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Derek McLane received a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award Honour for his work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical. He has designed over 350 productions for Broadway, Off-Broadway, internationally and for TV. His over 40 credits include Burn This, The Parisian Woman, Anything Goes, The Price, Fully Committed, Beautiful, Ragtime, I Am My Own Wife and 33 Variations (Tony Award). He has designed the Academy Awards for six years (Emmy Award) and has designed four live musicals for NBC, including “Hairspray” (Emmy Award).

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Productions

Interview (A New Play)
 
[West End, 2025]
Scenic Designer
Just in TimeJust in Time
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Scenic Design
OthelloOthello
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Scenic Designer
Death Becomes HerDeath Becomes Her
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
BabeBabe
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Designer
The Heart of Rock and RollThe Heart of Rock and Roll
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Designer
MJ The MusicalMJ The Musical
 
[West End, 2024]
Scenic Design
Purlie VictoriousPurlie Victorious
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Set Design
MJMJ
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Scenic Design
The Seagull/Woodstock, NYThe Seagull/Woodstock, NY
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Design
A Soldier's PlayA Soldier's Play
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Set Design
Almost FamousAlmost Famous
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Designer
Anything GoesAnything Goes
 
[West End, 2022]
Costume Designer
Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge!
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Set Designer
Black No MoreBlack No More
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Set Design[Replacement]
MJ the MusicalMJ the Musical
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Design
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[West End, 2022]
Scenic Designer
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Scenic Designer[Replacement]
Bob & Carol & Ted & AliceBob & Carol & Ted & Alice
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Scenic Design
A Soldier's PlayA Soldier's Play
 
[Broadway, 2020]
Set Design
Almost FamousAlmost Famous
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2019]
Scenic Design
Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge!
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Set Designer
Happy TalkHappy Talk
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
Burn ThisBurn This
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Design
Merrily We Roll AlongMerrily We Roll Along
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
American SonAmerican Son
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
The TrueThe True
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
The Heart of Rock & RollThe Heart of Rock & Roll
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2018]
Scenic Design
Gettin' the Band Back TogetherGettin' the Band Back Together
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[Boston, 2018]
Set Design
Children of a Lesser GodChildren of a Lesser God
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
Good for OttoGood for Otto
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
Jerry Springer: The OperaJerry Springer: The Opera
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Set Designer
CardinalCardinal
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
Downtown Race RiotDowntown Race Riot
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Design
The Parisian WomanThe Parisian Woman
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Design
The Unsinkable Molly BrownThe Unsinkable Molly Brown
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Scenic Designer
The End of LongingThe End of Longing
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Set Designer
The WhirligigThe Whirligig
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Design
Gently Down the StreamGently Down the Stream
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
The PriceThe Price
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Set Designer
If I ForgetIf I Forget
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
The Night of the IguanaThe Night of the Iguana
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Set Designer
Evening at the Talk HouseEvening at the Talk House
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Designer
Hairspray Live!Hairspray Live!
 
[Motion Picture, 2016]
Production Designer
Into the WoodsInto the Woods
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Set Design
Sweet CharitySweet Charity
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Designer
Love, Love, LoveLove, Love, Love
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Set Designer
AubergineAubergine
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Design
The SpoilsThe Spoils
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Set Designer[Replacement]
My ParisMy Paris
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 2016]
Set Design
Fully CommittedFully Committed
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Designer
Her RequiemHer Requiem
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Set Designer
Buried ChildBuried Child
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Designer
Noises OffNoises Off
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Set Designer
DinerDiner
 
[Regional (US), 2015]
Scenic Designer
China DollChina Doll
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Design
In Your ArmsIn Your Arms
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2015]
Scenic Designer
Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalBeautiful: The Carole King Musical
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Set Designer
Mercury FurMercury Fur
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Designer
The SpoilsThe Spoils
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Set Design
Living on LoveLiving on Love
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Design
GigiGigi
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Set Design
GigiGigi
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
Scenic Design
Peter Pan Live!Peter Pan Live!
 
[Motion Picture, 2014]
Production Designer
The Unsinkable Molly BrownThe Unsinkable Molly Brown
 
[Regional (US), 2014]
Scenic Design
BeachesBeaches
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2014]
Set Design
Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalBeautiful: The Carole King Musical
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Scenic Designer
The Sound of Music Live!The Sound of Music Live!
 
