Kenneth Posner
FALLEN ANGELS Will Stream Upcoming Performance Live on BroadwayHD (May 13, 2026)
PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Will Come to Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027 (May 13, 2026)
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Will Embark on New UK Tour In 2027 (May 11, 2026)
BIO
Kenneth Posner designs extensively on Broadway, off-Broadway, for resident theatres, and touring productions throughout the United States as well as internationally.
Some of his Broadway work includes Pretty Woman, Mean Girls, War Paint, Tuck Everlasting, On Your Feet, If/Then, Kinky Boots, Pippin, Cinderella, Hairspray, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Legally Blonde, The Coast of Utopia-Shipwrecked, and Wicked.
He is the recipient of the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics’ Circle and OBIE Awards.
Photos
William Ivey Long, David Rockwell, Jerry Mitchell & Kenneth Posner, Paul Huntley attending Meet & Greet for the New Broadway Musical 'Catch Me If You Can' at the 42ns Street Rehearsal Studios in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: Introducing CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - Complete Coverage!
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Kenneth Posner, Beetlejuice
Kenneth Posner, War Paint
Kenneth Posner, On Your Feet
winner
Kenneth Posner, Finding Neverland
Kenneth Posner, Pippin
Kenneth Posner, Pippin
Kenneth Posner, Cinderella
Kenneth Posner, Kinky Boots
Kenneth Posner, Pippin
Kenneth Posner, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
Kenneth Posner, Death Takes a Holiday
Kenneth Posner, Other Desert Cities
Kenneth Posner, The Merchant of Venice
Kenneth Posner, 9 to 5
Kenneth Posner, Hairspray
Kenneth Posner, Wicked
winner
Kenneth Posner, The Coast of Utopia
winner
Kenneth Posner, The Coast of Utopia
winner
Kenneth Posner, The Coast of Utopia
Kenneth Posner, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
winner
Kenneth Posner, Wicked
Kenneth Posner, Wicked
Kenneth Posner, Valhalla
Kenneth Posner, Wicked
winner
Kenneth Posner, Wicked
winner
Kenneth Posner
Kenneth Posner, Hairspray
Kenneth Posner, Hairspray
winner
Kenneth Posner, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Kenneth Posner, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Kenneth Posner, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
winner
Kenneth Posner, The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club)
Kenneth Posner, The Wild Party
winner
Kenneth PosnerGive Me Your Answer, Do! and The Wild Party
winner
Kenneth Posner
winner
Kenneth PosnerPride’s Crossing and Side Man
Kenneth Posner, Pride's Crossing / A View from the Bridge
Kenneth Posner, Machinal
Videos
Video: Emily Lane, Vivian Panka and More in MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - 2026-04-30 09:46:42
Video: Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara Tease Noël Coward Comedy FALLEN ANGELS
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-06 12:45:44
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'
by Michael Major - 2026-01-09 10:00:20
Video: Michael Park Sings 'Rebellious Children' in MYTHIC at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
by Michael Major - 2025-09-26 15:47:12
BEETLEJUICE Will Celebrate Return to Broadway With '41 Days of October' Events
by Stephi Wild - 2025-09-04 09:30:40
Video: Watch BEETLEJUICE Australia Star Karis Oka Sing 'Dead Mom'
by Michael Major - 2025-01-21 12:10:35
Video: First Look at Charlie Burn as Cady Heron MEAN GIRLS in London
by Stephi Wild - 2024-06-27 05:33:10
Video: First Look at Georgina Castle as Regina George in MEAN GIRLS in the West End
by Stephi Wild - 2024-06-20 10:21:10
VIDEO: Mean Girls The Musical Comes To State Theatre New Jersey In May
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-17 14:44:05
Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage of 'Crazy' from ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME, Beginning Previews Tonight!
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-05-13 12:15:16
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals Now with the Cast of THE WANDERERS!
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-01-16 09:00:20
VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Discusses TAKE ME OUT's Relevancy on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2022-12-05 10:55:20
Photos/Video: First Look at the New Cast of HAIRSPRAY on Tour, Featuring Andrew Levitt aka Nina West
by Sneak Peek - 2022-09-29 10:51:13
Photos & Video: First Look at Callum Francis, Christian Douglas & More in KINKY BOOTS Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-08-25 14:15:46
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Billy Crystal and More in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2022-04-28 07:30:38
News
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward will stream an upcoming performance live on BroadwayHD! Learn more about how to stream the show here.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will return for a major UK Tour, arriving at Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027. The production will take to the road again next year. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will embark on a new UK tour, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre before visiting over 20 cities. The production features direction by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell and music by Bryan Adams.
