Rachel Chavkin
Latest News on Rachel Chavkin:
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Will Lead ANYTHING GOES at the Muny (May 23, 2024)
Alberta Bair Theater Reveals 2024-2025 Season (May 23, 2024)
Singer-Songwriter Yola Will Make Broadway Debut as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN (May 21, 2024)
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Will Lead ANYTHING GOES at the Muny (May 23, 2024)
Alberta Bair Theater Reveals 2024-2025 Season (May 23, 2024)
Singer-Songwriter Yola Will Make Broadway Debut as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN (May 21, 2024)
Rachel Chavkin BIO
Chavkin is a director, writer and artistic director of the TEAM. Hadestown (NYTW, National Theatre, London) has been one of her greatest joys. Tony and Lortel nominations and Drama Desk Award for Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Broadway, Ars Nova, A.R.T.). London: Mission Drift (National Theatre), American Clock (Old Vic). Select New York and regional: Marco Ramirez’s The Royale (LCT; Obie Award, Drama Desk and Lortel noms.), Malloy’s Preludes (LCT3), Bess Wohl’s Small Mouth Sounds (Ars Nova and national tour) and Continuity (MTC), Carson Kreitzer’s and Matt Gould’s Lempicka (Williamstown Theatre Festival), The Royal Family (Guthrie Theatre) and multiple collaborations with Taylor Mac.
Her first film, Remind Me, was an official selection of the Venice and Beverly Hills Film Festivals. 2017 Smithsonian Award for Ingenuity.
In 2019-2020, she will direct Malloy’s Moby Dick at A.R.T. She is a proud NYTW Usual Suspect and Member SDC. Chavkin earned her BFA at NYU where she now serves on the directing faculty at Playwrights Horizons Theater School, and earned her MFA at Columbia University.
Rachel Chavkin Photos
The Cast & Company of "Hadestown" & "Lempicka" including Rachel Chavkin, Beth Leavel, Eden Espinosa, Jordan Fisher, Andrew Samonsky, Phillip Boykin, Isa Briones, Jon Jon Briones, Amber Iman, George Abud, Natalie Joy Johnson, Composer Matt Gould, Nathaniel Stampley
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03/21/2024
From: Photos: 48th Street is Renamed Chavkin Way For Rachel Chavkin
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Katie Finneran, Scott Foley, Playwright Larissa FastHorse, Second Stage Artistic Director Carole Rothman, Director Rachel Chavkin, Christopher Ryan Grant, Clea Alsip, Amy Staats, D'Arcy Carden and Chris Sullivan
Date:
04/21/2023
From: Photos: The Cast of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Takes Their Opening Night Bows
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Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Andre de Shields, Patrick Page, Amber Gray, David Neumann, Anais Mitchell and Rachel Chavkin with the cast during the Broadway Press Performance Preview of "Hadestown" at the Walter Kerr Theatre on March 18, 2019 in New York
Date:
03/18/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Go Way Down and Meet The Cast of HADESTOWN on Broadway!
Choreographer David Neumann, Composer and author Anais Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin during the Broadway Press Performance Preview of "Hadestown" at the Walter Kerr Theatre on March 18, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
03/18/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Go Way Down and Meet The Cast of HADESTOWN on Broadway!
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Rachel Chavkin Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
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Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Musical
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Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Musical
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Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play
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The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Director
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The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Director
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Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
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Obie Awards - 2013 - Special Citation
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Rachel Chavkin Videos
Exclusive: André De Shields Reprising Hermes Role For Rachel Chavkin-Directed Podcast
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2024
Video: First Look At Eden Espinosa, Amber Iman And More In LEMPICKA On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024
Video: Watch Jordan Fisher & Ani DiFranco Perform From HADESTOWN on TAMRON HALL
by Michael Major - Feb 23, 2024
Video: Watch Lola Tung and Jordan Fisher Sing 'All I've Ever Known' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024
Photos/Video: Lola Tung and Ani DiFranco Take Their First Bows in HADESTOWN
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024
VIDEO: Gloria Onitiri Performs 'Our Lady Of The Underground' From HADESTOWN in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024
VIDEO: Anaïs Mitchell Sings 'Flowers' at the HADESTOWN West End Launch Event
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024
Video: Watch Jordan Fisher Talk HADESTOWN During The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 25, 2023
Photos & Video: HADESTOWN Formally Added to Library of Congress Collection
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023
Video: Watch Betty Who & HADESTOWN Cast Perform 'Livin' It Up on Top' on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2023
VIDEO: Anaïs Mitchell and the Cast of HADESTOWN Celebrate Opening Night in Toronto
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 23, 2023
Rachel Chavkin News
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Will Lead ANYTHING GOES at the Muny
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.
Alberta Bair Theater Reveals 2024-2025 Season
The stage is alive in 24-25! Alberta Bair Theater has announced its 2024-2025 season packed with top-notch entertainment. Learn more about the full lineup here!
The stage is alive in 24-25! Alberta Bair Theater has announced its 2024-2025 season packed with top-notch entertainment. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Singer-Songwriter Yola Will Make Broadway Debut as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Yola will make her Broadway debut in the role of Persephone in Hadestown beginning this summer! She will take over the role beginning July 2.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Yola will make her Broadway debut in the role of Persephone in Hadestown beginning this summer! She will take over the role beginning July 2.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 21, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The Drama League Will Celebrate Pride Month With New Plays THE ARCHIVISTS and DADDY
The Drama League will celebrate Pride Month in June with first glimpses of two exciting new LGBTQIA+ plays. Partnering with The American LGBTQ+ Museum, they will present a staged reading of The Archivists and an open rehearsal of Daddy.
