A Visual Poet of the Stage: The World of Tony Straiges Tony Straiges, born in New York City in 1942, has quietly become one of the most influential and respected scenic designers in American theater. While perhaps not a household name, his work resonates deeply within the landscape of Broadway and ballet, characterized by an elegant sparseness and a profound sense of fantasy that invites audiences into worlds both familiar and dreamlike. Straiges’s journey began with an early immersion in community theatre near Washington D.C., a formative experience that led him to pursue formal training at…