Mark Bennett
Latest News on Mark Bennett:
Heidi Blickenstaff, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY And More Honored At 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards (Apr 11, 2024)
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 (Dec 26, 2023)
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; FREAKY FRIDAY, CLUE, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival & More Lead! (Dec 18, 2023)
Heidi Blickenstaff, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY And More Honored At 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards (Apr 11, 2024)
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 (Dec 26, 2023)
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; FREAKY FRIDAY, CLUE, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival & More Lead! (Dec 18, 2023)
Mark Bennett BIO
Broadway (Composition and/or Sound Design): Driving Miss Daisy, A Steady Rain, The Coast of Utopia (2007 Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Music for a Play, Henry Hewes Award: Outstanding Sound Design), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Henry IV, Golda's Balcony, The Goat, Lily Tomlin's "The Search...", The Lion in Winter, A View From the Bridge among others. BAM/OLD VIC: Original scores for all productions of The Bridge Project 2009-2012 including Richard III (Sam Mendes, dir.); Off-Broadway: An Illiad, Valhalla, Mad Forest, My Children! My Africa! (NYTW), Scores for eight Shakespeare productions for The Joseph Papp Public Theater. Other Public Theater productions include: Why Torture is Wrong…, The Seagull, and Dogeaters; Regionals: Dead End (Ahmanson), A Midsummer Night's Dream (2011 Craig Noel Award Outstanding Music for a Play (The La Jolla Playhouse), Obie Award Sustained Excellence in Sound Design, Bessie Award, Ovation Award, American Theatre Wing Award, 12 Drama Desk nominations.
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Mark Bennett Productions
[Broadway, 2006]
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Mark Bennett Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production
Mark BennettCoriolanus Shakespeare Theatre Company
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Mark BennettRichard III
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Mark BennettAn Iliad
winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation
Mark BennettAn Iliad
The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark BennettAn Iliad
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Mark Bennett, The Winter's Tale
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Mark Bennett, The Cherry Orchard
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Music for a Play
Mark Bennett, The Coast of Utopia
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The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Special Achievement in Design
Mark Bennett, The Coast of Utopia
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, The Coast of Utopia
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Henry IV
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Julius Caesar
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Golda's Balcony
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Golda's Balcony
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Dogeaters
The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Dogeaters
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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, A View from the Bridge
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, The View from the Bridge
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennet, The Lights
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Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Sound Design - Play
Mark Bennett, Lypsinka! A Day in the Life
Mark Bennett Videos
TV: Watch Highlights of John Larroquette, Will Swenson & More in NANTUCKET SLEIGH RIDE
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2019
TV: Sneak Peek of Katie Holmes & Norbert Leo Butz in DEAD ACCOUNTS on Broadway - Full Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 28, 2012
TV: Sneak Preview Montage of Norbert Leo Butz & Katie Holmes in DEAD ACCOUNTS on Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 27, 2012
TV: Chatting with Blair Underwood, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More at A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Opening!
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 23, 2012
TV: First Look at A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE on Broadway - Blair Underwood, Nicole Ari Parker, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More!
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 11, 2012
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE's Photo Shoot!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2012
TV: Blair Underwood, Daphne Rubin-Vega & A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Company Meets the Press!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 28, 2012
STAGE TUBE: James Earl Jones Talks DRIVING MISS DAISY on the Today Show
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 3, 2011
STAGE TUBE: 'STEADY RAIN' Star Hugh Jackman Teases His 'Half Date' Night to ET
by Eddie Varley - Nov 4, 2009
TV: Broadway Beat Special: A STEADY RAIN - Opening Night Press Conference
by Craig Brockman - Oct 1, 2009
Mark Bennett News
Heidi Blickenstaff, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY And More Honored At 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards
Discover the winners of the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating excellence in the Boston theater scene. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's latest news.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; FREAKY FRIDAY, CLUE, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival & More Lead!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Johannes Weisser and Oslo Circles Come to Den Norske Opera
Baroque violinist Astrid Kirschner and her musicians in the critically acclaimed baroque ensemble Oslo Circles are back at the Opera.
BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards December 5th Standings; FREAKY FRIDAY Leads Best Musical!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; CLUE Leads Best Play!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; FREAKY FRIDAY Leads Best Musical!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: BABBITT at La Jolla Playhouse
BABBITT, the world premiere adaption by Joe DiPietro of the novel of the same name by Sinclair Lewis brings the satirical struggle of the modern, middle-class man to the stage through December 10th at the La Jolla Playhouse.
First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; St. Louis Shakespeare Festival Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Matthew Broderick Will Lead BABBITT at La Jolla Playhouse
Matthew Broderick will lead the cast of the world-premiere production of Babbitt, by Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro (Memphis), adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis, choreographed by Stephen Buescher, directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley.
