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, 2015]
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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


Tickets to BEETLEJUICE in Baltimore Go On Sale Tomorrow

The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, home of Baltimore's historic Hippodrome Theatre announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. EST.

Photos: Get a First Look at New Images of HAIRSPRAY on Tour

Check out new photos of Hairspray on tour, and see if the show is coming to a city near you!

MAMMA MIA!, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL & THE CHER SHOW Are Coming To The Fisher Theatre

Broadway In Detroit announces that PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical, THE CHER SHOW and MAMMA MIA! are coming to the Fisher Theatre in 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Tickets to BEETLEJUICE at The Hobby Center o Sale This Week

The ghost-with-the-most is coming to Broadway at the Hobby Center. Don't miss BEETLEJUICE, on sale Friday November 17.

Tickets on Sale This Week for PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at Popejoy Hall

Single tickets for the upcoming Popejoy Hall engagement of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL in Albuquerque will go on sale Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Tickets on Sale Now For BEETLEJUICE in Dallas

Single tickets are on sale today for the Dallas stop on the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play Dallas’ Music Hall at Fair Park from February 20 - March 3.

Review: BEETLEJUICE at Orpheum Theatre Memphis

What better way to celebrate Halloween than sitting in the audience of BEETLEJUICE The Musical?! The hilarious new musical opened in Memphis on Halloween, and runs until November the 5th! In other words, you don't have many more chances to catch this creepy old guy... and the rest of this phenomenal cast! 

Photos: See Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Shoshana Bean, Eden Espinosa & More on the Red Carpet at WICKED's 20th Anniversary Celebration

Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth reunite at the special WICKED 20th Anniversary Celebration. Get a look at the photos of the original Broadway stars on the red carpet!

HAIRSPRAY Coming to Playhouse Square in December

Get ready for a toe-tapping experience! HAIRSPRAY, the hit musical, is coming to Playhouse Square in December. Find out all the details about the dates and venue for this exciting production. Don't miss your chance to catch this fabulous show live on stage. Book your tickets now!

BEETLEJUICE North American Tour Recoups After Only 37 Weeks On The Road

The North American Tour of the smash hit musical BEETLEJUICE recouped its initial investment during the recent Denver engagement, and after only 37 weeks on the road. 

PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Makes Scottish Premiere Next Month

Following a hugely successful run in the West End, the producers of the smash hit PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL are delighted to hold the Scottish premiere at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow on Tuesday 14 November 2023.

Review: A Rocky Start Helps to Usher in Halloween With BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Straz Center for The Performing Arts

Beetlejuice the Musical, is a live stage musical, based on the 1988 film of the same name in which Michael Keaton plays the iconic ghoul. The musical features music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect, with a book by Scott Brown and Anthony King.

BEETLEJUICE Single Tickets On Sale Thursday

It's showtime! Proctors announced today that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.

Tickets to BEETLEJUICE at Bass Concert Hall on Sale This Friday

Don't miss your chance to see Beetlejuice at Bass Theater! Tickets will be available this Friday. Get ready for a spooktacular show that will leave you laughing and singing along. Grab your seats and get ready to be entertained by the ghost with the most!

Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL

All new production photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, currently playing at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre until Saturday 28 October.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL to Make Miami Premiere at The Arsht Center in December

Pretty Woman: The Musical is set to premiere in Miami at the Arsht Center on December 5. Get all the event and ticket information here!

Video/Photos: First Look At the New MEAN GIRLS National Tour!

NETworks Presentations has released production photos and first look video of the non-equity North American tour of Mean Girls, the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film by Tina Fey.

BEETLEJUICE Comes to Overture Center in January

Tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, go on sale to the public Friday, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m.

Review: MEAN GIRLS at BJCC Concert Hall is a Fetching Good Time

The touring company of 'Mean Girls' is an energetic cast with a 'fetch'ing chemistry that you should see before school lets out.  ert Hall?

Broadway Dallas And Dallas ISD Announce District-Wide STEAM Education Program Themed To BEETLEJUICE

Broadway Dallas, Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) and a consortium of generous underwriters announced today a district-wide STEAM education program themed around the Broadway musical BEETLEJUICE.

Kenneth Posner FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Kenneth Posner has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Finding Neverland, and Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots, Pippin, and Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella. He has also received nominations for Outstanding Lighting Design in various categories from organizations such as the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Drama Desk Awards, and Olivier Awards. In addition, Posner has been recognized for his work with nominations for Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for plays like Other Desert Cities and The Merchant of Venice. He has also received accolades for his sustained excellence in lighting design (Obie Awards) and Special Achievement in Design (The Hewes Awards). Posner's nominations span a wide range of productions, showcasing his versatility and talent in the field of lighting design.

Kenneth Posner has won several awards for his lighting design work on various Broadway shows. Some of his notable awards include Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Finding Neverland and 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, Wicked, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Wild Party (Manhattan Theatre Club), Pride’s Crossing, and Side Man. He has also received the Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design award from the Obie Awards and Outstanding Lighting Design awards from The Lortels.

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