
Justin EllingtonHe Brought Her Heart Back in a Box
Videos
Video: Debbie Allen Previews Broadway's JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-25 13:04:46
Video: First Look at Rehearsals for MILLIONS World Premiere Musical at Alliance Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2025-05-22 17:09:29
Video: Katie Holmes Surprises Zoey Deutch on GMA with OUR TOWN Question
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-09 12:34:37
Video: Meet The Cast of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-09-09 22:08:39
Video: McNEAL, Starring Robert Downey, Jr., Begins Rehearsals
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-10 14:56:25
Video: Get a First Look at HOME on Broadway Directed By Kenny Leon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-06-07 15:58:50
Photos & Video: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-06-05 13:13:51
Video: First Look at Laurence Fishburne's LIKE THEY DO IN THE MOVIES, Opening Tonight at PAC NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-03-21 13:49:15
Video: Get a First Look at CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-03-11 15:05:05
Video: Cast and Creatives Celebrate Opening Night of THE COTTAGE
by Opening Night - 2023-07-26 08:35:33
Video: Watch the Trailer for Audible Theater's LUCY, Now Beginning Previews Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-01-27 12:45:06
Video: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of OHIO STATE MURDERS
by Red Carpet - 2022-12-12 11:04:41
Photos/Video: First Look at Audra McDonald and More in OHIO STATE MURDERS, Opening Tonight!
by Show Highlights - 2022-12-08 10:51:31
Video: Audra McDonald, Lizan Mitchell & More Discuss Bringing OHIO STATE MURDERS to Broadway
by Sneak Peek - 2022-11-06 16:00:20
News
Video: Debbie Allen Previews Broadway's JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2025
Entertainment icon Debbie Allen, who is directing the forthcoming Broadway revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone, recently visited Sherri to talk about her wide-spanning career. During the conversation, she previewed the new Broadway production and the August Wilson play shared how it came together. Watch the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2025
Entertainment icon Debbie Allen, who is directing the forthcoming Broadway revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone, recently visited Sherri to talk about her wide-spanning career. During the conversation, she previewed the new Broadway production and the August Wilson play shared how it came together. Watch the interview now.
Bradley Stryker, Tripp Taylor, and More Join JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
Additional casting has been announced for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone which will play Broadway's Barrymore Theatre. Learn more about the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
Additional casting has been announced for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone which will play Broadway's Barrymore Theatre. Learn more about the cast here!
Samira Wiley and Jin Ha Join the Cast of PROOF on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Emmy Award and SAG Award winner Samira Wiley will make her Broadway debut this spring with Grammy Award nominee Jin Ha, in the first ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Emmy Award and SAG Award winner Samira Wiley will make her Broadway debut this spring with Grammy Award nominee Jin Ha, in the first ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof.
The American Theatre Wing Reveals 70th Annual Obie Awards Jury and Eligibility Details
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
The American Theatre Wing has revealed the committee of judges and eligibility details for the 70th Annual Obie Awards, the theater industry’s premier award celebrating the best of Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
The American Theatre Wing has revealed the committee of judges and eligibility details for the 70th Annual Obie Awards, the theater industry’s premier award celebrating the best of Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway.
PROOF Will Play Broadway's Booth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
Proof has found its Broadway home! The first ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, will play Broadway’s Booth Theatre for a limited run.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
Proof has found its Broadway home! The first ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, will play Broadway’s Booth Theatre for a limited run.
John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS Extends for 4th Time at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
THE OTHER AMERICANS, written by Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo and directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, at The Public Theater is extending for the fourth time. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
THE OTHER AMERICANS, written by Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo and directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, at The Public Theater is extending for the fourth time. Learn more!
Photos: John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of THE OTHER AMERICANS, a gripping new play about the American Dream colliding with Latino reality written by Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of THE OTHER AMERICANS, a gripping new play about the American Dream colliding with Latino reality written by Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Comes to the Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025
Center Theater Group has announced the Tony-winning Jaja's African Hair Braiding by Joceyln Bioh and directed by Whitney White. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025
Center Theater Group has announced the Tony-winning Jaja's African Hair Braiding by Joceyln Bioh and directed by Whitney White. Learn more about the production here!
John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025
The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of THE OTHER AMERICANS. The production has extended its run. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025
The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of THE OTHER AMERICANS. The production has extended its run. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS In Rehearsal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025
You can now get an inside look into rehearsals for THE OTHER AMERICANS, a new play about the American Dream colliding with Latino reality written by Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025
You can now get an inside look into rehearsals for THE OTHER AMERICANS, a new play about the American Dream colliding with Latino reality written by Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo. See photos here!
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by Joshua Wright - Aug 11, 2025
What did critics think of Dolly Parton’s brand new musical, Dolly: A True Original Musical? With a score by Parton that includes some of her biggest hits as well as new songs she has written especially for the musical, Dolly also features a book by Parton and Emmy winner Maria S. Schlatter, direction by Tony winner Bartlett Sher, and choreography by Emmy winner Mandy Moore. Read all the reviews.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 11, 2025
What did critics think of Dolly Parton’s brand new musical, Dolly: A True Original Musical? With a score by Parton that includes some of her biggest hits as well as new songs she has written especially for the musical, Dolly also features a book by Parton and Emmy winner Maria S. Schlatter, direction by Tony winner Bartlett Sher, and choreography by Emmy winner Mandy Moore. Read all the reviews.
Cast Set for John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the New York premiere of THE OTHER AMERICANS, a new play written by Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the New York premiere of THE OTHER AMERICANS, a new play written by Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo. Learn more!
