Mimi Lien
Latest News on Mimi Lien:
Review: American Repertory Theater's GATSBY is Great (Jun 26, 2024)
Review: TINY FATHER at The Geffen Playhouse (Jun 22, 2024)
The Santa Fe Opera to Present 19th World Premiere THE RIGHTEOUS (Jun 18, 2024)
Review: American Repertory Theater's GATSBY is Great (Jun 26, 2024)
Review: TINY FATHER at The Geffen Playhouse (Jun 22, 2024)
The Santa Fe Opera to Present 19th World Premiere THE RIGHTEOUS (Jun 18, 2024)
Mimi Lien BIO
Mimi Lien is a designer of sets/environments for theater, dance, and opera. Arriving at set design from a background in architecture, her work often focuses on the interaction between audience/environment and object/performer. She is an artistic associate with Pig Iron Theatre Company, and co-founder of JACK, a performance/art space in Brooklyn. Recent work includes Signature Plays, John (Signature Theatre), War, Preludes (LCT3), The Oldest Boy (Lincoln Center), Black Mountain Songs (BAM/Brooklyn Youth Chorus), Appropriate (Mark Taper Forum), and An Octoroon (Soho Rep/TFANA). Mimi's designs for dance have been presented in the Netherlands, Russia, and Taiwan, and her stage designs have been exhibited in the Prague Quadrennial. Lien is a recipient of the Joan and Joseph F. Cullman Award for Extraordinary Creativity at Lincoln Center, Lucille Lortel Award, American Theatre Wing Hewes Design Award, LA Drama Critics Circle Award, Barrymore Award, OBIE Award for Sustained Excellence, and a 2015 MacArthur Fellowship.
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Mimi Lien Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical)
Mimi Lien, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Mimi Lien, Sweeney Todd
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play
Mimi Lien, Fairview
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Scenic Design
Mimi Lien, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Set Design for a Musical
Mimi Lien, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)
Mimi Lien, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Scenic Design
Mimi Lien, Signature Plays: Edward Albee's The Sandbox, María Irene Fornés' Drowning, and Adrienne Kennedy's Funnyhouse of a Negro
winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Mimi Lien, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Set Design for a Play
Mimi LienJohn
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical)
Mimi Lien, John
The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Scenic Design
Mimi Lien, John
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Set Design
Mimi Lien, An Octoroon
winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Scenic Design
Mimi Lien, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Set Design
Mimi Lien, The Whale
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2013 - Hewes Design Award
Mimi Lien, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Sustained Excellence of Set Design
Mimi Lien
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Obie Awards - 2012 - Sustained Excellence of Set Design
Mimi Lien
Mimi Lien Videos
Video: First Look at Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper & More in UNCLE VANYA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024
VIDEO: Choreographer Chanel DaSilva Discusses the Choreography of MOBY-DICK at A.R.T.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2019
VIDEO: Watch Anatole's Entrance at the Opera and 'The Abduction' From THE GREAT COMET in Brazil
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2018
TV: Hangin' Backstage with the Winners of the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2018
VIDEO: All My Revels Here Are Over: GREAT COMET's Lucas Steele Takes One Last Look at the Imperial
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2017
VIDEO: 'Keep Supporting New Work' Rachel Chavkin Gives Final GREAT COMET Curtain Call Speech
by Julie Musbach - Sep 3, 2017
VIDEO: Goodbye My Gypsy Lovers! Kiss GREAT COMET One Last Time in 360
by Julie Musbach - Sep 3, 2017
2017 Theater Fans' Choice Awards Results! DEAR EVAN HANSEN, GREAT COMET, PLAY THAT GOES WRONG & MISS SAIGON Win Big!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2017
Raise Your Voice and Cast Your Vote for the Theater Fans' Choice Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2017
What Are You Waiting For? Cast Your Vote for the Theater Fans' Choice Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2017
There's No Day But Today! Cast Your Vote for the Theater Fans' Choice Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2017
18 Days to Go! Make Your Voice Heard and Vote for the Theater Fans' Choice Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2017
Tony Awards Close-Up: Mimi Lien Explains the Her Ever-Changing GREAT COMET Designs!
