If you look at the billing page of “Ragtime”’s program, you may not see Ben Pearcy’s name — but you will see the moniker of the design house he leads: 59 Studio. As one of two principal design directors with 59 Studio, Pearcy has contributed projection and video design to such shows as “Flying Over Sunset” and “Stranger Things: The First Shadow.” This season, Pearcy has earned a Tony Award nomination for his work on the Lincoln Center Theater revival of “Ragtime.”
In this episode, Pearcy explains the difference between lighting, projection and video design and how he and his co-nominees manipulated each discipline to evoke the heart of the musical.
“Ragtime” is nominated for 11 Tony Awards.
The 2026 Tony Awards will take place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall. P!NK will host the ceremony, which will be broadcast live on CBS and livestreamed on Paramount+ Premium (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). CBS and Pluto TV will present the Tony Awards: Act One, with additional details to follow.
See the full list of nominations here.
