Tony Walton
Birth Place: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, ENGLAND
Latest News on Tony Walton:
Willow Auction House to Present BEHIND THE CURTAIN: THE TONY WALTON COLLECTION (Oct 13, 2025)
Library of Congress to Host Conference on Women in Musical Theater with Shaina Taub, Jeanine Tesori, & More (May 1, 2025)
Kathy Najimy, Valentina, Ann Hould-Ward, and Martha Clarke Join TDF’s Spring Benefit (Mar 31, 2025)
Willow Auction House to Present BEHIND THE CURTAIN: THE TONY WALTON COLLECTION (Oct 13, 2025)
Library of Congress to Host Conference on Women in Musical Theater with Shaina Taub, Jeanine Tesori, & More (May 1, 2025)
Kathy Najimy, Valentina, Ann Hould-Ward, and Martha Clarke Join TDF’s Spring Benefit (Mar 31, 2025)
BIO
Tony Walton is a director and designer, honored with 16 Tony Award nominations for his Broadway sets and/or costumes. Pippin, House of Blue Leaves and Guys and Dolls won him Tonys. Among his 20 films, Mary Poppins, The Boy Friend, The Wiz and Murder on the Orient Express earned him five Academy Award nominations. All That Jazz won him the Oscar and "Death of a Salesman" the Emmy. Previous designs for the world of Dickens include those for ten years of annual presentations of A Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden. In 1991 he was elected to the Theatre Hall of Fame.
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Productions
[Broadway, 1989]
Costume Designer ("A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum")
Scenic Designer ("A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum")
[Broadway, 1964]
Settings/Costumes/Projections
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Projection Designer
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Set Design - Play
Tony Walton, Uncle Vanya
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Scenic Design
Tony Walton, Uncle Vanya
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Set Design - Musical
Tony Walton, Steel Pier
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Set Design
Tony Walton, Steel Pier
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Scenic Design
Tony Walton, Steel Pier
winner
The Lortels - 1996 - Outstanding Scenic Design
Tony Walton, A Fair Country
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1994 - Scenic Design
Tony Walton, She Loves Me
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Scenic Design
Tony Walton, She Loves Me
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Set Design
Tony Walton, Guys and Dolls
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design
Tony Walton, Four Baboons Adoring the Sun
winner
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Scenic Design
Tony Walton, Guys and Dolls
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Revival
Tony Walton, The Will Rogers Follies
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Set Design
Tony Walton, Lend Me a Tenor
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Set Design
Tony Walton, Grand Hotel
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1989 - Best Set Design
Tony Walton, Lend Me a Tenor
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Costume Design
Tony Walton , Anything Goes
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Scenic Design
Tony Walton , Anything Goes
Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Costume Design
Tony Walton, Anything Goes
Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Set Design
Tony Walton, Anything Goes
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Scenic Design
Tony Walton, The Front Page
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1986 - Scenic Design
Tony Walton, The House Of Blue Leaves
winner
Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Scenic Design
Tony Walton , The House of Blue Leaves
Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Set Design
Tony Walton, The Real Thing
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Scenic Design
Tony Walton, The Real Thing
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Scenic Design
Tony Walton, A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine
Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Scenic Design
Tony Walton , Chicago
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1973 - Outstanding Set Design
Tony Walton, Pippin
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1973 - Outstanding Set Design
Tony Walton, Shelter
Tony Awards - 1973 - Best Scenic Design
Tony Walton, Pippin
Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Costume Design
Tony Walton, The Apple Tree
Videos
VIDEO: Tony and Oscar Winner Tony Walton Talks Directing MY FAIR LADY in Oklahoma
by Stephi Wild - 2018-05-27 10:57:33
TV Exclusive: Watch Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones on Stage Together One Last Time
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-03-01 15:01:48
TV: Sneak Peek of Julie Andrews' THE GREAT AMERICAN MOUSICAL at Goodspeed Musicals!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-11-27 11:31:11
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Rehearsals of Goodspeed's THE GREAT AMERICAN MOUSICAL
by Stage Tube - 2012-11-02 17:47:02
TV: Inside Roundabout's Starry Tribute to Rob Marshall; Alec Baldwin, Jeff Goldblum, Julie Andrews & More!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-03-24 09:49:24
TV: 'A Tale of Two Cities' Ron Sharpe on Bringing Broadway Dreams to Life
by Eddie Varley - 2008-09-20 03:07:05
TV: Telling 'A Tale of Two Cities' with Michael Hayward-Jones
by Robert Diamond - 2008-08-11 17:07:46
News
Willow Auction House to Present BEHIND THE CURTAIN: THE TONY WALTON COLLECTION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2025
Willow Auction House will present Behind the Curtain: The Tony Walton Collection, a landmark three-day single-owner sale honoring the life and legacy of award-winning set and costume designer Tony Walton.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2025
Willow Auction House will present Behind the Curtain: The Tony Walton Collection, a landmark three-day single-owner sale honoring the life and legacy of award-winning set and costume designer Tony Walton.
Library of Congress to Host Conference on Women in Musical Theater with Shaina Taub, Jeanine Tesori, & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2025
The Library of Congress will host “StageStruck! VI: Women and the American Musical,” a free three-day conference May 14-16 featuring Jeanine Tesori, Shaina Taub, Helen Park, Julie Taymor, Camille A. Brown, and Marjuan Canady.
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2025
The Library of Congress will host “StageStruck! VI: Women and the American Musical,” a free three-day conference May 14-16 featuring Jeanine Tesori, Shaina Taub, Helen Park, Julie Taymor, Camille A. Brown, and Marjuan Canady.
Kathy Najimy, Valentina, Ann Hould-Ward, and Martha Clarke Join TDF’s Spring Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025
TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails. Learn more about the event and see who is being honored.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025
TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails. Learn more about the event and see who is being honored.
TDF To Celebrate 50 Years of the Costume Collection At April Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025
TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails, on Monday, April 7 at Tao Downtown (92 Ninth Avenue).
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025
TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails, on Monday, April 7 at Tao Downtown (92 Ninth Avenue).
Review: CHICAGO at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Aug 9, 2024
The production has plenty of razzle-dazzle, and all that jazz.
by Barry Lenny - Aug 9, 2024
The production has plenty of razzle-dazzle, and all that jazz.
Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon to be Honored at York Theatre Company Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024
The York Theatre Company will honor Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon at their Gala Evening. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024
The York Theatre Company will honor Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon at their Gala Evening. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Ann Hould-Ward and Richard Hudson Receive TDF's Irene Sharaff Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 15, 2024
TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, has just announced that celebrated costume designer ANN HOULD-WARD and legendary scenic designer RICHARD HUDSON are among the 2024 TDF/Irene Sharaff Award recipients.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 15, 2024
TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, has just announced that celebrated costume designer ANN HOULD-WARD and legendary scenic designer RICHARD HUDSON are among the 2024 TDF/Irene Sharaff Award recipients.
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS Resurrects the Golden Age at Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - Aug 15, 2023
The time period may be ambiguous in the classic Damon Runyon musical, but the laughs are undeniable.
by Greg Kerestan - Aug 15, 2023
The time period may be ambiguous in the classic Damon Runyon musical, but the laughs are undeniable.
Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells & More to Headline York Theatre Company Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023
Get all the details on the star-studded lineup for York Theatre Company's 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, including Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells, and more. Find out when and where the event will take place.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023
Get all the details on the star-studded lineup for York Theatre Company's 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, including Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells, and more. Find out when and where the event will take place.
York Theatre Company Will Honor Patti LuPone and Jamie DeRoy at Gala Evening This November
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2023
The York Theatre Company will honor musical theater legend Patti LuPone with the 2023 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater and producer Jamie deRoy with The York Theatre Company Founders' Award at the 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2023
The York Theatre Company will honor musical theater legend Patti LuPone with the 2023 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater and producer Jamie deRoy with The York Theatre Company Founders' Award at the 31st Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala.
Purchase College To Honor Technical Theatre Legend William M. Mensching On April 24
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2023
Purchase College, State University of New York’s Broadway Technical Theatre History Project, will present the Ninth Broadway technical “Backstage Legends and Masters Award” to theater legend, William M. (Bill) Mensching on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7 p.m. at The Performing Arts Center on campus, located at 735 Anderson Hill Road in Purchase, NY.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2023
Purchase College, State University of New York’s Broadway Technical Theatre History Project, will present the Ninth Broadway technical “Backstage Legends and Masters Award” to theater legend, William M. (Bill) Mensching on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7 p.m. at The Performing Arts Center on campus, located at 735 Anderson Hill Road in Purchase, NY.
Broadway Inspirational Voices, Dionne Warwick & More to Join 2022 Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2022
The York Theatre Company has announced the roster of performers for a concert celebration at the 30th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which will take place on Monday evening, November 14, 2022 at The Edison Rooftop.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2022
The York Theatre Company has announced the roster of performers for a concert celebration at the 30th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which will take place on Monday evening, November 14, 2022 at The Edison Rooftop.
John Rubenstein Celebrates Pippin's 50th Anniversary On MUSICAL THEATRE MELODIES Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022
The next broadcast of Rob Morrison's Musical Theatre Melodies will pay tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Steven Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson's Tony Award winning musical PIPPIN, featuring interviews with Tony Award winner John Rubenstein and songs from the original Broadway cast recording with special narration by Tony Award nominee Walter Willison.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022
The next broadcast of Rob Morrison's Musical Theatre Melodies will pay tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Steven Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson's Tony Award winning musical PIPPIN, featuring interviews with Tony Award winner John Rubenstein and songs from the original Broadway cast recording with special narration by Tony Award nominee Walter Willison.
Leslie Uggams and Ted Chapin to be Honored at the 30th Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022
The York Theatre Company will honor Tony Award-winning musical theater icon Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!, Anything Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie) with the 2022 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater and Ted Chapin with The York Theatre Company Founders’ Award at the 30th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022
The York Theatre Company will honor Tony Award-winning musical theater icon Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!, Anything Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie) with the 2022 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater and Ted Chapin with The York Theatre Company Founders’ Award at the 30th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala.
Bay Street Intern Production INDIAN SUMMER Opens Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts have announced a special three-day performance of Indian Summer, written by Gregory S. Moss and directed by Cameron King, opening Thursday, August 25, and running through Saturday, August 27.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts have announced a special three-day performance of Indian Summer, written by Gregory S. Moss and directed by Cameron King, opening Thursday, August 25, and running through Saturday, August 27.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Tony Walton been nominated for?
Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Outstanding Set Design - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Steel Pier, Best Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Steel Pier , Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Steel Pier, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for A Fair Country, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for She Loves Me, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Guys and Dolls, Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Four Baboons Adoring the Sun, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Guys and Dolls, Best Revival (Tony Awards) for The Will Rogers Follies, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Lend Me a Tenor, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Grand Hotel, Best Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lend Me a Tenor, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for The Front Page, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for The House Of Blue Leaves, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for The House of Blue Leaves, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Real Thing, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for The Real Thing, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Chicago, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Pippin, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Shelter, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Pippin and Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for The Apple Tree.
What awards has Tony Walton won?
Tony Walton has won numerous awards for his exceptional work in set and scenic design. His accolades include Outstanding Set Design - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Uncle Vanya, Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels for A Fair Country, and Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards for She Loves Me. He received Best Scenic Design at the Tony Awards for Guys and Dolls, Best Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Lend Me a Tenor, and Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards for The House of Blue Leaves. Additionally, he won Best Scenic Design at the Tony Awards for The House of Blue Leaves, Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Pippin, and Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Shelter.
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