Brandon Stirling Baker is a Tony Award-Nominated lighting designer working internationally. His work can be seen on many of the world’s most celebrated stages including Broadway, Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center, New York City Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Australian Ballet, Hong Kong Ballet, The Royal Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Park Avenue Armory, American Repertory Theater, San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Miami City Ballet, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, Semperoper Dresden, Finnish National Ballet, and many others.
Baker has designed over 30 world premieres for choreographer Justin Peck and frequently collaborates with William Forsythe and Jamar Roberts. Baker received a Tony Award nomination for his lighting of ILLINOISE on Broadway and has earned Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, and Outer Critics Circle nominations, in addition to the Knight of Illumination Award for his work in dance.
Photo by Ella Spruill for New York City Ballet