Photo: First Look at DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by Team BWW - Jul 18, 2025
The first production photo from global icon Dolly Parton’s brand new musical, Dolly: A True Original Musical, has just been released — and it’s giving rhinestones, heart, and pure Nashville sparkle! The world premiere bows with a sold-out first preview at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University — right in Dolly’s hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.
by Team BWW - Jul 18, 2025
The first production photo from global icon Dolly Parton’s brand new musical, Dolly: A True Original Musical, has just been released — and it’s giving rhinestones, heart, and pure Nashville sparkle! The world premiere bows with a sold-out first preview at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University — right in Dolly’s hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.
Beth Malone and More Join DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025
Dolly Parton has announced additional casting, the music team, and the design team for the upcoming world premiere of Dolly: A True Original Musical as rehearsals commence in Parton’s hometown of Nashville, TN.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025
Dolly Parton has announced additional casting, the music team, and the design team for the upcoming world premiere of Dolly: A True Original Musical as rehearsals commence in Parton’s hometown of Nashville, TN.
Review: MILLIONS at Alliance Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - Jun 1, 2025
What would you do if a fortune in cash fell from the sky? This theoretical question can be a popular conversation starter at dinner parties or on long road trips. The answer usually varies from large purchases, to paying off bills, to helping the needy. But have you ever thought what you would really do if this unlikely thing were to occur to you? Consider it a miracle and keep the cash? Wonder what practical reason there may be for money to rain down on you? Or maybe a bit of both? This is the ethical dilemma at the core of the world premiere new musical MILLIONS, playing at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA through June 15th where two young brothers are faced with this exact complex morality test as they struggle with the difficult decision of what to do with a miraculous windfall.
by Joseph Harrison - Jun 1, 2025
What would you do if a fortune in cash fell from the sky? This theoretical question can be a popular conversation starter at dinner parties or on long road trips. The answer usually varies from large purchases, to paying off bills, to helping the needy. But have you ever thought what you would really do if this unlikely thing were to occur to you? Consider it a miracle and keep the cash? Wonder what practical reason there may be for money to rain down on you? Or maybe a bit of both? This is the ethical dilemma at the core of the world premiere new musical MILLIONS, playing at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA through June 15th where two young brothers are faced with this exact complex morality test as they struggle with the difficult decision of what to do with a miraculous windfall.
Review Roundup: MILLIONS World Premiere Musical at Alliance Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 30, 2025
What did the critics think of MILLIONS, a world premiere musical is now on stage at the Alliance Theatre? MILLIONS is inspired by Frank Cottrell Boyce’s novel and film, and features a book by Bob Martin, original score by Adam Guettel, and direction by Bartlett Sher.
by Joshua Wright - May 30, 2025
What did the critics think of MILLIONS, a world premiere musical is now on stage at the Alliance Theatre? MILLIONS is inspired by Frank Cottrell Boyce’s novel and film, and features a book by Bob Martin, original score by Adam Guettel, and direction by Bartlett Sher.
Video: First Look at JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at La Jolla Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has released a clip from its production of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, by Jocelyn Bioh, directed by Whitney White, running in the Mandell Weiss Theatre through June 15. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has released a clip from its production of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, by Jocelyn Bioh, directed by Whitney White, running in the Mandell Weiss Theatre through June 15. Watch the video!
Photos: First Look at MILLIONS World Premiere Musical at Alliance Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025
BroadwayWorld has a first look at video of the cast of MILLIONS, a world premiere musical at the Alliance Theatre. MILLIONS is inspired by Frank Cottrell Boyce’s novel and film, and features a book by Bob Martin, original score by Adam Guettel, and direction by Bartlett Sher.
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025
BroadwayWorld has a first look at video of the cast of MILLIONS, a world premiere musical at the Alliance Theatre. MILLIONS is inspired by Frank Cottrell Boyce’s novel and film, and features a book by Bob Martin, original score by Adam Guettel, and direction by Bartlett Sher.
Video: First Look at MILLIONS World Premiere Musical at Alliance Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 22, 2025
Get a first look at MILLIONS, the world premiere musical opening at Alliance Theatre. The production features a Tony-winning creative team and a cast led by Keenan Barrett, Shuler Hensley, Ruthie Ann Miles, and Steven Pasquale. MILLIONS runs through June 15, 2025.
by Joshua Wright - May 22, 2025
Get a first look at MILLIONS, the world premiere musical opening at Alliance Theatre. The production features a Tony-winning creative team and a cast led by Keenan Barrett, Shuler Hensley, Ruthie Ann Miles, and Steven Pasquale. MILLIONS runs through June 15, 2025.
Signature, Keegan, and 1st Stage Lead Wins at 41st Annual Helen Hayes Awards
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025
The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.C. theatre. Signature Theatre led with six wins. Awards were presented in 41 categories from 165 eligible 2024 productions.
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025
The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.C. theatre. Signature Theatre led with six wins. Awards were presented in 41 categories from 165 eligible 2024 productions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Justin Ellington written?
Justin Ellington has written 1 shows including The Seven (Composer).
What awards has Justin Ellington been nominated for?
Outstanding Sound Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Ohio State Murders, Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf, Outstanding Sound Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mrs. Murray's Mengagerie, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The House that Will Not Stand and Design Award (Obie Awards) for He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box.
What awards has Justin Ellington won?
Justin Ellington has won the Special Citation Obie Award for Heroes of the Fourth Turning and the Design Award Obie Award for He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box.
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