[Motion Picture, 2013]
Production Designer
The Last Five YearsThe Last Five Years
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
Breakfast at Tiffany'sBreakfast at Tiffany's
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
CliveClive
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Set Designer
The Good MotherThe Good Mother
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Set Designer
The HeiressThe Heiress
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Sets Designer
Anything GoesAnything Goes
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Sets Designer
The Common PursuitThe Common Pursuit
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Sets Designer
Nice Work If You Can Get ItNice Work If You Can Get It
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
Gore Vidal's The Best ManGore Vidal's The Best Man
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
BurningBurning
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Set Designer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Man and BoyMan and Boy
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
FolliesFollies
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Death Takes a HolidayDeath Takes a Holiday
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
FolliesFollies
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2011]
Scenic Designer
Anything GoesAnything Goes
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Marie and BruceMarie and Bruce
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad ZooBengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
How to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[West End, 2011]
Scenic Designer
Blood From a StoneBlood From a Stone
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
The KidThe Kid
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
Million Dollar QuartetMillion Dollar Quartet
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
The Miracle WorkerThe Miracle Worker
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
RagtimeRagtime
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Our House
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Groundswell
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
33 Variations33 Variations
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Mourning Becomes Electra
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Ruined
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Becky Shaw
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
Good Boys and True
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
Rafta, Rafta...
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
Two Thousand Years
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
The Piano Teacher
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
Things We Want
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
GreaseGrease
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
10 Million Miles
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
The Fever
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
The Scene
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Scenic Designer
The Voysey Inheritance
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Two Trains Running
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
The American Pilot
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Macbeth
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Lestat
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
The Threepenny OperaThe Threepenny Opera
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
The Pajama GameThe Pajama Game
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Barefoot in the ParkBarefoot in the Park
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Scenic Designer
Abigail's Party
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Fran's Bed
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Little Women
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Hurlyburly
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Little WomenLittle Women
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Scenic Designer
Lone Star Love
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Lone Star Love
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Modern Orthodox
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Intimate Apparel
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Scenic Designer
Aunt Dan and Lemon
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Harmony
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Scenic Designer
I Am My Own WifeI Am My Own Wife
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Rounding Third
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Berkshire Village Idiot
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
I Am My Own Wife
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
The Look of LoveThe Look of Love
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
The Women of Lockerbie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
Comedians
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Scenic Designer
A Little Night Music
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Passion
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Merrily We Roll Along
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Sunday in the Park with George
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Company
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Sweeney Todd
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Scenic Designer
Hobson's Choice
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Scenic Designer
The Women
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
The Visit
 
[Chicago (Regional), 2001]
Scenic Designer
The Credeaux Canvas
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Designer
Servicemen
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
Newyorkers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
Time and Again
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
More Lies About Jerzy
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Scenic Designer
What the Butler Saw
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
Naked
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
The Waverly Gallery
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
Saturday Night
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Scenic Designer
Copacabana
 
[US Tour, 2000]
Scenic Designer
East is East
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Scenic Designer
Captains Courageous
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Scenic Designer
Scenic Designer
The Primary English Class
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
The Uneasy Chair
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
Honour
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
From Above
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
The Maiden's Prayer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Scenic Designer
Misalliance
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
London Assurance
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
Violet
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
Psychopathia Sexualis
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
The Three Sisters
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
Minutes from the Blue Route
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Scenic Designer
The Springhill Singing Disaster
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Scenic Designer
Present Laughter
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Scenic Designer
Summer and Smoke
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Scenic Designer
Holiday
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
The Monogomist
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Troilus and Cressida
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Night and Her Stars
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Luck, Pluck, and Virtue
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Henry VI
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
Silence, Cunning, Exile
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Scenic Designer
What's Wrong With This Picture?
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Scenic Designer
Durang/ Durang
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Scenic Designer
The Family of Mann
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Scenic Designer
Suburbia
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Scenic Designer
Hello Again
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
First Lady Suite
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
Desdemona
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
And Baby Makes Seven
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
Owners
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
Traps
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
Four Short Operas
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Scenic Designer
Young Playwrights Festival (1987)
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Scenic Designer
Three Postcards
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Scenic Designer
The Concept
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Scenic Designer
Ten by Tennessee
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Scenic Designer
The Karate Kid
 
[Broadway, 0]
Set Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi

Derek McLane, Just in Time

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi

Derek McLane, Just in Time

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Death Becomes Her

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Just in Time

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Death Becomes Her

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, Purlie Victorious

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, Purlie Victorious

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, MJ The Musical


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical

Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge!

