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Rachel Klein is a NYC based director, whose work The New York Times has praised: "What makes this show pop is the bracing vision of its director, Rachel Klein." Off-Broadway Direction: The Gospel According to Heather (Theatre 555); Red Roses, Green Gold (Minetta Lane Theatre/featuring the music of the Grateful Dead); Around the World in 80 Days (The Davenport Theatre); The Anthem (The Lynn Redgrave Theatre). Selected NYC Theatre: Tink! (New York Musical Festival); More Than All the World (adapted from Marlowe's Edward II); Circus of Circus (The House of Yes); The Tragedy of Maria Macabre (La MaMa, the Kitchen, the Wild Project). Selected Regional and Workshops: Spells of the Sea (The Kennedy Center); Esther, starring Sharna Burgess (The George Theatre); The Gospel According to Heather (Alice Griffin ​​Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center); Dead Certain (composer: Air Supply's Graham Russell); Girlfriend from Hell (The Green Room 42); Savage (NYMF); Helen (Dixon Place/Ripley Grier); Hairspray (Jenny Wiley Theatre); The Suffragist (Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center); Snow (Playwrights Horizons); 54 The Musical; Dracula (Jenny Wiley Theatre). Ms. Klein directed the celebrity roast of Michael Musto, featuring Rosie O'Donnell, Bruce Vilanch, Bianca Del Rio and Jinkx Monsoon. Rachel is the director and showrunner of the hit audio series, The World to Come, a regular choreographer for Night of 1000 Stevies, a founding member of Iconoclast Theatre Collective, and a proud member of the SDC.


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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director & Designer

Writing

Bookwriter

Additional Credits

New York:

The Gospel According to Heather Off Broadway at Theatre 555, June 2023 (Director and Choreographer)

Red Roses, Green Gold, Minetta Lane Theatre, October 2017 (Director and Choreographer)

The Anthem, The Lynn Redgrave Theatre, May 2014 (Director and Choreographer)

Around the World in 80 Days, The New Theatre on 45th/The Yow Theatre/The Dvenport Theatre, May 2013 (Director)

Regional:

Spells of the Sea at the Kennedy Center, October 2024 (Director and Choreographer)

Esther, The George Theatre, September 2024 (Director)

 

News


Interview: Paul Iacono & Marc Kudisch on GOTHAM ROGUES Batman Parody Musical at Joe's Pub
by Brett Singer - Oct 22, 2025

GOTHAM ROGUES: THE UNAUTHORIZED BATMAN PARODY MUSICAL will play for one night only on Monday October 27. Read a conversation with writers and co-stars Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch.
Cast Set for GOTHAM ROGUES: THE UNAUTHORIZED BATMAN PARODY MUSICAL at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

The full cast has been revealed for Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch’s Gotham Rogues: The Unauthorized Batman Parody Musical at Joe's Pub. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Burke Moses, Marc Kudisch, Lauren Molina Will Lead Batman Parody Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025

JOE’S PUB will present the world premiere of Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch’s Gotham Rogues: The Unauthorized Batman Parody Musical for one night only. Learn more!
I WAS A TEENAGE SHE-DEVIL Heads to the Edinburgh Fringe This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025

I WAS A TEENAGE SHE-DEVIL, the outrageous new 80s horror comedy rock musical by Sean Matthew Whiteford, is coming to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Directed by Rachel Klein with a powerhouse cast and team, the show runs August 1–22 at theSpace @Niddry St.
Cast Set For I WAS A TEENAGE SHE-DEVIL and HOW NOT TO FUND A HONEYMOON at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2025

The cast of the new 80's horror comedy rock musical I WAS A TEENAGE SHE-DEVIL and the one-act dark comedy HOW NOT TO FUND A HONEYMOON headed to Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August has been announced.
HIGH PRIEST: CONFESSIONS FROM THE WARHOL FACTORY to Have Reading at The Flea Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

The Other Side of Silence’s Doric Wilson Playwrights Project will present a special reading of Paul Iacono’s new play HIGH PRIEST: Confessions from the Warhol Factory at The Flea Theater. Learn how to attend.
I WAS A TEENAGE SHE-DEVIL and HOW NOT TO FUND A HONEYMOON Will Play at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2025

The first-ever staged production of 80's horror comedy rock musical I WAS A TEENAGE SHE-DEVIL and the one-act dark comedy HOW NOT TO FUND A HONEYMOON are headed to Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August
THE LAP DANCE KID, A New Musical To Have Private Industry Presentations This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025

Fifth Dentist Productions will present private, two by-invitation only industry presentations of The Lap Dance Kid, a new musical created with music by Adam Blotner, and book and lyrics by Adam Blotner and Mike King, based on a story by Mike King.
ICONOCLASTIC VOICES CONCERT to be Presented at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

ICONOCLASTIC VOICES is a celebration of audacious artistry and unfiltered theatrical imagination designed to uplift new work, coming to The Green Room 42. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BETTIE PAGE, QUEEN OF PIN-UPS - THE MUSICAL (IN CONCERT) Comes to at the Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025

Bettie Page, Queen of Pin-Ups – The Musical in concert will be staged for one night only at the Lyric Theatre starring Shona McGarty. Learn more about the performance here!
New Musical BIG FAMOUS Workshop Presentation Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

The Directors Company will produce a workshop presentation of the new musical BIG FAMOUS, directed by Rachel Klein. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; MATILDA at Moore Vision Entertainment Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Moore Vision Entertainment Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; MATILDA at Moore Vision Entertainment Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Houston Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Houston Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Club Cumming To Presesnt Act Two of Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch's Unauthorized Batman Parody GOTHAM ROGUES
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024

Discover the unauthorized Batman parody musical, GOTHAM ROGUES, featuring an all-star cast at Club Cumming on December 12.
New Musical PERFECT WORLD Will Have Industry Reading
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

The new musical Perfect World will have a private, industry-only table read on Monday, October 21, 2024, in New York City to provide theater professionals with the first look at this new production, developed by an acclaimed creative team including Alan Edmunds (Book & Lyrics), Richard Winzeler (Music & Lyrics), and Rachel Klein(Director.)
Brittney Mack & More to Star in SPELLS OF THE SEA in DC & Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2024

The Kennedy Center will present the DC premiere of Spells of the Sea, a new family musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: ESTHER is for the faithful at A.D. PLAYERS
by Brett Cullum - Sep 11, 2024

ESTHER thrilled the audience at the George, who gave it a rousing standing ovation. I suspect A.D. PLAYERS knows its audience, and they have given them a show that dazzles people who have come in the right context. It was not shown if the struggle of scripture versus spectacle was an issue for them as it was for me. If you love exquisite dancing and good singing. If you admire a company that does all of this in service of an Old Testament heroine, then ESTHER is a sure bet.

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