Peter Nigrini
Birth Place: Toronto
Latest News on Peter Nigrini:
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Will Depart Australia in September (Jun 30, 2025)
Video: Watch HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Girl on Fire' & 'No One' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA (Jun 13, 2025)
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to San Jose for One Week Only This Summer (Jun 11, 2025)
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Will Depart Australia in September (Jun 30, 2025)
Video: Watch HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Girl on Fire' & 'No One' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA (Jun 13, 2025)
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to San Jose for One Week Only This Summer (Jun 11, 2025)
BIO
Peter's Broadway credits include SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, Dear Evan Hansen, A Doll's House, Part 2, An Act of God, Amalie, A New Musical, Fela!, The Heidi Chronicles, and The Best Man.
His other credits include Grounded and Here Lies Love (The Public Theater), Wakey, Wakey (Signature Theatre), The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (Second Stage Theater), Notes from Underground (Yale Repertory Theatre), The Grace Jones Hurricane Tour, Rent (New World Stages), Real Enemies (BAM Next Wave Festival), and Blind Date (Bill T. Jones).
For Nature Theater of Oklahoma, No Dice and Life & Times (Burgtheater, Vienna). His upcoming projects are the new musical Dave (Arena Stage), Beetlejuice (Broadway 18-19), and The Orphan of Zhao (Beijing International Music Festival).
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Projection and Video Design
Peter Nigrini, Hell’s Kitchen
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Video/Projections (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Peter Nigrini, The Who's Tommy
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Peter NigriniLempicka
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Peter NigriniHell's Kitchen
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Peter NigriniMJ The Musical
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Projection Design
Peter Nigrini, Beetlejuice
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Projection Design
Peter Nigrini, Beetlejuice
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Peter NigriniBeetlejuice
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Peter NigriniAin't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Projection Design
Peter Nigrini, SpongeBob SquarePants
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Projection Design
Peter Nigrini, Wakey, Wakey
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Projection Design
Peter Nigrini, Dear Evan Hansen
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Projection Design
Peter Nigrini, Dear Evan Hansen
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical)
Peter Nigrini, Grounded
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical)
Peter Nigrini, Dear Evan Hansen
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Projection Design
Peter NigriniOur Lady of Kibeho
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Projection Design
Peter Nigrini, Here Lies Love
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2013 - Hewes Design Award
Peter Nigrini, Here Lies Love
Videos
Video: Watch HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Girl on Fire' & 'No One' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2025-06-13 14:09:08
Video: Tank and Amanda Reid Perform 'If I Ain't Got You' From HELL'S KITCHEN; Deluxe Album Out Next Week
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-16 05:37:09
Video: Watch BEETLEJUICE Australia Star Karis Oka Sing 'Dead Mom'
by Michael Major - 2025-01-21 12:10:35
Video: Watch 'Waving Through A Window' From the DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour Led By Michael Fabisch
by Michael Major - 2025-01-09 14:01:04
Video: Behind The Scenes of the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN
by Blair Ingenthron - 2025-01-05 15:38:00
Video: Alicia Keys Visits Former School, Reunites with Teacher Who Shaped Her Music
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-19 13:38:12
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Perfect Way To Die' from HELL'S KITCHEN at The Root 100 Gala
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-16 08:05:56
Video: Shoshana Bean and Jakeim Hart of HELL'S KITCHEN Cover ‘Lesson Learned’ by Alicia Keys
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-01 10:05:45
Video: First Look At 2024/2025 DEAR EVAN HANSEN National Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-13 10:18:56
Video: Eden Espinosa Sings 'I Will Paint Her' from LEMPICKA
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-24 08:31:01
Video: MJ �" Das Michael Jackson Musical: Benét Monteiro in der Titelrolle!
