Peter Nigrini
Birth Place: Toronto
CHESS Will Release Cast Recording Next Week; Listen to 'Anthem' Now (Apr 3, 2026)
BEETLEJUICE Broadway Tour Will Come to Peoria Civic Center in May (Apr 2, 2026)
Review: BEETLEJUICE Tour Is a Living Nightmare (in a Good Way!) at Broadway San Jose (Apr 1, 2026)
BIO
Peter's Broadway credits include SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, Dear Evan Hansen, A Doll's House, Part 2, An Act of God, Amalie, A New Musical, Fela!, The Heidi Chronicles, and The Best Man.
His other credits include Grounded and Here Lies Love (The Public Theater), Wakey, Wakey (Signature Theatre), The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (Second Stage Theater), Notes from Underground (Yale Repertory Theatre), The Grace Jones Hurricane Tour, Rent (New World Stages), Real Enemies (BAM Next Wave Festival), and Blind Date (Bill T. Jones).
For Nature Theater of Oklahoma, No Dice and Life & Times (Burgtheater, Vienna). His upcoming projects are the new musical Dave (Arena Stage), Beetlejuice (Broadway 18-19), and The Orphan of Zhao (Beijing International Music Festival).
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Peter Nigrini, Hell’s Kitchen
winner
Peter Nigrini, The Who's Tommy
Peter NigriniLempicka
Peter NigriniHell's Kitchen
Peter NigriniMJ The Musical
Peter Nigrini, Beetlejuice
Peter Nigrini, Beetlejuice
Peter NigriniBeetlejuice
Peter NigriniAin't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations
Peter Nigrini, SpongeBob SquarePants
Peter Nigrini, Wakey, Wakey
Peter Nigrini, Dear Evan Hansen
Peter Nigrini, Dear Evan Hansen
Peter Nigrini, Grounded
Peter Nigrini, Dear Evan Hansen
Peter NigriniOur Lady of Kibeho
Peter Nigrini, Here Lies Love
winner
Peter Nigrini, Here Lies Love
Videos
Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-27 10:09:30
Video: Watch Lea Michele and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Nobody's Side' on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-18 10:07:26
BEETLEJUICE Will Celebrate Return to Broadway With '41 Days of October' Events
by Stephi Wild - 2025-09-04 09:30:40
Video: Watch HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Girl on Fire' & 'No One' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2025-06-13 14:09:08
Video: Tank and Amanda Reid Perform 'If I Ain't Got You' From HELL'S KITCHEN; Deluxe Album Out Next Week
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-16 05:37:09
Video: Watch BEETLEJUICE Australia Star Karis Oka Sing 'Dead Mom'
by Michael Major - 2025-01-21 12:10:35
Video: Watch 'Waving Through A Window' From the DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour Led By Michael Fabisch
by Michael Major - 2025-01-09 14:01:04
Video: Behind The Scenes of the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN
by Blair Ingenthron - 2025-01-05 15:38:00
Video: Alicia Keys Visits Former School, Reunites with Teacher Who Shaped Her Music
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-19 13:38:12
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Perfect Way To Die' from HELL'S KITCHEN at The Root 100 Gala
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-16 08:05:56
Video: Shoshana Bean and Jakeim Hart of HELL'S KITCHEN Cover ‘Lesson Learned’ by Alicia Keys
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-01 10:05:45
Video: First Look At 2024/2025 DEAR EVAN HANSEN National Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-13 10:18:56
Video: Eden Espinosa Sings 'I Will Paint Her' from LEMPICKA
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-24 08:31:01
Video: MJ – Das Michael Jackson Musical: Benét Monteiro in der Titelrolle!
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-06 10:10:37
Video: Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon in the Official Music Video For 'No One' From HELL'S KITCHEN
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-31 05:39:24
News
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026
The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 10. Learn more about how to pre-save or or pre-order the album here.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Casting has been announced for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE the Musical. This production is part of the 25–26 AMEREN ILLINOIS BROADWAY IN PEORIA Series.
by Linda Hodges - Apr 1, 2026
It's easy to see why Beetlejuice, the screen-to-stage adaptation of Tim Burton's beloved 1998 cult-classic film, earned eight 2019 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical. It is to die for.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2026
During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, a segment was dedicated to Broadway's Chess, featuring a performance of 'The Arbiter' from the cast of the hit revival. Watch the performance here, led by Bryce Pinkham.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
First casting has been announced for the West End premiere of Beetlejuice The Musical. Olivier-nominated actor David Fynn will take on the title role of Beetlejuice. Learn more here!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2026
Multi-platinum singer, songwriter and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque will return to Broadway as “Florence Vassy” alongside Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher in the record-breaking new production of CHESS beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele will depart the twice-extended, record-breaking new production of CHESS on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2026
Ghostlight Records has released “Nobody’s Side” from the 2025 Broadway cast recording of CHESS. The production stars Lea Michele and Aaron Tveit at the Imperial Theatre. The full album will be released this spring.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026
On Tuesday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, took the stage for a performance of 'Nobody's Side' from the hit revival. Check out Michele's rendition of the song here.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2026
Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, will visit The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next week for a musical performance from the hit revival.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026
In honor of the official opening of the North American tour, producers have released production photos of BEETLEJUICE, the Broadway musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s film.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Full casting has been set for the UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL. Learn more about the upcoming tour and find out how to get tickets here!
by Lucía Serrano - Feb 27, 2026
The Broadway National Tour of Beetlejuice has landed in San Diego through March 1. The “ghost with the most” is back for a limited run, promising laughs, cringe-worthy humor, and dazzling set and projection design that fully delivers on the spectacle of a Broadway tour.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
Broadway sensation Ilario Grant will lead the Brisbane season of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning MJ THE MUSICAL, following his celebrated run in Melbourne.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026
The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the second time to confirm the eligibility status of five Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season.
by Jeffrey Kare - Feb 18, 2026
Inspired by the music and upbringing of Alicia Keys. Hell’s Kitchen follows Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, we meet her dynamic family, a musical mentor who changes her life, and the neighborhood that helps her grow up.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
The rock opera sensation The Who’s TOMMY will launch its North American tour in Cleveland, OH at Playhouse Square in the fall of 2026 in an all-new production.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026
It’s showtime! Single tickets are now available for the Jacksonville presentation of BEETLEJUICE, taking place May 12-17, from The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville is sponsored by VyStar Credit Union.
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Projection and Video Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Hell’s Kitchen, Outstanding Video/Projections (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Who's Tommy, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Lempicka, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for MJ The Musical, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Beetlejuice, Outstanding Projection Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Projection Design (The Lortels) for Wakey, Wakey, Outstanding Projection Design (The Lortels) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Grounded, Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Our Lady of Kibeho, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Here Lies Love and Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Here Lies Love.
Peter Nigrini has won several awards, including Outstanding Projection and Video Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Hell’s Kitchen. He also received the award for Outstanding Video/Projections (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Who's Tommy. Additionally, he won the Hewes Design Award at The Hewes Awards for Here Lies Love.
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