Kevin Rigdon
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Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; THE OLDEST BOY Leads Best Play! (Nov 27, 2023)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; STEEL MAGNOLIAS Leads Best Play! (Nov 27, 2023)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE Leads Best Musical! (Nov 20, 2023)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; THE OLDEST BOY Leads Best Play! (Nov 27, 2023)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; STEEL MAGNOLIAS Leads Best Play! (Nov 27, 2023)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE Leads Best Musical! (Nov 20, 2023)
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KEVIN RIGDON
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Mr. Rigdon is a scenic, lighting, and costume designer whose extensive international credits include the Broadway productions of David Mamet’s The Old Neighborhood, Speed-the-Plow, and Glengarry Glen Ross; One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest directed by Terry Kinney; Buried Child directed by Gary Sinise; The Rise and Fall of Little Voice directed by Simon Curtis; A Streetcar Named Desire and Our Town directed by Gregory Mosher; The Grapes of Wrath directed by Frank Galati; The Caretaker directed by John Malkovich; The Song of Jacob Zulu and Ghetto. London credits include Waiting For Godot and You Never Can Tell directed by Sir Peter Hall, and Orphans (West End); One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Man Who Came to Dinner (Barbican); American Buffalo (Donmar Warehouse); Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants directed by David Mamet (Old Vic); Speed-the-Plow and The Grapes of Wrath (National). Other UK productions include Measure for Measure, Habeas Corpus, Miss Julie, Much Ado About Nothing, You Never Can Tell, Waiting For Godot, Man and Superman, Galileo’s Daughter, and Don Juan for the Peter Hall Company Season at Theatre Royal Bath. Off-Broadway his credits include: David Mamet’s American Buffalo, Oleanna, Prairie Du Chein, The Shawl, Bobby Gould In Hell, and Edmond; Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love directed by Derek Goldby; Orphans, Landscape of the Body and True West directed by Gary Sinise; Balm in Gilead directed by John Malkovich; Road directed by Simon Curtis; Clara and I Can’t Remember directed by Gregory Mosher; Lemonade; Picasso at the Lapin Agile; Educating Rita; And a Nightingale Sang and Distant Fires. As the resident designer for Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre from 1976 to 1997 he designed the scenery, costumes, and lighting for more than 110 productions including the world premiere of The Grapes of Wrath; Libra directed by John Malkovich; Mojo directed by Ian Rickson; The Libertine directed by Terry Johnson; and A Clockwork Orange directed by Terry Kinney. In addition to his stage designs for Steppenwolf, he was also the designer of their new theatre complex that opened in 1991. Currently Mr. Rigdon is the Associate Director/Design for the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas where he has designed more than 60 productions including; Our Town directed by Jose Quintero; Julius Caesar directed by Corin Redgrave; Antony and Cleopatra directed by Vanessa Redgrave; The Zoo Story and The American Dream directed by Edward Albee; After the Fall; The Crucible; Proof; Topdog/Underdog; Twelfth Night; Of Mice and Men; Closer; The Greeks; and In the Jungle of Cities. Other Theatre productions include Sir Peter Hall’s national tour production of The Importance of Being Earnest, The American premiere of Timberlake Wertenbaker’s Our Country’s Good directed by Max Stafford-Clark for The Mark Taper Forum and productions for The Kennedy Center, American Repertory Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park, The Cleveland Playhouse, The Virginia Museum Theatre, Old Globe Theatre, The Williamstown Theatre Festival, The Hartford Stage, The Dallas Theatre Center, The Remains Theatre, The Goodman Theatre, The Ford's Theatre, The Festival of Perth, The Festival of Sydney, The Cameri Theatre of Tel-Aviv. Mr. Rigdon’s many awards include two Tony Award nominations, seven Joseph Jefferson Awards, two American Theatre Wing Design Awards, the Drama-Logue Award and a Special Honorary Mention from the 2003 Prague Quadrennial Sceneography Exhibition for his participation in the American exhibit. Mr. Rigdon is the curator for the American National Exhibit for the 2015 Prague Quadrennial Sceneography Exhibition and he serves on the board of directors for USITT. In addition to his design credits Mr. Rigdon is the John and Rebecca Moores Professor of Theatre at the University of Houston where he is Head of Graduate Design and teaches scenic and lighting design.
