David Hersey | |
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| Born | November 30, 1939 |
| Education | Oberlin College |
| Occupation | Lighting designer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Spouse | Demetra Maraslis |
| Children | 3 |
David Hersey (born November 30, 1939) is a lighting designer who has designed the lighting for over 250 plays, musicals, operas, and ballets. His work has been seen in most corners of the globe and his awards include the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design for Evita, Cats, and Les Misérables, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lighting Design for Cats, Miss Saigon, and Equus, and the 1996 Laurence Olivier Award for Lighting Design.