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BIO

Broadway: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (2011 Tony Nomination). Off-Broadway: Taming Of The Shrew (Theatre For A New Audience), Peter & The Starcatcher (New York Theatre Workshop, 2011 Lucille Lortel Nom.), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (The Public Theater), Broke-Ology (Lincoln Center Theater), Jollyship The Whizbang (Ars Nova).


Regional: Upcoming Once On This Island (Papermill Playhouse), Allegiance (Old Globe).
Awards: 2011 Obie Award, 2011 Lucille Lortel Award, 2010 Henry Hewes Design Award, 2010 Outer Circle Critics Nominee.
Co-chair: Broadway Green Alliance's Pre/Post Production Committee.

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Scenic Design
 
[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2019]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Set Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Scenic Designer
 
[New York, 2016]
Scenic Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Set Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Set Designer
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Set Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Associate Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Associate Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Associate Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Associate Scenic Designer
 
[New York, 2006]
Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Associate Scenic Designer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
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Assistant Scenic Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Set Design

Donyale Werle, The Explorers Club


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Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

Donyale Werle, Peter and the Starcatcher


winner
Obie Awards - 2011 - Sustained Excellence of Set Design

Donyale Werle


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The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Donyale Werle, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Donyale Werle, Peter and the Starcatcher

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Donyale Werle, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Set Design

Donyale Werle, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2010 - Scenic Design

Donyale Werle, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2010 - Scenic Design

Donyale Werle, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

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News


Summer 2024 NYC Theatre Guide: Broadway, Off-Broadway & Outdoors

There's nothing like summer in the city! Summer 2024 in New York City will bring with it a handful on new Broadway, off-Broadway, and outdoor productions to take in this June July and August. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!
Summer For the City Festival Will Return to Lincoln Center This Summer

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has announced the third annual Summer for the City, welcoming New Yorkers to hundreds of free events over three months.  
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company The Cast And Creative Team Of Shakespeare's MACBETH For Shakespeare On The Common

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) and Steven Maler, Artistic Director, announce the complete cast and creative team for this summer's production of Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth on the Boston Common.
SUMMER FOR THE CITY Festival Returns To Lincoln Center In 2022

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) has announced the second annual Summer for the City, the ultimate New York festival.
Photos: Inside The American Theatre Wing Annual Gala

The American Theatre Wing held their annual Gala, honoring the legacy of actor, director, and activist Antoinette 'Tony' Perry alongside the past, present, and future women of the theatre. Check out photos here!
Kate Baldwin, Amber Gray, Bonnie Milligan & More to Perform at The American Theatre Wing Gala

The American Theatre Wing has announced performers for their annual Gala. Performers include Kate Baldwin, The Broadway Boys, Gretchen Cryer, Amber Gray, Aisha de Haas, Luna, Charlotte Maltby, Bonnie Milligan and more.
TREVOR: THE MUSICAL Will Play Final Performance at Stage 42 on January 2

Trevor: The Musical will play its final performance on Sunday, January 2, 2022, following 76 performances at Stage 42 (422 West 42nd Street, near 9th Avenue).
TREVOR: THE MUSICAL Lends Support to BC/EFA, Family Equality & PFLAG in December

Producers Roy Furman, John Ambrosino / Josie Bray / Mark Woods have announced Get Together At Trevor, a new initiative to help raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Family Equality, and PFLAG while seeing a performance of Trevor: The Musical at the same time during the month of December. 
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of TREVOR: THE MUSICAL

Trevor: The Musical opened last night at Stage 42 (422 West 42nd Street, near 9th Avenue). The 19-member company of Trevor: The Musical includes Holden William Hagelberger as Trevor, Mark Aguirre, Aaron Alcaraz, Ava Briglia, and more.
Review Roundup: TREVOR: THE MUSICAL at Stage 42- See What the Critics Are Saying!

Trevor: The Musical opens tonight at Stage 42. Read the reviews!
VIDEO: Get a First Look at TREVOR: THE MUSICAL

Trevor: The Musical opens this Wednesday, November 10, at Stage 42 (422 West 42nd Street, near 9th Avenue) Get a first look at the production in the video!
Photos: Go Inside TREVOR: THE MUSICAL, Now In Performances at Stage 42

Trevor: The Musical is about a charming 13-year-old force of nature with a vivid imagination. As he deals with becoming a teenager, Trevor struggles to navigate his own identity and determine how he fits in a challenging world.
TREVOR: THE MUSICAL Digital Lottery Tickets Announced

Beginning with tonight’s first preview, a limited number of $35 digital lottery tickets will be available for each performance of Trevor: The Musical, now playing at Stage 42 (442 West 42nd Street, near 9th Avenue). The show will officially open on Wednesday, November 10.
TREVOR: THE MUSICAL Begins Performances On Monday at Stage 42

Trevor: The Musical begins performances this Monday, October 25 at Stage 42 (442 West 42nd Street, near 9th Avenue). The show will officially open on Wednesday, November 10.
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For TREVOR: THE MUSICAL

Previews of Trevor: The Musical begin Monday, October 25, 2021 at Stage 42 (442 West 42nd Street, near 9th Avenue). The official opening is Wednesday, November 10. Go inside rehearsals with this all new video!
Box Office to Open Monday for TREVOR: THE MUSICAL

The Stage 42 box office for Trevor: The Musical will open this Monday, October 11 at 12pm. Trevor: The Musical will begin performances Monday, October 25, 2021, and open Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Stage 42 (442 West 42nd Street, near 9th Avenue).
13-Year-Old Holden William Hagelberger Will Lead TREVOR: THE MUSICAL

13-year-old Holden William Hagelberger from Sugarland, Texas has been cast in the role of “Trevor” in Trevor: The Musical, following a process which included a national virtual casting call with over 1300 submissions.  Learn all about it here. 
National Virtual Casting Call Announced For TREVOR: THE MUSICAL

Learn more about how to submit your audition, or to purchase tickets for the upcoming production which begins in October!
New Musical TREVOR Will Begin Performances Off-Broadway at Stage 42 in October

Trevor is about 13-year-old Trevor, a force of nature with a vivid imagination. As he deals with becoming a teenager, Trevor struggles to navigate his own identity and determine how he fits in a challenging world.
BAM Gala 2021 Will Honor Sir Patrick Stewart, Shelby White & the Leon Levy Foundation, and Jawole Willa Jo Zollar

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) announces today its annual gala honorees: actor, Sir Patrick Stewart, longtime BAM supporter Shelby White & the Leon Levy Foundation, and choreographer and founder of Urban Bush Women (UBW) Jawole Willa Jo Zollar for their indelible contributions to the performing arts.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Donyale Werle been nominated for?

Donyale Werle has received several nominations for her work in theater. She was nominated for Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for The Explorers Club. She received a nomination for Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for Peter and the Starcatcher. Additionally, she was recognized for Sustained Excellence of Set Design at the Obie Awards. Werle was nominated for Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels for both Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and Peter and the Starcatcher. She also received a nomination for Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. Furthermore, she was nominated for Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. Lastly, she received two nominations for Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.

What awards has Donyale Werle won?

Donyale Werle has won several prestigious awards, including Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for Peter and the Starcatcher. She received the Sustained Excellence of Set Design award at the Obie Awards. Additionally, she won Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. Werle also received the Scenic Design award at The Hewes Awards for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.

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