Recipient
Peggy Eisenhauer
Partner to world-renowned lighting designer, Jules Fisher, they have been in collaboration for over 21 years. In 2004, they received the Tony Award for Assassins, and in 1996 for Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk. In 1998, she received dual Tony nominations for Ragtime and Cabaret, and in 2000 received a second dual Tony nomination for The Wild Party and Marie Christine, followed by a 2001 nomination for Jane Eyre. They have worked with such esteemed directors as George C. Wolfe, Rob Marshall, Sam Mendes, Graciela Daniele, Jack O’Brien, Tommy Tune, Joe Mantello, and Mike Nichols. Their theatrical lighting designs on the film Chicago, in collaboration with cinematographer Dion Beebe, were honored with a 2003 Academy Award nomination for Cinematography. Their theatrical lighting is featured in the films Marci ‘X’ and School of Rock, The Producers, and the upcoming Dreamgirls, to be released in December.
Bio as of May, 2006.