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BIO

Marc Bruni directed the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award winning Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway, in the West End, US and UK Tours, and in Australia where he won the 2018 Helpmann Award and Green Room Award for Best Direction of a Musical. Bruni’s other directing credits include Hey, Look Me Over!, Paint Your Wagon, Pipe Dream and Fanny for City Center Encores!, Roman Holiday (Golden Gate), The Explorers Club (Manhattan Theater Club), The Sound of Music (Chicago Lyric Opera), The Music Manand How to Succeed in Business... (Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage), Old Jews Telling Jokes (Westside Theatre and Royal George in Chicago- Jeff Award nom for Direction), Trevor (Writers Theatre- Jeff nomination for Direction), Other People’s Money (Long Wharf- Connecticut Critics Circle nomination), I Hate Hamlet (Bucks County Playhouse), Presto Change-o (Barrington Stage), Ordinary Days (Roundabout Underground), Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Paper Mill Playhouse), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Paper Mill Playhouse and Philadelphia Theatre Company), and and 8 shows for the St. Louis MUNY including Singin’ in the Rain, My Fair Lady, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Music Man and The Sound of Music (Two Kevin Kline Nominations for direction). He won the NYMF Award for Best Direction for his production of Such Good Friends. Additionally, he has been associated with Walter Bobbie, Kathleen Marshall, Jerry Mitchell, Casey Nicholaw, and Jerry Zaks on thirteen Broadway productions and tours including The Book of Mormon, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, La Cage Aux Folles, Legally Blonde, Sweet Charity, Wonderful Town, Little Shop of Horrors and multiple others. He is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Dartmouth College and proud member of SDC.

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Productions

 
[US Tour, 2026]
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[West End, 2025]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2021]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2020] Cancelled
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2019]
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[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[San Francisco (Regional), 2017]
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[US Tour, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2007]
Associate Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2004]
Associate Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[Broadway, 2001]
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[Broadway, 2000]
Assistant to the Director
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Rehearsal Assistant to Mr. Zaks
 
[Broadway, 0]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Direction of a Musical

Marc Bruni, The Great Gatsby

Kevin Kline Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of Musical

Marc BruniThe Sound of Music

Kevin Kline Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Marc BruniThe Music Man

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Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will join the Broadway company as Nick Carraway after playing the role in the West End production last year. Bleu joins the company with Broadway favorite John Behlmann
THE GREAT GATSBY's Morgan Harrison Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2026

The Great Gatsby's Morgan Harrison is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Harrison takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical.
THE GREAT GATSBY On Sale This Week At Devos Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

Broadway Grand Rapids has announced that tickets for the Michigan premiere of THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, will go on sale Thursday, February 12, 2026 at noon for eight performances.
Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Embarks on Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

The North American Tour is underway for THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical. The tour began performances in Baltimore, MD at The Hippodrome Theatre on January 31, 2026, before playing in various cities across North America. Check out the reviews here!
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Tour's David Smith and Senzel Ahmady Sing 'My Green Light'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

The North American tour of The Great Gatsby officially hit the road last week. To mark the opening, you can now watch a studio performance recording of “My Green Light,” featuring two of the tour’s stars.
13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL Will Make North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

The 2026/27 Operation Mirvish Theatre Season has been announced at the Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, including the North American premiere of 13 Going on 30 - The Musical. Learn more here!
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY North American Tour Opens in Baltimore
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026

The Great Gatsby North American tour is now open in Baltimore! Watch a video of their opening night curtain call, featuring a first look at the company in costume. It stars Jake David Smith as Jay Gatsby, Senzel Ahmady as Daisy Buchanan, and more.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at The Hippodrome
by Timoth David Copney - Feb 6, 2026

When F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby danced its way off the page and into the American consciousness, it became one of the defining portraits of the hedonistic, halcyon Roaring Twenties.
Video: Watch THE GREAT GATSBY Perform Halftime Show at Knicks Game
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026

Cast members from The Great Gatsby performed a special halftime show at Pride Night with the New York Knicks earlier this week. Led by Dariana Mullen, watch a video of the ensemble of the hit Broadway musical performing 'La Dee Dah.'
Video: Aisha Jackson Performs National Anthem at Knicks Game Pride Night
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026

The Great Gatsby's Aisha Jackson kicked off Pride Night with the New York Knicks by singing the National Anthem. Watch the video now! The hit Broadway musical also performed during halftime at the game.
THE OUTSIDERS, THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Broadway in Cincinnati's 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

Broadway in Cincinnati's 26/27 season lineup will feature The Great Gatsby, The Outsiders and more.
The Broadway League And Coalition Of Broadway Unions And Guilds Present 16TH ANNUAL BROADWAY SALUTES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026

The Broadway League and the Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds hosted the 16th Annual Broadway Salutes event, celebrating theater professionals' contributions.
Tickets for THE GREAT GATSBY Go on Sale Tomorrow in Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

Broadway In Chicago has announced that single tickets for the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will go on sale this week. The touring production of the Broadway musical will play a limited two-week engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre this spring.
THE GREAT GATSBY's Drew Lake Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2026

The Great Gatsby's Drew Lake is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along as Lake takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical.
Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada Will Star in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

The Great Gatsby's two-time Tony Award-nominated original star Eva Noblezada will return to the role of Daisy Buchanan, joined by Broadway leading man and her newly wedded husband, Reeve Carney as Jay Gatsby.
Laura Benanti Will Host 16th Annual BROADWAY SALUTES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026

On January 20, 2026, The Broadway League and the Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) will present the 16th Annual Broadway Salutes. Learn more here!
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Reveals Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical. The tour will begin performances in Baltimore, MD at The Hippodrome Theatre on January 31, 2026. Learn more here!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; RENT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; RVC Starlight Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Jewish Plays Project Unveils The 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025

The Jewish Plays Project has announced the 7 finalists for the 15th National Jewish Playwriting Contest, chosen from over 325 submissions from 27 states and 7 countries.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Marc Bruni been nominated for?

Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Great Gatsby, Outstanding Director of Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for The Sound of Music and Outstanding Director of a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for The Music Man.

What awards has Marc Bruni won?

Marc Bruni won the Best Direction of a Musical award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Great Gatsby.

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