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2017
Mimi Lien News
Review: American Repertory Theater's GATSBY is Great
The new musical Gatsby, being given its world premiere by the American Repertory Theater at the Loeb Drama Center in Cambridge through August 3, isn’t just great, it’s spectacular.
The new musical Gatsby, being given its world premiere by the American Repertory Theater at the Loeb Drama Center in Cambridge through August 3, isn’t just great, it’s spectacular.
Review: TINY FATHER at The Geffen Playhouse
Mike Lew’s two-hander feels ‘of a time’— and it is impressive how quickly these plays that seem to cater to the art sector’s regrowth post-quarantine both in content and structure already feel stale and dated.
Mike Lew’s two-hander feels ‘of a time’— and it is impressive how quickly these plays that seem to cater to the art sector’s regrowth post-quarantine both in content and structure already feel stale and dated.
The Santa Fe Opera to Present 19th World Premiere THE RIGHTEOUS
The Santa Fe Opera will present its 19th world premiere, featuring an all-star cast and the work of composer Gregory Spears and librettist Tracy K. Smith. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Santa Fe Opera will present its 19th world premiere, featuring an all-star cast and the work of composer Gregory Spears and librettist Tracy K. Smith. Learn how to purchase tickets.
GATSBY, with Music by Florence Welch, Begins Performances at A.R.T.
The Great Gatsby begins performances at A.R.T today, May 26th, with an opening night scheduled for June 5th. The production will run through August 3rd.
The Great Gatsby begins performances at A.R.T today, May 26th, with an opening night scheduled for June 5th. The production will run through August 3rd.
World Premiere of GATSBY at A.R.T. Pushes First Preview Date
The world premiere musical Gatsby at A.R.T. will now begin previews on May 26. Learn more about the show.
The world premiere musical Gatsby at A.R.T. will now begin previews on May 26. Learn more about the show.
Photos: See Rachel Chavkin, Sonya Tayeh & More in Rehearsals for GATSBY at A.R.T.
See rehearsal photos fro Gatsby at A.R.T. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
See rehearsal photos fro Gatsby at A.R.T. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
American Repertory Theater Announces Associated Programming For GATSBY World-Premiere Musical
A.R.T. has announced associated programming for GATSBY, including a film series, essential question discussions, and access performances.
A.R.T. has announced associated programming for GATSBY, including a film series, essential question discussions, and access performances.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of UNCLE VANYA on Broadway
The Lincoln Center Theater production of Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA, with a new version by Heidi Schreck and directed by Lila Neugebauer, just celebrated its opening night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night!
The Lincoln Center Theater production of Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA, with a new version by Heidi Schreck and directed by Lila Neugebauer, just celebrated its opening night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Review Roundup: Steve Carell Stars In UNCLE VANYA on Broadway
Academy Award-winner Steve Carell makes his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA now playing at The Lincoln Center Theater. Read the reviews!
Academy Award-winner Steve Carell makes his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA now playing at The Lincoln Center Theater. Read the reviews!
World Premiere of GATSBY at A.R.T. Extends Through Early August
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University has added additional performance dates and inventory for its world-premiere musical Gatsby. Learn how to purchase tickets.
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University has added additional performance dates and inventory for its world-premiere musical Gatsby. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: First Look at Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper & More in UNCLE VANYA
Get a first look at footage of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater starring Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper and more.
Get a first look at footage of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater starring Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper and more.
Making Space At The Armory Presents ANTAGONISMS: A GATHERING Symposium Led By Claudia Rankine
Join Claudia Rankine, Anna Deavere Smith, Homi Bhabha, Saidiya Hartman, and others for a series of conversations and performances exploring public and private discourse at the Armory's Antagonisms: A Gathering on June 1.
