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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Projection and Video Design
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Video/Projections Designer
Lighting Design
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Projection Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Video Designer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Production Designer
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Projections Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Projection Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Projection Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Video/Projection Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Projection Design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Projection Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Projection Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Projection Design

Awards and Nominations

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

News


JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL to Offer $19.95 Tickets Through Rush Policy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

JOY: A New True Musical starring Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as ‘Joy' is launching a general rush policy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
JOY Launches Box Office with Betsy Wolfe, Ticket Special, and a Free Mop
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

The box office for JOY: A New True Musical, starring Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as inventor and entrepreneur Joy Mangano, will open on Monday, June 16 at 12 PM ET with special pricing and giveaways.
Chilina Kennedy Will Lead BILLIE JEAN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater; Cast and Creatives Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team of the world premiere play Billie Jean, about sports icon and equality champion Billie Jean King.
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Makes International Debut
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025

Tectonic Theater Project's Here There Are Blueberries, co-written by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich, and conceived and originally directed by Kaufman, officially began performances at Madrid's renowned Teatros del Canal.
2025 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025

The best of Broadway took the stage earlier tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. 
2025 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2025

The best of Broadway will take the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
Photos: Inside Celebrating AANHPI Theatremakers on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025

Celebrating AANHPI Theatremakers on Broadway – a celebratory brunch honoring the AANHPI artists and professionals who are part of the 2024–2025 Broadway season – was held on Tuesday, June 3. See photos here! 
How to Watch CNN's Presentation of Broadway's GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

On Saturday, June 7 at 7pm ET, Good Night, and Good Luck will air live on CNN and CNN International and stream live without requiring a cable login on connected TVs and mobile apps. It will also stream live on Max across all subscription plans.
Kellie Overbey to Star in ONE BODY: DISPATCHES FROM IDAHO at Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025

Kellie Overbey will star in One Body: Dispatches From Idaho, a new documentary play from Jimmy Maize and The Pro-Voice Project, featuring the true stories of people on the frontlines of reproductive rights. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Brandon Espinoza to Replace Mauricio Martínez in JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

Brandon Espinoza will be joining the cast of JOY: A New True Musical as ‘Tony’ following the departure of the previously announced Mauricio Martínez. Learn more!
ONE BODY: DISPATCHES FROM IDAHO is Coming to Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2025

One Body: Dispatches From Idaho is a new documentary play from Jimmy Maize and The Pro-Voice Project featuring the true stories of people on the frontlines of reproductive rights at Theater 555. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Recoups On Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, and directed by David Cromer, has announced that it has recouped its initial investment of $9.5 million in only 7 and a half weeks on Broadway.
Photos: Inside the the 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Jennifer Broski - May 5, 2025

The 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed in 16 categories, with three honorary awards also bestowed. Big winners included Here There Are Blueberries, Three Houses, Vanya, and more. Check out photso from the red carpet here!
Betsy Wolfe-Led JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Finds Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025

Complete casting has been announced for JOY: A New True Musical starring Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as ‘Joy.' JOY begins rehearsals on May 5 and will make its off-Broadway debut at the Laura Pels Theatre.
2025 Lucille Lortel Awards- Full Winners List
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2025

The 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – are being presented tonight, Sunday, May 4, 2025, at NYU Skirball. Check out live updates from the ceremony here!
2025 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Robert Diamond - May 1, 2025

Tonys time is here at last! The nominations for the 78th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
2025 Tony Award Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce and here they are... celebrating the best of the 2024-25 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here.
New York Theatre Workshop Announces Two-Week Extension For LIGHTS OUT: NAT 'KING' COLE
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced that due to popular demand, Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole has extended its run for an additional two weeks.
Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2024/25 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2025

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2024/25 Broadway productions. Need a recap before the nominations announcement? Below, we've rounded up all rulings from all four meetings.
JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Will Host Live Virtual Chat About the Making of the Musical
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

JOY: A New True Musical will host a free, live virtual chat titled “The Making of JOY” on Tuesday, May 13 at 7pm ET that will feature inventor and entrepreneur Joy Mangano, Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe, and members of the creative team.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Bengali been nominated for?

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 received Special Citation awards from the Obie Awards for his work on Circle Jerk.

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