Rachel Chavkin
HADESTOWN Comes to Century II Concert Hall This March (Feb 26, 2026)
Tina Fey, Tessa Thompson, Anika Noni Rose and More to Join NYTW 2026 Benefit (Feb 23, 2026)
Photos: HADESTOWN New West End Cast in Rehearsal (Feb 19, 2026)
BIO
Chavkin is a director, writer and artistic director of the TEAM. Hadestown (NYTW, National Theatre, London) has been one of her greatest joys. Tony and Lortel nominations and Drama Desk Award for Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Broadway, Ars Nova, A.R.T.). London: Mission Drift (National Theatre), American Clock (Old Vic). Select New York and regional: Marco Ramirez’s The Royale (LCT; Obie Award, Drama Desk and Lortel noms.), Malloy’s Preludes (LCT3), Bess Wohl’s Small Mouth Sounds (Ars Nova and national tour) and Continuity (MTC), Carson Kreitzer’s and Matt Gould’s Lempicka (Williamstown Theatre Festival), The Royal Family (Guthrie Theatre) and multiple collaborations with Taylor Mac.
Her first film, Remind Me, was an official selection of the Venice and Beverly Hills Film Festivals. 2017 Smithsonian Award for Ingenuity.
In 2019-2020, she will direct Malloy’s Moby Dick at A.R.T. She is a proud NYTW Usual Suspect and Member SDC. Chavkin earned her BFA at NYU where she now serves on the directing faculty at Playwrights Horizons Theater School, and earned her MFA at Columbia University.
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Awards and Nominations
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Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown
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Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown
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Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown
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Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Rachel Chavkin, The Royale
Rachel Chavkin, The Royale
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
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Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Videos
Video: Jack Wolfe Performs 'EPIC I' From HADESTOWN at Prophecy Hall
by Michael Major - 2026-02-10 15:46:18
Video: Noah Mullins to Join Mark Addy and Jenna Russell in THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-10-28 14:35:02
Video: Myra Molloy Sings 'Flowers' in HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-06-06 12:11:03
Video: Make-a-Wish Recipient Makes Broadway Debut in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-05-12 15:32:10
Video: Watch Merle Dandridge Sing 'We Raise Our Cups' in HADESTOWN
by Michael Major - 2025-02-25 14:18:41
Video: HADESTOWN Star Hailey Kilgore Sings 'Wait for Me (Reprise)'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2025-01-25 15:38:21
Video: Allison Russell Performs 'Living It Up' as Persephone in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-26 16:20:27
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-20 07:44:29
Video: Eden Espinosa Sings 'I Will Paint Her' from LEMPICKA
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-24 08:31:01
Video: Jordan Fisher, Maia Reficco & Phillip Boykin Extend Runs in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-08-19 11:49:28
Photos & Video: Stephanie Mills, Yola & Maia Reficco in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-07-30 12:01:50
Exclusive: André De Shields Reprising Hermes Role For Rachel Chavkin-Directed Podcast
by Michael Major - 2024-03-19 12:00:20
Video: First Look At Eden Espinosa, Amber Iman And More In LEMPICKA On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-03-15 21:06:37
Video: Watch Jordan Fisher & Ani DiFranco Perform From HADESTOWN on TAMRON HALL
by Michael Major - 2024-02-23 16:49:35
Video: Watch Lola Tung and Jordan Fisher Sing 'All I've Ever Known' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-02-16 13:10:59
News
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026
The American Theatre Guild will present HADESTOWN at Century II Concert Hall March 20–22, 2026, as part of the 25–26 Broadway in Wichita Series. HADESTOWN features music, lyrics, and book by Anaïs Mitchell and was developed with and originally directed by Rachel Chavkin.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026
New York Theatre Workshop's 2026 Gala will honor Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo, Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs, and NAACP Image Award nominee Nicole Ari Parker.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released ahead of a host of new faces joining the cast of Hadestown from 10 March 2026 at the Lyric Theatre, London, as the critically acclaimed production heads into its third year in the West End.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
New York Theatre Workshop will present Kathryn Grody's new play THE UNEXPECTED 3RD at the upcoming IN THE BRICKS Festival, showcasing innovative theatrical works.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
The Broadway Advocacy Coalition has named director and activist Zhailon Levingston as its new Board Chair. A co-creator of the Theater of Change course at Columbia Law School, Levingston steps into leadership as the Tony Award-winning nonprofit expands its arts-based advocacy programs.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2026
.The long-running Tony-winning hit Hadestown welcomed Grammy Award winner Brandi Carlile this week! Check out photos from Brandi's backstage visit at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
You can now get a first look at the all-new principal cast of Hadestown in rehearsals! The cast features Disney Channel and Broadway star Joshua Colley as ‘Orpheus,’ and more.
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2026
Jack Wolfe has released his rendition of 'Epic I' from Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell. The stripped-back performance was recorded live at Prophecy Hall in Beacon, NY. Watch the video now and have tissues ready!
by Team BWW - Feb 5, 2026
Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Winter 2026 include Wonder and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
New production photos have been released of the North American Tour of Hadestown! The cast features Nickolaus Colón, Jose Contreras, Hawa Kamara and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
Hennepin Arts has announced the 2026-2027 Broadway on Hennepin series, bringing 12 Broadway shows to Minneapolis for 14 weeks including Tony Award Best Musical winners The Outsiders, Maybe Happy Ending and Hamilton
by - Feb 2, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 30, 2026
The full Korean cast has been announced for the first international production of Lempicka, opening March 21 at NOL Theater Coex in Seoul.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026
Target Margin Theater will present the world premiere of 'THIS IS REAL,' inspired by Jean Genet, from March 1 to April 5, 2026. The production explores themes of identity and reality through innovative staging and performance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
New York Theatre Workshop has revealed full details for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
Broadway in Cincinnati's 26/27 season lineup will feature The Great Gatsby, The Outsiders and more.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026
From 10 March 2026, a host of new faces will join the cast of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London as the critically acclaimed production heads into its third year in the West End.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2026
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced the full lineup of Broadway productions coming to Dallas as part of the 2026/2027 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.
by Tara Bennett - Jan 22, 2026
When the Tony Award-winning musical HADESTOWN arrives at the Saenger Theatre this weekend, audiences will witness Nickolaus Colón embody one of Greek mythology’s most formidable figures.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
Broadway in Portland has unveiled the 2026-2027 season of Broadway shows at Keller Auditorium, including Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen, The Outsiders, and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Rachel Chavkin has written 1 shows including Hadestown (Developed by).
Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hadestown, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Royale, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Royale, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.
Rachel Chavkin has won several prestigious awards for her work in theater. She received the Outstanding Director of a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Hadestown. Additionally, she won the Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Chavkin also earned the Best Direction of a Musical award at the Tony Awards for Hadestown. For Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, she was honored with the Outstanding Director of a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards and received a Special Citation from the Obie Awards.
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