Peggy Eisenhauer
Latest News on Peggy Eisenhauer:
Alicia Keys & More to be Honored at Black Theatre United 2024 Gala (Sep 12, 2024)
Tony Winner Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Reveals Nine Early Career Designer Recipients (Sep 9, 2024)
Whoopi Goldberg, Ariana DeBose, Patti LuPone, & More Named Honorary Co-Chairs For the Black Theatre United 2024 Gala (Aug 8, 2024)
Alicia Keys & More to be Honored at Black Theatre United 2024 Gala (Sep 12, 2024)
Tony Winner Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Reveals Nine Early Career Designer Recipients (Sep 9, 2024)
Whoopi Goldberg, Ariana DeBose, Patti LuPone, & More Named Honorary Co-Chairs For the Black Theatre United 2024 Gala (Aug 8, 2024)
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
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Peggy EisenhauerGary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer, Once on this Island
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Peggy EisenhauerOnce on this Island
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Peggy Eisenhauer, Once On This Island
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Peggy EisenhauerEugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Peggy Eisenhauer, Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Peggy Eisenhauer, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Peggy Eisenhauer, Lucky Guy
The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer, Dessa Rose
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer , Assassins
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2004 - Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer, Assassins
winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer, Assassins
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer , Jane Eyre
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer, Marie Christine
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer, The Wild Party
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer, Cabaret
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer, Ragtime
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer, Cabaret
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer, Ragtime
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Lighting Design
Peggy EisenhauerCabaret
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer , Ragtime
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1998 - Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer, Street Corner Symphony
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1998 - Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer, Ragtime
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer, Ragtime
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer, Cabaret
winner
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Lighting Design
Peggy Eisenhauer, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk
Videos
Video: Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, and the HARMONY Cast Perform 'Stars in the Night' and 'Where You Go'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 27, 2023
Video: Get a First Look at THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023
Video: Watch Barry Manilow Talk HARMONY on Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 29, 2023
Video: Get a Sneak Peek of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2023
Video: Go Inside the First Day of Rehearsals for HARMONY on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2023
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For HARMONY on Broadway, Plus Watch a Behind the Scenes Video!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023
BWW Exclusive: Watch an Interview from David Rockwell's New Book, Featuring Anna Deveare Smith
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2021
TV: George C. Wolfe Leads The Tony-Nominated Designers Of GARY In A Roundtable Discussion
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2019
VIDEO: Nathan Lane Describes GARY as GAME OF THRONES Meets TIDYING UP WITH MARIE CONDO
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 23, 2019
VIDEO: On This Day, April 1- Tom Hanks Makes His Broadway Debut In Nora Ephron's LUCKY GUY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2019
TV: From Classroom to Stage: Meet Tony Nominees Jules Fisher & Peggy Eisenhauer
by Team BWW - May 31, 2018
VIDEO: Watch Alex Newell, Hailey Kilgore, & the Cast of the Tony Nominated ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Revival on THE TODAY SHOW
by Macon Prickett - May 2, 2018
VIDEO: Denzel Washington Talks THE ICEMAN COMETH and His Diverse Career on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2018
TV: 'One Small Girl' Makes a Big Impact in Brand-New Footage from ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 30, 2017
TV: Broadway's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Finds Its 'Ti Moune' - Go Behind the Scenes and See a Special Message from the Star!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 15, 2017
News
Alicia Keys & More to be Honored at Black Theatre United 2024 Gala
Black Theatre United has unveiled details for the auction at the 2024 Gala, 'Generations of Excellence'. Learn more!
Black Theatre United has unveiled details for the auction at the 2024 Gala, 'Generations of Excellence'. Learn more!
Tony Winner Beowulf Boritt's 1/52 Project Reveals Nine Early Career Designer Recipients
The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected third round of nine early-career designer recipients to benefit from $150,000 in grants.
The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program founded by Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, has selected third round of nine early-career designer recipients to benefit from $150,000 in grants.
Whoopi Goldberg, Ariana DeBose, Patti LuPone, & More Named Honorary Co-Chairs For the Black Theatre United 2024 Gala
Black Theatre United has announced a star-studded lineup of Honorary Co-Chairs for its second annual Gala on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Learn more here!
Black Theatre United has announced a star-studded lineup of Honorary Co-Chairs for its second annual Gala on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Learn more here!
Alicia Keys, Linda Twine, and Maxine Williams Will Be Honored at the 2024 Black Theatre United Gala
Black Theatre United will host its second annual Gala on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York. Learn more about how to attend here!
Black Theatre United will host its second annual Gala on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York. Learn more about how to attend here!
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
EATING RAOUL: THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording is Available After Being Out Of Print For More Than 20 Years
The original cast recording of the Off-Broadway show, 'Eating Raoul: The Musical,' is finally available on all major streaming platforms after more than two decades of being out of print.
The original cast recording of the Off-Broadway show, 'Eating Raoul: The Musical,' is finally available on all major streaming platforms after more than two decades of being out of print.
THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Digital Cast Recording Out Today
The original cast recording of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, the latest musical from acclaimed composer MICHAEL JOHN LaCHIUSA is now available for streaming.
The original cast recording of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, the latest musical from acclaimed composer MICHAEL JOHN LaCHIUSA is now available for streaming.
Exclusive: Mary Testa Performs 'Miss the Man' From THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA
We have your exclusive first listen to 'Miss the Man', performed by Mary Testa, from The Gardens of Anuncia. Check out the video here!
