Paul Russell
Latest News on Paul Russell:
Jack Wolfe, Meg Donnelly, Among Nominees for Favorite Broadway Debut at 2026 iHeart Radio Music Awards (Jan 8, 2026)
Jonas Brothers Add New East Coast Dates to 'Greetings From Your Hometown' Tour (Oct 22, 2025)
Jonas Brothers Announce New North American Dates & Hamilton Connection (Sep 29, 2025)
Jack Wolfe, Meg Donnelly, Among Nominees for Favorite Broadway Debut at 2026 iHeart Radio Music Awards (Jan 8, 2026)
Jonas Brothers Add New East Coast Dates to 'Greetings From Your Hometown' Tour (Oct 22, 2025)
Jonas Brothers Announce New North American Dates & Hamilton Connection (Sep 29, 2025)
BIO
PAUL RUSSELL is a freelance lighting designer, project manager and candle expert. Credits include Exquisite Sister, Four Nights in Knaresborough (West Yorkshire Playhouse); Romeo and Juliet (Young Vic); M. Butterfly (Singapore Repertory Theatre); A Midsummer Night's Dream (world tour); Romeo and Juliet (Spoleto Festival); The Duchess of Malfi, L'Ormindo, Knight of the Burning Pestle, Farinelli and the King (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, West End); Two Gentlemen of Verona (European tour).
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play
Paul Russell, Farinelli and the King
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Paul Russell, Farinelli and the King
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Paul Russell, Farinelli and The King
News
Jonas Brothers Add New East Coast Dates to 'Greetings From Your Hometown' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 22, 2025
On the heels of selling out their previously announced New York dates, Jonas Brothers will add three new dates to the ‘JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown’ tour.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 22, 2025
On the heels of selling out their previously announced New York dates, Jonas Brothers will add three new dates to the ‘JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown’ tour.
Jonas Brothers Announce New North American Dates & Hamilton Connection
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 29, 2025
Jonas Brothers add more North American tour dates! Discover their connection to Hamilton and join the celebration of their 20-year journey.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 29, 2025
Jonas Brothers add more North American tour dates! Discover their connection to Hamilton and join the celebration of their 20-year journey.
Photos: First look at Rise Up Arts Alliance’s THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 18, 2025
L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage.
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 18, 2025
L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage.
Paul Russell to Play Family Reunion Tour This August
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025
Double-platinum rapper, singer, and songwriter Paul Russell has announced his upcoming Family Reunion Tour. The five-stop tour kicks off on August 5th in Santa Ana, California.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025
Double-platinum rapper, singer, and songwriter Paul Russell has announced his upcoming Family Reunion Tour. The five-stop tour kicks off on August 5th in Santa Ana, California.
Tribeca Festival 2025 Unveils Short Film Lineup Including Works by Whoopi Goldberg, Ti West, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2025
The 2025 Tribeca Festival has announced its short film lineup, featuring selections across narrative, documentary, animated works, and music videos. The festival takes place June 4–15 in New York City.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2025
The 2025 Tribeca Festival has announced its short film lineup, featuring selections across narrative, documentary, animated works, and music videos. The festival takes place June 4–15 in New York City.
Review: CINDERELLA, King's Head Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 13, 2024
Written and directed by British Panto Award winner Andrew Pollard, Cinderella is given a “North London upgrade” in the King’s Head theatre’s first-ever pantomime. Maddy Erzan-Essien stars as the titular heroine, a girl who longs to find her place in the world and is forced to serve her evil stepsisters under the watchful eye of their mother
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 13, 2024
Written and directed by British Panto Award winner Andrew Pollard, Cinderella is given a “North London upgrade” in the King’s Head theatre’s first-ever pantomime. Maddy Erzan-Essien stars as the titular heroine, a girl who longs to find her place in the world and is forced to serve her evil stepsisters under the watchful eye of their mother
ELTON ROHN Tribute Performance Comes To Raue Center In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024
Experience the music of Elton John as tribute band ELTON ROHN performs at Raue Center on December 31, 2024, at 7 pm.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024
Experience the music of Elton John as tribute band ELTON ROHN performs at Raue Center on December 31, 2024, at 7 pm.
