Riccardo Hernandez
Latest News on Riccardo Hernandez:
Photos: Aubrey Plaza Shines at LET'S LOVE! Opening Night (Oct 20, 2025)
Review Roundup: Aubrey Plaza and More Star in LET'S LOVE! at Atlantic Theater Company (Oct 16, 2025)
Video: Aubrey Plaza Shines in LET'S LOVE! at Atlantic Theater (Oct 15, 2025)
Photos: Aubrey Plaza Shines at LET'S LOVE! Opening Night (Oct 20, 2025)
Review Roundup: Aubrey Plaza and More Star in LET'S LOVE! at Atlantic Theater Company (Oct 16, 2025)
Video: Aubrey Plaza Shines in LET'S LOVE! at Atlantic Theater (Oct 15, 2025)
BIO
Vineyard, La Jolla Playhouse and Yale Rep productions of Indecent. Broadway: The Gin Game; The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess; The People in the Picture; Caroline, or Change (also Royal National Theater, London); Elaine Stritch: At Liberty (also National Tour, Old Vic London); Topdog/Underdog (Royal Court); Bells Are Ringing; Parade (directed by Hal Prince; Tony and Drama Desk nominations); Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk (also National Tour, Japan) and The Tempest. Recent: Grounded directed by Julie Taymor, The Library directed by Steven Soderbergh (The Public); La Mouette (Cour d'Honneur, Palais des Papes, Avignon Festival); Abigail's Party (Oslo National Theatre); The Dead (The Abbey Theatre); King Lear (TFANA). He has designed over 200 productions in the U.S. and internationally. Faculty: SUNY Purchase.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical
Riccardo Hernández, Suffs
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Riccardo Hernandez, Lempicka
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Riccardo Hernandez, Jagged Little Pill
winner
Obie Awards - 2017 - Design
Riccardo HernandezSustained Excellence of Set Design
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Set Design for a Play
Riccardo HernandezRed Speedo
Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production
Riccardo HernandezPullman Porter Blues
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Set Design - Musical
Riccardo Hernandez, Radiant Baby
Videos
Video: Aubrey Plaza and More in LET'S LOVE! at Atlantic Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - 2025-10-15 10:21:48
Video: Aubrey Plaza Shares How She Landed Her Role in Ethan Coen’s LET'S LOVE!
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-08 11:54:12
VIDEO: First Look at Eden Espinosa, Amber Iman & More in the Pre-Broadway Production of LEMPICKA at La Jolla Playhouse
by Alan Henry - 2022-07-11 10:07:18
LISTEN: Eden Espinosa Sings 'Woman Is' From the Original Cast Recording of LEMPICKA
by Stephi Wild - 2022-05-24 06:27:18
VIDEO: Matthew Polenzani Sings 'O Mio Rimorso!' from Canadian Opera Company's LA TRAVIATA
by Alan Henry - 2022-05-02 13:04:15
VIDEO: Audra McDonald is Excited to Return to Broadway in FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-03-11 10:09:25
VIDEO: Playwright Claudia Rankine Discusses THE WHITE CARD at A.R.T.
by Alan Henry - 2018-03-13 16:53:59
TV: Joshua Harmon's ADMISSIONS Makes the Grade at Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-03-12 17:59:46
TV: Watch Highlights from OEDIPUS EL REY at The Public Theater
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-10-24 11:32:58
TV: Watch Highlights from OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR at Goodman Theatre
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-05-04 15:39:56
VIDEO: Another National Anthem! Watch Highlights from Yale Rep's ASSASSINS
by BWW News Desk - 2017-03-27 11:57:17
VIDEO: Lucas Hnath's RED SPEEDO Features An On-Stage Swimming Pool
by Michael Dale - 2016-03-03 19:44:30
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with TFANA's KING LEAR, Michael Pennington
by Stage Tube - 2014-03-13 17:43:09
TV: Meet the Cast of the PORGY AND BESS National Tour- Plus a Performance Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-10-26 00:01:02
STAGE TUBE: Watch the 2013 Elliot Norton Award Nominations Announcement!
by Stage Tube - 2013-04-10 18:43:33
STAGE TUBE: Backstage with the Cast of Yale Rep's MARIE ANTOINETTE - Marin Ireland and More!
by Stage Tube - 2012-10-31 19:56:18
TV: Audra McDonald on How She Owes Her Tony Win to the Generation of Greats Before Her
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-11 12:58:41
News
Review: CARMEN at Wolf Trap
by David Friscic - Aug 18, 2025
The ever popular and hardy perennial of the operatic canon, composer Georges Bizet’s Carmen, was given a unique yet solid interpretation by the Wolf Trap Opera under the direction of John de los Santos. (Originally directed by Anne Bogart, according to the program). This opera is so well-known (and almost ubiquitous)---that I could feel the palpable excitement in the audience as the opera was about to begin ---even on a hot and humid August evening at the cavernous Filene Center at Wolf Trap.
by David Friscic - Aug 18, 2025
The ever popular and hardy perennial of the operatic canon, composer Georges Bizet’s Carmen, was given a unique yet solid interpretation by the Wolf Trap Opera under the direction of John de los Santos. (Originally directed by Anne Bogart, according to the program). This opera is so well-known (and almost ubiquitous)---that I could feel the palpable excitement in the audience as the opera was about to begin ---even on a hot and humid August evening at the cavernous Filene Center at Wolf Trap.
THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY Comes to Quintessence
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025
Pennsylvania history will come to life in The Return of Benjamin Lay by playwright, screenwriter and poet Naomi Wallace and University of Pittsburgh Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History, Marcus Rediker.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025
Pennsylvania history will come to life in The Return of Benjamin Lay by playwright, screenwriter and poet Naomi Wallace and University of Pittsburgh Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History, Marcus Rediker.
Companion Exhibition, Quaker Affinity Night, and Creative Team Talkback Set For THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY at Sheen Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025
The award-winning London production of THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY is coming to the Sheen Center. Following the Sunday, March 16 matinee performance, the show will host a talkback with the full creative team entitled, “Performing Resistance.”
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025
The award-winning London production of THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY is coming to the Sheen Center. Following the Sunday, March 16 matinee performance, the show will host a talkback with the full creative team entitled, “Performing Resistance.”
Review: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh
by Mary Baillie - Jan 27, 2025
Arin Arbus's bold reimagining of The Merchant of Venice trades Venetian canals for tech bro skyscrapers in a near-future America dominated by corporate giants. Presented by New York-based TFANA (Theatre For A New Audience), the production’s corrosive bigotry and blinding vengeance feel eerily familiar - in a world shaped by Silicon Valley billionaires, power and prejudice still reign supreme.
by Mary Baillie - Jan 27, 2025
Arin Arbus's bold reimagining of The Merchant of Venice trades Venetian canals for tech bro skyscrapers in a near-future America dominated by corporate giants. Presented by New York-based TFANA (Theatre For A New Audience), the production’s corrosive bigotry and blinding vengeance feel eerily familiar - in a world shaped by Silicon Valley billionaires, power and prejudice still reign supreme.
THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY Comes to the Sheen Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024
THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY comes to the Sheen Center For Thought And Culture next year. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024
THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY comes to the Sheen Center For Thought And Culture next year. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024
UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024
UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
JAGGED LITTLE PILL To Complete US Tour At Hanover Theater In April
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024
Catch the acclaimed A.R.T. musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL before it wraps up its US tour, and learn how to get tickets while reading about the end of the touring production.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024
Catch the acclaimed A.R.T. musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL before it wraps up its US tour, and learn how to get tickets while reading about the end of the touring production.
JAGGED LITTLE PILL Comes to the Fabulous Fox in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023
Performances of Jagged Little Pill at the Fabulous Fox run January 19-21. Show times are Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023
Performances of Jagged Little Pill at the Fabulous Fox run January 19-21. Show times are Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
TFANA to Present Final Extension Of WAITING FOR GODOT Starring Michael Shannon & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023
THEATRE FOR A NEW AUDIENCE announces final extension of Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' starring Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks. Don't miss this critically acclaimed production running through December 23.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023
THEATRE FOR A NEW AUDIENCE announces final extension of Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' starring Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks. Don't miss this critically acclaimed production running through December 23.
WAITING FOR GODOT Starring Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks & More Extended at TFANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2023
Theatre for a New Audience, responding to demand, will present a two-week extension of its production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, directed by Arin Arbus. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2023
Theatre for a New Audience, responding to demand, will present a two-week extension of its production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, directed by Arin Arbus. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Review Roundup: SCENE PARTNERS, Starring Dianne Wiest
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 20, 2023
Vineyard Theatre just celebrated opening night of the world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell, Jr., directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin. Let see what the critics had to say!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 20, 2023
Vineyard Theatre just celebrated opening night of the world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell, Jr., directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin. Let see what the critics had to say!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Riccardo Hernandez been nominated for?
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Suffs, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Lempicka, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jagged Little Pill, Design (Obie Awards) for Sustained Excellence of Set Design, Outstanding Set Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Red Speedo, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Pullman Porter Blues and Outstanding Set Design - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Radiant Baby.
What awards has Riccardo Hernandez won?
Riccardo Hernandez has won the Obie Award for Design for Sustained Excellence of Set Design and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Set Design - Musical for Radiant Baby.
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