Leah Gelpe

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Leah Gelpe is a talented director and producer with a passion for creating innovative and thought-provoking theater. Born and raised in New York City, Gelpe attended Brown University, where she studied theater and directing. After graduating, she moved back to New York and began working in the theater industry.
Gelpe has worked on a variety of productions both on and off Broadway. One of her earliest credits was serving as the assistant director for the Broadway production of "The Pillowman" in 2005. She went on to work on several other Broadway productions, including "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "The Lieutenant of Inishmore," and "The Coast of Utopia."
In addition to her work on Broadway, Gelpe has also directed and produced numerous off-Broadway productions. She has worked with some of the city's most prestigious theater companies, including the Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, and the Atlantic Theater Company. Some of her notable off-Broadway credits include "The November Men," "The Great Immensity," and "The Oldest Boy."
Gelpe is known for her ability to bring fresh and innovative ideas to her productions. She often collaborates with playwrights and actors to create work that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. In an interview with BroadwayWorld, Gelpe explained her approach to directing: "I try to create a space where everyone involved feels like they have a voice and can contribute to the work. I think that's when you get the most exciting and unexpected results."
Gelpe's work has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations. In 2014, she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her direction of "The Great Immensity." She was also the recipient of the Princess Grace Award for Theater Directing in 2011.
In addition to her work in the theater, Gelpe has also directed several short films and music videos. Her short film "The Last Ten" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013. She has also directed music videos for artists such as St. Vincent and The National.
Most recently, Gelpe directed the off-Broadway production of "Light Shining in Buckinghamshire" at New York Theatre Workshop.

Leah Gelpe Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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Leah Gelpe Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Sound Design

Leah Gelpe, The Invisible Hand

Leah Gelpe News


Full Broadway Cast Set For the Premiere of MARY JANE, Starring Rachel McAdams

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the full cast for the Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, starring Rachel McAdams. Learn more about the full cast here!

Vineyard Theatre Partners With The League Of Livestream Theater For WorldWide Live Stream Of John J. Caswell, Jr.'s SCENE PARTNERS

Sarah Stern, Artistic Director and Suzanne Appel, Managing Director of Vineyard Theatre, have announced that, in partnership with The League Of Live Stream Theater (LOLST), the final four performances of Scene Partners will be streamed worldwide on December 15 at 7:00 PM ET, December 16 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM ET and December 17 at 2:00 PM ET.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SCENE PARTNERS at The Vineyard Theatre Starring Dianne Wiest and More!

Vineyard Theatre's world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell, Jr. (Wet Brain), directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) opened on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and Broadway World was there to capture the festivities. Check out photos here!

SCENE PARTNERS Extended for Two Weeks at Vineyard Theatre

Vineyard Theatre will present a two-week extension for the world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell, Jr. (Wet Brain), directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown).

Eric Berryman, Johanna Day & More Join SCENE PARTNERS World Premiere at Vineyard Theatre

Discover the latest additions to the cast of 'Scene Partners' at the Vineyard Theatre. Learn more about the exciting world premiere production and stay up-to-date with the latest news.

West Coast Premiere of THE HEADLANDS to be Presented at American Conservatory Theater in February

American Conservatory Theater has announced the full cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of Obie Award-winning Bay Area playwright Christopher Chen’s The Headlands.

Daphne Rubin-Vega & More to Star in MY BROKEN LANGUAGE World Premiere at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre will present Quiara Alegría Hudes’ My Broken Language, the acclaimed playwright’s stage adaptation of her eponymous memoir, and her return to Signature for the second play in her Premiere Residency. My Broken Language takes place Oct 18-Nov 27, 2022 in the Pershing Square Signature Center’s Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre.

Clubbed Thumb Announces Casts for 25th Annual SUMMERWORKS Productions

Tony Award-nominated and five-time Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb has announced complete casting for the rescheduled 25th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays. 

World Premiere Of WHAT YOU ARE NOW Will Now Begin Previews March 9 at Ensemble Studio Theatre

Ensemble Studio Theatre and The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced today that the World Premiere of what you are now by Sam Chanse (Fruiting Bodies), directed by Steve Cosson (Whisper House), and co-presented by The Civilians (Steve Cosson, Artistic Director), will now begin previews on Wednesday March 9, 2022, out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of both the production and audiences.

Ensemble Studio Theatre to Present the World Premiere of WHAT YOU ARE NOW

ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE and The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have announced the World Premiere of what you are now by Sam Chanse (Fruiting Bodies), directed by Steve Cosson (Whisper House), co-presented by The Civilians. 

BWW Review: WAKEY WAKEY at American Conservatory Theatre Is A Superbly-Acted Exploration Of What It Means To Be Alive In The Modern World

Wakey Wakey is a superbly-acted exploration of what it means to be alive in the modern world that will provoke you and ultimately lift you out of your seat with a deeper appreciation for the life you're leading.

American Conservatory Theater Kicks Off the New Year with WAKEY WAKEY Starring Tony Hale

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) kicks off the new year with Obie Award­ winner Will Eno's new play, Wakey, Wakey. The curtain rises. Everyone's listening.

Photo Flash: Long Wharf Theatre Presents TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS

Long Wharf Theatre presents Tiny Beautiful Things, based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; adapted for the Stage by Nia Vardalos; co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail and Nia Vardalos; and directed by Ken Rus Schmoll.

Long Wharf Theatre Presents TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Jacob G. Padr n and Managing Director Joshua Borenstein, presents Tiny Beautiful Things, based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; adapted for the Stage by Nia Vardalos; co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail and Nia Vardalos; and directed by Ken Rus Schmoll, from February 13 through March 10, 2019.

DeLanna Studi, Joanna Glushak, and More to Join Christine Lahti in GLORIA: A LIFE

Rehearsals begin today, Tuesday, September 4, in New York City for GLORIA: A Life, a new play about Gloria Steinem. The full company has been announced for the production, which features a female cast, writer, director, creative and producing team.

DeLanna Studi, Joanna Glushak, and More to Join Christine Lahti in GLORIA: A LIFE

Rehearsals begin today, Tuesday, September 4, in New York City for GLORIA: A Life, a new play about Gloria Steinem. The full company has been announced for the production, which features a female cast, writer, director, creative and producing team.

Photo Coverage: The Cast of LOG CABIN Celebrates Opening Night

The world premiere of Log Cabin, a new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison, and directed by Tony Award and Obie Award winner Pam MacKinnon, opened last night! We're taking you inside the cast's opening night celebration. Check out the photos below!

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of LOG CABIN

The world premiere of Log Cabin, a new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison, and directed by Tony Award and Obie Award winner Pam MacKinnon, opened last night! We're taking you on the red carpet as the cast and stars arrive. Check out the photos below!

Photo Coverage: The Cast of LOG CABIN Takes its Opening Night Bows

The world premiere of Log Cabin, a new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison, and directed by Tony Award and Obie Award winner Pam MacKinnon, opened last night! Check out photos of the cast's opening night bows below!

Playwrights Horizons Opens Online Lottery for First Preview of LOG CABIN

Playwrights Horizons begins accepting entries today for the Live for Five online lottery for $5 tickets to the world premiere of LOG CABIN

Leah Gelpe FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Leah Gelpe has been nominated for Outstanding Sound Design at The Lortel Awards for the following shows: Mary Jane, The Invisible Hand, and Slowgirl.

Leah Gelpe has won Outstanding Sound Design awards at The Lortel Awards for the shows Mary Jane and Slowgirl.

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