John Lee Beatty
Broadway: Venus in Fur, Time Stands Still, A View from the Bridge, The Royal Family, The Color Purple, Doubt, Chicago, Dinner at Eight, Proof, Rabbit Hole, Last Night of Ballyhoo, A Delicate Balance, The Heiress, The Most Happy Fella, The Sisters Rosensweig, Burn This, Penn & Teller, Ain't Misbehavin', Talley's Folly, Crimes of the Heart, Morning's at Seven, among others. Off-Broadway: Other Desert Cities, The Substance of Fire, A Life in the Theatre.
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BIO
Broadway: Venus in Fur, Time Stands Still, A View from the Bridge, The Royal Family, The Color Purple, Doubt, Chicago, Dinner at Eight, Proof, Rabbit Hole, Last Night of Ballyhoo, A Delicate Balance, The Heiress, The Most Happy Fella, The Sisters Rosensweig, Burn This, Penn & Teller, Ain't Misbehavin', Talley's Folly, Crimes of the Heart, Morning's at Seven, among others.
Off-Broadway: Other Desert Cities, The Substance of Fire, A Life in the Theatre. Thirty-six seasons with MTC, Lincoln Center, Circle Rep, City Center Encores! Tony, Obie, DD, OCC awards; Theatre Hall of Fame.
Graduate of Brown and Yale School of Drama.
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TDF’s chair Earl D. Weiner, TDF’s executive director Victoria Bailey, Cady Huffman, Paul Tazewell, Jane Greenwood, Rodney Gordon, Mio Guberinic, Susan Hilferty, John Lee Beatty, Chita Rivera, Michael Mayer, Tobin Theatre Arts Fund’s: Mel Weingart, L
From: Photo Flash: Inside The 25th Anniversary TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
Productions
Awards and Nominations
John Lee Beatty, Epiphany
John Lee Beatty, Epiphany
John Lee Beatty, The Nance
John Lee Beatty, The Nance
John Lee Beatty, Other Desert Cities
winner
John Lee Beatty, The Whipping Man
John Lee Beatty, The Royal Family
John Lee Beatty, The Royal Family
John Lee Beatty, The Color Purple
John Lee Beatty, The Color Purple
John Lee Beatty, Rabbit Hole
winner
John Lee Beatty, Engaged
John Lee Beatty, Doubt
winner
John Lee Beatty, Wonderful Town
winner
John Lee Beatty, Twentieth Century
John Lee Beatty, Twentieth Century
John Lee Beatty, Dinner at Eight
winner
John Lee Beatty, Dinner At Eight
winner
John Lee Beatty, My Old Lady
winner
John Lee Beatty, Tartuffe
winner
John Lee Beatty, Book Of Days
John Lee Beatty, My Old Lady
John Lee Beatty, Dinner at Eight
winner
John Lee Beatty, My Old Lady
winner
John Lee Beatty, Dinner at Eight
John Lee Beatty, Morning's at Seven
John Lee Beatty, Morning's at Seven
John Lee Beatty, Proof
winner
John Lee Beatty, Comic Potential
John Lee Beatt, An Experiment with an Air Pump
winner
John Lee Beatty, Ivanov
John Lee Beatty, The Mystery of Irma Vep
John Lee Beatty, Ivanov
John Lee Beatty, The Little Foxes
John Lee Beatty, The Little Foxes
John Lee Beatty, A Delicate Balance
winner
John Lee Beatty, The Heiress
John Lee Beatty, The Heiress
winner
John Lee Beatty
John Lee Beatty, Redwood Curtain
John Lee Beatty, Song of Singapore
John Lee Beatty, A Small Family Business
John Lee Beatty, Aristocrats
winner
John Lee Beatty, Burn This
John Lee Beatty, The Octette Bridge Club
winner
John Lee Beatty, 5th of July
winner
John Lee Beatty, Fifth Of July
John Lee Beatty, Fifth of July
winner
John Lee Beatty, Talley's Folly
winner
John Lee Beatty, Hide and Seek
winner
John Lee Beatty, Talley's Folly
winner
John Lee Beatty, Talley's Folly
winner
John Lee Beatty, Talley's Folly
winner
John Lee Beatty, A Life In The Theatre
John Lee Beatty, The Innocents
John Lee Beatty, Knock Knock
winner
John Lee Beatty, Knock Knock
winner
John Lee Beatty, The Mound Builders
winner
John Lee Beatty, Down By River... Battle of Angels
Videos
Video: Whitney Leavitt Gets Tattoo to Celebrate Breaking CHICAGO Ticket Record
by Michael Major - 2026-03-18 16:25:40
Video: Watch Jacqueline B. Arnold Sing 'When You're Good to Mama' in CHICAGO
by Michael Major - 2025-08-28 14:01:40
Video Exclusive: THE GRINCH At The Old Globe Wishes BroadwayWorld Readers Happy Holidays
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-11-12 23:10:21
Video: Alyssa Milano Takes Her First Bow In CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-09-16 22:38:59
Video: Ariana Madix Takes Her First Bows in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-30 09:07:22
Video: Go Behind Manhattan Theatre Club in New ALL ARTS Doc With Sarah Jessica Parker, André De Shields & More
by Michael Major - 2023-09-13 16:01:36
Photos & Video: Check Out New Promos for CHICAGO on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-05-16 11:38:09
News
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
The Broadway company of CHICAGO will celebrate 30 years on Broadway this November, with a special star-studded one-night-only event, featuring original company members Bebe Neuwirth and James Naughton.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2026
A second performance has been added to the holiday musical engagement at Morris Performing Arts Center. The production features the songs 'You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch' and 'Welcome Christmas.'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026
Ballet dancer Tiler Peck will moderate a post-show discussion with Reece Weaver, a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and Netflix personality, following a performance of the long-running Broadway musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026
Two performances of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre have been added. Audiences will discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale as it comes to life live on stage.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
The Broadway production of CHICAGO will extend the run of former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Reece Weaver in the role of Roxie Hart at the Ambassador Theatre due to demand.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2026
All new production photos have been released from Chicago the Musical on Broadway, featuring Reece Weaver as Roxie Hart, Lissa deGuzman as Velma Kelly and Max von Essen as Billy Flynn. Check out the photos here!