Photos: Get a First Look at THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse
Take a first look at the highly anticipated production of THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse. Get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming show and go behind the scenes with these stunning photos. Don't miss out on this captivating performance.
Review: THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse is a Compelling Must-See
George Street Playhouse (GSP) has opened their 50th Anniversary season with the stunning world premiere of The Pianist, a poignant theatrical piece brilliantly directed and adapted for the stage by Emily Mann with a beautiful original score by Iris Hond.
54 SINGS BANDSTAND, Cheyenne Jackson, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
Check out the lineup of performances next week at 54 Below!
SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Comes to 54 Below This Month
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Songs From An Unmade Bed on September 24th, 2023. Learn more about the upcoming concert and how to get tickets here!
THE PIANIST A New Play With Music To Be Presented By George Street Playhouse, Beginning September 16
George Street Playhouse presents THE PIANIST, a play with music, based on the memoir “The Pianist” by Wladyslaw Szpilman and directed and adapted for the stage by Emily Mann (Broadway: A Streetcar Named Desire, Having Our Say, Anna and the Tropics). THE PIANIST begins previews on September 26, with an official opening night set for September 29. The play runs through October 22.
THE PIANIST, Directed and Adapted by Emily Mann, is Coming to George Street Playhouse
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of 'The Pianist' as it comes to life on stage at George Street Playhouse. Don't miss this limited engagement. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable theatrical experience.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Kicks Off The Repertory Theater Of St. Louis Season, September 5- 24
The Repertory Theater of St. Louis (The Rep) the leading regional performing arts theatre in the Midwest, kicks off its 2023/24 Season with The Lehman Trilogy, the 2022 Tony Award-winning Best Play by Stefano Massini, adapted to English by Ben Power, and directed by longtime American Conservatory Theater's Artistic Director Carey Perloff. The production runs from September 5 - 24, 2023 at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Campus of Webster University.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Extends at The Huntington
The Huntington announces their acclaimed production of The Lehman Trilogy will extend, now running through Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the Huntington Theatre (264 Huntington Ave). Six additional performances have been added due to overwhelming demand from audiences.
Joshua David Robinson, Steven Skybell, Firdous Bamji & Joe LaRocca to Star in THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at The Huntington
The Huntington has announced the cast and creative team of The Lehman Trilogy, the 2022 Tony Award-winning Best Play by Stefano Massini, adapted to English by Ben Power, and directed by longtime ACT Artistic Director Carey Perloff.
The Theater Center Incubator Series to Present TOOTHY'S TREASURE Workshop This Month
The Theater Center, home to some of Off-Broadway's longest running shows (including Perfect Crime, The Office! A Musical Parody and Friends! The Musical Parody), has announced that it will present four workshop performances of Toothy's Treasure, the second production featured in the inaugural year of its new incubator series.
Mark Bennett FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Mark Bennett written?
Mark Bennett has written 19 shows including Disposable (Composer/Lyricist), Antony and Cleopatra (Composer), Julius Caesar (Composer), L'Illusion (Music), Der Ring Gott Farblonjet (Music), Mi Vida Loca (Music), Love and Anger (Music), When Lightning Strikes Twice (Music), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Lyricist), The Bells (Composer), The Comedy of Errors (Music), Linda (Lyricist), The Scarlet Letter (Music), Troilus and Cressida (Music), Pride's Crossing (Music), Pericles (Music), The Taming of the Shrew (Composer), Songs From An Unmade Bed (Composer), Why Torture Is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them (Composer).
What awards has Mark Bennett been nominated for?
Mark Bennett has been nominated for several awards for his outstanding work in sound design and music in various Broadway productions. Some of his nominations include Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Coriolanus" at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, Outstanding Music in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for productions like "Richard III," "An Iliad," "The Winter's Tale," and others. He has also received Special Citations at the Obie Awards and The Lortels for his work on productions like "An Iliad," "The Coast of Utopia," "Golda's Balcony," and more. Additionally, he has been recognized for Outstanding Sound Design at the Drama Desk Awards for shows like "Henry IV," "Julius Caesar," "A View from the Bridge," and others. Mark Bennett's talent and contributions to Broadway have earned him multiple nominations and accolades throughout his career.
What awards has Mark Bennett won?
Mark Bennett has won several awards including the Special Citation at the Obie Awards for An Iliad, Outstanding Music for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Coast of Utopia, Special Achievement in Design at The Hewes Awards for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Sound Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Henry IV, Golda's Balcony, Julius Caesar, Dogeaters, A View from the Bridge, and Lypsinka! A Day in the Life.
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