Jan Versweyveld
Latest News on Jan Versweyveld:
Review: ALL MY SONS, starring Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Nov 22, 2025)
Photos: Bryan Cranston and More in ALL MY SONS (Nov 19, 2025)
Photos: Bryan Cranston and More in Rehearsals for ALL MY SONS in the West End (Oct 16, 2025)
Review: ALL MY SONS, starring Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Nov 22, 2025)
Photos: Bryan Cranston and More in ALL MY SONS (Nov 19, 2025)
Photos: Bryan Cranston and More in Rehearsals for ALL MY SONS in the West End (Oct 16, 2025)
BIO
Jan Versweyveld is a scenographer and lighting designer. He trained at the Sint-Lucas Institute in Brussels and at the Royal Academy in Antwerp, Belgium.
Versweyveld became the regular scenographer of the Het Zuidelijk Toneel theater group and joined Toneelgroep Amsterdam in 2001, as head of the design department and the group's regular scenographer and photographer.
He has worked on numerous productions as set and light designer in Europe, the UK and the United States. Among other internationally known directors, he has worked on all of Ivo van Hove's theater and opera productions and on numerous dance productions by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker for Rosas Dance Company.
Versweyveld has received numerous awards for his light and set designs. He has been a teacher at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam and was one of the cofounders of the scenography training program in Antwerp. Recent works in the UK include A View From the Bridge, Lazarus, Hedda Gabler and Obsession.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Jan Versweyveld, Network
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
Jan Versweyveld, Network
Olivier Awards - 2018 - White Light Award For Best Lighting Design
Jan Versweyveld, Network
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Special Citation
Jan Versweyveld
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Jan Versweyveld, Arthur Miller's The Crucible
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
Jan Versweyveld, Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
Jan Versweyveld, Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge
Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Lighting Design
Jan VersweyveldA View From The Bridge
Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Set Design
Jan VersweyveldA View From The Bridge
winner
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Scenic Design
Jan Versweyveld, Scenes from a Marriage
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Scenic Design
Jan Versweyveld, The Little Foxes
winner
Obie Awards - 2005 - Set design
Jan Versweyveld, Hedda Gabler
Videos
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Ivo van Hove's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Amsterdam
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-22 15:06:56
VIDEO: Bryan Cranston and Stephen Colbert Take THE LATE SHOW's Studio Audience Through Times Square
by Stephi Wild - 2019-05-11 10:58:44
VIDEO: Tony Goldwyn Talks Kissing NETWORK Co-Star Tatiana Maslany in Times Square
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-04-24 15:03:13
VIDEO: NY1 Goes Behind the Scenes of NETWORK with Bryan Cranston
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-03-13 10:55:04
VIDEO: Tatiana Maslany Reveals She Had a Wardrobe Malfunction During NETWORK
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-02-19 08:59:15
VIDEO: Get A First Look At THE DIARY OF ONE WHO DISAPPEARED at BAM
by Alan Henry - 2019-01-09 15:13:09
VIDEO: Tony Goldwyn Sits Down with TODAY to Talk About Starring with Bryan Cranston in NETWORK
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-11-09 12:25:50
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights and Behind the Scenes of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at the Ahmanson
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-09-19 07:42:16
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Promo Video of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at the Ahmanson
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-08-17 07:13:13
VIDEO: Saoirse Ronan on Playing Abigail Williams in THE CRUCIBLE: 'She's the Worst!'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-15 13:02:12
VIDEO: Saoirse Ronan & Ben Whishaw Talk On-Stage Chemistry in THE CRUCIBLE
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-03-21 12:22:23
VIDEO: LAZARUS' Cristin Milioti Performs Moving Rendition of Bowie's 'Changes'; NYTW Issues Statement
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-01-12 09:36:16
TV Exclusive: Meet the Cast of the Olivier-Winning A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE; Begins Previews Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-10-21 11:00:49
News
Review: ALL MY SONS, starring Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 22, 2025
This is Ivo van Hove’s triumphant return to the West End. He reunites with Bryan Cranston (whom he worked with on Network at the National theatre in 2017) for Arthur Miller’s All My Sons – famously, the playwright’s last attempt at writing a commercial success. Van Hove assembles a tremendous company (Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Paapa Essiedu, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Hayley Squires) to dissect the exploitative nature of the American Dream, giving a jarring picture of family and loyalty. This is, on the surface, quite the stylistic departure for van Hove. The director decided that less is more here and the result is astonishing.
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 22, 2025
This is Ivo van Hove’s triumphant return to the West End. He reunites with Bryan Cranston (whom he worked with on Network at the National theatre in 2017) for Arthur Miller’s All My Sons – famously, the playwright’s last attempt at writing a commercial success. Van Hove assembles a tremendous company (Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Paapa Essiedu, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Hayley Squires) to dissect the exploitative nature of the American Dream, giving a jarring picture of family and loyalty. This is, on the surface, quite the stylistic departure for van Hove. The director decided that less is more here and the result is astonishing.
