Mark Bennett
Latest News on Mark Bennett:
FOR COLORED GIRLS Anniversary Concert and More Set for Lincoln Center 2026 American Songbook Series (Dec 3, 2025)
Katie Rose Clarke, Lauren Patten, and Conrad Ricamora Join SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Benefit Concert (Sep 5, 2025)
BD Wong, Elizabeth Stanley and More to Join SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Benefit (Aug 19, 2025)
FOR COLORED GIRLS Anniversary Concert and More Set for Lincoln Center 2026 American Songbook Series (Dec 3, 2025)
Katie Rose Clarke, Lauren Patten, and Conrad Ricamora Join SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Benefit Concert (Sep 5, 2025)
BD Wong, Elizabeth Stanley and More to Join SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Benefit (Aug 19, 2025)
BIO
Broadway (Composition and/or Sound Design): Driving Miss Daisy, A Steady Rain, The Coast of Utopia (2007 Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Music for a Play, Henry Hewes Award: Outstanding Sound Design), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Henry IV, Golda's Balcony, The Goat, Lily Tomlin's "The Search...", The Lion in Winter, A View From the Bridge among others. BAM/OLD VIC: Original scores for all productions of The Bridge Project 2009-2012 including Richard III (Sam Mendes, dir.); Off-Broadway: An Illiad, Valhalla, Mad Forest, My Children! My Africa! (NYTW), Scores for eight Shakespeare productions for The Joseph Papp Public Theater. Other Public Theater productions include: Why Torture is Wrong…, The Seagull, and Dogeaters; Regionals: Dead End (Ahmanson), A Midsummer Night's Dream (2011 Craig Noel Award Outstanding Music for a Play (The La Jolla Playhouse), Obie Award Sustained Excellence in Sound Design, Bessie Award, Ovation Award, American Theatre Wing Award, 12 Drama Desk nominations.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
[Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production
Mark BennettCoriolanus Shakespeare Theatre Company
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Mark BennettRichard III
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Mark BennettAn Iliad
winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation
Mark BennettAn Iliad
The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark BennettAn Iliad
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Mark Bennett, The Winter's Tale
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Mark Bennett, The Cherry Orchard
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Music for a Play
Mark Bennett, The Coast of Utopia
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Special Achievement in Design
Mark Bennett, The Coast of Utopia
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, The Coast of Utopia
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Henry IV
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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Julius Caesar
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Golda's Balcony
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Golda's Balcony
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Dogeaters
The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Dogeaters
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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, A View from the Bridge
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, The View from the Bridge
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennet, The Lights
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Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Sound Design - Play
Mark Bennett, Lypsinka! A Day in the Life
Videos
Video: Billy Crudup, Ella Beatty and More in GHOSTS at LCT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-03-10 12:58:12
Video: Billy Crudup Recalls Panic Attack Onstage During HARRY CLARKE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-04 13:58:17
Exclusive Look: Matthew Broderick in BABBITT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-01 15:36:25
TV: Watch Highlights of John Larroquette, Will Swenson & More in NANTUCKET SLEIGH RIDE
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-03-18 12:04:23
TV: Sneak Peek of Katie Holmes & Norbert Leo Butz in DEAD ACCOUNTS on Broadway - Full Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-11-28 12:05:49
TV: Sneak Preview Montage of Norbert Leo Butz & Katie Holmes in DEAD ACCOUNTS on Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - 2012-11-27 21:01:31
TV: Chatting with Blair Underwood, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More at A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Opening!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-04-23 12:25:42
TV: First Look at A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE on Broadway - Blair Underwood, Nicole Ari Parker, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-04-11 13:09:22
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE's Photo Shoot!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-04-10 14:15:28
TV: Blair Underwood, Daphne Rubin-Vega & A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Company Meets the Press!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-02-28 17:17:35
STAGE TUBE: James Earl Jones Talks DRIVING MISS DAISY on the Today Show
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-02-03 11:17:53
STAGE TUBE: La Jolla Playhouse Presents MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
by Gabrielle Sierra - 2010-07-26 16:39:45
STAGE TUBE: 'STEADY RAIN' Star Hugh Jackman Teases His 'Half Date' Night to ET
by Eddie Varley - 2009-11-04 16:00:59
TV: Broadway Beat Special: A STEADY RAIN - Opening Night Press Conference
by Craig Brockman - 2009-10-01 23:31:37
News
FOR COLORED GIRLS Anniversary Concert and More Set for Lincoln Center 2026 American Songbook Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the return of the American Songbook series with a new season curated by producer, creative director, and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence Clint Ramos.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the return of the American Songbook series with a new season curated by producer, creative director, and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence Clint Ramos.
