Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaHowell Binkley, the Tony Award-winning lighting designer behind “Hamilton,” “Jersey Boys” and “In the Heights,” died Aug.
14 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 64.The theater community took to social media after news of Binkley’s death to pay tribute to his artistry, character, and masterful use of light and darkness to accentuate on-stage drama. “Thank you for sculpting in light & elevating every moment you touched,” “Hamilton” and “In the Heights” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote on Twitter. “Where will I hide now if not at your tech table?
I miss your smile & kindness already. Rest easy pal.”Howell. Thank you for Benny & Nina's sunrise. Thank you for Hamilton's hurricane & Burr's.
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