Jules Fisher

Jules Fisher is an American lighting designer and theatre-maker. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, he built an impressive biography through a career spanning more than six decades, setting the industry gold standard by designing light environments for over 100 Broadway plays and musicals, as well as major concert tours, films, and architectural landmarks. Known for integrating a deep understanding of visual magic with innovative technical artistry, he has crafted the unforgettable atmospheres for some of the most influential productions in stage history, including Hair, Pippin, Angels in America, and Ragtime, alongside his recent work on the 2025 Broadway revival of Gypsy. His extraordinary creative range extended effortlessly to lighting major music icons like David Bowie and the Rolling Stones, as well as designing the iconic Tribute in Light memorial in New York City. His monumental contributions to the performing arts have been recognized with a record-breaking nine Tony Awards from 25 nominations, culminating in a prestigious 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, establishing him as a vital and multifaceted visionary in the contemporary global performing arts scene.