Background
Fisher, Jules Edward was born on November 12, 1937 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Abraham and Ann (Davidson) Fisher.
producer Theatre consultant lighting designer
Fisher, Jules Edward was born on November 12, 1937 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Abraham and Ann (Davidson) Fisher.
Student, Pennsylvania State University. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1960.
He is credited with lighting designs for more than 300 productions over the course of his 50-year career in Broadway and off-Broadway shows, as well extensive work in film, ballet, opera, television, and rock and roll concert tours. He is a graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology. He is also a principal in the theatre consulting firm Fisher Dachs Associates, architectural lighting firm Fisher Marantz Stone, and teaches at The New School.
Fisher was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University in May 2013.
Fisher has worked with many popular musicians on their concerts and tours including: The Rolling Stones KISS David Bowie George Clinton The Who"s Tommy Crosby, Stills and Nash Whitney Houston Simon & Garfunkel Barbra Streisand Fisher has designed theatrical lighting for many film features. Designs include: A Star is Born (1976) The Rose (1979) Can"t Stop the Music (1980) Chicago (2002) The Producers (2005) Dreamgirls (2006) Enchanted (2007) Burlesque (2010) Fisher can be seen as himself lighting a show in Bob Fosse"s All That Jazz (1979). for Best Lighting Design: for Best Lighting Design: 1972 Jesus Christ Superstar 1976 Chicago 1978 Beatlemania (Best Musical, as producer) 1984 Louisiana Cage aux Folles 1986 Song & Dance 1993 Angels in America: Millennium Approaches 1994 Angels in America: Perestroika.
Member United Scenic Artists, Illuminating Engineering Society, United States Institute Theatre Technology, International Association Lighting Designer, Society British Lighting Designers, League American Theatres and Producers.