Lap Chi Chu
Latest News on Lap Chi Chu:
Tickets for SUFFS National Tour at Hippodrome Theatre to go on Sale This Week (Nov 20, 2025)
SUFFS to be Presented at The Hollywood Pantages Theatre (Nov 19, 2025)
Review: SUFFS is Impassioned at the Eccles Theater (Nov 13, 2025)
Tickets for SUFFS National Tour at Hippodrome Theatre to go on Sale This Week (Nov 20, 2025)
SUFFS to be Presented at The Hollywood Pantages Theatre (Nov 19, 2025)
Review: SUFFS is Impassioned at the Eccles Theater (Nov 13, 2025)
BIO
Chu's lighting for Mlima’s Tale earned him the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Lighting in 2019 and an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination in 2018. Also in 2018, he received an Obie for Sustained Excellence in Lighting Design and a Berkshire Theatre Critics Association Award for Outstanding Lighting Design for Dangerous House. In 2009, Chu was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for his lighting of The Good Negro.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical
Lap Chi Chu, Suffs
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Lap Chi Chu, Camelot
winner
Obie Awards - 2018 - Design Award
Lap Chi ChuSustained Excellence of Lighting Design
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Lap Chi Chu, Mlima's Tale
The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Lap Chi Chu, The Good Negro
Videos
Video: Watch Daniel Dae Kim’s Journey to YELLOW FACE in PBS' STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-16 14:37:13
Video: Behind the Curtain of YELLOW FACE with Daniel Dae Kim, Francis Jue, & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-19 14:33:52
Video: Daniel Dae Kim Stars in YELLOW FACE Clip From PBS Broadcast
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-06 13:19:05
Video: Watch the Trailer For THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH at Berkeley Rep
by Michael Major - 2025-02-18 16:30:22
Video: SUFFS Hosts Roll Call With Representatives from the 36 States that Ratified 19th Amendment
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-25 10:11:28
Video: First Look at Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper & More in UNCLE VANYA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-04-23 14:25:40
Video: Producer Hillary Rodham Clinton Featured in New SUFFS Promotional Video
by Stephi Wild - 2024-03-04 10:19:43
Video: Meet the 2023 Tony Nominees for Lighting and Sound Design
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-09 23:01:33
Video: Watch Highlights from CAMELOT on Broadway- Opens Tonight!
by Show Highlights - 2023-04-13 11:09:33
Video: First Look at THE COAST STARLIGHT at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-03-10 14:22:54
TV: THE WOLVES Take the Field in Highlights at Lincoln Center Theater
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-11-16 14:43:17
TV: Watch Highlights from OEDIPUS EL REY at The Public Theater
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-10-24 11:32:58
STAGE TUBE: New Trailer for 'FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS' at the Taper
by Stage Tube - 2016-04-22 21:35:14
VIDEO: THE BODY OF AN AMERICAN, Dan O'Brien's Ghost Story of a War Photo That Outraged A Nation
by Michael Dale - 2016-01-12 18:50:07
News
Tickets for SUFFS National Tour at Hippodrome Theatre to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in Baltimore as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in Baltimore as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season.
SUFFS to be Presented at The Hollywood Pantages Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote will begin performances in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote will begin performances in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages.
Review: SUFFS is Impassioned at the Eccles Theater
by Tyler Hinton - Nov 13, 2025
The impassioned SUFFS, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is another unmissable national tour, combining true historical drama with deep relationship building and classical musical theatre with a contemporary pop sensibility.
by Tyler Hinton - Nov 13, 2025
The impassioned SUFFS, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is another unmissable national tour, combining true historical drama with deep relationship building and classical musical theatre with a contemporary pop sensibility.
Photos: Micaela Diamond, Ruthie Ann Miles and More in Rehearsals for THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
The Public Theater will begin previews for the world premiere of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS, the irreverently funny musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth. See rehearsal photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
The Public Theater will begin previews for the world premiere of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS, the irreverently funny musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth. See rehearsal photos here!
Video: SUFFS North American Tour First Look
by Joshua Wright - Oct 15, 2025
Get an exclusive first look at SUFFS' North American Tour with cast details and insights into this award-winning musical's powerful story.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 15, 2025
Get an exclusive first look at SUFFS' North American Tour with cast details and insights into this award-winning musical's powerful story.