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 14, 2026
Up next at Broadway's Hudson Theatre is Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery, and Lily Rabe in the first Broadway revival of Jon Robin Baitz’s Tony Award-winning play Other Desert Cities, directed by Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey. Check out photos of the new marquee at the Hudson Theatre!
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026
The Kravis Center in West Palm Beach will open ticket sales for touring productions of DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL, MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT and DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
The Kravis Center will present Dirty Dancing: The Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot and Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, with individual tickets going on sale to the public in West Palm Beach.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America will bring the holiday musical to the Music Hall at Fair Park for nine performances, with tickets starting at $37.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will return to the Palace Theatre in Columbus, presented by Broadway in Columbus, for a run of eight performances.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Chicago is getting a new Amos! The Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning musical will welcome Eddie Cooper in the role of Amos Hart beginning this month at the Ambassador Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will come to the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in November. Audiences will discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale as it comes to life live on stage.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
아이비 (Ivy), the South Korean pop star, joins CHICAGO on Broadway August 17 at the Ambassador Theatre. Here's what to know about her debut!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2026
Chicago is currently playing at The Auditorium in Chicago now through May 10. With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, CHICAGO is the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history,
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Chicago will welcome back Rachel Schur in the role of “Roxie Hart” and will welcome to the cell block for the first time Nik Walker as “Billy Flynn” at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more here!
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2026
Whitney Leavitt is celebrating her Chicago box office milestone in a big way! The tattoo comes after she and her husband, Conner Leavitt, decided she would get a tattoo if she broke the ticket sale record in Chicago. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2026
Whitney Leavitt, who has extended her run as 'Roxie Hart' through May 3, 2026 continues to break box office records at the Ambassador Theatre and has garnered audience and critical acclaim.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
Broadway In Chicago has announced that tickets for CHICAGO THE MUSICAL will go on sale for its upcoming tour engagement. The 2025–26 cast includes Ellie Roddy, Claire Marshall, and Max Cervantes.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Epiphany, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Epiphany, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Nance, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Nance, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Other Desert Cities , Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for The Whipping Man, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Royal Family, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Royal Family, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Color Purple , Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Rabbit Hole, Set design (Obie Awards) for Engaged, Best Scenic Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding Set Designs - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Wonderful Town, Outstanding Set Designs - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Twentieth Century, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Twentieth Century, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dinner at Eight , Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Dinner At Eight, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for My Old Lady, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Tartuffe, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Book Of Days, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for My Old Lady, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Dinner at Eight, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for My Old Lady, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dinner at Eight, Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Morning's at Seven , Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Morning's at Seven, Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Proof, Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Comic Potential, Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for An Experiment with an Air Pump, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Ivanov, Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Mystery of Irma Vep, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Ivanov, Best Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Little Foxes , Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for The Little Foxes, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for A Delicate Balance, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Heiress, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for The Heiress, Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels), Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Redwood Curtain, Best Set, Costume and Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Song of Singapore, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for A Small Family Business, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Aristocrats, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Burn This, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Octette Bridge Club, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for 5th of July, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Fifth Of July, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Fifth of July, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Talley's Folly, Best Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hide and Seek, Best Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Talley's Folly, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Talley's Folly, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Talley's Folly, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for A Life In The Theatre, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Innocents, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Knock Knock, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Knock Knock, Design (Obie Awards) for The Mound Builders and Design (Obie Awards) for Down By River... Battle of Angels.
John Lee Beatty has received numerous awards for his work in set design, including: - Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for The Whipping Man - Set Design (Obie Awards) for Engaged - Outstanding Set Designs - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Wonderful Town - Outstanding Set Designs - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Twentieth Century - Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Book Of Days - Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Dinner At Eight - Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for My Old Lady - Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Tartuffe - Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dinner at Eight - Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for My Old Lady - Outstanding Set Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Comic Potential - Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Ivanov - Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Heiress - Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels) - Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Burn This - Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for 5th of July - Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Fifth Of July - Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Talley's Folly - Best Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hide and Seek - Best Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Talley's Folly - Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Talley's Folly - Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Talley's Folly - Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for A Life In The Theatre - Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Knock Knock - Design (Obie Awards) for Down By River... Battle of Angels - Design (Obie Awards) for The Mound Builders
