News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Miriam Buether Headshot

Miriam Buether

Get Miriam Buether Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

BIO

Theatre and Dance includes: King Lear; To Kill a Mockingbird; Three Tall Women; A Doll’s House 2; The Children (Broadway); And Breathe…, Hymn, Shipwreck; Machinal; Albion; Boy; When the Rain Stops Falling; Judgement Day (Almeida Theatre) The Jungle (Young Vic/ West End/ New York); The Trial; Public Enemy; Wild Swans; The Government Inspector; In the Red and Brown Water; The Good Soul of Szechuan; Generations (Young Vic); Glass.Kill.Blubeard.Imp; Sucker Punch; Cock; In the Republic of Happiness; Get Santa!; (Royal Court); The Children; Escaped Alone; Love and Information (Royal Court Theatre/New York); Sunny Afternoon; Chariots of Fire (Hampstead Theatre/West End); Bend it Like Beckham (West End); The Father (Theatre Royal Bath); The Effect; Earthquakes in London (National Theatre); Six Characters in Search of an Author (Chichester Festival Theatre/ West End); Red Demon; The Bee (Young Vic / Japan); Guantanamo: “Honor Bound to Defend Freedom” (Tricycle Theatre/ West End/ New York/ San Francisco); Frame of View (Cedar Lake, New York); The Cherry Orchard (Amsterdam); Toot (Oper Leipzig).



Opera includes: La Fanciulla Del West (ENO and Santa Fe Opera); Turandot; Wozzeck (ENO); Suor Angelica (Royal Opera House); Anna Nicole (Royal Opera House and New York); Boris Godunov (Berlin Opera); The Death of Klinghoffer (Edinburgh Festival/ Scottish Opera).

Miriam trained in costume design at Akademie für Kostüm Design in Hamburg, and in theatre design at Central Saint Martin’s, London. She won The Linbury Prize for Stage Design in 1999 and received the Evening Standard Best Design Award in 2010 for Earthquakes in London and Sucker Punch, and in 2018 for The Jungle.

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
Set Design
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Co-Costume Designer
Set Designer
 
[West End, 2023]
Set design
 
[West End, 2023]
Set Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Set, Costume Designer
 
[West End, 2022]
Designer
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2020]
SCENIC DESIGN
 
[Broadway, 2020]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Design
Costume Design
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Designer
 
[West End, 2015]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Scenic Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
 
[West End, ]
Set Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2023 - Best Scenic Design

Miriam Buether, Prima Facie

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Miriam Buether, Prima Facie

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

Miriam Buether, The Jungle


winner
Obie Awards - 2019 - Special Citations

Miriam Buether, The Jungle

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Miriam Buether, To Kill a Mockingbird


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - The Hudson Scenic Studio Award for Outstanding Set Design of a Play

Miriam Buether, Three Tall Women

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Set Design

Miriam Buether, Three Tall Women

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Miriam Buether, Edward Albee's Three Tall Women

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Miriam Buether, Love and Information

Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Set Design

Miriam BuetherWild Swans

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Miriam Buether, Cock

Olivier Awards - 2011 - XL Video Award for Best Design

Miriam BuetherEarthquakes In London


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2010 - Best Designer

Miriam BuetherEarthquakes in London


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2010 - Best Designer

Miriam BuetherSucker Punch

Videos

News


Review: THE FEAR OF 13, Donmar Warehouse

There’s a ghost of a good show lingering beneath the surface but it never materialises.
KYOTO Will Transfer to the West End in January 2025

Kyoto will transfer to @sohoplace for a limited 16-week run from Thursday 9 January to Saturday 3 May 2025. Plus, learn more about Twelfth Night and The Red Shoes here!
New Cast Set For STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW at the Phoenix Theatre

With the production about to celebrate its first year in the West End, the new cast has been announced for the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award winning, world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, currently running at Phoenix Theatre.
New Cast Will Join STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW in London

New casting has been announced for the Olivier Award winning, world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, currently running at Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End. Learn more about the cast here!
Nana Mensah to Star Opposite Adrien Brody in THE FEAR OF 13 World Premiere

The Donmar Warehouse has revealed the full cast for the world premiere of Lindsey Ferrentino’s The Fear of 13. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Will Arrive on Broadway in 2025

the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning, play STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW will begin performances Friday, March 28, 2025. We have all the details about the upcoming production!
Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Begins Performances Tonight At The Bank Of America Performing Arts Center

The classic play TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD opens tonight at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, presented by the American Theatre Guild.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Comes to Lincoln in June

All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork, coming to Lincoln this June. 
Video: First Look at Clips From STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW

An all new trailer has been released, giving fans a first look at the critically acclaimed world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Check out the video here!
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Comes to Thousand Oaks Next Month

The American Theatre Guild will present TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel. 
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD National Tour Sets New Records

The TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD national tour sets new records, showcasing the enduring popularity and impact of this classic story across the country.
Full Cast Set For the RSC's KYOTO

The RSC and Good Chance have announced full casting for the world premiere of Kyoto; a major new production which places audiences at the heart of the historic 1997 Kyoto climate summit.
Tony Awards Administration Committee Makes Final Rulings on SUFFS, THE GREAT GATSBY and More

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of 12 Broadway productions for the 2023-2024 season. Check out the full list of rulings!
Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2023-24 Season

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2023-24 Broadway productions all leading up to Tuesdays big announcement... the Tony nominations.
Dates Set For The UK Tour of Mixed Reality Installation MUSEUM OF AUSTERITY

Following its successful run at HOME Manchester last November, ETT has announced further dates for the UK tour of Museum of Austerity.
SUNSET BOULEVARD arrasa en los premios Olivier

Ayer se celebró la gala de los premios Olivier 2024, en la que SUNSET BOULEVARD, el innovador revival dirigido por Jamie Lloyd, fue la producción más galardonada con 7 premios incluyendo mejor revival de un musical.
Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners

The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!
BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2024 Predictions

The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.
Additional PeRformance Added for Harper Lee's  TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD At CAA Theatre

Due to overwhelming demand, an additional performance has been added to the return engagement of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the timeless classic on stage.
PATRIOTS Will Offer $40 In-Person Rush and $30 Online Lottery Tickets

Get your tickets for PATRIOTS with a new $40 in-person rush and $30 online lottery ticket policy. Don't miss the chance to witness this Broadway sensation at a bargain.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Miriam Buether been nominated for?

Miriam Buether has received several nominations and awards for her work in scenic design. She was nominated for Best Scenic Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Prima Facie. Additionally, she received nominations for Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for Prima Facie and To Kill a Mockingbird. Her work on The Jungle earned her nominations for Outstanding Set Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards and Special Citations at the Obie Awards. Buether was also nominated for The Hudson Scenic Studio Award for Outstanding Set Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Three Tall Women, where she received Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Furthermore, she was nominated for Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for Edward Albee's Three Tall Women and received Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels for Love and Information and Cock. She won the XL Video Award for Best Design at the Olivier Awards for Earthquakes in London and was recognized as Best Designer at the Evening Standard Awards for both Earthquakes in London and Sucker Punch.

What awards has Miriam Buether won?

Miriam Buether has won several awards, including Best Scenic Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Prima Facie, Special Citations at the Obie Awards for The Jungle, and the Hudson Scenic Studio Award for Outstanding Set Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Three Tall Women. Additionally, she received the Best Designer award at the Evening Standard Awards for both Earthquakes in London and Sucker Punch.

Get Miriam Buether Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos