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Arin Arbus is a director.

2022 productions include THE MERCHANT OF VENICE for Theater for a New Audience (TFANA) and Shakespeare Theatre of DC; LA TRAVIATA for Canadian Opera Company (8 Dora Award nominations).

In 2019, she made her Broadway debut directing Terrence McNally’s FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE (Tony nomination for Best Revival) starring six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald and two-time Oscar nominee, Michael Shannon.

For a decade Arbus served as associate artistic director at TFANA — an off-broadway company whose mission is to develop and vitalize the performance of Shakespeare and other great dramatic works. At TFANA she directed productions of OTHELLO, MEASURE FOR MEASURE, MACBETH, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, KING LEAR, THE WINTER'S TALE, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, Wilder’s THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH (Obie Award), and repertory productions of Strindberg’s THE FATHER and Ibsen’s A DOLL'S HOUSE.

For Houston Grand Opera she has directed Britten’s RAPE OF LUCRETIA and LA TRAVIATTA, which she also directed at The Chicago Lyric Opera and COC.

Arbus spent several years making theatre with prisoners at a medium security prison in upstate New York in association with Rehabilitation Through the Arts. In 2018, she directed an Arabic adaptation of The Tempest, performed by refugees in a camp in Greece for Campfire Project.

She has directed productions and taught courses at The Yale School of Drama, Juilliard, NYU Grad Acting, Columbia University and The New School. She was a Drama League Directing Fellow, a Princess Grace Award Recipient, a Samuel H. Scripps Award Recipient, and a member of Soho Rep’s Writer/Director Lab.

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[Broadway, 2002]
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Arin Arbus Awards and Nominations

Obie Awards - 2017 - Directing

Arin Arbus, The Skin of Our Teeth

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CABARET, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY & More Set for Guthrie Theater 2024-25 Season

The Guthrie Theater will present eight productions for its 2024–2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

PARTY? Comes to Theater for the New City This Month

Party? a new comedy by Anne Marilyn Lucas offers a fresh look at the ever-changing concept of marriage roles and the institution as a lifetime commitment. Performances run March 14 to 31.

Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Shakespeare Theatre Company

The Lehman Trilogy, directed by Arin Arbus at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, is an extraordinary feat of storytelling. It is simultaneously epic and spare. With just three actors it unfolds the captivating and intimate story of one immigrant family that evolves its company, navigates pious lives, innovates new ways of doing business, and ultimately unravels over time into instability and a crushing financial crisis.

Video: Go Behind The Curtain Of Shakespeare Theatre Company's THE LEHMAN TRILOGY

Go behind the curtain of Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of The Lehman Trilogy, adapted by Ben Power from the play by Stefano Massini in an all-new video. Check out the clip!

PARTY? Embraces Multi-Generational View of Marriage with Humor at Theatre for the New City

Theater for the New City will present the play's premier New York run March 14 to 31, directed by Myriam Cyr. Learn more about the production here!

John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA

RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!

Interview: Arin Arbus on THE LEHMAN TRILOGY

Arin Arbus directs Shakespeare Theatre Company's D.C. premiere of The Lehman Trilogy, with a cast of three actors covering 160 years of family struggles, achievements, and missteps.

Relationships Take Center Stage In PARTY? at Theater for the New City This March

The complexities of relationships across three generations will be explored in the new play, 'Party?' by Anne Marilyn Lucas. Learn more about the production here!

PARTY? Makes NYC Debut March 14-31 On Theatre For The New City Stage

'Party?' a poignant comedy described by playwright Anne Marilyn Lucas as 'A Doll's House meets Neil Simon' provides a fresh and often humorous look at marriage through the eyes of three generations of one family.

PARTY? to Debut in March at Theatre For The New City

'Party?' will make its NYC debut in March at Theatre for the New City. Learn how to purchase tickets!

John Douglas Thompson and Sarin Monae West Join THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the updated cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.

Cast Set For THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for its production of The Lehman Trilogy, adapted by Ben Power from the play by Stefano Massini.

Alexandra Silber, Christian Coulson & More to Star in THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.

Jenn Freeman and Sonya Tayeh's IS IT THURSDAY YET? to Open Next Week at PAC NYC

Is It Thursday Yet? will open on Tuesday, December 12 at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Red Bull Theater 20th Anniversary To Feature Audra McDonald, Patrick Page, Santino Fontana, Reeve Carney, and More

RED BULL THEATER has announced details of its plans for 2024, celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Highlights include the rolling world premiere of Medea: Re-Versed opening Off-Broadway; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings with an all-star line-up (offered both in-person and online); and an all-new season of the popular Red Bull Theater Podcasts (formerly known as RemarkaBULL Podversations), intimate behind the scenes conversations with great artists.

TFANA to Present Final Extension Of WAITING FOR GODOT Starring Michael Shannon & More

THEATRE FOR A NEW AUDIENCE announces final extension of Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' starring Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks. Don't miss this critically acclaimed production running through December 23.

WAITING FOR GODOT Starring Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks & More Extended at TFANA

Theatre for a New Audience, responding to demand, will present a two-week extension of its production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, directed by Arin Arbus. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 16th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 16, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review Roundup: WAITING FOR GODOT Opens Off-Broadway at Theatre For a New Audience

The second production in TFANA’s 2023-24 season is Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, staged by Arin Arbus and starring Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks and more. Read the reviews for Waiting For Godot here!

Arin Arbus FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Arin Arbus has been nominated for Directing at the Obie Awards for "The Skin of Our Teeth" and for Outstanding Director at The Lortels for "Othello."

Arin Arbus has won the Directing award at the Obie Awards for "The Skin of Our Teeth."

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