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Broadway credits include Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, Assassins (Tony Award nomination), set and club design for the critically acclaimed revival of Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, Guys and Dolls (Tony Award nomination), Buried Child, Design for Living, A Streetcar Named Desire, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and others. His other credits include Frozen (Disney California), as well as numerous opera World premieres, including Moby-Dick, Cold Mountain, Everest, Doubt, The Manchurian Candidate, and It's a Wonderful Life. He has designed for the Whitney Museum of American Art, BAM, Radio City Music Hall, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, the Guthrie Theater, Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, American Conservatory Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and many others. Robert is a founding member of Sledgehammer Theatre, a recipient of the Michael Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration, and professor of scenic design at University of California San Diego.

Robert Brill Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[West End, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2023]
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[US Tour, 2021]
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[US Tour, 2021]
Original Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Set Designer[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2017]
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[Regional (US), 2017]
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[US Tour, 2016]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Scenic and Club Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[Los Angeles, 2008]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2006]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2004]
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[US Tour, 2004]
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[Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[Broadway, 1996]
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[Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[New York, 2001]
Scenic Designer

Robert Brill Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Robert Brill, Hell's Kitchen

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Robert Brill, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Robert Brill, Guys and Dolls


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Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Set Designs - Musical

Robert Brill, Assassins

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Scenic Design

Robert Brill, Assassins


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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Set Design - Musical

Robert Brill, Cabaret


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The Hewes Awards - 1999 - Scenic Design

Robert Brill, The Mineola Twins


winner
The Lortels - 1999 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Robert Brill, The Mineola Twins

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Set Design - Musical

Robert Brill, Cabaret

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Robert Brill News


HELL'S KITCHEN and The New York Liberty Will Host a Block Party at Barclays Center

The new musical HELL’S KITCHEN will team up with the New York Liberty to host a free open-to-the-public Block Party for fans on Tuesday, July 16 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on the Ticketmaster Plaza at Barclays Center.
Broadway By Design: HELL'S KITCHEN

We continue with the five Tony-nominated creatives from Hell's Kitchen- Scenic Designer Robert Brill, Projection Designer Peter Nigrini, Lighting Designer Natasha Katz, Sound Designer Gareth Owen, and Costume Designer Dede Ayite.
HELL'S KITCHEN Releases New Block of Tickets Through May 2025

Hell's Kitchen has released a new block of tickets. Learn more and see how to purchase!
How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards

It's almost here! On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards make their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
2024 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List

The 77th Annual Tony Awards were a smashing success with The Outsiders and Stereophonic taking home the top prizes of Best Play and Best Musical. Find out who else took home honors with the full list of winners below!
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse

La Jolla Playhouse world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June is now on stage! The new musical has book by Robert Cary (SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) and Playhouse Director Emeritus and two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), music and lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others, directed by Des McAnuff.
Review: THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse

The best way to open this review on the world's premiere musical “The Ballad of Johnny and June” now playing at the La Jolla Playhouse through July 7th is the same way the show starts - with the fantastic music.
Video: Murin and Grant Perform 'Jackson' from THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla

Watch Christopher Ryan Grant and Patti Murin as Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash perform 'Jackson' during previews for the world premiere musical The Ballad of Johnny and June at La Jolla Playhouse here!
HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway- A Complete Guide

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Hell's Kitchen on Broadway.
Video: Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon in the Official Music Video For 'No One' From HELL'S KITCHEN

An all new music video has been released for the song 'No One' from the Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen, featuring Shoshana Bean & Maleah Joi Moon. Check out the video here!
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June

Watch as the cast and creative team of La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June talk about bringing the production to the stage.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE

Get a first look at rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical The Ballad of Johnny and June, with book by Robert Cary (SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) and Playhouse Director Emeritus and two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), music and lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others, directed by Des McAnuff.
Videos: Maleah Joi Moon and Shoshana Bean Perform 'No One' From HELL'S KITCHEN

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, and more from the cast of Hell's Kitchen stopped by the morning show on Tuesday to discuss and perform from the newly Tony-nominated musical. During the segment, Maleah Joy Moon and Shoshana Bean performed the duet No One before dancing members of the ensemble joined them to conclude the number. Watch the performance and interview now!
Videos: Watch the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Fallin' and 'Kaleidoscope' on TODAY

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Maleah Joi Moon, and more from the cast of Hell's Kitchen stopped by the show on Tuesday to perform from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Watch the performances now!
Videos: Watch Alicia Keys Reveal the Release Date of HELL'S KITCHEN Cast Recording

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' Grammy-Winner Alicia Keys stopped by the show on Tuesday to discuss her newly Tony-nominated musical Hell's Kitchen- and reveal some exciting news for those eager to listen to the music at home. Watch the interview!
Video: HELL'S KITCHEN Cast and Crew Celebrates Mother's Day with Tribute Video

Watch the Hell's Kitchen cast and crew's video tribute to the mothers in their lives, set to Alicia Keys' 'No One,' here!
Norm Lewis, Myles Frost, and More to Be Honored at NAACP Theatre Awards

The NAACP Theatre Awards has revealed the honorees for the 30th Annual Awards Ceremony, taking place on June 3rd in Los Angeles.
Photos: Inside the Public Theater Gala Honoring the Creatives of HELL'S KITCHEN

The Public Theater held its Annual Gala, honoring the creative team of HELL’S KITCHEN: Camille A. Brown, Kristoffer Diaz, Michael Greif, and Alicia Keys. Check out photos from inside the big night.
Tickets to HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway On Sale Through January 2025

A new block of tickets are now on sale for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL'S KITCHEN. Learn how to purchase tickets!
These Are the Most-Nominated Individuals of the 2024 Tony Awards

On Tuesday, April 30, the 2024 Tony Award Nominations were announced. The list includes a mix of shows and artists, some with only a single nomination. However, more than ten artists received multiple nominations, some for different shows that premiered this season. Don't believe us? Take a look at here!

Robert Brill FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Robert Brill been nominated for?

Robert Brill has been nominated for several awards for his scenic design work in various Broadway productions. These nominations include Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Hell's Kitchen," "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations," and "Guys and Dolls." He was also nominated for Outstanding Set Designs - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Assassins" and won for Best Scenic Design at the Tony Awards for the same production. Brill received a nomination for Outstanding Set Design - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Cabaret" and won the Scenic Design category at The Hewes Awards for "The Mineola Twins." Additionally, he won Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels for "The Mineola Twins" and another nomination for Outstanding Set Design - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Cabaret."

What awards has Robert Brill won?

Robert Brill has won the following awards: Outstanding Set Designs - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Set Design - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Mineola Twins, and Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Mineola Twins.

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