Lighting Designer's Journey - From small stage to Tony Awards
Lighting Designer
4/29/25
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to create the magical atmosphere of a Broadway show? Four-time Tony Award winner Kevin Adams pulls back the curtain on the fascinating world of theatrical lighting design in this illuminating conversation about his unexpected career journey. The most eye-opening revelation comes when Adams explains how Broadway designers actually make their (big) money.
Topics
1:47 From Performer to Lighting Designer
3:52 Discovering Light as an Art Form
8:54 Creating Special Effects for Broadway
12:36 How Broadway Payment Systems Work
17:45 Technology Revolution in Theater Lighting
23:45 Tony Awards and Career Highlights
26:48 Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Resources
https://tisch.nyu.edu/design/course-offerings/lighting-design
https://calarts.edu/academics/programs-and-degrees/mfa-lighting-design
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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation