Peggy Eisenhauer
A Complete History of RAGTIME (Feb 8, 2026)
The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program (Feb 3, 2026)
GYPSY Plays Final Broadway Performance (Aug 17, 2025)
BIO
Ms. Eisenhauer and collaborator Jules Fisherhave collectively been awarded Broadway’s Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical seven times, including Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins (2004, Revival), Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk (1996), Jelly’s Last Jam (1992), The Will Rogers Follies (1991), Grand Hotel (1990), Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ (1978), and Pippin (1973), and once for Best Lighting Design of a Play for Ulysses in Nighttown (1974).
For motion pictures, Fisher and Eisenhauer designed theatrical lighting for Rob Marshall's Chicago, Mel Brooks' The Producers, Richard Linklater's School of Rock and Bill Condon's Dreamgirls, and Disney's live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. Their studio, Third Eye, conceives and designs lighting for all forms of entertainment.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Peggy EisenhauerGary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus
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Peggy Eisenhauer, Once on this Island
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Peggy EisenhauerOnce on this Island
Peggy Eisenhauer, Once On This Island
Peggy EisenhauerEugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh
Peggy Eisenhauer, Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Peggy Eisenhauer, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Peggy Eisenhauer, Lucky Guy
Peggy Eisenhauer, Dessa Rose
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Peggy Eisenhauer , Assassins
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Peggy Eisenhauer, Assassins
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Peggy Eisenhauer, Assassins
Peggy Eisenhauer , Jane Eyre
Peggy Eisenhauer, Marie Christine
Peggy Eisenhauer, The Wild Party
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Peggy Eisenhauer, Cabaret
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Peggy Eisenhauer, Ragtime
Peggy Eisenhauer, Cabaret
Peggy Eisenhauer, Ragtime
Peggy EisenhauerCabaret
Peggy Eisenhauer , Ragtime
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Peggy Eisenhauer, Street Corner Symphony
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Peggy Eisenhauer, Ragtime
Peggy Eisenhauer, Ragtime
Peggy Eisenhauer, Cabaret
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Peggy Eisenhauer, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk
Videos
Video: Audra McDonald and GYPSY Cast Perform 'Some People' on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-23 07:06:11
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-15 11:36:50
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-09 11:53:51
Video: Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, and the HARMONY Cast Perform 'Stars in the Night' and 'Where You Go'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-12-27 09:53:33
Video: Get a First Look at THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-11-17 14:34:48
Video: Watch Barry Manilow Talk HARMONY on Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-29 13:55:07
Video: Get a Sneak Peek of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-10-06 15:00:20
Video: Go Inside the First Day of Rehearsals for HARMONY on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-09-06 17:45:58
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For HARMONY on Broadway, Plus Watch a Behind the Scenes Video!
by Stephi Wild - 2023-08-14 10:12:24
BWW Exclusive: Watch an Interview from David Rockwell's New Book, Featuring Anna Deveare Smith
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-06-09 13:42:33
TV: George C. Wolfe Leads The Tony-Nominated Designers Of GARY In A Roundtable Discussion
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-06-04 18:34:39
VIDEO: Nathan Lane Describes GARY as GAME OF THRONES Meets TIDYING UP WITH MARIE CONDO
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-04-23 11:02:18
VIDEO: Nathan Lane Reveals the Worst Review He's Ever Gotten
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-04-02 08:30:27
VIDEO: On This Day, April 1- Tom Hanks Makes His Broadway Debut In Nora Ephron's LUCKY GUY
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-04-01 11:31:00
News
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 8, 2026
The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
The 1/52 Project has opened applications for its 2026 grant cycle supporting early-career theatre designers from historically excluded groups. Founded by Beowulf Boritt, the OBIE Award-winning program provides financial grants of up to $17,500.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2025
Broadway says goodbye to Gypsy, which concludes its Broadway run at the Majestic Theatre after 28 previews and 269 regular performances. Take a look back at the production and its historic Broadway run.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 13, 2025
Manhattan Concert Productions will continue its acclaimed Broadway Series with Jane Eyre, coming to David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center in 2026. The concert will be led by Erika Henningsen as the title character and Ramin Karimloo as Rochester. We have all of the details! here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2025
The Gypsy: 2024 Broadway Cast Recording – starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald – in CD and vinyl editions is out now. Learn more and see how to purchase!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025
The Broadway revival of Gypsy, starring Audra McDonald and directed by George C. Wolfe, will play its final performance on August 17, 2025, at the Majestic Theatre. The award-winning production, praised for its historic casting and five Tony nominations, will have played 28 previews and 269 regular performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025
Following her one week run earlier this month during Audra McDonald’s vacation, Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will return to star as “Rose” in GYPSY during Sunday matinee performances. Learn more!