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, A Soldier's Play

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Set Design for a Play

Derek McLane, Fully Committed

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Into the Woods

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Follies

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)

Derek McLane, Nice Work If You Can Get It


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Scenic Design

Derek McLane, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Anything Goes

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneThe Lisbon Traviata

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Anything Goes

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, Ragtime

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLaneA Lie of the Mind

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, Ragtime

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design of a Play

Derek McLane, 33 Variations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, 33 Variations


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2009 - Scenic Design

Derek McLane, 33 Variations


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Derek McLane, 33 Variations

The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, 1 Million Miles

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, 1 Million Miles

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Set Design

Derek McLane, The Voysey Inheritance


winner
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, The Voysey Inheritance

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLaneAbigail's Party

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Derek McLane, The Pajama Game


winner
The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, Intimate Apparel

The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Derek McLane, I Am My Own Wife


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Set Designs - Play

Derek McLane, I Am My Own Wife


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Set Design - Play

Derek McLane, East is East

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Set Design - Play

Derek McLane, Misalliance

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Set Design - Play

Derek McLane, Present Laughter

Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneThe Doctor's Dilemma

Helen Hayes Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneMuch Ado About Nothing

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneRichard III

Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneTwelfth Night

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production

Derek McLaneTwelfth Night

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JUST IN TIME Will Announce Interim 'Bobby Darin' Tomorrow Photo
JUST IN TIME Will Announce Interim 'Bobby Darin' Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2026

Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff will play his final performance on Sunday, March 29, 2026. A replacement to cover performances between Groff and Jordan has not yet been announced, but the news will come tomorrow, February 19.
Review: CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage Photo
Review: CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage
by David Friscic - Feb 17, 2026

An embarrassment of theatrical riches, bordering on sensory, stimulating overload, is on display in an exceptionally bold and satisfying reimagining of the very influential musical Pal Joey—now reconceived as Chez Joey. The show still takes place in the 1940’s Chicago music/nightclub scene, but it has been opened up to explore potent possibilities that are realized in this production.
Kelsie Watts To Join MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway As 'Satine' Photo
Kelsie Watts To Join MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway As 'Satine'
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome recording artist and Broadway sensation Kelsie Watts in the role of “Satine” beginning Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. 
Review: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES, Stratford East Photo
Review: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES, Stratford East
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 12, 2026

Sometimes a play is far more valuable than what the four walls of a theatre can hold. 2007: history will never be the same after the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum gets a hold of a photo album from 1940s Germany. As the archivists leaf through the pages, the day-to-day routine of Nazi officers stationed in Auschwitz unfolds before their eyes.
Arianna Rosario and Nicci Claspell Will Join MOULIN ROUGE! as 'Satine' and Alternate Photo
Arianna Rosario and Nicci Claspell Will Join MOULIN ROUGE! as 'Satine' and Alternate
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Arianna Rosario in the role of “Satine” and Nicci Claspell joins the company during this period as the “Satine” Alternate.  Learn more here!
Video: How JUST IN TIME Was Redesigned For Its Relaxed Performance Photo
Video: How JUST IN TIME Was Redesigned For Its Relaxed Performance
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2026

Lighting designer Justin Townsend is sharing how Just In Time became an 'all-access' experience for its recent relaxed performance for TDF. Watch a video of him explaining how they prepared for the show.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE at Broadway Sacramento Photo
Review: MOULIN ROUGE at Broadway Sacramento
by Courtney Symes - Feb 5, 2026

As Harold Zidler says, “Welcome, you gorgeous collection of bohemians and aristocrats, boulevardiers and mademoiselles, welcome to the Moulin Rouge!” What a welcome it is. The ten-time Tony Award winner makes its Sacramento debut at Broadway Sacramento in an explosive and sexy celebration of “truth, beauty, freedom, and love.”
Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Perform 'Beyond the Sea' From JUST IN TIME Photo
Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Perform 'Beyond the Sea' From JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026

During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, a segment was dedicated to the hit musical Just in Time, featuring a pre-recorded performance of Beyond the Sea from Jonathan Groff. Check it out now. 
Review: MJ Brings the King of Pop to Van Wezel Photo
Review: MJ Brings the King of Pop to Van Wezel
by Shanti - Feb 5, 2026

