Justin Townsend
Latest News on Justin Townsend:
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Will Launch Digital Lottery in Oklahoma City (Sep 16, 2024)
Tony Winner Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Reveals Nine Early Career Designer Recipients (Sep 9, 2024)
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL to Launch Digital Lottery in Oklahoma City (Sep 6, 2024)
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Will Launch Digital Lottery in Oklahoma City (Sep 16, 2024)
Tony Winner Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Reveals Nine Early Career Designer Recipients (Sep 9, 2024)
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL to Launch Digital Lottery in Oklahoma City (Sep 6, 2024)
BIO
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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Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Justin Townsend, Here Lies Love
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Justin Townsend, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Justin Townsend, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Justin Townsend, Jagged Little Pill
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Justin Townsend, Moulin Rouge!
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play
Justin Townsend, The Little Foxes
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Justin Townsend, American Psycho
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play
Justin Townsend, The Humans
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Justin Townsend, American Psycho
The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Justin Townsend, The Humans
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Justin Townsend, American Psycho
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Justin Townsend, The Humans
winner
Obie Awards - 2014 - Performance- Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design
Justin Townsend
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2014 - Hewes Design Award
Justin Townsend, Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play
winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Justin Townsend, Here Lies Love
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Justin Townsend, Here Lies Love
Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production
Justin TownsendOne Night with Janis Joplin
The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Justin Townsend, Unnatural Acts
Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production
Justin TownsendHamlet
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Justin Townsend, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Videos
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! 5th Anniversary Performance Curtain Call Speech
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024
Video/Photos: Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Michelle Williams & More in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Joshua Wright - May 18, 2024
VIDEO: Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard Talk DEATH BECOMES HER on WGN9 Chicago
by Joshua Wright - May 2, 2024
Video: David Byrne & More Talk HERE LIES LOVE's Immersive Sound Design
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2023
VIDEO: Watch Derek Klena Perform 'Finale (Come What May)' from MOULIN ROUGE
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023
Video: Arielle Jacobs, Lea Salonga, Jose Llana, and More Talk HERE LIES LOVE on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 16, 2023
VIDEO: First Look at the New Trailer for MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022
VIDEO: Aaron Tveit & Natalie Mendoza Perform 'Your Song' from MOULIN ROUGE! on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2022
VIDEO: Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo Perform 'Your Song' From MOULIN ROUGE! on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2019
VIDEO: Watch An All New Trailer For MOULIN ROUGE!; Tickets Now Available Through July 5, 2020!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2019
VIDEO: Find Your Truth With All New MOULIN ROUGE! Teaser; Plus New Block of Tickets Released
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2019
VIDEO: Celebrate Love Like the French with New Footage from Broadway-Bound MOULIN ROUGE!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2019
Official: MOULIN ROUGE Will Can-Can to the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in July with Aaron Tveit, Karen Olivo & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 19, 2018
VIDEO: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Come What May' From Broadway-Bound MOULIN ROUGE; Full Casting Announced!
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2018
VIDEO: Cynthia Nixon Talks Challenge of Alternating Roles in Broadway's THE LITTLE FOXES
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 14, 2017
STAGE TUBE: In the Studio with PRETTY FILTHY Original Cast Recording, Out Today
by Stage Tube - Sep 30, 2016
News
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Will Launch Digital Lottery in Oklahoma City
The North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will launch a Broadway Direct Digital Lottery ticket policy in Oklahoma City. Performances are at the Civic Center Music Hall between September 8 – 15.
The North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will launch a Broadway Direct Digital Lottery ticket policy in Oklahoma City. Performances are at the Civic Center Music Hall between September 8 – 15.
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.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL to Launch Digital Lottery in Oklahoma City
The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will launch a Broadway Direct Digital Lottery ticket policy in Oklahoma City. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will launch a Broadway Direct Digital Lottery ticket policy in Oklahoma City. Learn how to purchase tickets.
MOULIN ROUGE! To Welcome Solea Pfeiffer, John Cardoza & Pepe Muñoz In October
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Solea Pfeiffer as Satine, John Cardoza as Christian and Pepe Muñoz as Santiago to the Broadway company beginning Tuesday, October 15 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Solea Pfeiffer as Satine, John Cardoza as Christian and Pepe Muñoz as Santiago to the Broadway company beginning Tuesday, October 15 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts
Another season comes to a close at Des Moines Performing Arts, and they are going out with a big spectacle. On Tuesday, the tour of 'Moulin Rouge' opened at the Civic Center for a two-week run. Having seen the show in New York in the summer of 2022, I was looking forward to seeing this show again and seeing how the show was reimagined for the tour. While I loved the impressiveness of the show on Broadway, I wondered if they could recapture that magic on the tour. Were they able to recapture that magic? Continue reading to find out.
Another season comes to a close at Des Moines Performing Arts, and they are going out with a big spectacle. On Tuesday, the tour of 'Moulin Rouge' opened at the Civic Center for a two-week run. Having seen the show in New York in the summer of 2022, I was looking forward to seeing this show again and seeing how the show was reimagined for the tour. While I loved the impressiveness of the show on Broadway, I wondered if they could recapture that magic on the tour. Were they able to recapture that magic? Continue reading to find out.
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre
UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical Announced At The Orpheum, Tickets On Sale Friday
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL comes to the Orpheum Theatre. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL comes to the Orpheum Theatre. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
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Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque are back for a limited time appearing in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. To celebrate 5 years of the show on Broadway, the duo performed the hit song Come What May on Good Morning America. Watch the performance now!
Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque are back for a limited time appearing in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. To celebrate 5 years of the show on Broadway, the duo performed the hit song Come What May on Good Morning America. Watch the performance now!
