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BIO

Abigail and Shaun Bengson are a married composing and performing duo raising two children in NYC and Vermont. They believe grief and joy are the same thing. They are interested in anything that gets us all free. The Bengsons' theater work includes The Keep Going Songs (LCT3), Sovereignty Hymns (La Jolla Playhouse), Oh Courage (The Joyce, international tour), The Keep Going Song (Actors Theatre of Louisville), My Joy Is Heavy (Arena Stage), Hundred Days (La Jolla Playhouse, New York Theatre Workshop, US Tour), The Lucky Ones (Ars Nova), Where The Mountain Meets The Sea (ATL’s Humana Festival; Manhattan Theatre Club), Anything That Gives Off Light (Edinburgh Theatre Festival, US tour), Hurricane Diane (Two River, NYTW), You’ll Still Call Me By Name (New York Live Arts, Jacob's Pillow), Sundown Yellow Moon (WP Theater) and Iphigenia In Aulis (Classic Stage Company). They have received the Jonathan Larson and Richard Rodgers Awards and nominations for the Drama Desk, Drama League, and Lucille Lortel Awards and our proud to be NYTW Usual Suspects.

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STAGE CREDITS

My Joy is Heavy
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Performers
Ohio
[West End]
2025
Performers
All In: Comedy About Love All In: Comedy About Love
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Perfomer

Productions

My Joy is Heavy
 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Creators
Creator
Performer
Where the Mountain Meets the SeaWhere the Mountain Meets the Sea
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Music
Hurricane DianeHurricane Diane
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Original Music
Hundred DaysHundred Days
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Authors
Music
Lyricists

Writing

Sundown, Yellow Moon
Music and Lyrics
The Lucky Ones
Book, Music and Lyrics

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Orchestrations

The Bengsons & Or Matias, My Joy is Heavy

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Music

The Bengsons, The Lucky Ones

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70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List Photo
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big Photo
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners Photo
2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026

The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.
Lineup Set For MIXTAPE: Volume 4 From Keen Company Photo
Lineup Set For MIXTAPE: Volume 4 From Keen Company
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

Keen Company will present MIXTAPE: Volume 4, curated by playwright Mona Mansour, at Judson Memorial Church in NYC. The one-night-only event features work in Arabic and Spanish, original music, poetry, and verbatim monologue.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
The Democracy Cycle at PAC NYC Sets Final Deadline Extension Photo
The Democracy Cycle at PAC NYC Sets Final Deadline Extension
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026

PAC NYC and Civis Foundation have revealed that the final submission open call for The Democracy Cycle has been extended. This program invites artists to explore themes relating to the nature, practice, and experience of democracy.
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations- The Full List Photo
2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026

Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were  announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Keen Company Reveals Lineup for MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 Curated by Ato Blankson-Wood Photo
Keen Company Reveals Lineup for MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 Curated by Ato Blankson-Wood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

Keen Company will present MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 on March 2 at National Sawdust in Brooklyn. The one-night-only event will feature performances celebrating Black women and femmes, curated by Ato Blankson-Wood.
New York Theatre Workshop Extends MY JOY IS HEAVY Off-Broadway Photo
New York Theatre Workshop Extends MY JOY IS HEAVY Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop will present a one-week extension for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons.
Review Roundup: MY JOY IS HEAVY at New York Theatre Workshop Photo
Review Roundup: MY JOY IS HEAVY at New York Theatre Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop is presenting the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons, directed by Tony Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin. Read the reviews!
Keen Company Unveils Full Lineup For MIXTAPE: VOLUME 2, Curated By Adam Gwon Photo
Keen Company Unveils Full Lineup For MIXTAPE: VOLUME 2, Curated By Adam Gwon
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2026

Keen Company will present MIXTAPE: VOLUME 2, a one-night event curated by Adam Gwon, featuring a diverse lineup of performances on March 2, 2026, at National Sawdust in Brooklyn. The evening includes original songs, dance, and more to benefit the Keen Teen's Festival of New Work.
New York Theatre Workshop Unveils Additional Details For Inaugural IN THE BRICKS FEST Photo
New York Theatre Workshop Unveils Additional Details For Inaugural IN THE BRICKS FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop will present Kathryn Grody's new play THE UNEXPECTED 3RD at the upcoming IN THE BRICKS Festival, showcasing innovative theatrical works.
JAGGED LITTLE PILL and More Set for Contemporary Theatre of Ohio 2026-27 Season Photo
JAGGED LITTLE PILL and More Set for Contemporary Theatre of Ohio 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio will present a 2026-27 season with five culturally urgent productions, including the Tony-winning JAGGED LITTLE PILL, reflecting current societal questions.
Full Details Set for MY JOY IS HEAVY at New York Theatre Workshop Photo
Full Details Set for MY JOY IS HEAVY at New York Theatre Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed full details for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2026 Photo
Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 1, 2026

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Start the new year off right with shows featuring big stars, like An Ark with Ian McKellen and more.
Arena Stage Receives Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for FREMONT AVE. Photo
Arena Stage Receives Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for FREMONT AVE.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Arena Stage has received the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for Fremont Ave. by Reggie D. White, directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards 2025 Recipients Announced Photo
Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards 2025 Recipients Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

Theatre Communications Group has announced the 2025 recipients of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards provide additional rehearsal time for new works in development at theatres across the country. Sixteen productions will receive a total of $783,000 in support.
MY JOY IS HEAVY Full Creative Team Announced for New York Theatre Workshop World Prem Photo
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).
Keen Company 2025–2026 Season To Include New MIXTAPE SERIES and More Photo
Keen Company 2025–2026 Season To Include New MIXTAPE SERIES and More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

Keen Company’s 2025–2026 season will feature the debut of its Mixtape Series—four one-night-only events curated by Monica Bill Barnes & Company, Adam Gwon, Ato Blankson-Wood, and Mona Mansour.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has The Bengsons written?

The Bengsons has written 3 shows including Sundown, Yellow Moon (Music and Lyrics), The Lucky Ones (Book, Music and Lyrics), The Keep Going Songs (Writer).

What awards has The Bengsons been nominated for?

Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for My Joy is Heavy and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lucky Ones.

How many Broadway shows has The Bengsons been in?

The Bengsons has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has The Bengsons been in?

The Bengsons has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was The Bengsons's first West End show?

The Bengsons's first West End show was Ohio which opened in 2025

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