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NEIL AUSTIN was the recipient of the 2019 Tony Award for Ink (Friedman); the 2018 Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Lyric); and the 2010 Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Red (Golden). He was also awarded the 2017 and 2011 Olivier Awards for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Palace, West End) and The White Guard (National, London). His Broadway credits include Ink, Travesties, Hughie, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Evita, Red, Hamlet, The Seafarer and Frost/Nixon. Other work in the U.S. includes Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Curran, San Francisco), Macbeth (Park Avenue Armory), Julius Caesar (St. Ann’s Warehouse), The Night Alive (Atlantic), The Sunshine Boys (Ahmanson Theatre), Red and Parade (Mark Taper Forum).

Neil Austin STAGE CREDITS

Neil Austin Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
LIGHTING DESIGNER
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2020]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Canada, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Chicago, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2014]
Lighting Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Associate Lighting Designer
 
[Australia, 2018]
Lighting Designer

Neil Austin Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design

Neil Austin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design

Neil AustinThe Winter's Tale

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design

Neil Austin, The White Guard

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Lighting Design

Neil Austin, The White Guard

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COMPANY is Coming to Philadelphia's Forrest Theatre for Limited Engagement

The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization will present the thrilling Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's and George Furth's COMPANY, at the Forrest Theatre.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD To Offer $49 Rush Tickets

Beginning Tuesday, September 19 at 10 AM, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will offer a limited number of $49 rush tickets. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: Watch a New Trailer for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway

Get a first look at a new trailer for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway here!

Judy McLane Joins COMPANY Tour as Joanne; Full Cast Announced

Complete casting has been announced for the North American Tour of Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s Company. The Broadway revival was the winner of five 2022 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival.

Meet the New Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in London

An all new cast has been revealed for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, in advance of the new Company’s first performance on 17 October 2023. The original two-part multi award-winning production is currently booking to 19 May 2023 at the Palace Theatre.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Offer $9.75 Tickets in Celebration of 'Back to Hogwarts'

Immerse yourself in the world of Harry Potter with a special 'Back to Hogwarts' ticket promotion for the acclaimed play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer to experience the magic live on stage.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway - A Complete Guide

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. Check out all the details here!

Photos: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Celebrates its 7th Anniversary in the West End

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrated its 7th anniversary at London’s Palace Theatre on Sunday 30 July 2023 where it is now booking to 19 May 2024. Check out photos from the celebration here!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Celebrates 7th Anniversary in the West End This Weekend

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrates its 7th anniversary at London’s Palace Theatre on Sunday 30 July 2023 where it is now booking to 19 May 2024.

COMPANY Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre in October

Broadway In Detroit will present the thrilling Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's and George Furth's COMPANY, winner of five 2022 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 4 for 2 weeks of performances October 17 – 29 at the Fisher Theatre.

Tickets Go On Sale This Week For The Tony Award-winning Revival of COMPANY at PPAC

The Providence Performing Arts Center has announced that tickets for the thrilling Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s COMPANY, winner of five 2022 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, will go on sale on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 10AM.

Photos: LEOPOLDSTADT Welcomes The Clinton Family And Ben Stiller Backstage For A Visit

Leopoldstadt, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Play, welcomed a few more special guests  before wrapping up its Broadway run. See photos of the cast visiting with President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State  Hillary Clinton, their daughter Chelsea Clinton and filmmaker Ben Stiller in photos from backstage!

Photos: First Look at Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN

New production photos have been released from Martin McDonagh’s electrifying and savagely funny Olivier Award-winning The Pillowman. Check out all new photos from The Pillowman here!

Video: Meet the 2023 Tony Nominees for Lighting and Sound Design

What would Broadway be without light and sound? Lighting and Sound Designers are an integral part of creating the stage magic that makes Broadway Broadway and many of them were singled out this year for their incredible work. 

KIMBERLY AKIMBO & More Win 2023 Tony Awards - Full List of Winners!

Tonight's the night! The best of Broadway gathers today, June 11, at the United Palace to celebrate the 76th Annual Tony Awards. Kimberly Akimbo, Leopoldstadt, Some Like It Hot, Alex Newell, Sean Hayes, and more took home trophies. Check out the full list of winners now!

How/When/Where to Watch the 2023 Tony Awards and Other Questions Answered!

In just days, on June 11, The 76th Annual Tony Awards make their debut at the United Palace to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2022/23 theatre season. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!

COMPANY at Proctors Tickets on Sale This Week

 Proctors  has announced that the thrilling Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s COMPANY, winner of five 2022 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, will go on sale Thursday, June 8 for eight performances from Sunday, Oct. 8 to Sat. Oct. 14.

LEOPOLDSTADT Wins 2023 Tony Award for Best Play

Leopoldstadt has won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Play.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE PILLOWMAN at the Duke of York's Theatre

New rehearsals photos of Martin McDonagh’s electrifying and savagely funny Olivier Award-winning The Pillowman by Helen Murray have been released! Check out the photos ehre!

Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2023 Nominees!

The 2023 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or seven!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 79 awards!

Neil Austin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Leopoldstadt , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Leopoldstadt , Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Company , Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ink , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Ink , Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two , Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Hughie , Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for The Winter's Tale , Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Evita , Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Evita , Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for The White Guard , Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for The White Guard , Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Red , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Red , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Hamlet , Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamlet , Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Piaf , Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for No Man's Land Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Thérèse Raquin and Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frost/Nixon .

Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Ink, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for The White Guard, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for The White Guard Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Redand Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Red.

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