Gregory Rae

Gregory Rae is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and director, known for his work on a variety of productions that have both entertained and inspired audiences. Born in New York City, Rae began his career in the theater world as a performer, before transitioning to producing and directing.

Rae's Broadway producing credits include the critically acclaimed musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," which won two Tony Awards in 2005, and the Tony-nominated revival of "Pippin" in 2013. He has also produced numerous off-Broadway productions, including "Bat Boy: The Musical," "Altar Boyz," and "The Great American Trailer Park Musical."
In addition to producing, Rae has directed a number of productions both on and off-Broadway. His directing credits include "The Last Smoker in America," "Zombie Prom," and "The Thing About Men." He has also directed productions regionally, including "The Rocky Horror Show" at the Bucks County Playhouse in Pennsylvania.
Rae's work extends beyond the stage, as he has produced and directed several films, including the documentary "Pageant," which follows the journeys of five contestants in the 34th Miss Gay America Pageant. The film won several awards, including the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Nashville Film Festival.
Rae's passion for the arts extends beyond producing and directing, as he is also a vocal advocate for arts education. He has served on the board of directors for the Educational Theatre Foundation and has been a guest speaker at several universities, including NYU and Columbia.
Rae's most recent work includes serving as a producer on the Broadway production of "The Play That Goes Wrong," which opened in 2017 and received a Tony nomination for Best Play. He also produced the off-Broadway production of "The View UpStairs," a musical that explores the history of the LGBTQ community and the tragic fire that occurred at the UpStairs Lounge in New Orleans in 1973.