Ellis Rabb
Birth Place: Memphis, TN, USA
Latest News on Ellis Rabb:
Miguel Cervantes, Kathryn Gallagher and More to Join NYSAF's 40th Anniversary Gala (Nov 25, 2025)
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Releases 65 FOR THE 65TH in Honor of Union’s Anniversary (Jul 9, 2025)
Centenary Stage Announces Cast For World Premiere Of Wendy Herlich's New Play WASABIA. (Mar 15, 2025)
Miguel Cervantes, Kathryn Gallagher and More to Join NYSAF's 40th Anniversary Gala (Nov 25, 2025)
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Releases 65 FOR THE 65TH in Honor of Union’s Anniversary (Jul 9, 2025)
Centenary Stage Announces Cast For World Premiere Of Wendy Herlich's New Play WASABIA. (Mar 15, 2025)
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Adaptation
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Director - Play
Ellis Rabb, The Royal Family
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1973 - Best Director
Ellis Rabb, A Streetcar Named Desire
Tony Awards - 1966 - Best Direction of a Play
Ellis Rabb, You Can't Take It With You
winner
Obie Awards - 1962 - Citations
Ellis Rabb, The Association of Producing Artists
Videos
VIDEO: Watch Stage and Screen Legend Rosemary Harris Accept 2019 Lifetime Achievement Tony Award
by Stage Tube - 2019-06-09 22:22:05
TV Exclusive: Director to Director! Jack O'Brien Talks His New Memoir- 'Jack Be Nimble' with Richard Jay-Alexander; Plus Scoop on HOUDINI, THE NANCE & More
by Richard Jay-Alexander - 2013-06-18 12:00:44
TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek - A LIFE IN THE THEATRE Meet the Press!
by Robert Diamond - 2010-08-27 14:00:36
TV: Stage Tube - Cynthia Nixon Speaks at National Equality March
by Robert Diamond - 2009-10-11 18:32:50
News
Miguel Cervantes, Kathryn Gallagher and More to Join NYSAF's 40th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
New York Stage and Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF, will honor Board Member Douglas Harmon and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
New York Stage and Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF, will honor Board Member Douglas Harmon and more.
Centenary Stage Announces Cast For World Premiere Of Wendy Herlich's New Play WASABIA.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025
Centenary Stage Company has announced the cast of Wasabia by Wendy Herlich as they begin first week of rehearsals. The production which serves as the play’s world premiere was originally a part of CSC’s Women Playwrights Series Readings in the Spring of 2024 and through that process was selected for the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation award giving it a full production in this season’s lineup.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025
Centenary Stage Company has announced the cast of Wasabia by Wendy Herlich as they begin first week of rehearsals. The production which serves as the play’s world premiere was originally a part of CSC’s Women Playwrights Series Readings in the Spring of 2024 and through that process was selected for the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation award giving it a full production in this season’s lineup.
Centenary Stage Reveals Cast for World Premiere of Wendy Herlich’s WASABIA
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025
The production, which serves as the play’s world premiere, features Ellen Fiske, Aurelia Shanga, Amy Griffin, Joelle Zazz, and Michael Covel. Performances begin Thursday, April 3.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025
The production, which serves as the play’s world premiere, features Ellen Fiske, Aurelia Shanga, Amy Griffin, Joelle Zazz, and Michael Covel. Performances begin Thursday, April 3.
Interview: Luke Yankee's Being Me in MARILYN, MOM & ME
by Gil Kaan - Feb 2, 2024
Luke Yankee’s Marilyn, Mom & Me world premieres February 16, 2024, at the International City Theatre. Written by Luke, he also directs the cast of Laura Gardner, Alisha Soper, Jacquelin Lorraine Schofield, Brian Rohan and Noah Wagner.
by Gil Kaan - Feb 2, 2024
Luke Yankee’s Marilyn, Mom & Me world premieres February 16, 2024, at the International City Theatre. Written by Luke, he also directs the cast of Laura Gardner, Alisha Soper, Jacquelin Lorraine Schofield, Brian Rohan and Noah Wagner.
Applications Now Open for 2023 Prince Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced that applications are now open for the 2023 Fellowship program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023
The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced that applications are now open for the 2023 Fellowship program.
