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Broadway: End of the Rainbow, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, 110 In The Shade (Tony nom.), Shining City, Well, Awake and Sing! (Tony nom.), Rabbit Hole, The Light In The Piazza (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics awards), Reckless, The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, Seven Guitars (Tony nom.), among others. Recent: King Lear (Public Theater), Kdo! (Foret Nationale, Brussels), Kafeneion (Athens Festival), Garden Of Earthly Delights (Minetta Lane); Orpheus X (TFANA), Kaos (NYTW). Awards: Obie/Sustained Excellence, among others.

Christopher Akerlind Productions

 
[West End, 2021]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Designer[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Chicago, 2006] Cancelled
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[New York, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Williamstown, MA (Regional), 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Scenic Designer
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Broadway, 1996]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
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[Off-Broadway, 1995]
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[Off-Broadway, 1995]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Broadway, 1994]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
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[Off-Broadway, 1993]
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[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Lighting Designer

Christopher Akerlind Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

Christopher Akerlind, Clyde’s


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

Christopher Akerlind, Indecent

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Christopher Akerlind, Indecent


winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Christopher Akerlind, Indecent

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Christopher Akerlind, Grounded


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Christopher Akerlind, Rocky

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Christopher Akerlind, Rocky

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Christopher Akerlind, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess


winner
The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Christopher Akerlind, Garden of Earthly Delights

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Christopher Akerlind, KAOS

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Christopher Akerlind, 11 in the Shade

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Christopher Akerlind, Awake and Sing!


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Lighting Design

Christopher Akerlind, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Christopher Akerlind, The Light in the Piazza


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Christopher Akerlind, The Light in the Piazza


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2005 - Lighting Design

Christopher Akerlind, Belle Epoque


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2005 - Lighting Design

Christopher Akerlind, The Light In The Piazza

The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Christopher Akerlind, Belle Epoque


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Christopher Akerlind, The Light in the Piazza

The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Christopher AkerlindWell

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Christopher Akerlind, Don Juan

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Christopher Akerlind, Don Juan


winner
Obie Awards - 2000 - Sustained Excellence Lighting Design

Christopher Akerlind

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Lighting Design

Christopher Akerlind , Seven Guitars

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Christopher Akerlind, The Lights

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Christopher Akerlind, Mad Forest

Christopher Akerlind Videos

Christopher Akerlind News


Review: Blanchard-Lemmons' FIRE SHUT UP Makes Another Splash at the Met


It was tough separating the opera from the event when FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES opened the first post-Covid pandemic season at the Met. Back then, in September 2021, FIRE made history as the first opera by a Black composer, Terence Blanchard with his librettist Kasi Lemmons (based on the book by Charles M. Blow), to make its way to the Met stage. This week, it returned to show that contemporary opera can have “legs” on the big stage of the company.

Video: Get A First Look At The Return of FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES at The Met Opera


Get a first look at Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones' return to the Met stage. The production's remount begins performances on April 8 for seven performances. Its 2021 premiere made history as the first opera by a Black composer to be presented at the Met and won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording.

Terence Blanchard's FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES to Return to the Met Stage This Month


Following its landmark company premiere during the 2021–22 season, Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones will return to the Met stage.

From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History


Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse! 

SPAMALOT, SWEPT AWAY And More Nominated for 2024 Helen Hayes Awards


Tonight, at a celebration honoring outstanding theatre on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered at the ATLAS Performing Arts Center for Theatre Washington's announcement of nominees for the 40th Helen Hayes Awards.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Washington, DC Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Maine Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Washington, DC Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th 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!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Maine Awards; SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, DAVINCI CODE, & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, DAVINCI CODE, & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th 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!

BroadwayWorld Maine Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Maine 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 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 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!

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!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of PAY THE WRITER At Pershing Square Signature Center


Craig Bierko, Bebe Neuwirth, Maryann Plunkett, Jay O. Sanders, Maulik Pancholy, Noah Ricketts, Sharon Brown, Seth Rudetsky, Erik Bottcher, Julian Elijah Martinez, Kevyn Morrow, and Frank Wood among others, attended Opening Night of Pay the Writer on August 21, 2023. See photos from the opening night celebration!

Photos: First Look at PAY THE WRITER Starring Bryan Batt, Marcia Cross, Ron Canada, and More


Production photos have been released for Pay the Writer. The world premiere of the new comedy-drama by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O’Dell (Back Roads) stars Ron Canada (Network, Wedding Crashers, “The West Wing”), Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Marcia Cross (“Desperate Housewives,” “Melrose Place”), and Bryan Batt (“Mad Men,” 12 Years a Slave, Jeffrey). Check them out here!

PAY THE WRITER Begins Previews Sunday, August 13 With Sold-Out WGA Benefit Performance


Previews for Pay the Writer will begin this Sunday, August 13 at 7:30 PM with a sold-out performance benefiting Writers Guild of America. Due to the overwhelming support shown for the show and WGA, the producers have added two additional benefit performances on Monday, August 14 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, August 20 at 2:00 PM.

Cast Set for PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at The Huntington


Discover the talented cast of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, coming to The Huntington Theatre Company on March 15th. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.

Christopher Akerlind FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Christopher Akerlind been nominated for?

Christopher Akerlind has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Clyde’s" and "Indecent," Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Indecent," and Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Indecent." He has also received nominations for Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Rocky" and "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess," among others. Akerlind's nominations also include Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for various productions like "Grounded," "Rocky," and "Garden of Earthly Delights." Additionally, he has been recognized with nominations for Best Lighting Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for productions such as "110 in the Shade" and "Awake and Sing!" Akerlind's accolades extend to awards like the BroadwayWorld Awards for Best Lighting Design for "The Light in the Piazza" and the Obie Awards for Sustained Excellence in Lighting Design.

What awards has Christopher Akerlind won?

Christopher Akerlind has won several awards for his outstanding lighting designs, including the Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play for "Indecent" and "Rocky," as well as for Outstanding Lighting Design for "The Light in the Piazza." He also won the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for "Indecent" and the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical for "The Light in the Piazza." Additionally, he received recognition from The Lortels, BroadwayWorld Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, The Hewes Awards, and the Obie Awards for his exceptional lighting designs in various Broadway productions.

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