Photos: Bryan Cranston and More in ALL MY SONS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025
All new photos have been released for Arthur Miller’s ALL MY SONS, directed by Ivo Van Hove, currently playing at Wyndham’s Theatre until Saturday 7 March 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025
All new photos have been released for Arthur Miller’s ALL MY SONS, directed by Ivo Van Hove, currently playing at Wyndham’s Theatre until Saturday 7 March 2026.
Photos: Bryan Cranston and More in Rehearsals for ALL MY SONS in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Get a first look inside rehearsals for Arthur Miller’s ALL MY SONS, directed by Ivo Van Hove and starring Bryan Cranston. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets for the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025
Get a first look inside rehearsals for Arthur Miller’s ALL MY SONS, directed by Ivo Van Hove and starring Bryan Cranston. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets for the production here!
Review: Met Season’s First DON GIOVANNI Shows Off a Great Score for the Audience to Relish
by Richard Sasanow - Sep 26, 2025
Mozart’s DON GIOVANNI was one of my first operas and remains among my favorites, despite its misogyny and the difficulty in putting together the kind of cast that can do justice to the string of show-stoppers in the score. The season's premiere of the opera had much to admire.
by Richard Sasanow - Sep 26, 2025
Mozart’s DON GIOVANNI was one of my first operas and remains among my favorites, despite its misogyny and the difficulty in putting together the kind of cast that can do justice to the string of show-stoppers in the score. The season's premiere of the opera had much to admire.
Exclusive Track: Sheridan Smith Sings 'One Shot' From JOHN CASSAVETES' OPENING NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2025
BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to “One Shot” performed by Sheridan Smith and company, from John Casssavetes’ Opening Night. Listen here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2025
BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to “One Shot” performed by Sheridan Smith and company, from John Casssavetes’ Opening Night. Listen here!
Listen: Amy Lennox Performs 'Married' From JOHN CASSAVETES' OPENING NIGHT
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2025
Center Stage Records has dropped the new single “Married” from the forthcoming live West End cast recording of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night with vocals by Olivier Award-nominated actress Amy Lennox. Listen to it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2025
Center Stage Records has dropped the new single “Married” from the forthcoming live West End cast recording of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night with vocals by Olivier Award-nominated actress Amy Lennox. Listen to it now!
RAIN Opens at Opera Ballet Vlaanderen This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024
Rain by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, set to music by Steve Reich, is one big, vibrant dance party. The choreography is a key work from the middle period of De Keersmaeker’s development, in which she further explores her fascination for Reich’s minimalist music.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024
Rain by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, set to music by Steve Reich, is one big, vibrant dance party. The choreography is a key work from the middle period of De Keersmaeker’s development, in which she further explores her fascination for Reich’s minimalist music.
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Cuts Ties with Ivo van Hove Following Behavioral Investigations
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2024
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam has announced that it will immediately end its working relationship with Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2024
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam has announced that it will immediately end its working relationship with Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove.
OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith Will End its West End Run Early
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024
The new musical John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 18 May 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024
The new musical John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 18 May 2024.
Jesus Christ Superstar Grootste Kanshebber Musical Awards 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024
De Stichting Musical Awards is verheugd vandaag mede te delen dat de genomineerden voor de Musical Awards 2024 bekend zijn. De afgelopen maanden bezocht de vakjury, bestaande uit Hilde Scholten, Jamai Loman, Henriëtte Tol, Maurice Luttikhuis, Joy Kreiken, Arno Gelder en Dianne Zuidema, alle producties.
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024
De Stichting Musical Awards is verheugd vandaag mede te delen dat de genomineerden voor de Musical Awards 2024 bekend zijn. De afgelopen maanden bezocht de vakjury, bestaande uit Hilde Scholten, Jamai Loman, Henriëtte Tol, Maurice Luttikhuis, Joy Kreiken, Arno Gelder en Dianne Zuidema, alle producties.
Review Roundup: Ivo Van Hove, Rufus Wainwright Musical OPENING NIGHT Opens In London
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024
Read reviews for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024
Read reviews for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.
Review: OPENING NIGHT, Gielgud Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 27, 2024
Now a stage musical, John Cassavetes’ 1977 film Opening Night was a commercial flop when it was released, later becoming something of a cult classic of American independent cinema. Director Ivo Van Hove specialises in bringing work to the stage that may be called “challenging”. Challenging can be hugely successful, but I’ve rarely seen a production more determined to confuse and frustrate an audience.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 27, 2024
Now a stage musical, John Cassavetes’ 1977 film Opening Night was a commercial flop when it was released, later becoming something of a cult classic of American independent cinema. Director Ivo Van Hove specialises in bringing work to the stage that may be called “challenging”. Challenging can be hugely successful, but I’ve rarely seen a production more determined to confuse and frustrate an audience.