Paul Russell Releases Debut EP 'Again Sometime?'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2024
Platinum recording artist Paul Russell has released his debut EP “Again sometime? ”The EP includes 3 new tracks along with “Slippin”, Russell’s most recent chart-climbing collab with global popstar Meghan Trainor, “Say Cheese,” “Eat Pray Love” and the song that started it all, “Lil Boo Thang.”
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2024
Platinum recording artist Paul Russell has released his debut EP “Again sometime? ”The EP includes 3 new tracks along with “Slippin”, Russell’s most recent chart-climbing collab with global popstar Meghan Trainor, “Say Cheese,” “Eat Pray Love” and the song that started it all, “Lil Boo Thang.”
Paul Russell to Release Debut EP; Shares 'Homecoming' Single
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 20, 2024
Platinum recording artist Paul Russell has announced his debut EP Again sometime? Due out August 30th. In celebration of the announcement, Russell has also shared the introductory track to the EP, “Homecoming,” out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 20, 2024
Platinum recording artist Paul Russell has announced his debut EP Again sometime? Due out August 30th. In celebration of the announcement, Russell has also shared the introductory track to the EP, “Homecoming,” out now.
Meghan Trainor Releases 'Timeless (Deluxe)' With Three New Songs
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 16, 2024
GRAMMY® Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor expands on her sixth full-length album, Timeless, with a brand new Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe includes three brand-new tracks. Listen to the deluxe album now!
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 16, 2024
GRAMMY® Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor expands on her sixth full-length album, Timeless, with a brand new Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe includes three brand-new tracks. Listen to the deluxe album now!
Meghan Trainor Releasing 'Timeless (Deluxe)' Album
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2024
GRAMMY® Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor will be releasing an expansion of her sixth full-length album, Timeless, with a brand new Deluxe Edition. The album will be available on August 16th.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2024
GRAMMY® Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor will be releasing an expansion of her sixth full-length album, Timeless, with a brand new Deluxe Edition. The album will be available on August 16th.
Paul Russell and Meghan Trainor Release New Single 'Slippin''
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2024
Platinum recording artist Paul Russell has recruited GRAMMY Award-winning artist Meghan Trainor for their new track 'Slippin”. The release follows a busy top half of the year for Paul who kicked off 2024 with the release of acclaimed singles “Say Cheese,” and “Eat Pray Love.'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2024
Platinum recording artist Paul Russell has recruited GRAMMY Award-winning artist Meghan Trainor for their new track 'Slippin”. The release follows a busy top half of the year for Paul who kicked off 2024 with the release of acclaimed singles “Say Cheese,” and “Eat Pray Love.'
Video: Meghan Trainor Releases Music Video For New Song 'Whoops'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024
Fresh off the release of her 6th album, Timeless, GRAMMY® Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor has released a music video for album track, “Whoops.' This fall, Meghan will be making her long-awaited return to stages for the Timeless Tour. Watch the new music video!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024
Fresh off the release of her 6th album, Timeless, GRAMMY® Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor has released a music video for album track, “Whoops.' This fall, Meghan will be making her long-awaited return to stages for the Timeless Tour. Watch the new music video!
Meghan Trainor Releases Sixth Album 'Timeless'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 7, 2024
GRAMMY® Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor has released her sixth full-length album, Timeless. The 16-track record is pop perfection, complete with ballads, bops, and everything in between. This fall, Meghan will also be making her long-awaited return to stages for the Timeless Tour. Listen to the new album and check out the tour dates here!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 7, 2024
GRAMMY® Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor has released her sixth full-length album, Timeless. The 16-track record is pop perfection, complete with ballads, bops, and everything in between. This fall, Meghan will also be making her long-awaited return to stages for the Timeless Tour. Listen to the new album and check out the tour dates here!
