David Bengali
Latest News on David Bengali:
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Make Wisconsin Debut at Madison's Overture Center (Jun 1, 2026)
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List (May 17, 2026)
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at TPAC'S Jackson Hall (May 14, 2026)
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Make Wisconsin Debut at Madison's Overture Center (Jun 1, 2026)
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List (May 17, 2026)
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at TPAC'S Jackson Hall (May 14, 2026)
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Projection and Video Design
David Bengali, My Joy is Heavy
The Lortels - 2026 - Outstanding Projection Design
David Bengali, My Joy Is Heavy
Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Lighting Design of a Play
David Bengali, Good Night, and Good Luck
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Video/Projections (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
David Bengali, Water for Elephants
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical
David BengaliWater for Elephants
winner
Obie Awards - 2023 - Special Citation
David BengaliCircle Jerk
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Projection Design
David Bengali, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
winner
Obie Awards - 2022 - Special Citation
David BengaliCircle Jerk
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Projection Design
David Bengali, Einstein's Dreams
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Projection Design
David BengaliVan Gogh's Ear
Videos
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Sing New BEACHCES Songs
by Michael Major - 2026-02-13 12:19:20
Video: Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Sing 'Wish I Could Be Like You' From BEACHES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-01-22 11:23:52
Photos/Video: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK. Begins Previews On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-03-13 00:15:38
Video: First Look at 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2025-03-03 10:12:05
Video: Cast of BEACHES THE MUSICAL on their Personal Connection to the Story
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-11 15:34:51
Video: Creative Team of BEACHES THE MUSICAL On Bringing The Beloved Film To The Stage
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-06 12:17:31
Photos/Video: BEACHES THE MUSICAL, Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-05-23 18:23:08
Video: Inside Rehearsal For BEACHES the Musical at Theatre Calgary
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-16 07:35:38
Video: Writing Team Iris Rainer Dart & Mike Stoller Talk BEACHES THE MUSICAL at Theatre Calgary
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-11 16:18:43
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Rehearse 'Show the World' From BEACHES at Theatre Calgary
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-09 13:03:54
Video: Go Inside First Day Of Rehearsal For BEACHES THE MUSICAL at Theatre Calgary
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-12 09:17:38
Photos/Video: First Look at the UK Premiere of BHANGRA NATION at Birmingham Rep; Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - 2023-12-12 07:38:03
Video: Songwriting Team For Broadway's WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Performs 'Anywhere'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-27 10:04:30
News
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Make Wisconsin Debut at Madison's Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, the Broadway musical based on Sara Gruen's bestselling novel, will make its Wisconsin premiere at Overture Hall in Madison.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, the Broadway musical based on Sara Gruen's bestselling novel, will make its Wisconsin premiere at Overture Hall in Madison.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at TPAC'S Jackson Hall
by Catherine Burford - May 14, 2026
All I knew about Water For Elephants was that it is a romantic drama set in a traveling circus during the Great Depression. I expected a circus with a rich color palette, beautiful costumes, acrobatics, and an elephant.
by Catherine Burford - May 14, 2026
All I knew about Water For Elephants was that it is a romantic drama set in a traveling circus during the Great Depression. I expected a circus with a rich color palette, beautiful costumes, acrobatics, and an elephant.
Photos: Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Kara Young and More on the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - May 4, 2026
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were presented at the annual ceremony at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here!
by Jennifer Broski - May 4, 2026
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were presented at the annual ceremony at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here!
2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026
The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.
Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2025/26 Season
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2025/26 Broadway productions all leading up to Tuesday's big announcement... the Tony nominations.
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2025/26 Broadway productions all leading up to Tuesday's big announcement... the Tony nominations.
Tony Awards Committee Determines Eligibility For SCHMIGADOON!, TITANIQUE & More
by Michael Major - Apr 29, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of Becky Shaw, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Death of a Salesman, Titaníque, The Fear of 13, Proof, Fallen Angels, Schmigadoon!, Beaches, The Rocky Horror Show, and more.
by Michael Major - Apr 29, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of Becky Shaw, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Death of a Salesman, Titaníque, The Fear of 13, Proof, Fallen Angels, Schmigadoon!, Beaches, The Rocky Horror Show, and more.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
New Production of DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL Will Come to Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
Mirvish Productions announced a new stage production of DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL will play Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, directed by Tony nominee Lonny Price with choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
Mirvish Productions announced a new stage production of DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL will play Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, directed by Tony nominee Lonny Price with choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie.