Photos: First Look At Sheridan Smith And More In John Cassavetes' OPENING NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024
See photos of the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024
See photos of the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.
Photos: First Look at OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024
All new photos have been released from the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024
All new photos have been released from the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith. Check out the photos here!
Listen: Sheridan Smith Performs 'Magic' From New Musical OPENING NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024
Performances begin next week for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith. Smith recently appeared on the Front Row podcast from BBC, where she performed the song 'Magic' from the musical. Listen here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024
Performances begin next week for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith. Smith recently appeared on the Front Row podcast from BBC, where she performed the song 'Magic' from the musical. Listen here!
Feature: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR IN DE ZOMER TERUG IN DELAMAR!
by Chantal Kunst - Jan 26, 2024
Na een overweldigende première waarbij Jesus Christ Superstar in de landelijke dagbladen vijf sterren heeft gekregen is er een ware run op kaarten ontstaan. In enkele dagen zijn er tienduizenden kaarten verkocht, waardoor er nu al in totaal honderdduizend kaarten zijn verkocht. Producenten Albert Verlinde, Jaco Kaasschieter en Matthijs Bongertman zijn dan ook verheugd bekend te maken dat de musical in augustus terugkeert naar DeLaMar. Vanaf vandaag zijn de kaarten voor deze shows te koop.
by Chantal Kunst - Jan 26, 2024
Na een overweldigende première waarbij Jesus Christ Superstar in de landelijke dagbladen vijf sterren heeft gekregen is er een ware run op kaarten ontstaan. In enkele dagen zijn er tienduizenden kaarten verkocht, waardoor er nu al in totaal honderdduizend kaarten zijn verkocht. Producenten Albert Verlinde, Jaco Kaasschieter en Matthijs Bongertman zijn dan ook verheugd bekend te maken dat de musical in augustus terugkeert naar DeLaMar. Vanaf vandaag zijn de kaarten voor deze shows te koop.
Baryshnikov Arts Unveils 2024 Spring Residency Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024
Baryshnikov Arts announces its 2024 Spring Residency Artists, providing space and support for creative investigation in all performing arts disciplines.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024
Baryshnikov Arts announces its 2024 Spring Residency Artists, providing space and support for creative investigation in all performing arts disciplines.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Ivo van Hove's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Amsterdam
by Joshua Wright - Jan 22, 2024
Get a first look at Ivo van Hove's production of Jesus Christ Superstar at theater DeLaMar in Amsterdam.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 22, 2024
Get a first look at Ivo van Hove's production of Jesus Christ Superstar at theater DeLaMar in Amsterdam.
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. THE ORIGINAL ICON. CANCELLED. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ at DeLaMar Theater
by Chantal Kunst - Jan 21, 2024
What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. THE ORIGINAL ICON. CANCELLED. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ at DeLaMar Theater?
by Chantal Kunst - Jan 21, 2024
What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. THE ORIGINAL ICON. CANCELLED. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ at DeLaMar Theater?
Feature: EXTRA VOORSTELLINGEN JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR IN HOORN!
by Chantal Kunst - Jan 18, 2024
Met nog enkele dagen tot aan de première van de rockmusical Jesus Christ Superstar is er zoveel vraag naar kaarten, dat theaterproducenten Albert Verlinde, Matthijs Bongertman en Jaco Kaasschieter hebben besloten dat er extra voorstellingen in Hoorn komen. Tevens worden vandaag de eerste scènefoto’s vrijgegeven
by Chantal Kunst - Jan 18, 2024
Met nog enkele dagen tot aan de première van de rockmusical Jesus Christ Superstar is er zoveel vraag naar kaarten, dat theaterproducenten Albert Verlinde, Matthijs Bongertman en Jaco Kaasschieter hebben besloten dat er extra voorstellingen in Hoorn komen. Tevens worden vandaag de eerste scènefoto’s vrijgegeven
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Jan Versweyveld been nominated for?
Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Network, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Network, White Light Award For Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Network, Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for , Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's The Crucible, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for A View From The Bridge, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for A View From The Bridge, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Scenes from a Marriage, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for The Little Foxes and Set design (Obie Awards) for Hedda Gabler.
What awards has Jan Versweyveld won?
Jan Versweyveld has received a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, the Outstanding Scenic Design award from The Lortels for Scenes from a Marriage, and the Set Design award from the Obie Awards for Hedda Gabler.
Videos