Kenneth Posner

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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.

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[West End, 2019]
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[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
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[Chicago, 2018]
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[Chicago, 2016]
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[Chicago, 2015]
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[Boston, 2015]
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[US Tour, 2014]
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[Los Angeles, 2007]
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[Las Vegas, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
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[Off-Broadway, 1988]
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Kenneth Posner Awards and Nominations

BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Finding Neverland

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kenneth Posner, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Death Takes a Holiday

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Kenneth Posner, Other Desert Cities

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Kenneth Posner, The Merchant of Venice

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Kenneth Posner, The Coast of Utopia

Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, The Coast of Utopia

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kenneth Posner, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Direction of a Play

Kenneth Posner, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club)

The Lortels - 2000 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth PosnerGive Me Your Answer, Do! and The Wild Party

The Lortels - 1998 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth PosnerPride’s Crossing and Side Man

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Kenneth Posner, Pride's Crossing / A View from the Bridge

Kenneth Posner Videos

Kenneth Posner News


Review: WICKED at Regent Theatre

What did our critic think of WICKED at Regent Theatre?

Review Roundup: DOUBT Returns To Broadway Starring Liev Schreiber and Amy Ryan

The first Broadway revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable opens tonight at the Todd Haimes Theatre. See what the critics are saying!

DOUBT Announces Extension Ahead of Opening Night

Roundabout Theatre Company just announced by popular demand a one-week extension of the new Broadway production of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt.

Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and More Arrive at Opening Night of DOUBT

See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!

Photos: Inside DOUBT Cast and Creative Team's Opening Celebration

Doubt: A Parable officially opened on Broadway last night, February 29. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!

Photos: The Cast of DOUBT: A PARABLE Takes Their Opening Night Bows

Doubt: A Parable officially opened on Broadway last night, February 29. The production plays a limited engagement through Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Todd Haimes Theatre on Broadway.  Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!

Video: Watch Highlights from DOUBT on Broadway

Previews are underway for Doubt: A Parable, which is getting ready to open on Broadway at the Todd Haimes Theatre. This is a limited engagement through Sunday, April 14, 2024. Check out video highlights of the cast in action!

Photos: Amy Ryan & Liev Schreiber in DOUBT on Broadway

Get a first look at photos of Doubt: A Parable on Broadway and learn how to purchase tickets!

HAIRSPRAY North American Tour is Coming to the Orpheum Theatre This Spring

HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, will be performing a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: BEETLEJUICE at Broadway Dallas

Join your friendly neighborhood demon, Beetlejuice, for a few hours of hilarity and horror. Broadway’s BEETLEJUICE is at Music Hall at Fair Park February 20-March 3.

Tickets Go On Sale This Week For HAIRSPRAY at the Hobby Center

Tickets to HAIRSPRAY at the Hobby Center will go on sale to the general public Friday, February 23, 2024 at 10am. Performances run June 4-9, 2024.

HAIRSPRAY Comes To ABT This Week

Alberta Bair Theater will welcome HAIRSPRAY on Saturday, February 17, for two performances – 2 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. Learn more about the production here!

BEETLEJUICE Adds Additional Performance At Popejoy Hall

It’s showtime! Popejoy Presents Broadway in New Mexico announced today that an additional performance on Tuesday May 7, 2024 has been added to the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy.

HAIRSPRAY is Coming to The Buddy Holly Hall in March

The American Theatre Guild will present Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, HAIRSPRAY. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL at Bass Concert Hall

Maybe BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL, is Gen Z’s ROCKY HORROR SHOW. When THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW first premiered in London in 1973, it received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its campy humor, catchy songs, and provocative themes, others found its content shocking and controversial. However, it quickly gained a cult following among audiences. Fast forward to BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL. It has campy humor, (somewhat) provocative themes, and a cult following. It has a strong presence on social media platforms, with the cast and creative team actively engaging with fans through channels like TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. This has helped to cultivate a dedicated fan base among younger audiences who are drawn to the show's behind-the-scenes content, fan art, and discussions.

Review: MEAN GIRLS at Robinson Center

What did our critic think of MEAN GIRLS at Robinson Center?

Interview: Jesse Sharp on Bringing BEETLEJUICE to the Orpheum Theater

BroadwayWorld sat down with Jessee Sharp of the Beetlejuice tour ahead of the show's visit to Omaha! 

HAIRSPRAY is Coming to Alberta Bair Theater This Month

Alberta Bair Theater will welcome HAIRSPRAY in 3 weeks on Saturday, January 17 for two performances – 2 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. Learn more here!

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL On Sale Tomorrow At Zions Bank Broadway at the Eccles

Get ready to experience the magic of Pretty Woman: The Musical! Tickets are now on sale for this captivating show. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see it live.

Kenneth Posner FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Kenneth Posner has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for productions like "Beetlejuice," "Kinky Boots," and "Pippin." He has also received nominations for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for shows such as "War Paint," "On Your Feet," and "Wicked." Additionally, Posner has been recognized with nominations for Best Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for productions like "Pippin," "The Coast of Utopia," and "Wicked." His talent has also earned him nominations at the Olivier Awards, The Hewes Awards, and The Obie Awards, among others. Posner's exceptional lighting design work has been acknowledged across a wide range of Broadway and theatrical productions, showcasing his sustained excellence in the field.

Kenneth Posner has won several awards for his lighting design work on Broadway shows. These include Best Lighting Design for Finding Neverland and Wicked at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Special Achievement in Design for The Coast of Utopia at The Hewes Awards, Best Lighting Design of a Play for The Coast of Utopia at the Tony Awards, Outstanding Lighting Design for The Coast of Utopia at the Drama Desk Awards, Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design at the Obie Awards, Outstanding Lighting Design for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Wild Party at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Lighting Design for The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club) at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Lighting Design for Give Me Your Answer, Do! and The Wild Party at The Lortels, and Outstanding Lighting Design for Pride’s Crossing and Side Man at the Drama Desk Awards and The Lortels.

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