Marcus Doshi
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BIO
Designs for theater, dance, opera, and non-performance-based work. International work includes The Barbican, Festival Lyric d’Aix-en-Provence, La Comédie-Française, Angers Nantes Opera, La Monnaie, Venice Biennale, Dutch National Opera, Holland Festival, Festival Ljubljana, Canadian Opera Company and Sydney Festival. US work includes Juilliard Opera, Lyric Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Seattle Opera and most major regional theatre companies. New York work includes The Park Avenue Armory and The Public. He is a frequent collaborator with Theatre for a New Audience and Steppenwolf. Education: Wabash College, Yale Drama. Assistant Professor of Theatre at Northwestern University.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design in a Play
Marcus Doshi, Hamlet (Theatre for a New Audience)
The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Lighting Design
Marcus Doshi, Othello
Olivier Awards - 1983 - Actress of the Year in a Supporting Role
Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Pack Of Lies
Videos
Video: First Listen to 'Cold Feet' from PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-30 17:13:00
Video: Chris McCarrell, Caitlin Houlahan, Karen Ziemba & More in PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-18 16:06:28
Video: Caitlin Houlahan Sings from PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-17 14:05:13
Video: Get A First Look At RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-09 11:34:33
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-26 15:11:40
VIDEO: Matthew Polenzani Sings 'O Mio Rimorso!' from Canadian Opera Company's LA TRAVIATA
by Alan Henry - 2022-05-02 13:04:15
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with TFANA's KING LEAR, Michael Pennington
by Stage Tube - 2014-03-13 17:43:09
News
THE WINTER'S TALE and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Open in Repertory at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced a 14-actor company that will perform both THE WINTER'S TALE and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM in repertory at the Courtyard Theater, directed by Edward Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced a 14-actor company that will perform both THE WINTER'S TALE and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM in repertory at the Courtyard Theater, directed by Edward Hall.
LA TRAVIATA to Return to Canadian Opera Company This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
Kathryn Lewek and Lucia Cesaroni will share the role of Violetta as the Canadian Opera Company brings Verdi's LA TRAVIATA back to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026
Kathryn Lewek and Lucia Cesaroni will share the role of Violetta as the Canadian Opera Company brings Verdi's LA TRAVIATA back to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
Photos: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR At Chicago Shakespeare
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2026
Production photos have been released for Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, now playing through May 3, 2026, in the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2026
Production photos have been released for Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, now playing through May 3, 2026, in the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater.
Ora Jones, Issy van Randwyck and More to Star in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at CST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Merry Wives of Windsor, an endlessly entertaining new take of Shakespeare’s most raucous comedy.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Merry Wives of Windsor, an endlessly entertaining new take of Shakespeare’s most raucous comedy.
Review: IL TRITTICO at Houston Grand Opera
by Armando Urdiales - Nov 2, 2025
What did our critic think of IL TRITTICO at Houston Grand Opera?
by Armando Urdiales - Nov 2, 2025
What did our critic think of IL TRITTICO at Houston Grand Opera?
Review: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh
by Mary Baillie - Jan 27, 2025
Arin Arbus's bold reimagining of The Merchant of Venice trades Venetian canals for tech bro skyscrapers in a near-future America dominated by corporate giants. Presented by New York-based TFANA (Theatre For A New Audience), the production’s corrosive bigotry and blinding vengeance feel eerily familiar - in a world shaped by Silicon Valley billionaires, power and prejudice still reign supreme.
by Mary Baillie - Jan 27, 2025
Arin Arbus's bold reimagining of The Merchant of Venice trades Venetian canals for tech bro skyscrapers in a near-future America dominated by corporate giants. Presented by New York-based TFANA (Theatre For A New Audience), the production’s corrosive bigotry and blinding vengeance feel eerily familiar - in a world shaped by Silicon Valley billionaires, power and prejudice still reign supreme.
Video: 'A New Life' from Mulwaukee Rep's PRELUDE TO A KISS
by Joshua Wright - Oct 11, 2024
Get a first listen to ‘A New Life’ from Milwaukee Rep's Prelude To A Kiss. Check out the video! Now on stage through October 19th, 2024.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 11, 2024
Get a first listen to ‘A New Life’ from Milwaukee Rep's Prelude To A Kiss. Check out the video! Now on stage through October 19th, 2024.