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
KINKY BOOTS announced an in-person same-day lottery for $25 orchestra seats at Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, where the Tony-winning musical is playing a limited engagement.
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
The Broadway touring production of BEETLEJUICE will play a one-night-only Melbourne premiere engagement at the King Center, closing out the Broadway at the King Center Series.
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
The eight-time Tony Award-nominated BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL will close its Australian national tour at Sydney's Capitol Theatre, with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
All new footage has been released from the UK and Ireland tour of Mean Girls The Musical, touring until January 2027. Learn more about the show and check out the video here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2026
Fallen Angels has fallen back to Broadway! Noël Coward's play, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis, stars Golden Globe-winner and Oscar-nominee Rose Byrne as “Jane Banbury” and Tony Award-winner Kelli O’Hara as “Julia Sterroll.” Let's see what the critics are saying about the revival...
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026
Check out production photos for the Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis, at the Todd Haimes Theatre on Broadway! See Rose Byrne, Kelli O'Hara, Mark Consuelos and more on stage.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL announced its full cast for its West End run at the Prince Edward Theatre, with performances beginning May 20, 2026. David Fynn leads as Beetlejuice, joined by Hannah Nordberg, David Hunter, Chelsea Halfpenny, and Aimie Atkinson.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Casting has been announced for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE the Musical. This production is part of the 25–26 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA Series.
by Linda Hodges - Apr 1, 2026
It's easy to see why Beetlejuice, the screen-to-stage adaptation of Tim Burton's beloved 1998 cult-classic film, earned eight 2019 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical. It is to die for.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Performances are underway for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis. Meet the cast of Fallen Angels here!
by Joshua Wright - Mar 26, 2026
Get a first look at the new non-equity North American Tour of Kinky Boots. Leading the tour is Omari Collins as Lola, Noah Silverman as Charlie Price, Sophia Gunter as Lauren, Jason Daniel Chacon as Don, Emma Dean as Nicola, and John Anker Bow as George
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
First casting has been announced for the West End premiere of Beetlejuice The Musical. Olivier-nominated actor David Fynn will take on the title role of Beetlejuice. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
The producers of the North American tour of KINKY BOOTS, in partnership with Broadway in Victoria, have announced that single tickets go on sale March 27, 2026 at 10AM PDT.
by Peyton VanDerheyden - Mar 16, 2026
KINKY BOOTS brought the fun to Proctors. This touring production is filled with many high points that captivate the audience. The story follows Charlie Price, who inherits his father’s shoe factory, which is on the brink of financial ruin.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
In honor of the official opening of the North American tour, producers have released production photos of BEETLEJUICE, the Broadway musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s film.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
KINKY BOOTS, the award-winning musical, will be staged at The Playhouse on Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE, from May 8-10, 2026, featuring music by Cyndi Lauper and direction by Jerry Mitchell.
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 6, 2026
Rehearsals are officially underway for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis. The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for all of the action.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beetlejuice, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for War Paint, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for On Your Feet, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Finding Neverland, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Pippin, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Pippin, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cinderella, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Pippin, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Other Desert Cities , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Merchant of Venice, Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 9 to 5 , Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Hairspray, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Wicked, Special Achievement in Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Valhalla, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Wicked, Sustained excellence of lighting design (Obie Awards), Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hairspray , Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Hairspray, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club), Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Wild Party, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Give Me Your Answer, Do! and The Wild Party, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Pride’s Crossing and Side Man, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Pride's Crossing / A View from the Bridge and Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Machinal.
Kenneth Posner has won several awards for his contributions to lighting design, including Best Lighting Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Finding Neverland. He received the Special Achievement in Design award from The Hewes Awards for The Coast of Utopia. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for The Coast of Utopia, as well as Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for the same production. He also claimed the Best Lighting Design award from BroadwayWorld Awards for Wicked, and received Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Wicked. His accolades include the Obie Award for sustained excellence in lighting design. He garnered Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and for The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club). Furthermore, he received Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for both Give Me Your Answer, Do! and The Wild Party, and he was recognized with Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards and The Lortels for Pride’s Crossing and Side Man.
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