by Team BWW - May 27, 2025
La nominada al Tony, Montego Glover, protagonizará como “Rose” la reposición de Gypsy en Broadway durante una semana este verano, durante las vacaciones de Audra McDonald. ¡Más información aquí!
by Team BWW - May 27, 2025
토니상 후보 몬테고 글로버가 올여름 오드라 맥도날드의 휴가 기간 동안 1주일간 브로드웨이 리바이벌 뮤지컬 ‘집시’에서 ‘로즈’ 역을 맡아 출연합니다. 자세한 내용은 여기에서 확인하세요!
by Team BWW - May 27, 2025
Die für den Tony Award nominierte Montego Glover übernimmt die Rolle der „Rose“ in der Broadway-Neuinszenierung von Gypsy während Audra McDonalds einwöchigem Sommerurlaub. Hier erfahren Sie mehr!
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025
Tony Award nominee Montego Glover will star as “Rose” in the Broadway revival of Gypsy on Broadway, during Audra McDonald's vacation for one week this summer. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025
The company of Broadway's Gypsy, paid a visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night, May 22. The cast, led by Audra McDonald performed 'Some People' from the show. Check out the video here!
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025
Audra McDonald and the company of Broadway's Gypsy, are set to visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert today, May 22 for a performance of the Tony-nominated production of the musical.
by Michael Major - Apr 30, 2025
Go backstage at Gypsy on Broadway with Jordan Tyson. The Dressing Room Project's Michael Kushner has shared photos of the Broadway revival's June has she prepares to take the stage in the Audra McDonald-led production.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025
A new block of tickets has been released for GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald. Tickets are now on sale through Sunday, October 5, 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025
The 2024 Broadway Cast Recording of Gypsy, starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, is now available in streaming and digital formats. Listen to the album and pre-order the CD and vinyl here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025
Gypsy is now open on Broadway and the show, led by Audra McDonald, is receiving rave reviews. Joy Woods plays Louise in the production, and the star recently joined The View to discuss her character and the casting choices on display in the revival. Watch the interview!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024
Curtain up! Light the lights! Six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald takes on the role of a lifetime, playing 'Mama' Rose Hovick in the classic musical, Gypsy, is now running on Broadway at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Read the reviews!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024
The new Broadway revival of GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald as Rose, opens tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Check out all new video footage from the production here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Once on this Island, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Once On This Island, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed , Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Lucky Guy, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Dessa Rose, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Assassins , Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Assassins, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Assassins, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Jane Eyre, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Marie Christine, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for The Wild Party, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime, Best Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret , Best Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ragtime, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Street Corner Symphony, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Ragtime, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Ragtime, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Cabaret and Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk.
Peggy Eisenhauer has received numerous awards for her exceptional lighting design work. She won Best Lighting Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Once on this Island and Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for the same show. She earned Outstanding Lighting Design from the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Lighting Design from The Hewes Awards for Assassins, along with Best Lighting Design at the Tony Awards for Assassins. Additionally, she received Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for both Cabaret and Ragtime. Eisenhauer also won Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Ragtime and Street Corner Symphony, as well as Best Lighting Design at the Tony Awards for Bring in da Noise/Bring in da Funk.
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