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BIO

Natasha Katz is a New York-based lighting designer. She is a six-time Tony Award winner who has designed extensively for theatre, opera, dance, concerts, and permanent lighting installations around the world. Her recent Broadway credits include: Diana, The Music Man, All My Sons, Burn This, The Prom, Frozen, Long Day's Journey Into Night, Cats, School of Rock, An American in Paris, Aladdin, Skylight, The Glass Menagerie, Once, Follies, The Coast of Utopia: Salvage, and Aida.

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[West End, 2026]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting
 
[Broadway, 2025]
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[US Tour, 2025]
Lighting Designer
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[Broadway, 2025]
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[Broadway, 2025]
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[Broadway, 2025]
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[US Tour, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[West End, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[US Tour, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Design
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2016]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[West End, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Paris, 2014]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2014]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
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[West End, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[US Tour, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Boston, 2006]
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[US Tour, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[US Tour, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[New York, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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[West End, 1997]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Broadway, 1994]
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[Broadway, 1993]
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[Broadway, 1993]
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[Broadway, 1993]
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[Broadway, 1992]
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[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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[Broadway, 1992]
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[Broadway, 1991]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
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[Broadway, 1990]
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[Broadway, 1990]
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[Broadway, 1990]
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[Broadway, 1989]
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[Off-Broadway, 1989]
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[Off-Broadway, 1989]
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[Off-Broadway, 1989]
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[Off-Broadway, 1988]
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[Off-Broadway, 1988]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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[Broadway, 1987]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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[Off-Broadway, 1986]
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[Broadway, 1986]
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[Broadway, 1985]
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[Off-Broadway, 1985]
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[Broadway, 1985]
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[Broadway, 1982]
Assistant to Ms. Madeira

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Pl

Natasha Katz, John Proctor is the Villain

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Natasha Katz, John Proctor is the Villain

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play

Natasha Katz, Grey House

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Natasha Katz, Hell's Kitchen

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Natasha Katz, Grey House


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical

Natasha Katz, Sweeney Todd

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Natasha Katz, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Natasha Katz, Sweeney Todd

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Natasha Katz, Some Like It Hot

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical

Natasha Katz, Diana

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical

Natasha Katz, MJ the Musical

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Natasha Katz, MJ the Musical


winner
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Natasha Katz, MJ the Musical

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design

Natasha Katz, The Glass Menagerie

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Natasha Katz, Hello, Dolly!

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Natasha Katz, Hello, Dolly!

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Natasha Katz, Hello, Dolly!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Natasha Katz, Long Day's Journey Into Night


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Natasha Katz, Long Day's Journey Into Night

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Natasha Katz, The Iceman Cometh

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Natasha Katz, An American in Paris


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Natasha Katz, An American in Paris

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Natasha Katz, Skylight

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Natasha Katz, Aladdin


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Natasha Katz, The Glass Menagerie


winner
The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Natasha Katz, Once


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Natasha Katz, Once

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Natasha Katz, Follies

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Natasha Katz, Sister Act

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Natasha Katz, The Addams Family

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Natasha Katz, The Little Mermaid

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Natasha Katz, The Little Mermaid


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Special Achievement in Design

Natasha Katz, The Coast of Utopia


winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Natasha Katz, The Coast of Utopia


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Natasha Katz, The Coast of Utopia

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Natasha Katz, Tarzan

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Lighting Design

Natasha Katz, Sweet Smell of Success


winner
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Lighting Design

Natasha Katz, Aida

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Lighting Design

Natasha Katz, Twelfth Night

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Lighting Design

Natasha Katz, The Scarlet Pimpernel

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Lighting Design

Natasha Katz, Beauty and the Beast

Videos

News


Photo: First Look at Sherie Rene Scott in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Michael Major - Nov 25, 2025

Sherie Rene Scott takes over in The Queen of Versailles tonight! The Broadway icon and standby for 'Jackie Siegel' performs her first show as 'Jackie Siegel,' see new photo of her during the show's final scene for the song 'This Time Next Year.'
Nominations Announced for the 2025 BESSIE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.
THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Sets Broadway Closing
by Team BWW - Nov 24, 2025

It was announced today that The Queen of Versailles will play its final performance on Broadway at the St. James Theatre on January 4, 2026.
Listen: HELL'S KITCHEN Release Holiday Song 'Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas”
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2025

Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen has dropped a new holiday song, “Hell’s Kitchen’s A Merry Little Christmas,' an original mash-up of the holiday classic “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and Alicia Keys’ “The Gospel.” Check it out now!
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Reflects on Playing Jackie Siegel in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 20, 2025

Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth is back on Broadway in the new musical The Queen of Versailles. She stars as real-life socialite Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel in the show, and recently stopped by CBS Mornings to talk all about it. Watch the interview now.
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Sings 'This Time Next Year' in THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2025

Watch a video of Kristin Chenoweth singing 'This Time Next Year' in The Queen of Versailles on Broadway. The video starts with a monologue to her social media followers, before Chenoweth begins to sing the Stephen Schwartz-written song.
New Staging of DON QUIXOTE and More Set for American Ballet Theatre 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

American Ballet Theatre's 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House was unveiled by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe. The season will feature a new staging of Don Quixote and more.
Video: Original BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Susan Egan Surprises Tour Cast
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2025

Broadway’s original 'Belle,' Susan Egan, surprised the Beauty & the Beast tour's Kyra Belle Johnson, along with the entire North American touring company. The two Belles performed a special rendition of the titular song in Nashville. Watch the video!
Back to Nubia: Stories from the Making of AIDA After 25 Years
by Caitlin Hornik - Nov 14, 2025

In honor of the Aida’s 25th anniversary, BroadwayWorld spoke to stars Heather Headley (Aida), Adam Pascal (Radames), Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris), Schele Williams (Nehebka), as Thomas Schumacher (original producer and Disney Theatrical Group chief for its first three decades), lyricist Tim Rice, and book writer David Henry Hwang to compile an oral history of the show’s early days, transition to Broadway, and legacy beyond the boards.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOW at Overture
by Scott Rawson - Nov 13, 2025

Some Like it Hot, set in the 1930’s during prohibition and segregation, was a delight to behold.
Tickets to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour in Boston on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, in Boston.
HELL’S KITCHEN Opens At The James M. Nederlander Theatre For Three-Week Chicago Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

HELL’S KITCHEN, the 13-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical featuring the songs of Alicia Keys, is now playing at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago through November 30, 2025.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Make West Palm Beach Premiere At The Kravis Center In February
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ will make its West Palm Beach premiere at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from February 10–15, 2026.
Video: Watch Highlights From THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES With Kristin Chenoweth
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2025

Watch new video footage of The Queen of Versailles on Broadway, starring Tony and Emmy Winner Kristin Chenoweth and Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham. The new footage shows the cast in action, with Chenoweth performing 'This Is Not the Way.'
Tickets to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

Tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, at the Orpheum Theatre are on sale.
The Joffrey Ballet Marks 10 Years Of Christopher Wheeldon’s THE NUTCRACKER At The Lyric Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025

The Joffrey Ballet will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Christopher Wheeldon’s The Nutcracker this December with 27 performances at the Lyric Opera House (20 N. Upper Wacker Dr.), running December 5–28, 2025.
Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour in Cleveland on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

Tickets are on sale today for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Playhouse Square. The North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.  
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025

On Tuesday, the cast of Disney's Aladdin, led by Ainsley Melham, Sonya Balsara, and Marcus Martin, took the stage on Live with Kelly and Mark for a performance of 'A Whole New World.' Check out the performance now.
Kristin Chenoweth Clarifies Idina Menzel Feud Rumors
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth is addressing rumors that she and Idina Menzel 'did not get along' during Wicked. She also reveals why she chose to star in The Queen of Versailles over Death Becomes Her.
MJ THE MUSICAL is Coming to The North Charleston PAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

The national tour of ​MJ will make its Lowcountry premiere at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to NJPAC in MJ.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Natasha Katz been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design of a Pl (Drama Desk Awards) for John Proctor is the Villain, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for John Proctor is the Villain, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Grey House, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Grey House, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Diana, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for MJ the Musical, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for MJ the Musical, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for MJ the Musical, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Iceman Cometh, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for An American in Paris, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for An American in Paris, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Skylight, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Aladdin, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Once, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Once, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sister Act, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Addams Family, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Little Mermaid, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Little Mermaid, 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, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tarzan, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Sweet Smell of Success, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Aida, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Twelfth Night, Best Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Scarlet Pimpernel and Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Beauty and the Beast.

What awards has Natasha Katz won?

Natasha Katz has won several prestigious awards for her lighting design. She received the Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Sweeney Todd. She also won the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Sweeney Todd, MJ the Musical, An American in Paris, Once, and Aida. Additionally, Katz earned the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for Long Day's Journey Into Night, The Glass Menagerie, and The Coast of Utopia. She won the Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for Once and received Special Achievement in Design at The Hewes Awards for The Coast of Utopia. Furthermore, Katz was honored with Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for The Coast of Utopia.

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