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-06 10:10:37
Video: Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon in the Official Music Video For 'No One' From HELL'S KITCHEN
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-31 05:39:24
Video: HELL'S KITCHEN Cast and Crew Celebrates Mother's Day with Tribute Video
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-12 14:28:51
Video: First Look At Eden Espinosa, Amber Iman And More In LEMPICKA On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-03-15 21:06:37
Video: The Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Performs 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-12-14 09:19:17
Video: Watch Alicia Keys Talk HELL'S KITCHEN on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-12 11:22:58
News
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Will Depart Australia in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL must leave Australia in September. This is the last chance for Australians to witness the phenomenon. The final performances are now on sale.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL must leave Australia in September. This is the last chance for Australians to witness the phenomenon. The final performances are now on sale.
Video: Watch HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Girl on Fire' & 'No One' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2025
The cast of Hell's Kitchen appeared on Good Morning America today to perform 'Girl on Fire' and 'No One.' Introduced by Alicia Keys, the video features Jessica Vosk, Phillip Johnson Richardson, Amanda Reid, Christopher Jackson, and more.
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2025
The cast of Hell's Kitchen appeared on Good Morning America today to perform 'Girl on Fire' and 'No One.' Introduced by Alicia Keys, the video features Jessica Vosk, Phillip Johnson Richardson, Amanda Reid, Christopher Jackson, and more.
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to San Jose for One Week Only This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025
Broadway San Jose will present the smash-hit musical MJ, playing a strictly limited engagement at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) from Tuesday, July 29 through Sunday, August 3, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025
Broadway San Jose will present the smash-hit musical MJ, playing a strictly limited engagement at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) from Tuesday, July 29 through Sunday, August 3, 2025.
MJ: THE MUSICAL Comes To Portland Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025
Tony Award-winning musical MJ will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium in July. Jordan Markus plays the title role of ‘MJ' after playing the role in all three global productions.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025
Tony Award-winning musical MJ will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium in July. Jordan Markus plays the title role of ‘MJ' after playing the role in all three global productions.
BEETLEJUICE Will Return to Broadway This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2025
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL will return to Broadway for the 3rd time, when the First National Tour begins performances Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at The Palace Theatre. We have all of the details here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2025
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL will return to Broadway for the 3rd time, when the First National Tour begins performances Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at The Palace Theatre. We have all of the details here!
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to Overture
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2025
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry takes center stage in “MJ,” the multiple Tony Award-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2025
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry takes center stage in “MJ,” the multiple Tony Award-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
Tickets to MJ THE MUSICAL in Chicago on Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025
Individual tickets for the highly anticipated return engagement of the musical MJ will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025
Individual tickets for the highly anticipated return engagement of the musical MJ will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Regent Theatre
by Josh Stent - May 21, 2025
Melbourne, Melbourne, Melbourne - your favourite bio-exorcist has arrived! Beetlejuice the Musical is an unmissable night out at the theatre, which is currently haunting the beautiful Regent Theatre. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Tim Burton’s 1988 cult classic film, or new to the gothic-horror world of Beetlejuice, prepare yourself for a wild ride into the afterlife.
by Josh Stent - May 21, 2025
Melbourne, Melbourne, Melbourne - your favourite bio-exorcist has arrived! Beetlejuice the Musical is an unmissable night out at the theatre, which is currently haunting the beautiful Regent Theatre. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Tim Burton’s 1988 cult classic film, or new to the gothic-horror world of Beetlejuice, prepare yourself for a wild ride into the afterlife.
Video: Tank and Amanda Reid Perform 'If I Ain't Got You' From HELL'S KITCHEN; Deluxe Album Out Next Week
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2025
Hell’s Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) – Deluxe Edition will be available next week. Watch Durrell 'Tank' Babbs and Amanda Reid perform 'If I Ain't Got You' here!
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2025
Hell’s Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) – Deluxe Edition will be available next week. Watch Durrell 'Tank' Babbs and Amanda Reid perform 'If I Ain't Got You' here!
MJ THE MUSICAL To Open In Melbourne In September
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025
MJ THE MUSICAL, the Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical, will play in Melbourne at Her Majesty's Theatre from September 2025. Tickets for the Melbourne season will be available for pre-sale from Monday 26 May 2025, with Melburnians encouraged to join the waitlist.
