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Justin Townsend received a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award Honour for his work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical. His Broadway credits include Jagged Little Pill, Saint Joan, Present Laughter, The Little Foxes, The Humans (Tony nomination), American Psycho (Tony nomination), Fool for Love, Casa Valentina, A Night with Janis Joplin, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, The Other Place, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. He served as Creative Director for Drake’s “Boy Meets World” European Tour and OVO Fest 2017. He previously worked with Alex Timbers on Here Lies Love. He is an associate professor at Brooklyn College.

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Justin Townsend Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Lighting Design
 
[West End, 2022]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Lighting Designer[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Boston, 2018]
Lighting Design
 
[Boston, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Lighting Designer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Set and Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 0]
Scenery and Lighting Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Associate Lighting Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Assistant Lighting Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Assistant Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 0]
Scenic and Lighting Design

Justin Townsend Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Justin Townsend, Here Lies Love


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

Justin Townsend, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Justin Townsend, Moulin Rouge!


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

Justin Townsend, Jagged Little Pill

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Justin Townsend, Moulin Rouge!

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

Justin Townsend, The Little Foxes


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical

Justin Townsend, American Psycho


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play

Justin Townsend, The Humans


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)

Justin Townsend, American Psycho

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Justin Townsend, The Humans

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Justin Townsend, American Psycho

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Lighting Design of a Play

Justin Townsend, The Humans


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Obie Awards - 2014 - Performance- Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design

Justin Townsend


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The Hewes Awards - 2014 - Hewes Design Award

Justin Townsend, Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play


winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Justin Townsend, Here Lies Love

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Justin Townsend, Here Lies Love

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lighting Design, Resident Production

Justin TownsendOne Night with Janis Joplin

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Justin Townsend, Unnatural Acts

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

Justin TownsendHamlet

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Justin Townsend, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

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Justin Townsend News


Video: Austin Durant Makes Triumphant Return as Harold Zilger in MOULIN ROUGE

Last night, Moulin Rouge! The Musical welcomed Austin Durant back as Harold Zidler; Durant originated the character for the North American Tour and performed the role on Broadway in 2019. Watch a video of his first curtain call since being back!
DEATH BECOMES HER Will Open at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre This Fall

The new musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER is set to begin Broadway preview performances Wednesday, October 23, 2024, and officially opening on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. We have all of the detals!
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards

The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!
Photos: First Look At Pre-Broadway DEATH BECOMES HER in Chicago

Get a first look at the World Premiere of DEATH BECOMES HER at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre, now on stage for a limited five-week engagement.
VIDEO: Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard Talk DEATH BECOMES HER on WGN9 Chicago

xMegan Hilty and Jennifer Simard stopped by the studios at WGN9 to talk all about the World Premiere of DEATH BECOMES HER at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre.
Video: The Cast of DEATH BECOMES HER Takes Their First Bows

Performances for the World Premiere of DEATH BECOMES HER began last night, April 30, 2024, at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre. An all new video has been posted to the show's Instagram of the cast taking their first bows! Check out the video here!
DEATH BECOMES HER World Premiere Begins Performances Tomorrow

Performances for the World Premiere of DEATH BECOMES HER begin tomorrow, April 30, 2024. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
DEAD OUTLAW, STEREOPHONIC & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.
Austin Durant Will Return to MOULIN ROUGE! With Hailee Kaleem Wright Joining the Cast

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Austin Durant as Harold Zidler beginning Tuesday, May 14 at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
JAGGED LITTLE PILL To Complete US Tour At Hanover Theater In April

Catch the acclaimed A.R.T. musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL before it wraps up its US tour, and learn how to get tickets while reading about the end of the touring production.
Andris Nelsons Returns to Conduct Final Five Programs of the BSO's 2023�"2024 Season

The final five programs of the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s 2023–2024 season, led by BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons, celebrate the commissioning legacy of Serge Koussevitzky, highlight some of the greatest living composers of our time, and bring acclaimed soloists back to Symphony Hall, including Yuja Wang and Hilary Hahn.  
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is Coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in April

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will make its St. Louis debut at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Purchase tickets now!
Review Round-up: JAGGED LITTLE PILL, THE 39 STEPS, MRS. KRISHNAN'S PARTY and THE REVOLUTIONISTS

In the aftermath of experiencing the Nashville premiere of Jagged Little Pill — the musical inspired by and featuring music from Alanis Morissette’s 1995 album of the same name, other songs written by her and including two created expressly for the production, and featuring a compelling, biting and challenging book by Diablo Cody — one cannot help but lament the show’s abbreviated three-performance run at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall.
Ricky Rojas Will Return to MOULIN ROUGE!, Plus New Tickets Released

Original Broadway cast member Ricky Rojas will return to the role of Santiago in Moulin Rouge! The Musical beginning Tuesday, March 26 at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Plus a new block of tickets will be released.
MOULIN ROUGE! Comes to Madison in July

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Madison at Overture Center. Performances begin Tuesday, July 9 and run through Sunday, July 21 in Overture Hall.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Straz Center

Throughout the entire production, the energy remains electric, fueled by exceptional lead performers and a truly astonishing ensemble. The choreography, costumes, and sets weave together seamlessly, creating an irresistible tapestry of entertainment that demands the audience's undivided attention. If you're up for a sensory stunning time with powerhouse vocals, check out 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical.'
Video: MOULIN ROUGE Loads In At Regent Theatre Melbourne

Watch in an all-new video as the Regent Theatre in Melbourne is transformed into the incredible world of Moulin Rouge! The production is set to wrap up the current season in Melbourne on February 4th, 2024.
Interview: Robert Petkoff Talks MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL and More

When actor and singer Robert Petkoff was cast to play Harold Zidler in the North American tour of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” there was no question about his knowing the score.
Derek Klena Will Return to MOULIN ROUGE! in February

Derek Klena is returning to the Moulin Rouge! Klena will return in the role of “Christian” beginning Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre
MOULIN ROUGE! Pop-Up and Karaoke Event Opens in Times Square

A special Moulin Rouge!-themed pop-up has opened in Times Square! The event is now being hosted at Beast & Butterflies, the restaurant on the rooftop of the M Social Hotel. Find out more about the event and how to attend here!

Justin Townsend FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Justin Townsend been nominated for?

Justin Townsend has been nominated for various lighting design awards for several Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding Lighting Design for "Here Lies Love" (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical for "Moulin Rouge!" (Drama Desk Awards), Best Lighting Design of a Musical for "Jagged Little Pill" (Tony Awards), and Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play for "The Little Foxes" (Drama Desk Awards). He has also received nominations for his work on productions such as "American Psycho," "The Humans," "Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play," "One Night with Janis Joplin," "Unnatural Acts," "Hamlet," and "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson." Justin Townsend has demonstrated sustained excellence in lighting design, as recognized by the Obie Awards. Additionally, he has been honored with the Hewes Design Award for his work on "Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play."

What awards has Justin Townsend won?

Justin Townsend has won several awards for his outstanding lighting designs in various Broadway productions. Some of his notable wins include Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Moulin Rouge!" and "American Psycho," Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Jagged Little Pill," and Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Humans." He has also been recognized with awards such as Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Moulin Rouge!" and "American Psycho," Performance- Sustained Excellence of Lighting Design at the Obie Awards, the Hewes Design Award at The Hewes Awards for "Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play," and Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for "Here Lies Love."

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