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Justin Townsend received a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award Honour for his work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical. His Broadway credits include Jagged Little Pill, Saint Joan, Present Laughter, The Little Foxes, The Humans (Tony nomination), American Psycho (Tony nomination), Fool for Love, Casa Valentina, A Night with Janis Joplin, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, The Other Place, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. He served as Creative Director for Drake’s “Boy Meets World” European Tour and OVO Fest 2017. He previously worked with Alex Timbers on Here Lies Love. He is an associate professor at Brooklyn College.

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Justin Townsend Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Designer[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Boston, 2018]
Lighting Design
 
[Boston, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Set and Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 0]
Scenery and Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Associate Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Assistant Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 0]
Scenic and Lighting Design

Justin Townsend Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Justin Townsend, Jagged Little Pill

The Hewes Awards - 2014 - Hewes Design Award

Justin Townsend, Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Justin Townsend, Here Lies Love

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Justin Townsend, Unnatural Acts

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Justin Townsend, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

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HERE LIES LOVE Announces Announces Rush Ticket Policy For Union Members

The producers of Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, have announced a new rush ticket policy for labor union members.

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!

JAGGED LITTLE PILL Launches Digital Lottery for Run at Bass Performance Hall

Don't miss your chance to see JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Bass Performance Hall! Learn how to enter the digital lottery for a shot at discounted tickets. Find out all the details and increase your chances of winning.

Tickets for MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Baltimore Premiere On Sale Now

Discover the excitement of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL as it arrives in Baltimore. Get all the details about the premiere date and book your tickets now for an unforgettable experience of glitz and glamour.

Julie Reiber, Benjamin Eakeley & Teralin Jones Join JAGGED LITTLE PILL North American Tour

Exciting news for fans of JAGGED LITTLE PILL! The North American tour of the Broadway musical has added three talented performers to its cast. Julie Reiber, Benjamin Eakeley, and Teralin Jones will be joining the production. Learn where the show is playing and how to purchase tickets!

Julie Reiber, Benjamin Eakeley, and Teralin Jones Join the Tour of JAGGED LITTLE PILL

Julie Reiber (she/her), Benjamin Eakeley (he/him) and Teralin Jones (all pronouns) will join the North American Tour of Jagged Little Pill. Learn more about the musical and find out where to see it in a city near you!

Tituss Burgess to Return to Broadway as 'Harold Zidler' in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Get the latest news on Tituss Burgess' return to Broadway as 'Harold Zidler' in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL. Find out when and where you can catch his performances. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard To Lead Pre-Broadway DEATH BECOMES HER Premiere in Chicago

DEATH BECOMES HER will play a pre-Broadway engagement in Spring 2024 at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre from April 30 – June 2, 2024 and will be part of the upcoming season subscription package, to be announced in full on September 6.

Exclusive: Gabrielle McClinton, Christian Douglas, Robert Petkoff & More Will Lead MOULIN ROUGE! On Tour

The North American Tour of the Tony Award®-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Gabrielle McClinton as Satine, Christian Douglas as Christian, Robert Petkoff as Harold Zidler, Sarah Bowden as Nini and Danny Burgos as Santiago beginning Wednesday, September 27 at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh.  

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Tour to Play Benedum Center Beginning Next Month

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced that the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Pittsburgh at the Benedum Center. Performances begin Wednesday, September 27 through Sunday, October 8, 2023. 

Vina Morales to Join the Cast of HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway

Get the latest news on Vina Morales as she joins the cast of HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway. Don't miss your chance to see this acclaimed musical at the Broadway Theatre.

Gabe Martínez to Join Broadway Cast of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL as Santiago

Get the latest update on Moulin Rouge! The Musical as Gabe Martínez takes on the role of Santiago starting in October. Don't miss the chance to see the new cast member in action at this highly anticipated production.

HERE LIES LOVE Will Offer Free Childcare Services During Four Upcoming Matinee Performances

​​​​​​​Here Lies Love has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration on Broadway with the Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL), Broadway Babysitters, and Open Jar Studios, through which free childcare services will be offered during Here Lies Love's Saturday, September 23nd 3:30pm matinee performance.

Fatboy Slim to Perform Post-Show DJ Set at HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway

Get ready for an unforgettable night at HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway as legendary DJ Fatboy Slim takes the stage for a special post-show DJ set. Don't miss this exclusive performance on August 31st. Experience the fusion of theater and music in a whole new way.

Video: Go Inside MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL's Opening Night at the Kennedy Center

Step into the world of music, dance, and romance as we take you behind the scenes of the unforgettable opening night of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at the Kennedy Center. Get a look at the glitz, glamour, and excitement that surrounded this spectacular debut performance.

Photos: First Look at Casey Cott & Courtney Reed in MOULIN ROUGE!

Check out photos of Casey Cott and Courtney Reed in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Get a sneak peek at the dazzling costumes and electrifying performances in this highly anticipated production. Don't miss your chance to see this spectacular show!

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Kennedy Center

What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Kennedy Center? When you step into Moulin Rouge! The Musical, reality melts away. You are transported somewhere lush, sensual, and dazzling; the allure of seductive and passionate Parisian romance whispers to you through every catch of light. It’s impossible to not feel a part of the story from the second you walk into the theater.

Photos: Casey Cott and Courtney Reed Take First Bows in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Casey Cott and Courtney Reed have officially joined the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway as Christian and Satine respectively. The pair began performances last night, August 1.  Check out photos of their first bows here!

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Recoups on Broadway, in the West End & in Australia

Moulin Rouge! The Musical has recouped its costs on Broadway, in London’s West End and in Australia.

VIDEO: Watch Derek Klena Perform 'Finale (Come What May)' from MOULIN ROUGE Ahead of Final Show

Moulin Rouge The Musical has released footage of Derek Klena performing Moulin Rouge! The Musical's 'Finale (Come What May)' at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Watch the performance here!

Justin Townsend FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge! , Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge! , Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jagged Little Pill , Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge! , Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Little Foxes , Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for American Psycho , Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Humans , Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for American Psycho , Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Humans , Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for American Psycho , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans , Performance- Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design (Obie Awards) , Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play , Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Here Lies Love , Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Here Lies Love , Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for One Night with Janis Joplin , Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Unnatural Acts Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hamlet and Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson .

Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jagged Little Pill, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for American Psycho, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for American Psycho, Performance- Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design (Obie Awards) Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Playand Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Here Lies Love.

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