Rui Rita


Rui Rita is an Obie Award-winning New York City based American lighting designer known for his extensive work On- and Off-Broadway.

Career

Broadway

Source:
YearShowTheater
2014The Velocity of AutumnBooth Theater
2013The Trip to BountifulStephen Sondheim Theater
2010Present LaughterAmerican Airlines Theater
2008Dividing the EstateBooth Theater
2007Old AcquaintanceAmerican Airlines Theater
2003Enchanted AprilBelasco Theater
1999The PriceRoyale Theater
1997A Thousand ClownsCriterion Center Stage Right

Off-Broadway

Source:
YearShowTheater
2018Paradise BluePershing Square Signature Center The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre
2016Skeleton CrewLinda Gross Theater
2014Just Jim DaleLaura Pels Theatre
2014The Happiest Song Plays LastSecond Stage Theatre
2013The Old FriendsPershing Square Signature Center Irene Diamond Stage
2013The Mound BuildersPershing Square Signature Center The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre
2013Talley's FollyLaura Pels Theatre
2012The Piano LessonPershing Square Signature Center Irene Diamond Stage
2011The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here AnymoreLaura Pels Theatre
2010The Orphans' Home Cycle Part IIIPeter Norton Space
2009The Orphans' Home Cycle Part IIPeter Norton Space
2009The Orphans' Home Cycle Part IPeter Norton Space
2009NightingaleNew York City Center-Stage I
2007Dividing the Estate59E59 Theater A
2006All's Well That Ends WellThe Duke on 42nd Street
2005Moonlight and MagnoliasNew York City Center-Stage I
2004The Day Emily Married59E59 Theater A
2004EngagedLucille Lortel Theatre
2004Big BillMitzi E. Newhouse Theater
2002EndpapersVariety Arts Theatre
2002The Carpetbagger's ChildrenMitzi E. Newhouse Theater
2001Crimes of the HeartSecond Stage Theatre
1999Dinner with FriendsVariety Arts Theatre]
1999Far EastMitzi E. Newhouse Theater
1997Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should KnowTriad Theater
1997Antony and CleopatraPublic Theater/Anspacher Theater
1994Vita & VirginiaUnion Square Theatre

Regional

Rita continues to work regionally, including accruing over 40 production credits at Williamstown Theater Festival.

Awards and nominations