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Credits: Rock of Ages (Broadway, Off- Broadway and L.A. productions.) She also directed the NY and L.A. productions of the hit musical Bare (Ovation, L.A. Weekly Award); Pussycat Dolls Live at the Roxy with Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera and Charlize Theron; 2007 NY Fringe Best Play Winner, Catch the Fish; the L.A. premiere of Corpus Christi (Ticketholder Award); and the L.A. and NY productions of Ann E. Wrecksick. Other L.A. theatre: 12th Premise; 40 Days; Crane, Mississippi; Greystone; Wayside. Also a film director and screenwriter, Hanggi is currently writing the musical movie Dear Dumb Diary for Zucker Productions. MA from USC and BA from UCLA.

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Productions

Romy & Michele: The Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] Cancelled
Director
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Los Angeles, 2019]
Director
Clueless, the MusicalClueless, the Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
Darling GrenadineDarling Grenadine
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 2017]
Director
Romy & Michele's High School ReunionRomy & Michele's High School Reunion
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Director
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Director
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[West End, 2011]
Director
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Director
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Director
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
Bare
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
Director
Bare
 
[Los Angeles, 2000]
Director

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Direction of a Musical

Kristin Hanggi, Rock of Ages

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MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Will Have World Premiere at the Colony Theatre in 20 Photo
MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Will Have World Premiere at the Colony Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA will present the world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals in its 2026 season before the show heads to New York.
ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL To Close Off-Broadway This Month Photo
ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL To Close Off-Broadway This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025

Romy & Michele: The Musical will play its final performance Off-Broadway on Sunday, November 30, following 15 previews and 40 regular performances. The musical is based on the cult film classic Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion.
Photos: Tribeca Film Festival Hosts Special Screening of LOST & FOUND IN CLEVELAND Photo
Photos: Tribeca Film Festival Hosts Special Screening of LOST & FOUND IN CLEVELAND
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

The Tribeca Film Festival welcomed members and Broadway favorites for a special screening and Q&A of Lost & Found in Cleveland at Regal Union Square. See photos from the event below!
Review Roundup: ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL Opens Off-Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025

Read reviews for for Romy & Michele: The Musical starring Broadway veterans Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde, The Cottage) as Romy White and Kara Lindsay (Newsies, Wicked) as Michele Weinberger.
Photos and Video: Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay in ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL Photo
Photos and Video: Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay in ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025

You can now get a first look at production photos and video for Romy & Michele: The Musical! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
Photos: ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL Meets the Press Photo
Photos: ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 30, 2025

Romy & Michele: the Musical is getting ready for its Off-Broadway debut! Ahead of the new production, the company met with the press! See photos Laura Bell Bundy, Kara Lindsay, and more meeting the press!
Video: Watch a First Look at ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Watch a First Look at ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2025

Romy & Michele: the Musical is getting ready for its Off-Broadway debut! Ahead of the new production, the production presented a special preview at The Laurie Beechman Theatre inside The West Bank Café. Watch the video!
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide Photo
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay Will Lead ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL Photo
Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay Will Lead ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025

Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay will lead the upcoming Off-Broadway production of Romy & Michele: The Musical. The pair will take on the lead roles of Romy White and Michele Weinberger, respectively.
Tickets On Sale Now For ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL Photo
Tickets On Sale Now For ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for Romy & Michele: The Musical, a new Off-Broadway production based on the cult-classic film Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion.
ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL Will Debut Off-Broadway in October Photo
ROMY & MICHELE: THE MUSICAL Will Debut Off-Broadway in October
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2025

Romy & Michele: The Musical will debut Off-Broadway at Stage 42 this fall. The production will begin previews in October. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
ROMY AND MICHELLE Musical Heads Off-Broadway This Fall Photo
ROMY AND MICHELLE Musical Heads Off-Broadway This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2025

It’s time to lie about inventing Post-Its… again. The musical adaptation of the cult classic comedy Romy and Michelle is heading Off-Broadway this fall.
Orfeh to Star in One-Night-Only LITTLE BLACK BOOK Concert Event Photo
Orfeh to Star in One-Night-Only LITTLE BLACK BOOK Concert Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

Visceral Entertainment will present a one-night-only, sneak peek concert event of the Broadway aimed new musical, Little Black Book, based on the life of legendary Hollywood Madam, Heidi Fleiss. Learn more about the upcoming event!
BWW Q&A: Maxx Reed on IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at The Hudson Theatre Photo
BWW Q&A: Maxx Reed on IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at The Hudson Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Dec 11, 2024

We spoke to Maxx Reed about IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at The Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles. From Tony Award-nominated director Kristin Hanggi (Broadway's Rock of Ages) and Emmy Award-winning composer and lyricist Ben Decter (Operation Homecoming), comes the world premiere of It's Not Your Fault, Tyler Price! 
Video: Ben Decter & Kristin Hanggi Are De-Stigmatizing Epilepsy with IT'S ALL YOUR F Photo
Video: Ben Decter & Kristin Hanggi Are De-Stigmatizing Epilepsy with IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 22, 2024

It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price is now making its world premiere at The Hudson Theatre in Hollywood, where it just celebrated its opening night. Watch in this video as the creators chat more about the joys of bringing this new musical to life.
Exclusive: First Look at IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! in Los Angeles Photo
Exclusive: First Look at IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! in Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

Ben Decter and Kristin Hanggi's production It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price! will play at The Hudson Theatre in Hollywood through December 15, 2024. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first look in an all new trailer. Check out the video here!
Preview: IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at Hudson Theatre Photo
Preview: IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at Hudson Theatre
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 25, 2024

It’s been 17 years since Ben Decter started writing a musical about his daughter, Addie’s, battle with childhood epilepsy and how it has changed his family. Now, after numerous rewrites, readings, workshops, and emotional rehearsals, the show is finally making its stage debut.
Special Offer: IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at The Hudson Theatre Photo
Special Offer: IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at The Hudson Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 21, 2024

World Premiere Musical - 'It's All Your Fault, Tyler Price!' - Save $10*
Photos: The Cast of IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at the Hudson Theatre in Hollyw Photo
Photos: The Cast of IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Ben Decter and Kristin Hanggi's production It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price! will play a six-week limited engagement at The Hudson Theatre in Hollywood, from November 7 to December 15, 2024, with the official opening night on Thursday, November 14. Check out all new photos of the cast here!
Listen: IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! Concept Album Out Now Photo
Listen: IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! Concept Album Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024

An original musical concept album, inspired by Ben Decter and Kristin Hanggi's production It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price! is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon, and other music streaming platforms. Listen now!
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