Sarah Benson
Latest News on Sarah Benson:
New York Theatre Workshop Adds TARTUFFE Final Performance and Special Benefit Event (Dec 23, 2025)
Review Roundup: TARTUFFE Returns Off-Broadway Starring Matthew Broderick (Dec 16, 2025)
Top Off-Broadway Shows for December 2025 (Dec 4, 2025)
New York Theatre Workshop Adds TARTUFFE Final Performance and Special Benefit Event (Dec 23, 2025)
Review Roundup: TARTUFFE Returns Off-Broadway Starring Matthew Broderick (Dec 16, 2025)
Top Off-Broadway Shows for December 2025 (Dec 4, 2025)
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Sarah Benson, Teeth
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Sarah Benson, Fairview
winner
Obie Awards - 2009 - Special Citations
Sarah Benson, Blasted
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Sarah Benson, Blasted
Videos
Video: Matthew Broderick Recalls PLAZA SUITE Apple Watch Mishap, Talks TARTUFFE Rehearsals
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-13 11:23:29
Video: Matthew Broderick Previews NYTW's TARTUFFE on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-12 14:20:29
Video: Helen J. Shen Performs 'The Impossible Dream' at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - 2025-05-15 09:48:56
Video: Highlights from TEETH with Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl & More
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-11-01 14:17:23
VIDEO: Behind The Scenes with Jackie Sibblies Drury and Sarah Benson of FAIRVIEW at Berkeley Rep
by Alan Henry - 2018-10-15 17:50:58
STAGE TUBE: Iain Performs IN THE HEIGHTS for Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tommy Kail & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-09-22 17:02:35
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Broadway-Bound PORGY & BESS in Workshop
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-08-22 18:02:06
News
Top Off-Broadway Shows for December 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Get into the holiday spirit with a popular adaptation of A Christmas Carol, plus more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Get into the holiday spirit with a popular adaptation of A Christmas Carol, plus more.
MY JOY IS HEAVY Full Creative Team Announced for New York Theatre Workshop World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has announced dates and ticket information for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons (Hundred Days, The Keep Going Songs), directed by Tony Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown; Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812).
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has announced dates and ticket information for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons (Hundred Days, The Keep Going Songs), directed by Tony Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown; Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812).
Theatre Communications Group To Publish TEETH, The Musical Satire By Michael R. Jackson And Anna K. Jacobs
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
Theatre Communications Group has announced the forthcoming publication of Teeth, the darkly hilarious and incisive musical by Michael R. Jackson (Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner for A Strange Loop) and Anna K. Jacobs (Jonathan Larson and Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award–winning composer, lyricist, and book writer).
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
Theatre Communications Group has announced the forthcoming publication of Teeth, the darkly hilarious and incisive musical by Michael R. Jackson (Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner for A Strange Loop) and Anna K. Jacobs (Jonathan Larson and Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award–winning composer, lyricist, and book writer).
TARTUFFE Starring Matthew Broderick and More Extends for Two Additional Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop's world premiere of a new version of Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe by Tony Award nominee and NYTW Usual Suspect Lucas Hnath will run for an additional two weeks. Learn more about the extension and how to get tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop's world premiere of a new version of Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe by Tony Award nominee and NYTW Usual Suspect Lucas Hnath will run for an additional two weeks. Learn more about the extension and how to get tickets.
Maude Mitchell Will Lead Stairwell Theater's FAR AWAY in a Bushwick Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2025
Stairwell Theater has announced its next production: FAR AWAY by Caryl Churchill. This immersive staging in a new Bushwick performance space is directed by Sam Gibbs.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2025
Stairwell Theater has announced its next production: FAR AWAY by Caryl Churchill. This immersive staging in a new Bushwick performance space is directed by Sam Gibbs.
Dates Set for TARTUFFE Starring Matthew Broderick and More at NYTW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has revealed dates, ticket information and additional creative team members for the world premiere of a new version of Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has revealed dates, ticket information and additional creative team members for the world premiere of a new version of Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe. Learn more!
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
Conrad Ricamora, Helen J. Shen & More Join THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2025
Conrad Ricamora, Helen J. Shen, and more have joined the highly anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, which recently began production. They join returning cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2025
Conrad Ricamora, Helen J. Shen, and more have joined the highly anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, which recently began production. They join returning cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and more.
Matthew Broderick, Bianca del Rio & More to Star in TARTUFFE at NYTW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the full cast for the world premiere of a new version of Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025
New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the full cast for the world premiere of a new version of Molière’s classic comedy Tartuffe. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Helen J. Shen Performs 'The Impossible Dream' at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - May 15, 2025
MCC Theater has released a video of Helen J. Shen performing 'The Impossible Dream' from Man of La Mancha at Miscast 2025. The event, one of the most anticipated in theater each year, took place last month.
by Michael Major - May 15, 2025
MCC Theater has released a video of Helen J. Shen performing 'The Impossible Dream' from Man of La Mancha at Miscast 2025. The event, one of the most anticipated in theater each year, took place last month.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Sarah Benson been nominated for?
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Teeth, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Fairview, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Blasted and Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Blasted.
What awards has Sarah Benson won?
Sarah Benson has won Special Citations at the Obie Awards for Blasted.
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