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Rebecca is a multi-Olivier Award-winning director, who has directed in the UK and internationally. She is Associate Director at the Almeida Theatre.

Rebecca is the director of the award-winning productions of ‘Cabaret’ at the KitKat Club (Winner of seven Olivier Awards, including Best Director and Best Musical Revival 2022, Winner of the Critics’ Circle Award for Best Director 2022), and the critically acclaimed productions of ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ and ‘Summer and Smoke’, both of which won Olivier Awards for Best Revival, and both of which were nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Director. Both shows opened at the Almeida before transferring to the West End. Rebecca’s production of ‘Sanctuary City’ at the New York Theatre Workshop won the 2022 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play.

Rebecca Frecknall Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[West End, 2023]
Director
 
[West End, 2021]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
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[West End, 2018]
Director

Rebecca Frecknall Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Rebecca Frecknall, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Rebecca Frecknall, Cabaret

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Rebecca Frecknall, Sanctuary City

Rebecca Frecknall News


Adam Lambert and Auli'i Cravalho Will Join CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB This Fall

GRAMMY Award nominee Adam Lambert and 'Moana' star Auli’i Cravalho will make their respective Broadway debuts as ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ this Fall in the Tony Award-winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. We have all of the details here!
Video: Rhea Norwood Performs 'Maybe This Time' From CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB

An all new video has been released of Heartstopper’s Rhea Norwood performing an exclusive rendition of ‘Maybe This Time’ from Cabaret, live at the Kit Kat Club. Check out the video here!
New York Theatre Workshop Unveils 2024/25 2050 Administrative And Artistic Fellows

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the 2024/25 2050 Administrative and Artistic Fellows, highlighting emerging talent in theatre administration and artistic fields. Learn more!
Meet CABARET's 'Emcee' Understudies, David Merino and Marty Lauter

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre has released the performance schedule for understudies David Merino and Marty Lauter, who will alternate the role of ‘Emcee’ through the end of August.
Video: First Look at Rhea Norwood, Layton Williams, and More in CABARET at the Kit Kat Club 

All new footage has been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club starring Rhea Norwood, Layton Williams, Sally Ann Triplett and Fenton Gray.  Check out the video here!
CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Reveals Schedule for 'Emcee' & 'Sally Bowles' Alternates

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre has revealed performance schedule for the alternates playing the roles of the ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ through the end of August.
Photos: CABARET in London Celebrates New Cast Members at Gala Night

A gala performance of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club was held on Thursday 20 June, to welcome new cast members Rhea Norwood, Layton Williams, Sally Ann Triplett and Fenton Gray. Check out photos here!
Recap the 2024 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches

The 77th Annual Tony Awards have officially begun! As winners take the stage this evening, stay tuned to BroadwayWorld as we bring you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.
Video: Eddie Redmayne Recalls an Audience Member Asking Him for a Selfie During CABARET

On Tuesday, Eddie Redmayne stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, which is now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. In Cabaret, Redmayne plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. During the interview, he discussed his long attachment to the material and a time when an audience member asked him for a selfie during a performance. Watch the interview here!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the Drama Desk Awards

Winners for the 2024 Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced last night at NYU Skirball Center. Tony Award Winners Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit hosted the ceremony. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
Video: Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin Talk CABARET Tony Nominations

Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show to discuss Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. In Cabaret, Redmayne plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. He performs alongside Gayle Rankin as Sally Bowles, replacing Jessie Buckley from the West End production. Watch the full interview!
Photos: First Look at Rhea Norwood, Layton Williams, and More in CABARET in London

All new production photos have been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club starring Rhea Norwood, Layton Williams, Sally Ann Triplett and Fenton Gray. Check out the photos here!
CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB on Broadway- A Complete Guide

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway.
Photos: Layton Williams, Rhea Norwood, and More in Rehearsal For CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB in London

All new rehearsal images have been released of the new cast of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club, including Rhea Norwood, Layton Williams, Sally Ann Triplett and Fenton Gray. Check out the photos here!
CABARET Understudies To Go On For Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin This Summer

Cabaret understudies are set to go on as the Emcee and Sally Bowles for dates in June and July! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin Discuss CABARET Tony Nominations on TODAY

Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin stopped by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna on Tuesday to discuss Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. In Cabaret, Redmayne plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. He performs alongside Gayle Rankin as Sally Bowles, replacing Jessie Buckley from the West End production. Both have been nominated for a Tony Award for their performance. Watch the interview!
Video: Eddie Redmayne Teaches Jimmy Fallon 'Willkommen' From CABARET

Eddie Redmayne visited The Tonight Show on Monday to discuss his role in as the Emcee in Cabaret for which he was just nominated for a Tony. During the interview, Redmayne recalled his first Tony win in 2010 for Red and some of his Cabaret experiences, culminating in a moment where Redmayne taught Fallon how to perform the famous opening number 'Willkommen.' Watch the interview and performance now!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards

The Broadway productions of Illinoise, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants and more were winners at this year's 2024 Chita Rivera Awards. Check out photos from the red carpet!
Photos: MCC Celebrates Opening Night of THE LONELY FEW

MCC just celebrated opening night of The Lonely Few, a new musical with a book by Rachel Bonds, music and lyrics by Zoe Sarnak, and directed by Trip Cullman and Ellenore Scott. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day and you can check out photos here.

Rebecca Frecknall FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Rebecca Frecknall been nominated for?

Rebecca Frecknall has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for Cabaret, and Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Sanctuary City.

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