Neil Austin
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BIO
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).
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Videos
It's Official! PADDINGTON Will Arrive on Broadway in 2027; Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-06-16 08:30:05
Video: On the Red Carpet for Tom Felton in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-11-18 15:47:36
Photos/Video: Tom Felton Makes His Broadway Debut in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-11-11 21:20:05
Video Highlights: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Dazzles at Hollywood Pantages Theatre Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - 2025-02-25 07:41:08
Video: Britney Coleman Says COMPANY Tour Has Recouped Initial Investment
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-09-15 10:53:31
Video: First Look at Japanese Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-07 11:22:46
Video: Rob Ashford Discusses MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-05-29 14:36:40
Video: Go Inside House Pride Nights at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-30 13:21:27
VIDEO: Decorating the Lyric Theatre Christmas Tree with the Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-23 14:19:34
VIDEO: Watch Stars Cara Ricketts and Aaron Bartz Decorate HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD Character Biscuits
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-23 14:12:43
VIDEO: Go Inside Halloween Tuesdays with HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-05 11:11:59
Video: Meet the 2023 Tony Nominees for Lighting and Sound Design
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-09 23:01:33
Video: Watch the All New Trailer For HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in the West End
by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-17 07:06:05
Video: Watch an All New Trailer for LEOPOLDSTADT on Broadway
by Show Highlights - 2022-11-22 10:28:40
News
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2026
Ink, Danny Boyle's film version of the hit play from James Graham, will serve as the opening film at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival this September.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Following acclaimed runs at London's Bush Theatre and in the West End, Benedict Lombe's Shifters makes its North American premiere at Cherry Lane Theatre. Heather Agyepong reprises her Olivier Award-nominated performance opposite Daniel Ezra. Read the reviews.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 13, 2026
Broadway in Portland is set to present the Portland premiere of the first ever touring production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD. The six-time Tony Award-winning production will play Keller Auditorium for a limited engagement.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2026
New York, please look after this bear. As BroadwayWorld reported last month, the record-breaking, smash hit, seven-time Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical PADDINGTON The Musical will begin performances Tuesday, March 30, 2027 and officially open Sunday, April 18, 2027 at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Tom Felton will return to the role of “Draco Malfoy” in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child after a planned holiday. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2026
Individual tickets for the Seattle premiere of the first ever touring production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale. The production will play The Paramount Theatre for a limited engagement of three weeks only.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
New Adventures announced full tour dates for Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA, with the Olivier Award-winning production set to visit 16 UK venues across 23 weeks, opening at Theatre Royal Plymouth before a Christmas season at Sadler's Wells.
by André Böke - May 17, 2026
The global musical phenomenon “Die Eiskönigin” („Frozen“) continues to captivate audiences of all ages in Germany. Following a successful run in Hamburg, Elsa, Anna, and Olaf have firmly established themselves in Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg. This acclaimed production — a replica of the Broadway and West End versions — proves to be nothing less than pure Disney magic here as well.
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
The Royal Court Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for ARCHDUKE, the European premiere of Rajiv Joseph's play directed by Lyndsey Turner, featuring Olivier Award-winner Chris Walley and Marc Wootton.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA will present at Milton Keynes Theatre for a limited run, bringing the acclaimed dance production to Buckinghamshire audiences. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL, winner of 7 Olivier Awards and 9 WhatsOnStage Awards, has extended its West End run through February 13, 2028, with best ticket availability from Winter 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026
Tom Felton has extended his run as Draco Malfoy in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway. The production continues its run at the Lyric Theatre. Felton’s engagement marks the first time a film cast member has joined the stage version.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026
The Fabulous Fox has announced the Golden Snitch Digital Lottery for the upcoming engagement of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, hosted on the Lucky Seat digital lottery platform.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the Finalists for its 2025 Season Awards honoring significant achievements in each of the Circle’s season award categories.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 8, 2026
At a ceremony at The London Palladium hosted by Gina and Mazz Murray, the winners of the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards in association with AudienceView were announced.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026
The new UK hit PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL has released a new studio recording of the song “Marmalade” in celebration of World Book Day 2026. Listen to the new track now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026
Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Michael Frayn's acclaimed play Copenhagen. The play delves into the historical meeting between physicists Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
The North American tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing at The Fabulous Fox. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the first Harry Potter story to be presented on stage and the eighth story in the Harry Potter series.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026
New Adventures has announced that Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA will return for an extensive 2026-2027 UK tour in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Learn more here!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 12, 2026
Set in the American West of the 1800s, High Noon rides on themes as relevant now as they were then. Courage vs. Cowardice. Justice vs. Peace. Duty vs. Desire. And at its heart, is the bond between Will Kane and Amy Fowler – a love tested by impossible choices as the clock ticks down to the return of deadly outlaw Frank Miller on the high noon train. What did the critics think?
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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.
Neil Austin has received several prestigious awards in recognition of his work in lighting design. His accolades include: - 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 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Red - Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Red