Video: Aaron Tveit & Cast Perform a MOULIN ROUGE! Medley
In celebration of 5 years on the Great White Way, Aaron Tveit, Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque, and the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical visited Good Morning America for a special performance of a medley of numbers in the show, which included Your Song and Shut Up and Raise Your Glass. Watch the performance!
In celebration of 5 years on the Great White Way, Aaron Tveit, Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque, and the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical visited Good Morning America for a special performance of a medley of numbers in the show, which included Your Song and Shut Up and Raise Your Glass. Watch the performance!
Video: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Takes First Bows on Broadway
Tthe cast of Once Upon a Mattress, starring Sutton Foster, too their first bow on Broadway last night! Check out a video of the cast and learn more about the production.
Tthe cast of Once Upon a Mattress, starring Sutton Foster, too their first bow on Broadway last night! Check out a video of the cast and learn more about the production.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Launches Rush Policy and Weekly 'Princess Test' Events
An in-person and digital rush ticket policy has been announced for the Broadway run of Once Upon a Mattress, beginning previews tonight, Wednesday July 31, at The Hudson Theatre. Learn more about how to enter here!
An in-person and digital rush ticket policy has been announced for the Broadway run of Once Upon a Mattress, beginning previews tonight, Wednesday July 31, at The Hudson Theatre. Learn more about how to enter here!
Full Cast Set for DEATH BECOMES HER Starring Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard
The full cast has been revealed for Death Becomes Her on Broadway. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
The full cast has been revealed for Death Becomes Her on Broadway. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway
Moulin Rouge celebrated its 5th anniversary on Broadway on Thursday, July 25th. Watch footage from the performance here!
Moulin Rouge celebrated its 5th anniversary on Broadway on Thursday, July 25th. Watch footage from the performance here!
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! 5th Anniversary Performance Curtain Call Speech
Watch Aaron Tveit give a curtain call speech at the 5th-anniversary performance of Moulin Rouge here.
Watch Aaron Tveit give a curtain call speech at the 5th-anniversary performance of Moulin Rouge here.
Photo: MOULIN ROUGE! Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway
Moulin Rouge celebrated its 5th anniversary last night, Thursday, July 25th, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway. Check out our photo of the cast here!
Moulin Rouge celebrated its 5th anniversary last night, Thursday, July 25th, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway. Check out our photo of the cast here!
Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Return to MOULIN ROUGE! Tonight
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back original Broadway cast member and Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, alongside platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque as Christian and Satine, respectively.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back original Broadway cast member and Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, alongside platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque as Christian and Satine, respectively.
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! Says 'So Long, Farewell' To Derek Klena, Courtney Reed, Bobby Daye and Clay Rice-Thomson
This weekend, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will say au revoir to current stars Courtney Reed and Derek Klena. They depart along with understudy Bobby Daye and ensemble member Clay Rice-Thomson. To celebrate their send off, the quartet of performers put together a farewell to the show, using the iconic 'goodbye' song, 'So Long, Farewell' from The Sound of Music. Check out video of their adorable parody below!
This weekend, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will say au revoir to current stars Courtney Reed and Derek Klena. They depart along with understudy Bobby Daye and ensemble member Clay Rice-Thomson. To celebrate their send off, the quartet of performers put together a farewell to the show, using the iconic 'goodbye' song, 'So Long, Farewell' from The Sound of Music. Check out video of their adorable parody below!
Photo: Sutton Foster & Daniel Breaker Reunite in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Rehearsals
Sutton Foster and Daniel Breaker's dream came true when they reunited at the big, bright, beautiful first rehearsal for Once Upon A Mattress on Broadway. The duo previously shared the stage as Princess Fiona and Donkey in the Broadway production of Shrek.
Sutton Foster and Daniel Breaker's dream came true when they reunited at the big, bright, beautiful first rehearsal for Once Upon A Mattress on Broadway. The duo previously shared the stage as Princess Fiona and Donkey in the Broadway production of Shrek.
Kara Lindsay & More Complete the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
The complete cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS has been revealed, including Kara Lindsay and more. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
The complete cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS has been revealed, including Kara Lindsay and more. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Ana Gasteyer, Will Chase, Daniel Breaker, and More Join Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
The producers of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS have unveiled the principal cast joining Sutton Foster as Winnifred the Woebegone, and Michael Urie as Prince Dauntless. See the new cast members here!
The producers of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS have unveiled the principal cast joining Sutton Foster as Winnifred the Woebegone, and Michael Urie as Prince Dauntless. See the new cast members here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Justin Townsend been nominated for?
Justin Townsend has received several nominations for his outstanding work in lighting design. He was nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Here Lies Love. He earned nominations for Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge!. Townsend was also nominated for Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Jagged Little Pill and Moulin Rouge!. His work on The Little Foxes garnered a nomination for Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards. He received a nomination for Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for American Psycho and for Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Humans. Additionally, he was nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for American Psycho and for Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for The Humans. Townsend's work on American Psycho earned him a nomination for Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards, while The Humans received a nomination for Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards. He was recognized with a Performance - Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design nomination at the Obie Awards. Townsend also received a Hewes Design Award nomination for Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play. He was nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for Here Lies Love and for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for the same production. His work on One Night with Janis Joplin was nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards, and he received another nomination for Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for Unnatural Acts. Lastly, he was nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Hamlet and for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.
What awards has Justin Townsend won?
Justin Townsend has received several prestigious awards for his work in lighting design. He won Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge! and Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. He also received the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Jagged Little Pill. Additionally, Townsend earned Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for American Psycho and Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Humans. He was recognized with Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for American Psycho. Townsend also received the Performance - Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design award at the Obie Awards and the Hewes Design Award at The Hewes Awards for Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play. Furthermore, he won Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for Here Lies Love.
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