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Binkley attended [[East Carolina University]] in [[Greenville, North Carolina|Greenville]], North Carolina where he started his career working with dance programs.<ref name=design>Eddy, Kathleen.[http://livedesignonline.com/mag/lighting_simply_howell_binkley/ Simply Howell Binkley] livedesignonline.com, Feb 1, 2004</ref> |
Binkley attended [[East Carolina University]] in [[Greenville, North Carolina|Greenville]], North Carolina where he started his career working with dance programs.<ref name=design>Eddy, Kathleen.[http://livedesignonline.com/mag/lighting_simply_howell_binkley/ Simply Howell Binkley] livedesignonline.com, Feb 1, 2004</ref> |
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He has lit a plethora of major [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] shows, including many for the prolific [[Hal Prince]] and is a frequent collaborator with director [[Des McAnuff]]. He is also a collaborator and co-founder of David Parsons's [[Parsons Dance Company]]. He has worked at regional theaters such as [[La Jolla, San Diego, California]], [[Shakespeare Theatre]] DC, [[Old Globe Theatre]], the [[Guthrie Theater]], The [[Goodman Theatre]], and [[Hartford Stage]].<ref name=design/><ref>[http://americantheatrewing.org/biography/detail/howell_binkley Credits as of November 2006] American Theatre Wing</ref> |
He has lit a plethora of major [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] shows, including many for the prolific [[Hal Prince]] and is a frequent collaborator with director [[Des McAnuff]]. He is also a collaborator and co-founder of David Parsons's [[Parsons Dance Company]]. He has worked at regional theaters such as [[La Jolla, San Diego, California]], [[Shakespeare Theatre Company|Shakespeare Theatre]] DC, [[Old Globe Theatre]], the [[Guthrie Theater]], The [[Goodman Theatre]], and [[Hartford Stage]].<ref name=design/><ref>[http://americantheatrewing.org/biography/detail/howell_binkley Credits as of November 2006] American Theatre Wing</ref> |
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Binkley is well known{{Opinion|date=June 2011}} for his use of saturated color, accompanied by white or slightly cool highlights. He frequently uses smoke or haze to draw attention to his use of angle. His designs are partly based upon Craig Miller and Tom Skelton's use of cross focussing to make diamond effects.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} |
Binkley is well known{{Opinion|date=June 2011}} for his use of saturated color, accompanied by white or slightly cool highlights. He frequently uses smoke or haze to draw attention to his use of angle. His designs are partly based upon Craig Miller and Tom Skelton's use of cross focussing to make diamond effects.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} |
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*''[[Lombardi (play)|Lombardi]]'' (Broadway, 2010) |
*''[[Lombardi (play)|Lombardi]]'' (Broadway, 2010) |
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*''[[Baby It's You!]]'' (Broadway, 2011) |
*''[[Baby It's You!]]'' (Broadway, 2011) |
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*''[[How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying]]'' (Broadway revival, 2011) - Tony Award nomination |
*''[[How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying|How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying]]'' (Broadway revival, 2011) - Tony Award nomination |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 15:50, 4 August 2011
Howell Binkley is a professional lighting designer in New York City. He received the 2006 Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a musical for Jersey Boys.
Binkley attended East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina where he started his career working with dance programs.[1]
He has lit a plethora of major Broadway shows, including many for the prolific Hal Prince and is a frequent collaborator with director Des McAnuff. He is also a collaborator and co-founder of David Parsons's Parsons Dance Company. He has worked at regional theaters such as La Jolla, San Diego, California, Shakespeare Theatre DC, Old Globe Theatre, the Guthrie Theater, The Goodman Theatre, and Hartford Stage.[1][2]
Binkley is well known[opinion] for his use of saturated color, accompanied by white or slightly cool highlights. He frequently uses smoke or haze to draw attention to his use of angle. His designs are partly based upon Craig Miller and Tom Skelton's use of cross focussing to make diamond effects.[citation needed]
Works (selected)
- Kiss of the Spider Woman (Broadway, 1993) - Tony Award nomination
- Minnelli on Minnelli (Concert, 1999)
- Parade (Broadway, 1998) - Drama Desk Award nomination
- The Full Monty (Broadway, 2000)- Drama Desk Award nomination
- Bounce (Broadway, 2003)
- Golda's Balcony (Off Broadway, 2008 / Broadway, 2003)
- Avenue Q (Broadway, 2003 / London, 2006)
- Radiant Baby (Off-Broadway, 2003) - Lucille Lortel Award nomination
- Jersey Boys (Broadway, 2005 / London, 2008)
- LoveMusik (Broadway, 2007) - Drama Desk Award win
- In the Heights (Broadway, 2008) - Tony Award nomination
- Bridge and Tunnel (Broadway, 2006)
- West Side Story (Broadway revival, 2009) - Tony Award nomination
- Lombardi (Broadway, 2010)
- Baby It's You! (Broadway, 2011)
- How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Broadway revival, 2011) - Tony Award nomination
References
- ^ a b Eddy, Kathleen.Simply Howell Binkley livedesignonline.com, Feb 1, 2004
- ^ Credits as of November 2006 American Theatre Wing
External links
- Internet Broadway Database profile
- Internet Off-Broadway Database prfile
- London Theatre Database profile
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