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David Lander

David Lander is a lighting designer, lighting design whose BroadwayWorld credits include Here There Are Blueberries, The Blue Violinist Over West End Avenue, and All the World's a Stage. Awards include Drama Desk Awards for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (2011).

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2026]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[New York, 2020]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2019] [Replacement]
Lighting Design[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[New York, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016] [Replacement]
Lighting Designer[Replacement]
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design

Movies

Wholly Moses!
[ 1980 ] Beggar
Used Cars
[ 1980 ] Freddie Paris
Pandemonium
[ 1982 ] Pepe
The Man with One Red Shoe
[ 1985 ] Stemple
Steele Justice
[ 1987 ] Army Guard
Funland
[ 1987 ] Bruce Burger
The Big Bang
[ 1987 ] Fred
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
[ 1988 ] Smart Ass
Masters of Menace
[ 1990 ] Squirt
Steel and Lace
[ 1991 ] Schumann
Tom and Jerry: The Movie
[ 1992 ] Frankie da Flea
Betrayal of the Dove
[ 1993 ] Norman
Ava's Magical Adventure
[ 1994 ] The Mayor
The Modern Adventures of Tom Sawyer
[ 1998 ] Mayor Burgabom
A Bug's Life
[ 1998 ] Thumper
Scary Movie
[ 2000 ] Principal Squiggy
Titan A.E.
[ 2000 ] The Mayor
Dr. Dolittle 2
[ 2001 ] Bird
Say It Isn't So
[ 2001 ] Reverend Stillwater
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
[ 2001 ] Yokian Guard, Gus
Jane White Is Sick & Twisted
[ 2002 ] Gerry King
Christmas with the Kranks
[ 2004 ] Tanning Intruder
Zoom
[ 2006 ] Wendy's Employee

TV Shows

Jungle Cubs
Arthur
Laverne & Shirley
Andrew 'Squiggy' Squiggman
Oswald
Henry, Bug 2
Pacific Blue
Elvis Kryzcewski, Elvis, Referee
Saturday Night Live
Squiggy
Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters from Beverly Hills
Lechner
The Bold and the Beautiful
Dr. Martin 'Marty' Guthrie
The Garfield Show
Doc Boy, Doc Boy Arbuckle
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
Curtis, Brain
Twin Peaks
Tim Pinkle

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Lighting Design

David Lander, The Library


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lighting Design

David Lander, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

News

THE BLUE VIOLINIST OVER WEST END AVENUE to Premiere at Theatre Row
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2026

The world premiere of Debbie Goodstein's new play opens Off-Broadway at Theatre Row, starring Etai Benson, Adam Heller, and Barbara Walsh. The production explores a family gathering that unravels when secrets and divisions surface.
Carbonell Awards 49th Annual Ceremony Tickets Now on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2026

Tickets are available for the 49th annual Carbonell Awards ceremony, South Florida's Theatre & Arts Honors. The event will present awards across 20 competitive categories and nine special honors at FAU's University Theatre in Boca Raton.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL to Return to Southbank Centre Summer 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2026

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL will return to London's Southbank Centre for a summer engagement and additional UK tour dates.
Michael Cerveris, Montego Glover, and More Will Lead HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026

The Pulitzer Prize finalist play by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich will open at the Barrymore Theatre with an ensemble featuring Tony Award winners Michael Cerveris and Montego Glover.
THE BLUE VIOLINIST OVER WEST END AVENUE Cast Set for World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026

The Prism Stage Company and Cate Cammarata announced the full cast for the world premiere of THE BLUE VIOLINIST OVER WEST END AVENUE, a new play by Debbie Goodstein directed by Jonathan Silverstein. The production will run Off-Broadway at Theatre Row in New York City.
Carbonell Awards Unveils 120 Finalists For 25-26 Theatre Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026

The Carbonell Awards named 120 finalists across 20 competitive categories from 16 professional theatres in South Florida. More than 100 professional productions at 33 theatres were evaluated by a diverse group of nearly 50 judges.
Tickets On Sale For HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

Tickets for the new play, Here There Are Blueberries, written by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich, are on sale. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Will Open on Broadway in Fall 2026
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026

Tectonic Theater Project's Pulitzer Prize finalist HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES will begin a limited engagement at the Barrymore Theatre, directed by Moisés Kaufman in a co-production with La Jolla Playhouse.
THE BLUE VIOLINIST OVER WEST END AVENUE to Open at Theatre Row
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

The Prism Stage Company and Cate Cammarata will present the world premiere of Debbie Goodstein's play, directed by Jonathan Silverstein, in a limited Off-Broadway run at Theatre Row.
THE BLUE VIOLINIST OVER WEST END AVENUE to Open at Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2026

Debbie Goodstein's new play, directed by Jonathan Silverstein and presented by Prism Stage Company and Cate Cammarata, follows an Upper West Side family confronting old wounds and division during an engagement celebration.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL to Return to the Kirk Douglas Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026

Center Theatre Group will bring back TWTheatricals' production of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, based on Dav Pilkey's bestselling books, to the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.
Photos: Renan Teodoro and More in DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2026

New production photos have been released from the European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical. This new musical is based on the book series by Dav Pilkey, also creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. Check out the photos here
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL To Play American Dream For Nine Performances
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 10, 2026

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, the New York Times Critics' Pick based on Dav Pilkey's bestselling series, will play a limited nine-performance engagement at Dream Live at American Dream, with tickets starting at $35.25.
Photos: DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal Ahead of UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2026

New rehearsal photos have been released from the European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical as the company prepare to embark on a major UK tour. Check out the photos here!
Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Barrington Stage Company
by Marc Savitt - Jun 7, 2026

Cast and Crew deliver a high-quality production that is both simple and sublime; historically accurate, topically relevant; and well worth seeing. BSC Artistic Director, Alan Paul said: 'It's fair to say that Daisy has become an American classic, and when you watch the show, you will see how contemporary and relevant its themes still are.  This play endures because it speaks to the best of who we can be.  Alfred Uhry's beautifully observed characters remind us that empathy, respect, and friendship can emerge in the most unexpected places.
Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Barrington Stage Company
by Marc Savitt - Jun 9, 2026

Cast and Crew deliver a high-quality production that is both simple and sublime; historically accurate, topically relevant; and well worth seeing. 'It's fair to say that Daisy has become an American classic, and when you watch the show, you will see how contemporary and relevant its themes still are. This play endures because it speaks to the best of who we can be. Alfred Uhry's beautifully observed characters remind us that empathy, respect, and friendship can emerge in the most unexpected places.'
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL UK Tour Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026

Dog Man: The Musical has announced its cast. The stage adaptation of the popular book series is set to bring the beloved characters to life in a live musical production.
DOG MAN THE MUSICAL Reveals UK Tour Dates
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

UK tour dates have been announced for the European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical , including its previously announced run at the Southbank Centre. Learn more here!
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM Comes to the MAC
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026

TheaterWorksUSA will present THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM at the MAC, offering a theatrical journey through space for family audiences.
Photos: John Gallagher Jr., Samira Wiley and More in THE LARAMIE PROJECT Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

This weekend, Audible Theater presented the special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, live for four performances only at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. See photos!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Lander been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for The Library and Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo.

What awards has David Lander won?

Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo.

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