Video: First Listen to 'Cold Feet' from PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Sep 30, 2024
Get a first look at 'Cold Feet' from Milwaukee Rep's Prelude to a Kiss the Musical,where Rita confronts Peter on his (or perhaps really her) nerves on their wedding day. Watch as they discover just how deep their love really is.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 30, 2024
Get a first look at 'Cold Feet' from Milwaukee Rep's Prelude to a Kiss the Musical,where Rita confronts Peter on his (or perhaps really her) nerves on their wedding day. Watch as they discover just how deep their love really is.
Video: Chris McCarrell, Caitlin Houlahan, Karen Ziemba & More in PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Sep 18, 2024
Get a first look at Prelude to a Kiss at Milwaukee Rep. Prelude to a Kiss features book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 18, 2024
Get a first look at Prelude to a Kiss at Milwaukee Rep. Prelude to a Kiss features book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
Video: Caitlin Houlahan Sings from PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Sep 17, 2024
Watch a preview of Prelude to a Kiss at Milwaukee Rep as Caitlin Houlahan (Rita) performs “I Haven’t Slept in Years,” a soaring ballad about the things that keep her character up at night. Prelude to a Kiss features book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 17, 2024
Watch a preview of Prelude to a Kiss at Milwaukee Rep as Caitlin Houlahan (Rita) performs “I Haven’t Slept in Years,” a soaring ballad about the things that keep her character up at night. Prelude to a Kiss features book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
Video: First Look At HENRY V at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Sep 12, 2024
Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of William Shakespeare’s Henry V, staged by Artistic Director Edward Hall in the Courtyard Theater, now on stage through October 6.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 12, 2024
Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of William Shakespeare’s Henry V, staged by Artistic Director Edward Hall in the Courtyard Theater, now on stage through October 6.
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Aug 26, 2024
Go inside rehearsals for Milwaukee Repertory Theater's World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 26, 2024
Go inside rehearsals for Milwaukee Repertory Theater's World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
Cast and Creative Team Set For HENRY V at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s Henry V, staged by Artistic Director Edward Hall in the Courtyard Theater, September 6–October 6.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s Henry V, staged by Artistic Director Edward Hall in the Courtyard Theater, September 6–October 6.
Cast And Creative Team Announced For PRELUDE TO A KISS A MUSICAL At Milwaukee Rep
by Joshua Wright - Jul 15, 2024
Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 15, 2024
Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
Review: LA BOHEME at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 3, 2024
You'll fall in love with Puccini yet again. Opera Theatre of St. Louis continues their forty-ninth season with a superb production of Puccini’s masterpiece, La Bohème—his most beloved work. The occasional sprinkle of very light rain seemed to refresh rather than deter those dining on the lovely grounds. Again the theatre was packed to the rafters with eager opera lovers. They were not disappointed.
by Steve Callahan - Jun 3, 2024
You'll fall in love with Puccini yet again. Opera Theatre of St. Louis continues their forty-ninth season with a superb production of Puccini’s masterpiece, La Bohème—his most beloved work. The occasional sprinkle of very light rain seemed to refresh rather than deter those dining on the lovely grounds. Again the theatre was packed to the rafters with eager opera lovers. They were not disappointed.
Review: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - May 28, 2024
Spring fever? If you’ve been made a bit dozy by these warm spring days the new production at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis will, with a bang, hoist you wide awake in all your senses. Rossini’s The Barber of Seville opened Saturday to an audience that packed the Loretto-Hilton theatre to the rafters.
by Steve Callahan - May 28, 2024
Spring fever? If you’ve been made a bit dozy by these warm spring days the new production at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis will, with a bang, hoist you wide awake in all your senses. Rossini’s The Barber of Seville opened Saturday to an audience that packed the Loretto-Hilton theatre to the rafters.
South Coast Repertory Presents PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024
Experience the world premiere of PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL at South Coast Repertory. This modern fable, with lyrics by Sean Hartley and Daniel Messé, explores love's peaks and valleys.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024
Experience the world premiere of PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL at South Coast Repertory. This modern fable, with lyrics by Sean Hartley and Daniel Messé, explores love's peaks and valleys.
RUSSIAN TROLL FARM Extended At Vineyard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024
Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, will now play until March 3, 2024, at Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15th Street).
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024
Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, will now play until March 3, 2024, at Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15th Street).
Photos: Inside Opening Night of RUSSIAN TROLL FARM at Vineyard Theatre
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 12, 2024
Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak, officially opened at Vineyard Theatre last week. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 12, 2024
Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak, officially opened at Vineyard Theatre last week. Check out photos from opening night here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Marcus Doshi been nominated for?
Outstanding Lighting Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamlet (Theatre for a New Audience), Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Othello and Actress of the Year in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Pack Of Lies.
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