This exclusive glimpse into the workings of the man dubbed 'The King of Pop' unveils the top-notch creative squad and sheer explosiveness that fueled his artistic process, serving as a spectacular tribute to his unparalleled legacy.
The New Group's THE ADDING MACHINE to Offer Talkbacks & Accessibility Initiatives Photo
The New Group's THE ADDING MACHINE to Offer Talkbacks & Accessibility Initiatives
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

The New Group has revealed a slate of talkbacks and accessibility initiatives in conjunction with The Adding Machine. This production of The Adding Machine is by Elmer L. Rice, with revisions by Thomas Bradshaw.
The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program Photo
The 1/52 Project Opens Applications For Fifth Year Of Designer Grant Program
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The 1/52 Project has opened applications for its 2026 grant cycle supporting early-career theatre designers from historically excluded groups. Founded by Beowulf Boritt, the OBIE Award-winning program provides financial grants of up to $17,500.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Delivers Bold Visuals and Pop Powered Romance Photo
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Delivers Bold Visuals and Pop Powered Romance
by Alyson Eng - Jan 24, 2026

There is nothing that signals MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL faster than the words, “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?” From the show's opening moments, the production strongly announced its arrival in Vancouver, BC with confidence and attitude. This week, Broadway Across Canada brought the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical, MOULIN ROUGE! to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.  
MJ THE MUSICAL Will Return To BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre Photo
MJ THE MUSICAL Will Return To BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

The Tony Award-winning musical MJ will return to San Francisco as part of the First National Tour. The production will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre and is directed by Christopher Wheeldon with a book by Lynn Nottage.
Jeremy Jordan Will Take Over as 'Bobby Darin' in JUST IN TIME Photo
Jeremy Jordan Will Take Over as 'Bobby Darin' in JUST IN TIME
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2026

Two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan will star as Bobby Darin in the record-breaking, award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated smash hit musical JUST IN TIME.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Be Presented As Part Of Broadway In Birmingham Series Photo
MJ THE MUSICAL To Be Presented As Part Of Broadway In Birmingham Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

The Tony Award–winning musical MJ will play Birmingham as part of the Broadway in Birmingham series at the BJCC Concert Hall. The First National Tour features Jordan Markus in the title role and centers on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
Tsehay Hawkins to Guest Star in MJ The Musical in Melbourne Photo
Tsehay Hawkins to Guest Star in MJ The Musical in Melbourne
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026

Tsehay Hawkins will appear in the Melbourne production of MJ The Musical, making her theatrical stage debut. MJ THE MUSICAL must close at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre in March.
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What awards has Derek McLane been nominated for?

Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi (Drama Desk Awards) for Just in Time, Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi (Drama Desk Awards) for Just in Time, Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Death Becomes Her, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Just in Time, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Death Becomes Her, Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Purlie Victorious, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Purlie Victorious, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for MJ The Musical, Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Soldier's Play, Outstanding Set Design for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Fully Committed, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It, Best Scenic Design (BroadwayWorld Awards) for How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Lisbon Traviata, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime , Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for A Lie of the Mind, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ragtime, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for 33 Variations, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 33 Variations, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for 33 Variations, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for 33 Variations, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for 10 Million Miles, Outstanding Set Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 10 Million Miles, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Voysey Inheritance , Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Voysey Inheritance, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Abigail's Party, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Pajama Game, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Intimate Apparel, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for I Am My Own Wife, Outstanding Set Designs - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for I Am My Own Wife, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for East is East, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Misalliance, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Present Laughter, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Doctor's Dilemma, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Much Ado About Nothing, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Richard III, Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Twelfth Night and Outstanding Set Design, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for Twelfth Night .

What awards has Derek McLane won?

Derek McLane has received numerous awards for his scenic design work. He won the Outstanding Scenic Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge!, as well as Outstanding Scenic Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge!. He also earned Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Moulin Rouge!. Additionally, McLane was honored with Best Scenic Design at the BroadwayWorld Awards for How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. He received Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Anything Goes and Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards for 33 Variations. Derek McLane won Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for 33 Variations, and Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels for both The Voysey Inheritance and Intimate Apparel. Furthermore, he was recognized with Outstanding Set Designs - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for I Am My Own Wife and Outstanding Set Design - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for East is East.

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