The Drama League will celebrate Pride Month in June with first glimpses of two exciting new LGBTQIA+ plays. Partnering with The American LGBTQ+ Museum, they will present a staged reading of The Archivists and an open rehearsal of Daddy.
Broadway Buying Guide: May 20, 2024- Broadway Classics Top the Week
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 20, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 20, 2024.
Video: Rachel Chavkin and More Give Emotional Speeches at Closing Night of LEMPICKA
Lempicka played its final performance on Broadway on May 19. Following the final curtain call, members of the show's creative team, including Rachel Chavkin (director), Matt Gould (book and music), and more, took to the stage to give speeches about the show. Watch the video here!
Lempicka played its final performance on Broadway on May 19. Following the final curtain call, members of the show's creative team, including Rachel Chavkin (director), Matt Gould (book and music), and more, took to the stage to give speeches about the show. Watch the video here!
Video: LEMPICKA Celebrates Broadway Journey
Watch Lempicka's Broadway journey in the video here as the production plays its final Broadway performance today, May 19, 2024.
Watch Lempicka's Broadway journey in the video here as the production plays its final Broadway performance today, May 19, 2024.
Review: HADESTOWN at Ed Mirvish Theatre
Back by popular demand for a limited time is the multiple Tony and Grammy Awards winning new musical Hadestown - music, lyrics, and book by Anaïs Mitchell, directed by Rachel Chavkin - for a limited run at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre until May 26. This modern, politically relevant tale combines two classic Greek legends - the stories of Hades and Persephone; and Orpheus and Eurydice - that is sure to lure in audiences like a siren song.
Back by popular demand for a limited time is the multiple Tony and Grammy Awards winning new musical Hadestown - music, lyrics, and book by Anaïs Mitchell, directed by Rachel Chavkin - for a limited run at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre until May 26. This modern, politically relevant tale combines two classic Greek legends - the stories of Hades and Persephone; and Orpheus and Eurydice - that is sure to lure in audiences like a siren song.
GATSBY & More Lead Boston's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows
Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for May 2024 include a new adaptation of The Great Gatsby & more.
Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for May 2024 include a new adaptation of The Great Gatsby & more.
Photos: See Rachel Chavkin, Sonya Tayeh & More in Rehearsals for GATSBY at A.R.T.
See rehearsal photos fro Gatsby at A.R.T. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
See rehearsal photos fro Gatsby at A.R.T. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
American Repertory Theater Announces Associated Programming For GATSBY World-Premiere Musical
A.R.T. has announced associated programming for GATSBY, including a film series, essential question discussions, and access performances.
A.R.T. has announced associated programming for GATSBY, including a film series, essential question discussions, and access performances.
Maia Reficco to Make Broadway Debut as 'Eurydice' in HADESTOWN
Maia Reficco will make her Broadway debut as ‘Eurydice’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about Reficco and see how to purchase tickets.
Maia Reficco will make her Broadway debut as ‘Eurydice’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Learn more about Reficco and see how to purchase tickets.
LEMPICKA Plays Final Broadway Performance
Lempicka will close on Broadway following 27 previews and 41 regular performances at the Longacre Theatre.
Lempicka will close on Broadway following 27 previews and 41 regular performances at the Longacre Theatre.
Broadway Buying Guide: May 13, 2024- See Robert Downey Jr. in His Debut
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 13, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 13, 2024.
Jeremy Blocker Joins Audible as Head of Live Creative Producing
Jeremy Blocker joins Audible Theater, marking a significant addition to the team. Discover more about this major development in the theater industry.
Jeremy Blocker joins Audible Theater, marking a significant addition to the team. Discover more about this major development in the theater industry.
The Drama League Reveals Recipients of 2024 Directors Project
The Drama League has announced the nineteen stage directors receiving the 2024 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and fund programs collectively known as The Directors Project.
The Drama League has announced the nineteen stage directors receiving the 2024 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and fund programs collectively known as The Directors Project.
Broadway Buying Guide: May 6, 2024- See the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 6, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 6, 2024.
LEMPICKA Announces Broadway Closing Date
BrodwayWorld has learned that Lempicka will close on Broadway May 19th. The production has struggled to find an audience and has had grosses well below those needed to sustain a Broadway musical of its size.
BrodwayWorld has learned that Lempicka will close on Broadway May 19th. The production has struggled to find an audience and has had grosses well below those needed to sustain a Broadway musical of its size.
Rachel Chavkin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Rachel Chavkin written?
Rachel Chavkin has written 1 shows including Hadestown (Developed by).
What awards has Rachel Chavkin been nominated for?
Rachel Chavkin has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hadestown," Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Hadestown," and Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Hadestown." She has also been nominated for Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812," Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812," and Outstanding Director at The Lortels for both "The Royale" and "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812." Additionally, she received a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812."
What awards has Rachel Chavkin won?
Rachel Chavkin has won the Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hadestown," the Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Hadestown," the Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Hadestown," the Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812," and a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812."
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