While lighting has been used in live performance since origin of theater, the role of a lighting designer was only formalized in the early 20th century[1]. Jean Rosenthal was the first person credited as one.[2] Thomas R. Skelton. Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer.
Tharon Musser introduced computerized lighting consoles to Broadway with the 1975 production of A Chorus Line.[3] This allowed shows to exceed the previous limitations imposed by piano boards and the electricians required to operated them (a maximum of three electricians and six boards).[4]
Jennifer Tipton. Richard Pilbrow. Stanley McCandless. Imero Fiorentino. Adolphe Appia. Francis Reid (lighting designer).