Wagner College To Host Ceremony And Staged Reading of 2022 Stanley Award-Winner, MARILYN, MOM, AND ME
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2022
Wagner College Theatre has announced that the winner of the 2022 Stanley Drama Award is Luke Yankee for his play Marilyn, Mom and Me.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2022
Wagner College Theatre has announced that the winner of the 2022 Stanley Drama Award is Luke Yankee for his play Marilyn, Mom and Me.
Theater Resources Presents Unlimited Feedback Workshop #1: The World And The Want
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2022
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents Feedback Workshop #1: The World and the Want on Sunday June 26, 2022 from noon to 7pm ET. This workshop is dedicated to fostering a conversation about musical theater structure not only for writers but also for producers, directors and everyone involved in the creation and production of new works.
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2022
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents Feedback Workshop #1: The World and the Want on Sunday June 26, 2022 from noon to 7pm ET. This workshop is dedicated to fostering a conversation about musical theater structure not only for writers but also for producers, directors and everyone involved in the creation and production of new works.
Theater Resources Unlimited Will Present Workshop 'How To Write A Musical That Works Part Two: Conflicts & Obstacles'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2020
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present the workshop How to Write a Musical That Works Part Two: Conflicts & Obstacles on Sunday February 23, 2020 from 10am to 6pm at Studios 150, 150 W. 46th Street, 7th floor, NYC. Submission deadline is Wednesday 2/12. E-mail TRUStaff1@gmail.com or register online at https://truonline.org/events/feedback-workshop2-2020/.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2020
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present the workshop How to Write a Musical That Works Part Two: Conflicts & Obstacles on Sunday February 23, 2020 from 10am to 6pm at Studios 150, 150 W. 46th Street, 7th floor, NYC. Submission deadline is Wednesday 2/12. E-mail TRUStaff1@gmail.com or register online at https://truonline.org/events/feedback-workshop2-2020/.
Allison Bressi Awarded 2017 T. Fellowship from Columbia University School of the Arts
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2017
T. Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announces the next T. Fellow is Allison Bressi, the sixth fellow in the one year program designed to educate and empower new creative producers.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2017
T. Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announces the next T. Fellow is Allison Bressi, the sixth fellow in the one year program designed to educate and empower new creative producers.
THE RIDE: IN MASQUERADE Enchants Throughout October
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2017
Approaching its 16,000th performance, the spectacular, immersive, interactive, experiential phenomenon, THE RIDE, will be in bewitching masquerade for this Halloween Season from Monday, October 2 through Tuesday, October 31.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2017
Approaching its 16,000th performance, the spectacular, immersive, interactive, experiential phenomenon, THE RIDE, will be in bewitching masquerade for this Halloween Season from Monday, October 2 through Tuesday, October 31.
THE RIDE Becomes Bewitching Masquerade for Halloween Season, Starting Tonight in NYC
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2016
Approaching its 11,000th performance, the immersive, interactive, experiential phenomenon, THE RIDE, will be in bewitching masquerade for this Halloween Season from tonight, September 30 through Sunday, November 6.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2016
Approaching its 11,000th performance, the immersive, interactive, experiential phenomenon, THE RIDE, will be in bewitching masquerade for this Halloween Season from tonight, September 30 through Sunday, November 6.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ellis Rabb been in?
Ellis Rabb has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
How many West End shows has Ellis Rabb been in?
Ellis Rabb has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Ellis Rabb been nominated for?
Ellis Rabb has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on "The Royal Family." Rabb also received a nomination for Best Director at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his direction of "A Streetcar Named Desire." Additionally, he was nominated for Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for his work on "You Can't Take It With You." Rabb's talents were recognized with Citations at the Obie Awards for his contributions to The Association of Producing Artists.
What awards has Ellis Rabb won?
Ellis Rabb has won the Best Director award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the Broadway show A Streetcar Named Desire. He has also received Citations from the Obie Awards for his work with The Association of Producing Artists.
How many shows has Ellis Rabb written?
Ellis Rabb has written 1 shows including Philoctetes (Sophocles) (Adaptation).
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