BD Wong, Elizabeth Stanley and More to Join SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025
Off-Broadway’s beloved song cycle, Songs from an Unmade Bed, is returning to the New York City stage for a one-night-only 20th anniversary performance benefiting Broadway Cares and The Trevor Project. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025
Off-Broadway’s beloved song cycle, Songs from an Unmade Bed, is returning to the New York City stage for a one-night-only 20th anniversary performance benefiting Broadway Cares and The Trevor Project. Learn more!
Chautauqua Theater Company Reveals Titles for 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025
Chautauqua Theater Company has unveiled its full 2025 Season, featuring a dynamic lineup of mainstage productions and new play workshops. This year's season builds on CTC's legacy of bold storytelling and artistic innovation that reflect the evolving landscape of American theater.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025
Chautauqua Theater Company has unveiled its full 2025 Season, featuring a dynamic lineup of mainstage productions and new play workshops. This year's season builds on CTC's legacy of bold storytelling and artistic innovation that reflect the evolving landscape of American theater.
GHOSTS Extended at Lincoln Center Theater Through Late April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater has extended the run of Henrik Ibsen’s GHOSTS. The cast features Billy Crudup, Lily Rabe and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater has extended the run of Henrik Ibsen’s GHOSTS. The cast features Billy Crudup, Lily Rabe and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for March 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 1, 2025
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of March, including world premiere plays, starry revivals, and more.
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 1, 2025
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of March, including world premiere plays, starry revivals, and more.
Review: CONWAY MEN'S CHORUS at Reynolds Performance Hall
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 26, 2024
When I heard that CONWAY MEN’S CHORUS was celebrating 25 years of singing, I knew I needed to check out their Holiday Concert Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Reynolds Performance Hall at The University of Central Arkansas in Conway, and I loved this celebration of music, community, and the holiday spirit. Not only did they have a beautiful repertoire, but they let others shine that evening as well.
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 26, 2024
When I heard that CONWAY MEN’S CHORUS was celebrating 25 years of singing, I knew I needed to check out their Holiday Concert Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Reynolds Performance Hall at The University of Central Arkansas in Conway, and I loved this celebration of music, community, and the holiday spirit. Not only did they have a beautiful repertoire, but they let others shine that evening as well.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Mark Bennett written?
Mark Bennett has written 19 shows including Disposable (Composer/Lyricist), Antony and Cleopatra (Composer), Julius Caesar (Composer), L'Illusion (Music), Der Ring Gott Farblonjet (Music), Mi Vida Loca (Music), Love and Anger (Music), When Lightning Strikes Twice (Music), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Lyricist), The Bells (Composer), The Comedy of Errors (Music), Linda (Lyricist), The Scarlet Letter (Music), Troilus and Cressida (Music), Pride's Crossing (Music), Pericles (Music), The Taming of the Shrew (Composer), Songs From An Unmade Bed (Composer), Why Torture Is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them (Composer).
What awards has Mark Bennett been nominated for?
Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Coriolanus Shakespeare Theatre Company, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Richard III , Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for An Iliad , Special Citation (Obie Awards) for An Iliad, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for An Iliad, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Winter's Tale, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cherry Orchard, Outstanding Music for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Special Achievement in Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Henry IV, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Julius Caesar, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Golda's Balcony, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Golda's Balcony, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Dogeaters, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Dogeaters, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for A View from the Bridge, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The View from the Bridge, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lights and Outstanding Sound Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lypsinka! A Day in the Life.
What awards has Mark Bennett won?
Mark Bennett has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for An Iliad. He earned Outstanding Music for a Play and Special Achievement in Design from the Drama Desk Awards and The Hewes Awards respectively, both for The Coast of Utopia. Additionally, he received multiple Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Sound Design for Henry IV, Golda's Balcony, Julius Caesar, Dogeaters, A View from the Bridge, and Lypsinka! A Day in the Life. These accolades highlight his exceptional contributions to music and sound design in theater.
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