Video: Meghan Trainor Takes Us 'To The Moon' In New Music Video
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2024
Meghan Trainor has delivered an out-of-this-world new music video for latest single, “To The Moon,” directed by VMA award winning Philip Lopez (Selena Gomez, Renee Rapp, Lauv) and she’s brought some friends along for the ride. During an intergalactic mission, Meghan gets help from Niecy Nash, Chris Olsen, Daryl Sabara, Riley Trainor, and Brookie & Jessie. Watch the video now!
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2024
Meghan Trainor has delivered an out-of-this-world new music video for latest single, “To The Moon,” directed by VMA award winning Philip Lopez (Selena Gomez, Renee Rapp, Lauv) and she’s brought some friends along for the ride. During an intergalactic mission, Meghan gets help from Niecy Nash, Chris Olsen, Daryl Sabara, Riley Trainor, and Brookie & Jessie. Watch the video now!
Meghan Trainor Releases Single 'To The Moon' Ahead of New Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2024
The song paves the way for the arrival of her sixth full-length album, Timeless, out June 7 via Epic. The track, which Meghan considers her favorite on the album, builds towards an upbeat, dance music-inspired chorus with pounding bass as Meghan sings, “I got a spaceship, come get in it for the ride of your life.” Listen to the new song now!
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2024
The song paves the way for the arrival of her sixth full-length album, Timeless, out June 7 via Epic. The track, which Meghan considers her favorite on the album, builds towards an upbeat, dance music-inspired chorus with pounding bass as Meghan sings, “I got a spaceship, come get in it for the ride of your life.” Listen to the new song now!
Meghan Trainor Sets New Album & First Tour In 7 Years
by Michael Major - Mar 14, 2024
Meghan Trainor is back with a new album and her first tour in seven years. The global superstar also releases her new single 'Been Like This' featuring T-Pain. Along with the album, Meghan has announced her highly-anticipated North American tour with special guests Natasha Bedingfield, Paul Russell, Ryan Trainor, and Chris Olsen.
by Michael Major - Mar 14, 2024
Meghan Trainor is back with a new album and her first tour in seven years. The global superstar also releases her new single 'Been Like This' featuring T-Pain. Along with the album, Meghan has announced her highly-anticipated North American tour with special guests Natasha Bedingfield, Paul Russell, Ryan Trainor, and Chris Olsen.
Photos: First look at Rise Up Art Alliance's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS
by Jerri Shafer - Feb 22, 2024
Get ready to laugh until your face hurts—Forbidden Broadway is coming to Lancaster! In this legendary, iconic, and comic Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway’s greatest satirist in this hilarious, loving, and endlessly entertaining tribute to some of the theatre’s greatest stars and songwriters.
by Jerri Shafer - Feb 22, 2024
Get ready to laugh until your face hurts—Forbidden Broadway is coming to Lancaster! In this legendary, iconic, and comic Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway’s greatest satirist in this hilarious, loving, and endlessly entertaining tribute to some of the theatre’s greatest stars and songwriters.
Photos: Inside the People's Choice Awards With Rachel Zegler, Halle Bailey & More
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2024
The people have spoken, and tonight NBC, Peacock and E! celebrated the best in movies, television, music, and pop culture, all chosen by the fans, during the 2024 “People’s Choice Awards.” Check out photos of Rachel Zegler, Halle Bailey, Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Billie Eilish, Ice Spice, Kylie Minogue, Erika Jayne, and more.
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2024
The people have spoken, and tonight NBC, Peacock and E! celebrated the best in movies, television, music, and pop culture, all chosen by the fans, during the 2024 “People’s Choice Awards.” Check out photos of Rachel Zegler, Halle Bailey, Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Billie Eilish, Ice Spice, Kylie Minogue, Erika Jayne, and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Paul Russell been nominated for?
Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Farinelli and the King, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Farinelli and the King and Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Farinelli and The King.
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