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025
MJ THE MUSICAL, the Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical, will play in Melbourne at Her Majesty's Theatre from September 2025. Tickets for the Melbourne season will be available for pre-sale from Monday 26 May 2025, with Melburnians encouraged to join the waitlist.
Tickets For BEETLEJUICE at Playhouse Square on Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025
Playhouse Square announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale this week.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025
Playhouse Square announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale this week.
MJ THE MUSICAL Begins Performances Next Week At Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025
MJ The Musical brings the life of music icon Michael Jackson onstage at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, April 22-27, 2025. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Jacksonville in MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025
MJ The Musical brings the life of music icon Michael Jackson onstage at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, April 22-27, 2025. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Jacksonville in MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
THE WHO'S TOMMY National Tour Will Now Launch Fall 2026
by Joshua Wright - Apr 10, 2025
The National Tour of The Who's TOMMY will now launch in Fall 2026. The touring production was previously set to launch in Fall 2025 at Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI. The Broadway revival played 21 previews and 132 regular performances at the Nederlander Theatre.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 10, 2025
The National Tour of The Who's TOMMY will now launch in Fall 2026. The touring production was previously set to launch in Fall 2025 at Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI. The Broadway revival played 21 previews and 132 regular performances at the Nederlander Theatre.
BEETLEJUICE in Indianapolis Reschedules Opening Night Performance for Friday
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025
Broadway in Indianapolis has announced that due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight’s performance of BEETLEJUICE, Tuesday April 8, has been rescheduled at 1pm ET on Friday April 11.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025
Broadway in Indianapolis has announced that due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight’s performance of BEETLEJUICE, Tuesday April 8, has been rescheduled at 1pm ET on Friday April 11.
Review: BEETLEJUICE at Century II Concert Hall
by Paula Makar - Apr 3, 2025
OMG what a fun time I had experiencing BEETLEJUICE at Century II last night! The audience was having a blast, whooping and hollering, and gave the cast a standing ovation at the end of it all!
by Paula Makar - Apr 3, 2025
OMG what a fun time I had experiencing BEETLEJUICE at Century II last night! The audience was having a blast, whooping and hollering, and gave the cast a standing ovation at the end of it all!
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre In August
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025
Back by popular demand, the ghost-with-the-most is returning to Detroit in this edgy and irreverent Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play Detroit's Fisher Theatre August 5 – 10.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025
Back by popular demand, the ghost-with-the-most is returning to Detroit in this edgy and irreverent Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play Detroit's Fisher Theatre August 5 – 10.
BEETLEJUICE National Tour is Coming to the Arsht in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025
The 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series will continue with the Miami premiere of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, for a limited engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025
The 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series will continue with the Miami premiere of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, for a limited engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.
AIN’T TOO PROUD National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025
AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS's Second National Tour is coming to St. Louis this spring. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025
AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS's Second National Tour is coming to St. Louis this spring. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
MJ THE MUSICAL Reveals New Cast and Extends Run in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025
New casting has been announced for MJ the Musical as the hit London production enters its second year in the West End. Plus, the show has extended. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025
New casting has been announced for MJ the Musical as the hit London production enters its second year in the West End. Plus, the show has extended. Learn more here!
AIN'T TOO PROUD - The Life And Times Of The Temptations is Coming to Popejoy Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Second National Tour is coming to Popejoy Hall this spring. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Second National Tour is coming to Popejoy Hall this spring. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Peter Nigrini been nominated for?
Outstanding Projection and Video Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Hell’s Kitchen, Outstanding Video/Projections (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Who's Tommy, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Lempicka, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for MJ The Musical, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Beetlejuice, Outstanding Projection Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Projection Design (The Lortels) for Wakey, Wakey, Outstanding Projection Design (The Lortels) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Grounded, Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Our Lady of Kibeho, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Here Lies Love and Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Here Lies Love.
What awards has Peter Nigrini won?
Peter Nigrini has won the Outstanding Projection and Video Design award from the Drama Desk Awards for Hell’s Kitchen. He also received the Outstanding Video/Projections award (Broadway or Off-Broadway) from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Who's Tommy. Additionally, he earned the Hewes Design Award from The Hewes Awards for Here Lies Love.
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