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Rachel Sussman is a Tony Award-nominated creative producer, educator, and entrepreneur committed to cultivating collaborative theatrical work built on trust and transparency. She believes deeply in elevating human stories that challenge existing systems and create more space for inquiry, empathy, and action.

She is a co-founder of The MITTEN Lab, an emerging artist residency program in her native state of Michigan focused on nurturing the next generation of theatre artists. She is also a co-founder of The Business of Broadway, an educational venture with the aim of democratizing commercial producing knowledge in an effort to develop more transparency between artists and producers. She has been a guest lecturer and educator at UPenn, The New School, Fordham University, University of Michigan, and the University of Southern California, among others. She serves as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University's School of the Arts, New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, and BerkleeNYC.

In addition to working as an independent producer, Rachel is the VP of the entertainment company Plate Spinner Productions. She has previously worked with such companies as Audible Theater, The Sundance Institute Theatre Lab, Second Stage Theatre, RKO Stage, the New York Musical Festival (NYMF), Lincoln Center's American Songbook, and CREATE-Ireland in Dublin, Ireland.

Broadway producing credits include: Co-producer on the Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony nominated, What the Constitution Means to Me (Heidi Schreck), Parade (Alfred Uhry, Jason Robert Brown, and Harold Prince), Prima Facie (Suzie Miller); with Plate Spinner Productions: Here Lies Love, Dana H / Is This a Room, The Old Man and the Pool, Sweeney Todd. Off-Broadway: Lead Producer on the Obie Award-winning production of The Woodsman (James Ortiz and Edward W. Hardy). Additional productions include: Dylan Mulvaney's Day 365 Live! (The Rainbow Room), The Appointment (Lightning Rod Special), The Peculiar Patriot (Liza Jessie Peterson, Audible Theater @ The Minetta Lane), Eh Dah? Questions for My Father (Next Door at NYTW), The Rug Dealer (Women's Project Pipeline Festival), Talk to me about Shame (FringeNYC, Overall Excellence Award), and Suffs (Shaina Taub, The Public Theater). Rachel was also one of the producers of Saturday Night Seder (Story Course) a virtual Passover seder during the pandemic that raised over $3.5M for the CDC Foundation.

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Photos: Get a First Look at SUFFS on Broadway


Get a first look at the cast of Suffs in action! All new photos have been released ahead of the show’s opening night on Thursday, April 18.

Photos: Hillary Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda Host Biden Fundraiser at SUFFS


On Wednesday April 3, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda hosted a fundraiser at new Broadway musical Suffs to support President Biden’s campaign. Check out photos here!

SUFFS Partners With Voter Registration Initiative 'When We All Vote'


Suffs has announced a partnership with When We All Vote to ensure audience members are registered and ready to vote ahead of the 2024 General Election. 

Video: Hillary Clinton Talks SUFFS and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW


Hillary Rodham Clinton stopped by The Tonight Show last night to discuss the upcoming election, as well as the new musical Suffs, on which she serves as a producer. Watch the full clip here!

SUFFS Announces Rush and Digital Lottery Policies


Suffs has announced their rush and digital lottery policies, including special $19.20 rush tickets available for purchase in person during previews. Find out how to get discount tickets to Suffs here!

SUFFS Launches Collection With Social Goods to Benefit the ERA Coalition Forward


Suffs will partner with Social Goods to launch a new, exclusive collection to celebrate women past and present using their collective voice to drive change. Learn more about the collection and how it helps here!

Listen: SUFFS Releases Stripped Down 'Keep Marching' Performed by Shaina Taub


The official audio recording of Shaina Taub performing a stripped-down version of the song 'Keep Watching' from Suffs is available now on streaming platforms! The song can be downloaded or listened to here.

Photos: Shaina Taub and the Cast of SUFFS Give a Sneak Peek


Shaina Taub and the cast of Suffs gave a sneak peek at the musical with a special performance at the Great Hall at Cooper Union yesterday. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Video: Watch A Stripped Down Performance From The Cast Of Berkeley Rep's CULT OF LOVE


Watch a stripped-down musical moment featuring the cast of Berkeley Rep's Cult of Love. In the all-new video, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe, Dan Hiatt, Chris Lowell, Luisa Sermol, and Kerstin Anderson perform 'A'Soalin' (Hey, Ho Nobody Home).'

Photos: Hillary Clinton Joins the Cast of SUFFS For First Rehearsal


This week, Hillary Rodham Clinton joined the cast of new Broadway musical Suffs for their first rehearsal at New 42 Studios. Check out photos of Clinton with the company here!

Video: Go Behind The Scenes of CULT OF LOVE at Berkeley Rep


Go behind the scenes of Cult of Love at Berkeley Rep in an all-new video looking at the show's scenic design.

Video: Audiences React to CULT OF LOVE at Berkeley Rep


See what audiences are saying about Cult of Love at Berkeley Rep in the video here!

Video: Watch a Trailer for Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE at Berkeley Rep


Watch a trailer featuring production footage from Berkley Rep's Cult of Love, currently running through March 3rd, here!

Video: Leslye Headland and Trip Cullman talk Cult of Love!


Dive deep into the creative minds behind Cult of Love with an exclusive video interview featuring writer Leslye Headland and director Trip Cullman! Cult of Love begins previews this Friday, January 26th!

Shaina Taub Will Lead the Cast of the Broadway Transfer of SUFFS; Full Cast Revealed!


Shaina Taub is set to lead the cast of her own musical Suffs, when it transfer to Broadway this spring. Plus, find out who else is starring in the cast!

VIDEO: Watch a Teaser for Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE, Coming to Berkeley Rep in January


Faith and family collide in this dark comedy written by Leslye Headland and directed by Trip Cullman, which runs at Berkley Rep from January 26 through March 3, 2024. Watch the trailer here!

Cast And Creative Team Set for For Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE at Berkeley Repertory Theatre


Berkeley Rep announces cast and creative team for Leslye Headland's 'Cult of Love'

Video: Shaina Taub Performs 'Keep Marching' From SUFFS; Tickets On Sale Now!


In conjunction with tickets going on sale, author of Suffs Shaina Taub released a special performance video featuring a stripped-down version of the musical’s new finale, “Keep Marching.”  Check out the video here!

Waterwell Extends Lameece Issaq's A GOOD DAY TO ME NOT TO YOU at Connelly Theater


Due to popular demand, Waterwell extends the world premiere of A Good Day to Me Not to You, a solo play written and performed by Drama Desk Award-winner Lameece Issaq (Food and Fadwa), to December 16, 2023. 

The Business of Broadway to Present Reading of New Musical L'ART RESTE and K-Musical Producer Workshop


The Business of Broadway partners with Korea Arts Management Service to present a reading of the new musical 'L'art Reste' and a workshop for K-Musical producers. Get a glimpse of Korean musical talent and gain industry insight at this exclusive event in New York City.

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