Justin Ellington
Latest News on Justin Ellington:
Photos: Robert Downey Jr. and Cast of MCNEAL Celebrate Opening Night (Oct 1, 2024)
Photos: Paul Rudd, Matt Damon & More at MCNEAL Opening Night (Oct 1, 2024)
Photos: John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS In Rehearsal At Arena Stage (Sep 30, 2024)
Photos: Robert Downey Jr. and Cast of MCNEAL Celebrate Opening Night (Oct 1, 2024)
Photos: Paul Rudd, Matt Damon & More at MCNEAL Opening Night (Oct 1, 2024)
Photos: John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS In Rehearsal At Arena Stage (Sep 30, 2024)
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: Get a First Look at HOME on Broadway Directed By Kenny Leon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2024
Photos & Video: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024
Video: First Look at Laurence Fishburne's LIKE THEY DO IN THE MOVIES, Opening Tonight at PAC NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024
Video: Watch the Trailer for Audible Theater's LUCY, Now Beginning Previews Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2023
Photos/Video: First Look at Audra McDonald and More in OHIO STATE MURDERS, Opening Tonight!
by Show Highlights - Dec 8, 2022
Video: Audra McDonald, Lizan Mitchell & More Discuss Bringing OHIO STATE MURDERS to Broadway
by Sneak Peek - Nov 6, 2022
TV: Watch Highlights from Dominique Morisseau's PIPELINE, Opening Tonight at LCT
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 10, 2017
TV: Stockard Channing, Judith Light & More in OTHER DESERT CITIES on Broadway - Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 1, 2011
News
Photos: Robert Downey Jr. and Cast of MCNEAL Celebrate Opening Night
Last night, Ayad Akhtar’s new play McNEAL opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Last night, Ayad Akhtar’s new play McNEAL opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Photos: Paul Rudd, Matt Damon & More at MCNEAL Opening Night
The Lincoln Center Theater production of McNEAL, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Bartlett Sher opened last night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater! See photos of stars on the red carpet!
The Lincoln Center Theater production of McNEAL, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Bartlett Sher opened last night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater! See photos of stars on the red carpet!
Photos: John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS In Rehearsal At Arena Stage
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has released photos from inside rehearsal for The Other Americans.
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has released photos from inside rehearsal for The Other Americans.
Video: Robert Downey Jr. & More in MCNEAL on Broadway
Get a first look at footage of Robert Downey Jr. and more in the play McNeal at Lincoln Center Theater. The cast features Melora Hardin, Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles, and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Get a first look at footage of Robert Downey Jr. and more in the play McNeal at Lincoln Center Theater. The cast features Melora Hardin, Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles, and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Berkeley Rep to Present the West Coast Premiere of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
Direct from a twice-extended run on Broadway, Berkeley Rep will present the West Coast premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING. Amidst the lively buzz of a scorching summer, love ignites, dreams soar, and secrets unravel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Direct from a twice-extended run on Broadway, Berkeley Rep will present the West Coast premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING. Amidst the lively buzz of a scorching summer, love ignites, dreams soar, and secrets unravel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set for John Leguizamo's World Premiere THE OTHER AMERICANS at Arena Stage
Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for the world-premiere drama THE OTHER AMERICANS, written by John Leguizamo. The Other Americans follows Leguizamo as Nelson Castro, a Colombian-Puerto Rican laundromat owner determined to give his family a better life—but at what cost? Learn how to purchase tickets.
Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for the world-premiere drama THE OTHER AMERICANS, written by John Leguizamo. The Other Americans follows Leguizamo as Nelson Castro, a Colombian-Puerto Rican laundromat owner determined to give his family a better life—but at what cost? Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Arena Stage
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is presenting the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jocelyn Bioh's, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. See photos from the production!
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is presenting the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jocelyn Bioh's, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. See photos from the production!
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage
What did our critic think of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage?
What did our critic think of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage?
Video: Jim Parsons Says OUR TOWN Role Represents Playwright Thornton Wilder
Jim Parsons, star of the new Broadway revival of Our Town, visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday to discuss the highly-anticipated production. Watch the full interview now!
