Peter H. Hunt

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Peter Huls Hunt (born December 19, 1938) is an American theatre, film, and television director and a theatrical lighting designer. Hunt was born in Pasadena, California, the son of Gertrude (née Orphüls) and George Smith Hunt II, a Minnesota-born industrial designer. Hunt began his career as a lighting designer at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in 1958. He became Artistic Director in 1989, a post he held until 1995. In 1969, he helmed the Broadway musical 1776, winning the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for his efforts. His next project, Georgy, was less successful, closing after only four performances.