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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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[Broadway, 2025]
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[US Tour, 2024]
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[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]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2021]
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[West End, 2021]
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[US Tour, 2021]
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[US Tour, 2019]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[US Tour, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[US Tour, 2017]
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[Regional (US), 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[West End, 2017]
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[US Tour, 2017]
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[West End, 2016]
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[US Tour, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[West End, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[US Tour, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
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[Paris, 2014]
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[West End, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[West End, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2011]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[US Tour, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[West End, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[US Tour, 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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[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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[US Tour, 2004]
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[New York, 2004]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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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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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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[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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[Broadway, 1982]
Assistant to Ms. Madeira

Awards and Nominations

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


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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


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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, MJ the Musical

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

Natasha Katz, Diana

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

Natasha Katz, MJ the Musical


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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


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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


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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


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Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Natasha Katz, The Glass Menagerie


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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


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The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Special Achievement in Design

Natasha Katz, The Coast of Utopia


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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


National Theatre Cancels First Two Previews of HERE WE ARE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025

The National Theatre in London has cancelled the first two preview performances of Stephen Sondheim's Here We Are. The theatre's website notes the cancellation but no reason is cited.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Will Host Talkback With Joy Huerta and Gloria Estefan
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

Gloria Estefan and Joy Huerta (of the band Jesse & Joy), will host a special talk-back following the evening performance of Real Women Have Curves. Learn more about the event here!
Review Roundup: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

The moral dilemma at the center of one of the greatest dramas of all-time comes to life on Broadway in John Proctor is the Villain, opening tonight! The new play stars Stranger Things breakout, Sadie Sink. Read the reviews!
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Will Host 'Spirit Week' Lineup of Post-Show Events
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

The Broadway production of John Proctor is the Villain will host a special Spirit Week, featuring post-show events for ticket holders and fans. Learn more about the events here!
New Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Makes Only Asia Stop in Singapore
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 10, 2025

The first Disney-produced 'Beauty and the Beast' (on stage) in 25 years will add some Christmas cheer in Singapore as it makes its only Asia stop at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, in December 2025.
Photos/Video: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Hosts Student Matinee Performance
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain hosted a student matinee performance. Following curtain call, a dance party to Chappell Roan’s “Hot to Go!” was held for the audience. Check out photos and video here!
Video: Watch Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski & More in HERE WE ARE Rehearsals
by Michael Major - Apr 2, 2025

Step inside rehearsals for Sondheim's Here We Are in London, starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Chumisa Dornford-May, Richard Fleeshman, Harry Hadden-Paton, Cameron Johnson, Martha Plimpton. and Paulo Szot. Watch the video!
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN to Welcome 750 NYC High School Students to Matinee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain, the new play by Kimberly Belflower and starring Sadie Sink, will welcome 750 public high school students from 25 schools in the greater New York City area for a special student matinee. Learn more!
& JULIET, THE NOTEBOOK And More Set for The Bushnell 2025-2026 Broadway Series
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025

The Bushnell announced the eight musicals that will comprise its 2025-2026 Broadway Series season, including SUFFS, Spamalot, Shucked, Water for Elephants and more.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Reveals Rush and Lottery Ticket Policies
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

Ahead of the production’s first preview on April 1, Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has announced its rush and lottery ticketing policies. Learn more about how to get discount tickets to the show!
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Orpheum Theatre is Unstoppable!
by Christine Swerczek - Mar 28, 2025

The film “Some Like it Hot” conjures up visions of blonde Marilyn Monroe with her two musician sidekicks, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, in prohibition era Chicago. The musicians dressed as women join an all women band to avoid a mafia boss when they witness a murder.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Is Coming To The Bushnell; Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025

The SOME LIKE IT HOT North American tour coming to The Bushnell on April 29 through May 4, 2025. The musical is based on the classic MGM film Some Like It Hot, which has been named the “Funniest American Movie of All Time” by the American Film Institute.
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Extends Broadway Run By Two Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

Following a sold-out first week of previews, John Proctor is the Villain, the new play by Kimberly Belflower and starring Sadie Sink, has been extended for two weeks. Learn more here!
MJ THE MUSICAL Reveals New Cast and Extends Run in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

New casting has been announced for MJ the Musical as the hit London production enters its second year in the West End. Plus, the show has extended. Learn more here!
Review Roundup: OTHELLO, Starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2025

Tony Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award nominee and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal go toe-to-toe in Broadway's latest production of Othello, directed by Kenny Leon. Check out what the critics are saying here...
American Ballet Theatre 2025 Summer Season Tickets On Sale In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

Tickets for American Ballet Theatre's 2025 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House go on sale Monday, April 7 at 12:00 P.M. Celebrating ABT's 85th anniversary, the six-week Summer season runs June 10 – July 19.
ALADDIN Celebrates 11th Anniversary On Broadway Today
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

Aladdin celebrates its 11th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre today, March 20th, 2025! As it plays performance 3,932 tonight, Aladdin has welcomed more than 6.5M guests to the New Amsterdam Theatre and ranks #15 on the list of all-time Broadway long runs. 
Meet the Cast of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain begins previews tonight at the Booth Theatre on Thursday, March 20, 2025 ahead of a Monday, April 14 opening night. Meet the cast of John Proctor is the Villain here!
THE OUTSIDERS, MAMMA MIA! And More Set for 2025/2026 Tulsa Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

Get full details for the upcomiing Tulsa Broadway season. THE OUTSIDERS launches its First National Tour this October. The seminal novel by Tulsa native S.E. Hinton comes home to the city that inspired it after winning four 2024 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, HELL'S KITCHEN and More Set For OKC Broadway's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

OKC Broadway has announced its upcoming 2025/26 season lineup. The season will kick off this September with Kimberly Akimbo, which will be followed by The Book of Mormon, Elf, Beauty and the Beast, A Beautiful Noise, Hell's Kitchen, Shucked, and The Wiz.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Natasha Katz been nominated for?

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 MJ the Musical, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Diana, 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?

Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd; Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd; Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for MJ the Musical; Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night; Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for An American in Paris; 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; 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; and Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Aida.

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