Review: SUFFS at Broadway San Diego
by ErinMarie Reiter - Oct 2, 2025
Direct from Broadway, the Tony Award-winning musical SUFFS charges into San Diego with fire, wit, and a powerhouse cast determined to make history sing again.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Oct 2, 2025
Direct from Broadway, the Tony Award-winning musical SUFFS charges into San Diego with fire, wit, and a powerhouse cast determined to make history sing again.
Tickets to SUFFS at PPAC to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS will arrive in Providence as part of the Providence Performing Arts Center's Broadway Series. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS will arrive in Providence as part of the Providence Performing Arts Center's Broadway Series. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
Photos: SUFFS North American Tour Marches On
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of SUFFS, which officially opened in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025. Check out all new photos of the cast in action here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of SUFFS, which officially opened in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025. Check out all new photos of the cast in action here!
Review Roundup: SUFFS North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025
The North American Tour of SUFFS, the empowering and acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical, is now underway! Read the reviews as they come in here and learn more about the show.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025
The North American Tour of SUFFS, the empowering and acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical, is now underway! Read the reviews as they come in here and learn more about the show.
SUFFS is Coming to San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in San Francisco as part of BroadwaySF’s 2025/26 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in San Francisco as part of BroadwaySF’s 2025/26 season.
Tony Award-Winning Musical SUFFS Marches Into Salt Lake City This November
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the American women who fought for the right to vote, will make its Salt Lake City premiere at Eccles Theater, November 11–16, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the American women who fought for the right to vote, will make its Salt Lake City premiere at Eccles Theater, November 11–16, 2025.
Tickets For SUFFS at The Bushnell on Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in Hartford as part of The Bushnell's 2025-26 Broadway Season.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in Hartford as part of The Bushnell's 2025-26 Broadway Season.
SUFFS Marches Into Hollywood Pantages This Fall; Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2025
Broadway in Hollywood has announced that tickets are now on sale for SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought for the right to vote.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2025
Broadway in Hollywood has announced that tickets are now on sale for SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought for the right to vote.
Tony Award-Winning SUFFS TO Play Playhouse Square In February
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in Cleveland as part of the 2025–26 KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in Cleveland as part of the 2025–26 KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square.
Tickets to SUFFS National Tour in Boston on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will march into Boston as part of the 25/26 Broadway In Boston Season. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will march into Boston as part of the 25/26 Broadway In Boston Season. Learn more!
SUFFS Will Launch National Tour At Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre in September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025
The Tony Award-winning musical SUFFS will launch its first national tour at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, running September 13–27, 2025. Single tickets are available now.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025
The Tony Award-winning musical SUFFS will launch its first national tour at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, running September 13–27, 2025. Single tickets are available now.
SUFFS North American Tour Cast & Cities Announced
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2025
Casting and cities have been announced for the North American Tour of SUFFS. The tour will have its first public performance on September 8, 2025, at the Capitol Theatre in Yakima, WA, and will officially open at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle on September 19, 2025.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2025
Casting and cities have been announced for the North American Tour of SUFFS. The tour will have its first public performance on September 8, 2025, at the Capitol Theatre in Yakima, WA, and will officially open at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle on September 19, 2025.
SUFFS Marches Into San Diego This Fall At The Civic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025
Broadway San Diego will present the San Diego premiere of SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical from Shaina Taub, at the San Diego Civic Theatre from September 30 through October 5, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025
Broadway San Diego will present the San Diego premiere of SUFFS, the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical from Shaina Taub, at the San Diego Civic Theatre from September 30 through October 5, 2025.
SUFFS is Coming to San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in San Francisco as part of BroadwaySF’s 2025/26 season. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the passionate American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, will arrive in San Francisco as part of BroadwaySF’s 2025/26 season. Learn more!
Review: THE JANEIAD at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 6, 2025
In “The Janeiad,' at The Old Globe through July 13th, playwright Anna Ziegler blends myth, memory, and modern grief into a lyrical meditation on loss and the fragile myths we build to survive it.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 6, 2025
In “The Janeiad,' at The Old Globe through July 13th, playwright Anna Ziegler blends myth, memory, and modern grief into a lyrical meditation on loss and the fragile myths we build to survive it.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Lap Chi Chu been nominated for?
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Suffs, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Camelot, Design Award (Obie Awards) for Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mlima's Tale and Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Good Negro.
What awards has Lap Chi Chu won?
Lap Chi Chu has won the Design Award for Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design at the Obie Awards.
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