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Kevin Rigdon Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Kevin Rigdon, The Grapes of Wrath
Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Set Design
Kevin Rigdon, The Grapes of Wrath
The Hewes Awards - 1990 - Scenic Design
Kevin Rigdon, The Grapes Of Wrath
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Lighting Design
Kevin Rigdon , The Grapes of Wrath
Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Kevin Rigdon, Our Town
The Hewes Awards - 1986 - Lighting Design
Kevin RigdonGhost Stories (Prairie du Chien and The Shawl)
Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Kevin Rigdon, Balm in Gilead
Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Set Design
Kevin Rigdon, Balm in Gilead
Kevin Rigdon Videos
STAGE TUBE: Flashback - Madonna in SPEED-THE-PLOW's 1988 Opening on Broadway
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Kevin Rigdon News
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; THE OLDEST BOY Leads Best Play!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; STEEL MAGNOLIAS Leads Best Play!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE Leads Best Musical!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; MATILDA THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Theatre Southwest Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Bastrop Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CAST OF THE JERSEY LILY Thrills Its Audiences with Grace and Charm
Honestly, I did not know what to expect when I was walking into the Alley Theatre for SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY; I have never been a person who goes out of their way to engage in tales of mystery. However, when this show ended, I was still on my toes and itching for more!
Cast & Creative Team Announced for SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY at Alley Theatre
Alley Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Zach Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; at Texas State University Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; at Texas State University Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Gaslight-Baker Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Gaslight's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Leads Best Musical
The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Briana J. Resa to Star in WHAT-A-CHRISTMAS! World Premiere at the Alley Theatre
The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Isaac Gómez’s world premiere What-A-Christmas! The play is directed by KJ Sanchez (Quixote Nuevo) and runs December 2 – December 24, 2022 in the Neuhaus Theatre.
Photos: First Look at Edward Albee's SEASCAPE at Alley Theatre
The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre is presenting the Pulitzer Prize-winning play - Seascape, written by Tony-Award Winner Edward Albee through November 13, 2022 in the Neuhaus Theatre. Get a first look at photos here!
Cast & Creative Team Announced for Alley Theatre's SEASCAPE
The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play – Seascape, written by Tony-Award Winner Edward Albee. This provocative and fantastical story features an encounter between two couples, one human and one sea creature.
UH Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Brings Musical Theater to the University of Houston with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
The University of Houston's Kathrine G. McGovern College of Arts will present Little Shop of Horrors - the college's first ever full scale musical production. A classic Broadway title originally adapted from the 1960 film written by Charles B. Griffith & directed by Roger Corman, Little Shop marks the first collaborative production by students and faculty from Moores School of Music and The School of Theatre and Dance.
Photos: Opening Night of GLORIA at 4th Wall Theatre
4th Wall Theatre Company, Houston’s home for extraordinary performances up close, is proud to present the Houston Premiere production of the explosive Pulitzer Prize Finalist play GLORIA by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
GLORIA Comes to 4th Wall Theatre Company in March
4th Wall Theatre Company will present the Houston Premiere production of the explosive Pulitzer Prize Finalist play GLORIA by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
Alley Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Team of Kate Hamill's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Kate Hamill’s romance Sense and Sensibility. The play is based on Jane Austen’s beloved novel and directed by Adriana Baer and runs March 4 – March 27, 2022 in the Hubbard Theatre.
Kevin Rigdon FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Kevin Rigdon has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding Lighting Design and Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Grapes of Wrath." He was also nominated for Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards for the same production. Additionally, Rigdon received a nomination for Best Lighting Design at the Tony Awards for "The Grapes of Wrath." Other nominations include Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Our Town," Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for "Ghost Stories" (Prairie du Chien and The Shawl), Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Balm in Gilead," and Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Balm in Gilead."
Kevin Rigdon has won several awards for his work in Broadway productions. He received the Scenic Design award from The Hewes Awards for his work on The Grapes Of Wrath. Additionally, he won the Lighting Design award from The Hewes Awards for his work on Ghost Stories, specifically for the productions Prairie du Chien and The Shawl. These awards reflect the recognition and acclaim that Kevin Rigdon has received for his talent and contributions to the Broadway industry.
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