We have your exclusive first listen to 'Miss the Man', performed by Mary Testa, from The Gardens of Anuncia. Check out the video here!
THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Original Cast Recording to be Released Next Week
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release The Gardens of Anuncia (Original Cast Recording) – based on the recent Lincoln Center Theater production – in streaming and digital formats on Friday, March 22. Learn More about the show!
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release The Gardens of Anuncia (Original Cast Recording) – based on the recent Lincoln Center Theater production – in streaming and digital formats on Friday, March 22. Learn More about the show!
Photos: Cyndi Lauper and Theresa Rebeck Visit HARMONY on Broadway
Cyndi Lauper and Theresa Rebeck recently visited the Broadway production of Harmony at the Barrymore Theatre. The pair then congratulated the stars including Chip Zien, Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko and the six “Harmonists”, Danny Kornfeld, Sean Bell, Steven Telsey, Blake Roman, Eric Peters and Zal Owen after the show backstage. Check out photos here!
Cyndi Lauper and Theresa Rebeck recently visited the Broadway production of Harmony at the Barrymore Theatre. The pair then congratulated the stars including Chip Zien, Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko and the six “Harmonists”, Danny Kornfeld, Sean Bell, Steven Telsey, Blake Roman, Eric Peters and Zal Owen after the show backstage. Check out photos here!
Video: Julie Benko Gives a Tour of Her HARMONY Dressing Room
In a new video, Julie Benko gave a tour of her Broadway dressing room, backstage at Harmony! Get a closer look at some of her costumes, backstage essentials, and more in the video here!
In a new video, Julie Benko gave a tour of her Broadway dressing room, backstage at Harmony! Get a closer look at some of her costumes, backstage essentials, and more in the video here!
Video: Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, and the HARMONY Cast Perform 'Stars in the Night' and 'Where You Go'
Two new videos have been released of the cast performing songs from Harmony! Check out 'Where You Go' performed by Julie Benko and Sierra Boggess, as well as 'Stars In The Night' performed by Chip Zien, Sean Bell, Danny Kornfeld, Zal Owen, Eric Peters, Blake Roman, and Steven Telsey.
Two new videos have been released of the cast performing songs from Harmony! Check out 'Where You Go' performed by Julie Benko and Sierra Boggess, as well as 'Stars In The Night' performed by Chip Zien, Sean Bell, Danny Kornfeld, Zal Owen, Eric Peters, Blake Roman, and Steven Telsey.
Photos: Go Inside the Cast Recording Session of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA
Check out photos from the cast recording session of The Gardens of Anuncia!
Check out photos from the cast recording session of The Gardens of Anuncia!
THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Original Cast Recording to be Released in 2024
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release an original cast recording for 'THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA' from LINCOLN CENTER THEATER.
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release an original cast recording for 'THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA' from LINCOLN CENTER THEATER.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Lincoln Center Theater's THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA
See photos from opening night of The Gardens of Anuncia at Lincoln Center Theater!
See photos from opening night of The Gardens of Anuncia at Lincoln Center Theater!
Review Roundup: THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
The Lincoln Center Theater production of The Gardens of Anuncia opens tonight at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
The Lincoln Center Theater production of The Gardens of Anuncia opens tonight at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
Video: Get a First Look at THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
Get a first look at footage of The Gardens of Anucnia at Lincoln Center Theater!
Get a first look at footage of The Gardens of Anucnia at Lincoln Center Theater!
Photos: Go Inside HARMONY's Opening Night Curtain Call on Broadway
See photos from opening night curtain call of Harmony on Broadway!
See photos from opening night curtain call of Harmony on Broadway!
Review Roundup: HARMONY Opens On Broadway! See What the Critics Are Saying!
The new Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman musical Harmony opens on Broadway tonight. Read the reviews!
The new Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman musical Harmony opens on Broadway tonight. Read the reviews!
THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater to Present a Relaxed Performance in December
Lincoln Center Theater will present a Relaxed Performance of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, directed and co-choreographed by Graciela Daniele, with book, music, and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa.
Lincoln Center Theater will present a Relaxed Performance of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, directed and co-choreographed by Graciela Daniele, with book, music, and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Peggy Eisenhauer been nominated for?
Peggy Eisenhauer has received numerous nominations for her exceptional lighting design work. She was nominated for Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for *Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus*. Her work on *Once on this Island* earned her nominations for Best Lighting Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards and Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Lighting Design of a Musical for *Once On This Island*. Eisenhauer was also nominated for Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for Eugene O'Neill's *The Iceman Cometh*. She received Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for *Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed*, along with a Tony Award nomination for Best Lighting Design of a Musical for the same production. Furthermore, she was nominated for Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for *Lucky Guy*. Her accolades include Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for *Dessa Rose*, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for *Assassins*, and Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for *Assassins*. She has also been nominated for Best Lighting Design at the Tony Awards for *Assassins*, *Jane Eyre*, *Marie Christine*, and *The Wild Party*. Eisenhauer's work on *Cabaret* and *Ragtime* resulted in multiple nominations for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards, as well as Best Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for both shows. Additionally, she received Lighting Design nominations at The Hewes Awards for *Street Corner Symphony* and *Ragtime*, and a Tony Award nomination for Best Lighting Design for *Ragtime*, *Cabaret*, and *Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk*.
What awards has Peggy Eisenhauer won?
Peggy Eisenhauer has won several prestigious awards, including: - Best Lighting Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Once on this Island - Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Assassins - Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Assassins - Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Assassins - Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret - Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime - Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Ragtime - Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Street Corner Symphony - Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk.
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