Latest News on Melia Bensussen:
Go inside rehearsals for Death of a Salesman at Hartford Stage, starring Peter Jacobson and directed by Melia Bensussen. The production runs February 27 through March 29, 2026.
Hartford Stage has released a first look at rehearsal footage for Hurricane Diane, the final production of its 2024/2025 season. The Obie-winning play runs June 5–29, 2025.
Watch a first look at Hartford Stage’s upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet, directed by Artistic Director Melia Bensussen, running April 17–May 18, 2025.
You won’t want to miss this production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet from Hartford Stage Artistic Director, Melia Bensussen (The Winter’s Tale, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, All My Sons, Simona’s Search). Watch the video!
Watch as Artistic Director Melia Bensussen chats with the cast and director of Katori Hall's Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Hot Wing King: Calvin M. Thompson, Christopher D. Betts, and Bjorn DuPaty.
Get a first look at the world premiere of Simona's Search at Hartford Stage. Performances run January 18 – February 11, 2024
Watch a chat with the cast of the world premiere production of Simona's Search: Christopher Bannow, Alejandra Escalante, and Al Rodrigo. Check out the video!
The world premiere of Simona's Search comes to Hartford Stage next week. Performances run January 18 – February 11, 2024. In an all new video, the cast and creatives discuss the show, and show clips from the rehearsal process.
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the East Coast Premiere of the hilarious Kiss My Aztec! An upbeat musical comedy, Kiss My Aztec! features a book by comedy legend John Leguizamo and acclaimed director Tony Taccone; music by Benjamin Velez; lyrics by David Kamp, Leguizamo and Velez; and choreography by Mayte Natalio.
Vassar & New York Stage and Film is preparing for the 33rd Powerhouse Season in Poughkeepsie, NY, running from June 23 through July 30, 2017:
