Rui Rita
Latest News on Rui Rita:
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre! (Nov 27, 2023)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; FLYIN' WEST Leads Best Play! (Nov 27, 2023)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; THE OLDEST BOY Leads Best Play! (Nov 27, 2023)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre! (Nov 27, 2023)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; FLYIN' WEST Leads Best Play! (Nov 27, 2023)
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; THE OLDEST BOY Leads Best Play! (Nov 27, 2023)
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Broadway Lighting Design: Velocity of Autumn starring Estelle Parsons and Stephen Spinella at the Booth theatre, Trip to Bountiful starring Cicely Tyson, Vanessa Williams and Cuba Gooding Jr., Present Laughter starring Victor Garber at the American Airlines Theatre for Roundabout Theatre Company, Dividing the Estate starring Elizabeth Ashley at the Booth Theater for Lincoln Center Theater, Old Acquaintance starring Margaret Colin and Harriet Harris at the American Airlines Theatre for Roundabout Theatre Company, Enchanted April starring Molly Ringwald (2003 Outer Critics Circle nomination-Best Lighting Design), The Price starring Harris Yulin at the Royale Theatre and A Thousand Clowns starring Judd Hirsch for the Roundabout Theatre Company.
Off Broadway Lighting Design: Just Jim Dale (Roundabout); Happiest Song Plays Last (Second Stage); The World Premieres of Horton Foote’s Orphan’s Home Cycle Marathon (Hewes Design Award); Big Bill, The Carpetbagger's Children, Far East, and Ancestral Voices (Lincoln Center Theater); Moonlight and Magnolias (Manhattan Theatre Club); Engaged (Theatre for a New Audience, 2005 Obie Award); Endpapers and Dinner with Friends (Variety Arts); Crimes of the Heart (Second Stage); The Day Emily Married (Primary Stages); Antony and Cleopatra (New York Shakespeare Festival); Vita and Virginia.
Working throughout North America, Mr. Rita’s credits include work with the Alley Theatre in Houston, American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, Center Stage in Baltimore, Arena, Shakespeare and Ford's Theatres in DC, Guthrie in Minneapolis, Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Huntington Theatre in Boston, Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Ahmanson and Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, Old Globe in San Diego, Oregon Shakespeare, Vancouver Opera in Canada, Hartford Stage in Connecticut and over forty productions with the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts, where Mr. Rita has designed for many seasons.
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Rui Rita Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production
Rui RitaThe Laramie Project
The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Rui Rita, The Piano Lesson
The Hewes Awards - 2010 - Notable Effects - Production Design, Lighting
Rui Rita, The Orphans' Home Cycle
The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Rui Rita, The Orphans' Home Cycle
Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production
Rui RitaMeet John Doe
Obie Awards - 2005 - Lighting design
Rui Rita, Engaged
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Rui Rita, Enchanted April
Rui Rita Videos
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of THE WHITE SNAKE at Baltimore Center Stage
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 17, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Get in the Holiday Spirit with a Sneak Peek at A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Ford's Theatre
by Stage Tube - Dec 2, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Anna Gets Ready to Set Sail in Rehearsal for Disney Cruise Line's FROZEN, A MUSICAL SPECTACULAR
by Stage Tube - Nov 4, 2016
VIDEO: Get a First Look at Disney Cruise Line's FROZEN Musical Stage Show!
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 26, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes - Winnie Holzman and Sheryl Kaller Chat CHOICE at Huntington
by Stage Tube - Oct 30, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes With Two River Theater's ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 16, 2015
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Cicely Tyson, Vanessa Williams, Blair Underwood and More in Highlights of CTG's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 6, 2014
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Trailer for THE OLD FRIENDS at Alley Theatre - Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote & More!
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 20, 2014
BWW TV: Stephen Spinella Talks Broadway Return in THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 17, 2014
BWW TV: Betty Buckley and More in Signature Theatre's THE OLD FRIENDS - Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 10, 2013
BWW TV: Cicely Tyson & THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Cast Celebrates Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2013
BWW TV: Chatting with the Cast of TALLEY'S FOLLY on Opening Night- Sarah Paulson, Danny Burstein and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2013
BWW TV: Sneak Peek of Danny Burstein & Sarah Paulson in TALLEY'S FOLLY
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2013
Rui Rita News
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; FLYIN' WEST Leads Best Play!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; THE OLDEST BOY Leads Best Play!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS at Ford's Theatre
Michael Wilson’s adaptation of “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas,” first staged in Houston but run for many years at Hartford Stage (where it has returned this season), has been a mainstay at the historic Fords since 2004.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE Leads Best Musical!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE Leads Best Musical!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Signature Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Theatre Southwest Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Craig Wallace to Return As Ebenezer Scrooge In Ford's Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Craig Wallace will return as Ebenezer Scrooge in Ford’s Theatre production of 'A Christmas Carol'. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: First Look at Agatha Christie's THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD at Alley Theatre
Get a first look at Alley Theatre's Agatha Christie's THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD with these photos. Discover the talented cast and immerse yourself in the world of mystery and suspense. Don't miss out on this thrilling production.
Cast & Creative Team Set for Agatha Christie's THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD at Alley Theatre
The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of its 77th season kick-off production – Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, adapted for the stage and directed by Mark Shanahan.
Review: UNDER A BASEBALL SKY at Old Globe Theatre
BASEBALL SKY, directed by James Vasquez, is a message-heavy, odd coupl-y tale that feels like a Latinx mash-up of THE KARATE KID and FIELD OF DREAMS.
Review: UNDER A BASEBALL SKY at The Old Globe
San Diego has deep ties to baseball well before the Padres arrived on the scene. The Old Globe’s new play UNDER A BASEBALL SKY, set in Logan Hieghts shows how baseball can become an important thread in the tapestry of individuals and their communities. This 90-minute play has mystery, family, magical realism, and a lot of heart and is playing through March 12th at The Old Globe.
Review: UNDER A BASEBALL SKY at The Old Globe
San Diego has deep ties to baseball well before the Padres arrived on the scene. The Old Globe’s new play UNDER A BASEBALL SKY, set in Logan Heights shows how baseball can become an important thread in the tapestry of individuals and their communities. This 90-minute play has mystery, family, magical realism, and a lot of heart and is playing through March 12th at The Old Globe.
The Old Globe Announces Cast & Creative Team For UNDER A BASEBALL SKY
The Old Globe has announced the full cast and creative team for Under a Baseball Sky, written by José Cruz González and directed by James Vásquez. Performances begin February 11and play through March 12, 2023, with the opening on Thursday, February 16 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center in San Diego's Balboa Park.
Cast Announced for SILENT SKY at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Asolo Repertory Theatre will present Lauren Gunderson’s SILENT SKY as the second play in its 2023 repertory season. See who is starring in the cast, how to get tickets, and more!
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Kennedy Center Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; at Gala Hispanic Theater Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Rui Rita FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Rui Rita has been nominated for several awards throughout their career. Some of their notable nominations include Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for The Laramie Project and Meet John Doe. They were also nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for The Piano Lesson and The Orphans' Home Cycle. Additionally, Rui Rita received a nomination for Notable Effects - Production Design, Lighting at The Hewes Awards for The Orphans' Home Cycle. Other nominations include Lighting Design at the Obie Awards for Engaged and Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Enchanted April.
Rui Rita has won several awards for his work in the Broadway industry. Some of his notable achievements include winning the Production Design and Lighting categories at The Hewes Awards for his work on The Orphans' Home Cycle. He has also been recognized for his lighting design at the Obie Awards, specifically for his work on the production Engaged.
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