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Chavkin is a director, writer and artistic director of the TEAM. Hadestown (NYTW, National Theatre, London) has been one of her greatest joys. Tony and Lortel nominations and Drama Desk Award for Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Broadway, Ars Nova, A.R.T.). London: Mission Drift (National Theatre), American Clock (Old Vic). Select New York and regional: Marco Ramirez’s The Royale (LCT; Obie Award, Drama Desk and Lortel noms.), Malloy’s Preludes (LCT3), Bess Wohl’s Small Mouth Sounds (Ars Nova and national tour) and Continuity (MTC), Carson Kreitzer’s and Matt Gould’s Lempicka (Williamstown Theatre Festival), The Royal Family (Guthrie Theatre) and multiple collaborations with Taylor Mac.


Her first film, Remind Me, was an official selection of the Venice and Beverly Hills Film Festivals. 2017 Smithsonian Award for Ingenuity.
In 2019-2020, she will direct Malloy’s Moby Dick at A.R.T. She is a proud NYTW Usual Suspect and Member SDC. Chavkin earned her BFA at NYU where she now serves on the directing faculty at Playwrights Horizons Theater School, and earned her MFA at Columbia University.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Canada]
Canadian Premiere, 2017
Director () [Replacement]

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Director
 
[West End, 2025]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[West End, 2024]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Co-Director
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Director
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2020]
Director
 
[Boston, 2019]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
 
[West End, 2018]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[Canada, 2017]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Choreographer (Musical Staging)
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Director

Writing

Developed by

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown


winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Musical

Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Musical

Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Rachel Chavkin, The Royale

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Director

Rachel Chavkin, The Royale

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Director

Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812


winner
Obie Awards - 2013 - Special Citation

Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

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News


Berkeley Repertory Reveals Cast & Creative Team For THE LUNCHBOX
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026

Berkeley Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer and Managing Director Tom Parrish announced  the cast and creative team for the world premiere musical, The Lunchbox, performing at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre.
Photos: First Look at Bethany Antonia, Marley Fenton & More in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026

You can now get a first look at new production photos of the new cast of Hadestown in the West End, as the musical heads into its third year at the Lyric Theatre, London.
Review Roundup: MY JOY IS HEAVY at New York Theatre Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 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!
Manhattan School Of Music Appoints Or Matias As Dean Of Musical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026

Manhattan School of Music has appointed Obie Award-winning composer, music supervisor, orchestrator, pianist, and educator Or Matias as Dean of the School’s Musical Theatre division.
Deals: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA from £28.75; Save On HAMILTON, HERCULES & More
by Team BWW - Mar 16, 2026

Ready to see your next West End show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week, starting March 16th, 2026.
HADESTOWN Performance in Duluth Postponed Due to Midwest Winter Storm
by Joshua Wright - Mar 16, 2026

The touring production of Hadestown in Duluth has been postponed due to Midwest winter storm travel restrictions, with the March 16 performance rescheduled for October 19, 2026 at DECC Symphony Hall.
Tickets On Sale To Starlight's 2026 AdventHealth Broadway Series; HADESTOWN, NEWSIES, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

Starlight Theatre in Kansas City will present its 2026 AdventHealth Broadway Series, featuring a lineup of acclaimed Broadway shows. Tickets are now on sale for this highly anticipated series.
Photos: Inside the New York Theatre Workshop 2026 Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 3, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop's 2026 Gala was held on Monday March 2 at 6PM at Gotham Hall, honoring Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo, Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs, and NAACP Image Award nominee Nicole Ari Parker. Check out photos here!
HADESTOWN Comes to Century II Concert Hall This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026

The American Theatre Guild will present HADESTOWN at Century II Concert Hall March 20–22, 2026, as part of the 25–26 Broadway in Wichita Series. HADESTOWN features music, lyrics, and book by Anaïs Mitchell and was developed with and originally directed by Rachel Chavkin.
Tina Fey, Tessa Thompson, Anika Noni Rose and More to Join NYTW 2026 Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop's 2026 Gala will honor Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo, Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs, and NAACP Image Award nominee Nicole Ari Parker.
Photos: HADESTOWN New West End Cast in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released ahead of a host of new faces joining the cast of Hadestown from 10 March 2026 at the Lyric Theatre, London, as the critically acclaimed production heads into its third year in the West End.
New York Theatre Workshop Unveils Additional Details For Inaugural IN THE BRICKS FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 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.
Zhailon Levingston Appointed Board Chair Of Broadway Advocacy Coalition
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

The Broadway Advocacy Coalition has named director and activist Zhailon Levingston as its new Board Chair. A co-creator of the Theater of Change course at Columbia Law School, Levingston steps into leadership as the Tony Award-winning nonprofit expands its arts-based advocacy programs.
Photos: Brandi Carlile Stops By HADESTOWN On Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2026

.The long-running Tony-winning hit Hadestown welcomed Grammy Award winner Brandi Carlile this week! Check out photos from Brandi's backstage visit at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre.
Photos: Jordan Tyson, Joshua Colley and More in HADESTOWN Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

You can now get a first look at the all-new principal cast of Hadestown in rehearsals! The cast features Disney Channel and Broadway star Joshua Colley as ‘Orpheus,’ and more.
Video: Jack Wolfe Performs 'EPIC I' From HADESTOWN at Prophecy Hall
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2026

Jack Wolfe has released his rendition of 'Epic I' from Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell. The stripped-back performance was recorded live at Prophecy Hall in Beacon, NY. Watch the video now and have tissues ready!
WONDER & More Lead Boston's Winter 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Feb 5, 2026

Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Winter 2026 include Wonder and more.
Photos: See New Images of the North American Tour of HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

New production photos have been released of the North American Tour of Hadestown! The cast features Nickolaus Colón, Jose Contreras, Hawa Kamara and more.
HAMILTON, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and More Set for 2026-2027 Broadway on Hennepin Series
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

Hennepin Arts has announced the 2026-2027 Broadway on Hennepin series, bringing 12 Broadway shows to Minneapolis for 14 weeks including Tony Award Best Musical winners The Outsiders, Maybe Happy Ending and Hamilton
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 2, 2026- THE GREAT GATSBY Behind the Scenes and More
by - Feb 2, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Rachel Chavkin written?

Rachel Chavkin has written 1 shows including Hadestown (Developed by).

What awards has Rachel Chavkin been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hadestown, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Royale, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Royale, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.

What awards has Rachel Chavkin won?

Rachel Chavkin has won several prestigious awards, including: Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown; Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hadestown; Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hadestown; Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812; and a Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.

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