Sarah Benson
Sarah Benson is a director whose BroadwayWorld credits include Grass, I Became We, and The Potluck. Awards include Obie Awards for Blasted (2009).
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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
News
ADAKU, PART 2: SHE SHIVERS WITH IT to Make New York Premiere at BAM
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2026
Sweat Variant, the collaborative practice of Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born, will present the New York premiere of ADAKU, PART 2: SHE SHIVERS WITH IT at Brooklyn Academy of Music as part of the 2026 Next Wave Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2026
Sweat Variant, the collaborative practice of Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born, will present the New York premiere of ADAKU, PART 2: SHE SHIVERS WITH IT at Brooklyn Academy of Music as part of the 2026 Next Wave Festival.
FEAST FOR THE DEAD to Have World Premiere at Soho Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2026
Soho Rep will present the world premiere of Madeline Easley's Indigenous futurist thriller, directed by Tara Moses. Both the playwright and director make their Off-Broadway debuts with the speculative drama.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2026
Soho Rep will present the world premiere of Madeline Easley's Indigenous futurist thriller, directed by Tara Moses. Both the playwright and director make their Off-Broadway debuts with the speculative drama.
Spotlight: I BECAME WE at Atlantic Theatre Company
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 12, 2026
Atlantic Theater Company presents this world premiere play! Tickets start at $25!
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 12, 2026
Atlantic Theater Company presents this world premiere play! Tickets start at $25!
Photos: I BECAME WE in Rehearsals at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2026
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the world premiere of I Became We, being presented by Atlantic Theater Company at the Linda Gross Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2026
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the world premiere of I Became We, being presented by Atlantic Theater Company at the Linda Gross Theater.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' GRASS World Premiere is Coming to Park Ave Armory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
Park Avenue Armory will present the world premiere of GRASS, a new commission from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins in partnership with National Black Theatre, directed by Sarah Benson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
Park Avenue Armory will present the world premiere of GRASS, a new commission from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins in partnership with National Black Theatre, directed by Sarah Benson.
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2026 - A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.
Atlantic Theater Company Reveals 16-Person Choir for World Premiere of I BECAME WE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
Atlantic Theater Company has revealed the cast for the world premiere of I Became We, written by Obie winner Mona Pirnot, directed by Obie winner Sarah Benson, with music by Relentless Award winner Jack D. Coen.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
Atlantic Theater Company has revealed the cast for the world premiere of I Became We, written by Obie winner Mona Pirnot, directed by Obie winner Sarah Benson, with music by Relentless Award winner Jack D. Coen.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN and TRUE WEST to Close Princeton Summer Theater 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026
Princeton Summer Theater will wrap up its 2026 season this weekend with the final performances of True West and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026
Princeton Summer Theater will wrap up its 2026 season this weekend with the final performances of True West and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
Micaela Diamond and Will Pullen Join AWAKE AND SING! on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026
Micaela Diamond and Will Pullen have joined Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway revival of Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing!, directed by Tyne Rafaeli at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026
Micaela Diamond and Will Pullen have joined Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway revival of Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing!, directed by Tyne Rafaeli at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
THE POTLUCK Extends Run at Soho Rep
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
The Potluck at Soho Rep has extended its run. Soho Rep and INTAR are now presenting The Potluck by César Alvarez, directed by Sarah Benson. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
The Potluck at Soho Rep has extended its run. Soho Rep and INTAR are now presenting The Potluck by César Alvarez, directed by Sarah Benson. Learn more here!
TRUE WEST to Close Princeton Summer Theater's 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026
Princeton Summer Theater closes its 2026 season with Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST, directed by Wasif Sami, featuring a cast of four at the Hamilton Murray Theater in Princeton, NJ.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026
Princeton Summer Theater closes its 2026 season with Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST, directed by Wasif Sami, featuring a cast of four at the Hamilton Murray Theater in Princeton, NJ.
New Plays From Lucas Hnath, Justin Peck, and More Headline Atlantic Theater Company 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Atlantic Theater Company has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring four world premiere works and an Atlantic for Kids New York premiere musical. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Atlantic Theater Company has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring four world premiere works and an Atlantic for Kids New York premiere musical. Learn more about the lineup here!
INTAR Theatre to Present Living Gallery to Celebrate 60th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026
International Arts Relations will present a pop-up Living Gallery at Theatre Row in celebration of 60 years of Latine theatre. The gallery is free of charge, though RSVP for the performances is encouraged.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026
International Arts Relations will present a pop-up Living Gallery at Theatre Row in celebration of 60 years of Latine theatre. The gallery is free of charge, though RSVP for the performances is encouraged.
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) Unveils Fall 2026 Season and Next Wave
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) has revealed its its Fall 2026 season and Next Wave, an slate of dance, theater, music, film, and family events. Next Wave 2026 lays the groundwork for the 50th anniversary of DanceAfrica
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) has revealed its its Fall 2026 season and Next Wave, an slate of dance, theater, music, film, and family events. Next Wave 2026 lays the groundwork for the 50th anniversary of DanceAfrica
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 11, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Behind the Scenes and More
by - May 11, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - May 11, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Photos: THE RECEPTIONIST Opens at Pershing Square Signature Center
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026
Adam Bock’s The Receptionist, directed by Sarah Benson, officially opened on May 7 at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026
Adam Bock’s The Receptionist, directed by Sarah Benson, officially opened on May 7 at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from opening night here!
Review Roundup: THE RECEPTIONIST Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The Receptionist officially opens tonight at Pershing Square Signature Center. Directed by Sarah Benson, the production stars Katie Finneran, Mallori Johnson, Nael Nacer, and Will Pullen. Read the reviews.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The Receptionist officially opens tonight at Pershing Square Signature Center. Directed by Sarah Benson, the production stars Katie Finneran, Mallori Johnson, Nael Nacer, and Will Pullen. Read the reviews.
Photos: Katie Finneran and More Star In THE RECEPTIONIST At Pershing Square Signature Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Check out brand new production photos of THE RECEPTIONIST, which opens Thursday, May 7 at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Check out brand new production photos of THE RECEPTIONIST, which opens Thursday, May 7 at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center.
How are the Tony Nominations Decided?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 26, 2026
For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 26, 2026
For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
SoHo Rep Gala to Honor Mike Pratt and Celebrate Playwright Aleshea Harris
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026
In its 2026 Spring Fête, Soho Rep will honor Mike Pratt’s 30 years of transformative service at the Scherman Foundation. The event will also celebrate playwright Aleshea Harris and the release of her feature film Is God Is.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026
In its 2026 Spring Fête, Soho Rep will honor Mike Pratt’s 30 years of transformative service at the Scherman Foundation. The event will also celebrate playwright Aleshea Harris and the release of her feature film Is God Is.
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 her work on Blasted.
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