Join Claudia Rankine, Anna Deavere Smith, Homi Bhabha, Saidiya Hartman, and others for a series of conversations and performances exploring public and private discourse at the Armory's Antagonisms: A Gathering on June 1.
Photos: Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper & More in UNCLE VANYA
Get a first look at photos of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater. See pictures of the starry cast led by Steve Carell, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Get a first look at photos of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater. See pictures of the starry cast led by Steve Carell, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Isaac Powell, Ben Levi Ross, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Will Lead GATSBY at A.R.T.
The cast has been set for the world premiere of Gatsby, an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s legendary novel, opening at American Repertory Theater in May!
The cast has been set for the world premiere of Gatsby, an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s legendary novel, opening at American Repertory Theater in May!
Creatives Revealed For GATSBY, With Music by Florence Welch and Directed by Rachel Chavkin
The design and music teams have been announced for the world premiere of Gatsby, featuring music by Florence Welch and directed by Rachel Chavkin, at American Repertory Theatre.
The design and music teams have been announced for the world premiere of Gatsby, featuring music by Florence Welch and directed by Rachel Chavkin, at American Repertory Theatre.
Lincoln Center Theater Delays First Preview of UNCLE VANYA
Lincoln Center Theater's production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, featuring a new version by Heidi Schreck, directed by Lila Neugebauer, will delay its first preview. Learn more about the production.
Lincoln Center Theater's production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, featuring a new version by Heidi Schreck, directed by Lila Neugebauer, will delay its first preview. Learn more about the production.
Lincoln Center Theater's UNCLE VANYA Will Launch Digital Lottery
Lincoln Center Theater will launch an online ticket lottery for its production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, beginning with its first preview on Tuesday, April 2 at 8pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Find out how to enter the lottery for Uncle Vanya here!
Lincoln Center Theater will launch an online ticket lottery for its production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, beginning with its first preview on Tuesday, April 2 at 8pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Find out how to enter the lottery for Uncle Vanya here!
Photos: UNCLE VANYA Cast Is Getting Ready for Broadway
120 years after the esteemed playwright's death and 24 years since it was last seen on Broadway, Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal here!
120 years after the esteemed playwright's death and 24 years since it was last seen on Broadway, Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal here!
SWEENEY TODD Revival Cast Recording 3-LP Set Available Now
The 2023 Broadway Cast Recording of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is available now as a 3-LP set pressed on Revenge Red vinyl.
The 2023 Broadway Cast Recording of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is available now as a 3-LP set pressed on Revenge Red vinyl.
Ang Lee, Corey Stoll and Madison Love to be Honored at NYU Tisch School of the Arts' 2024 Gala
New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts will honor world-renowned film director Ang Lee, critically acclaimed film, television and Broadway actor Corey Stoll, and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Madison Love. Learn more about the honorees and about the gala!
New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts will honor world-renowned film director Ang Lee, critically acclaimed film, television and Broadway actor Corey Stoll, and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Madison Love. Learn more about the honorees and about the gala!
Mimi Lien FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Mimi Lien been nominated for?
Mimi Lien has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Sweeney Todd," and Outstanding Set Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Fairview." She has also been recognized with awards such as Best Scenic Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812," Outstanding Set Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for the same show, and Outstanding Scenic Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812." Additionally, she has received accolades for her work on productions like "Signature Plays: Edward Albee's The Sandbox, María Irene Fornés' Drowning, and Adrienne Kennedy's Funnyhouse of a Negro," "John," "An Octoroon," "The Whale," and "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812." Her achievements also include the Hewes Design Award at The Hewes Awards and Sustained Excellence of Set Design at the Obie Awards.
What awards has Mimi Lien won?
Mimi Lien has won several awards for her scenic design work on the Broadway show Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, including Best Scenic Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Set Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards, Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels, Hewes Design Award at The Hewes Awards, Sustained Excellence of Set Design at the Obie Awards, and another Sustained Excellence of Set Design at the Obie Awards.
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