Jim Parsons, star of the new Broadway revival of Our Town, visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday to discuss the highly-anticipated production. Watch the full interview now!
Video: Meet The Cast of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Arena Stage
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presents the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jocelyn Bioh's, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Meet the cast of the show as they try to describe the acclaimed play in three words. Watch the video!
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presents the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jocelyn Bioh's, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Meet the cast of the show as they try to describe the acclaimed play in three words. Watch the video!
OUR TOWN Releases Tickets for Exclusive Onstage Seating
The new Broadway production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will offer 30 immersive onstage seats, now available to the public for purchase. Learn more about th production and see how to purchase.
The new Broadway production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will offer 30 immersive onstage seats, now available to the public for purchase. Learn more about th production and see how to purchase.
Tony Winner Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Reveals Nine Early Career Designer Recipients
The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected third round of nine early-career designer recipients to benefit from $150,000 in grants.
The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected third round of nine early-career designer recipients to benefit from $150,000 in grants.
Meet the Cast of MCNEAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
McNEAL begins previews on Broadway tonight, Thursday, September 5. The Lincoln Center Theater production play officially opens on Monday, September 30 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, marking the first play of LCT’s historic 40th Anniversary season. Meet the cast of McNEAL here!
McNEAL begins previews on Broadway tonight, Thursday, September 5. The Lincoln Center Theater production play officially opens on Monday, September 30 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, marking the first play of LCT’s historic 40th Anniversary season. Meet the cast of McNEAL here!
Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Join Producing Team of OTHELLO on Broadway
The co-producing team has been revealed for Othello on Broadway. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The co-producing team has been revealed for Othello on Broadway. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: OUR TOWN Cast Explores the Town That Inspired Thornton Wilder's Iconic Play
The cast of Our Town recently embarked on a memorable journey to Peterborough, New Hampshire, the town that inspired Thornton Wilder’s timeless play. Check out photos and video here!
The cast of Our Town recently embarked on a memorable journey to Peterborough, New Hampshire, the town that inspired Thornton Wilder’s timeless play. Check out photos and video here!
Video: McNEAL, Starring Robert Downey, Jr., Begins Rehearsals
On Thursday, August 1 the cast and creative team for McNEAL gathered for the first day of rehearsals. McNEAL is a new play by Ayad Aktar, directed by Bartlett Sher. See footage in the video here!
On Thursday, August 1 the cast and creative team for McNEAL gathered for the first day of rehearsals. McNEAL is a new play by Ayad Aktar, directed by Bartlett Sher. See footage in the video here!
Derek McLane, Dede Ayite, Natasha Katz, and More Join OTHELLO Creative Team
Additional members of the creative team have been announced for Tony Award winning director Kenny Leon’s new production of William Shakespeare’s Othello.
Additional members of the creative team have been announced for Tony Award winning director Kenny Leon’s new production of William Shakespeare’s Othello.
OUR TOWN Opens Box Office With an Exclusive Giveaway
The new Broadway production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will open its box office at The Barrymore Theatre beginning on Tuesday, August 6 at 10 am! To mark the occasion, the production will be giving out a special exclusive gift to the first 100 people in line on Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7.
The new Broadway production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will open its box office at The Barrymore Theatre beginning on Tuesday, August 6 at 10 am! To mark the occasion, the production will be giving out a special exclusive gift to the first 100 people in line on Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7.
Photos: The Cast of MCNEAL Assembles for the First Day of Rehearsals
On Thursday, August 1 the cast and creative team for McNEAL gathered for the first day of rehearsals. McNEAL is a new play by Ayad Aktar, directed by Bartlett Sher. See photos from inside the rehearsal room.
On Thursday, August 1 the cast and creative team for McNEAL gathered for the first day of rehearsals. McNEAL is a new play by Ayad Aktar, directed by Bartlett Sher. See photos from inside the rehearsal room.
Cast and Creative Team Set for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage
Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
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?
Justin Ellington has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including: - 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 - Design Award (Obie Awards) for He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box
What awards has Justin Ellington won?
Justin Ellington has won a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for Heroes of the Fourth Turning and a Design Award at the Obie Awards for He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box.
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