CANNABIS! A VIPER VAUDEVILLE to Return to NYC With Live and Screening Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026
Cannabis! A Viper Vaudeville, which debuted at La MaMa in 2022, will return to downtown New York with a live preview at Nublu and a first-ever screening of the full production at Cinema Village.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026
Cannabis! A Viper Vaudeville, which debuted at La MaMa in 2022, will return to downtown New York with a live preview at Nublu and a first-ever screening of the full production at Cinema Village.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Apr 15, 2026
Sometimes people really do run away and join the circus. Author Sara Gruen had great success with that idea in her award winning novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, and Hollywood soon after took the story to the silver screen. Now a Broadway musical has hopped on the bandwagon and the result is often a often a captivating three ring circus of intrigue.
by Michael Rabice - Apr 15, 2026
Sometimes people really do run away and join the circus. Author Sara Gruen had great success with that idea in her award winning novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, and Hollywood soon after took the story to the silver screen. Now a Broadway musical has hopped on the bandwagon and the result is often a often a captivating three ring circus of intrigue.
Abbi Jacobson, Eli Gelb and More to Star in BIRTHRIGHT Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026
MCC Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Birthright, by Tony Award winner Jonathan Spector, playing off Broadway at MCC Theater’s Newman Mills Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026
MCC Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Birthright, by Tony Award winner Jonathan Spector, playing off Broadway at MCC Theater’s Newman Mills Theater.
2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026
Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026
Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Photos: Inside the 2026 Obie Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2026
Earlier this week, the American Theatre Wing celebrated the 69th Annual Obie Awards, Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. The winners were previously announced on Saturday, January 31. Check out photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2026
Earlier this week, the American Theatre Wing celebrated the 69th Annual Obie Awards, Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. The winners were previously announced on Saturday, January 31. Check out photos here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Will Make Canadian Premiere in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
Mirvish Productions will present the Canadian premiere of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS in 2026, bringing the beloved novel to the stage in a highly anticipated theatrical adaptation.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
Mirvish Productions will present the Canadian premiere of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS in 2026, bringing the beloved novel to the stage in a highly anticipated theatrical adaptation.
Full Cast Set for BEACHES On Broadway Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026
Beaches, A New Musical has found their young stars of the new musical, starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett. Samantha Schwartz and Zeya Grace will play Little Cee Cee and Little Bertie, alongside newly revealed members of the cast.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026
Beaches, A New Musical has found their young stars of the new musical, starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett. Samantha Schwartz and Zeya Grace will play Little Cee Cee and Little Bertie, alongside newly revealed members of the cast.
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Sing New BEACHCES Songs
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2026
Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett gave a first listen to Beaches the Musical at an event at So & So's. The performance included the recently released duet 'Wish I Could Be Like You,' as well as 'Words I Could Have Said' and 'Real Woman.' Watch videos!
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2026
Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett gave a first listen to Beaches the Musical at an event at So & So's. The performance included the recently released duet 'Wish I Could Be Like You,' as well as 'Words I Could Have Said' and 'Real Woman.' Watch videos!
Ben Jacoby and Brent Thiessen Join Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in BEACHES on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
Ben Jacoby (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) and Brent Thiessen (Thoroughly Modern Millie Canadian Premiere) will join stars Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in the Broadway production of the new musical, Beaches.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
Ben Jacoby (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) and Brent Thiessen (Thoroughly Modern Millie Canadian Premiere) will join stars Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in the Broadway production of the new musical, Beaches.
Review: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES, Stratford East
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 12, 2026
Sometimes a play is far more valuable than what the four walls of a theatre can hold. 2007: history will never be the same after the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum gets a hold of a photo album from 1940s Germany. As the archivists leaf through the pages, the day-to-day routine of Nazi officers stationed in Auschwitz unfolds before their eyes.
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 12, 2026
Sometimes a play is far more valuable than what the four walls of a theatre can hold. 2007: history will never be the same after the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum gets a hold of a photo album from 1940s Germany. As the archivists leaf through the pages, the day-to-day routine of Nazi officers stationed in Auschwitz unfolds before their eyes.
DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL to Launch North American Tour in August 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
Dirty Dancing: The Musical—a new stage production of the beloved film Dirty Dancing—will launch a North American Tour this August at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, MN.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
Dirty Dancing: The Musical—a new stage production of the beloved film Dirty Dancing—will launch a North American Tour this August at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, MN.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has David Bengali been nominated for?
Outstanding Projection and Video Design (Drama Desk Awards) for My Joy is Heavy, Outstanding Projection Design (The Lortels) for My Joy Is Heavy, Best Lighting Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Good Night, and Good Luck, Outstanding Video/Projections (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Water for Elephants, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Water for Elephants, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Circle Jerk, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Circle Jerk, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Einstein's Dreams and Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Van Gogh's Ear.
What awards has David Bengali won?
David Bengali has won a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for Circle Jerk.
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