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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.

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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018] [Replacement]
Sound Design & Original Music[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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Justin Ellington Awards and Nominations

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

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

Obie Awards - 2018 - Design Award

Justin EllingtonHe Brought Her Heart Back in a Box

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Tony Awards Administration Committee Meets to Determine Eligibility for 2023-24 Season; HERE LIES LOVE, GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL & More

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today to confirm the eligibility status of ten Broadway productions for the 2023-2024 season.

Audible Theater to Present IN LOVE AND STRUGGLE, VOLUME 3: THE FUTURE IS AROUND US

Audible Inc., will present Love and Struggle, Volume 3: The Future is Around Us will be performed live for three performances only, Thursday, December 14 – Saturday, December 16, at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre.

Bartlett Sher to Direct J.T. Rogers' CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater

Lincoln Center Theater will present CORRUPTION, a new play by J.T. Rogers, directed by Bartlett Sher. Learn how to purchase tickets!

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Live Stream Final Week of Broadway Run

The League of Live Stream Theater will partner with Manhattan Theatre Club to present the Broadway sensation Jaja's African Hair Braiding via live stream.

OUR TOWN Will Return to Broadway in 2024, Directed by Kenny Leon

Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon will direct a new Broadway production of Our  Town by Thornton Wilder in the fall of 2024. This will be the first major Broadway revival of the  classic play in nearly 25 years.

THE COTTAGE Plays Final Broadway Performance

The new American comedy The Cottage will play its final Broadway performance October 29, at the Hayes Theater, following 17 previews and 111 regular performances. 

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Extended Through Late November

Get the latest updates on JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, the hit Broadway show that has been extended. Don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity to experience the vibrant energy of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on stage.

Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding officially opened last night, October 3, at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Performances run through Sunday, November 5. Check out photos from inside the festivities here!

Photos: The Cast of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Takes Opening Night Bows

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding officially opened last night, October 3, at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!

Review Roundup: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens On Broadway

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding opens tonight at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Read the reviews!

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Extends Broadway Engagement Through Early November

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING's Broadway engagement has been extended. Now running through early November. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: First Look at JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on Broadway

Check out photos of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on Broadway! Learn how to purchase tickets!

1/52 Project, Founded By Beowulf Boritt, Reveals This Year's Recipients

The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected the second round of seven early-career designer recipients to benefit from $88,000 in grants. Learn more about this year's recipients here!

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Will Offer Post-Show Talkback Series

The world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding begins previews next week. Learn more about the upcoming post-show talkbacks!

Up on the Marquee: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING

Check out new photos of the Broadway marquee for the world premiere of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) and directed by Whitney White (Our Dear Dead Drug Lord).

Tickets Are on Sale Now For JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on Broadway

Ttickets are now on sale for the world premiere of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) and directed by Whitney White (Our Dear Dead Drug Lord).

Full Cast Revealed For JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White. Find out who is starring in the world premiere here!

Video: Cast and Creatives Celebrate Opening Night of THE COTTAGE

The new American comedy The Cottage opened on Broadway on July 24, at the Hayes Theater. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out our interviews with the cast and creative team on the red carpet in the video here!

Photos: THE COTTAGE Cast Celebrates Opening Night

The new American comedy The Cottage opened on July 24, at the Hayes Theater. Written by Sandy Rustin and directed by Tony Award winner Jason Alexander (“Seinfeld”) making his Broadway directorial debut, The Cottage’s strictly limited engagement runs through October 29. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos of the cast and creative team on the red carpet below!

Photos: The Cast of THE COTTAGE Takes Their Opening Night Bows

The new American comedy The Cottage opened on Broadway last night, July 24, at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!

Justin Ellington FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Justin Ellington has written 1 shows including The Seven (Composer).

Justin Ellington has been nominated for several awards in the Broadway industry. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding Sound Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Ohio State Murders," Best Sound Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf," Outstanding Sound Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Heroes of the Fourth Turning," Special Citation at the Obie Awards for "Heroes of the Fourth Turning," Outstanding Music in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Mrs. Murray's Mengagerie," Outstanding Music in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The House that Will Not Stand," and Design Award at the Obie Awards for "He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box."

Justin Ellington has won several awards for his work in the theater industry. He received a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for his contributions to the production of "Heroes of the Fourth Turning." Additionally, he was honored with a Design Award at the Obie Awards for his work on "He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box." These accolades recognize his talent and creativity in the field of theater design and production.

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