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BIO

Credits: Rock of Ages (Broadway, Off- Broadway and L.A. productions.) She also directed the NY and L.A. productions of the hit musical Bare (Ovation, L.A. Weekly Award); Pussycat Dolls Live at the Roxy with Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera and Charlize Theron; 2007 NY Fringe Best Play Winner, Catch the Fish; the L.A. premiere of Corpus Christi (Ticketholder Award); and the L.A. and NY productions of Ann E. Wrecksick. Other L.A. theatre: 12th Premise; 40 Days; Crane, Mississippi; Greystone; Wayside. Also a film director and screenwriter, Hanggi is currently writing the musical movie Dear Dumb Diary for Zucker Productions. MA from USC and BA from UCLA.

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Productions

Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] Cancelled
Director
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Los Angeles, 2019]
Director
Clueless, the MusicalClueless, the Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
Darling GrenadineDarling Grenadine
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 2017]
Director
Romy & Michele's High School ReunionRomy & Michele's High School Reunion
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Director
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Director
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[West End, 2011]
Director
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Director
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Director
Rock of AgesRock of Ages
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
Bare
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
Director
Bare
 
[Los Angeles, 2000]
Director

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Direction of a Musical

Kristin Hanggi, Rock of Ages

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Orfeh to Star in One-Night-Only LITTLE BLACK BOOK Concert Event Photo
Orfeh to Star in One-Night-Only LITTLE BLACK BOOK Concert Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

Visceral Entertainment will present a one-night-only, sneak peek concert event of the Broadway aimed new musical, Little Black Book, based on the life of legendary Hollywood Madam, Heidi Fleiss. Learn more about the upcoming event!
BWW Q&A: Maxx Reed on IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at The Hudson Theatre Photo
BWW Q&A: Maxx Reed on IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at The Hudson Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Dec 11, 2024

We spoke to Maxx Reed about IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at The Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles. From Tony Award-nominated director Kristin Hanggi (Broadway's Rock of Ages) and Emmy Award-winning composer and lyricist Ben Decter (Operation Homecoming), comes the world premiere of It's Not Your Fault, Tyler Price! 
Video: Ben Decter & Kristin Hanggi Are De-Stigmatizing Epilepsy with IT'S ALL YOUR F Photo
Video: Ben Decter & Kristin Hanggi Are De-Stigmatizing Epilepsy with IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 22, 2024

It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price is now making its world premiere at The Hudson Theatre in Hollywood, where it just celebrated its opening night. Watch in this video as the creators chat more about the joys of bringing this new musical to life.
Exclusive: First Look at IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! in Los Angeles Photo
Exclusive: First Look at IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! in Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

Ben Decter and Kristin Hanggi's production It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price! will play at The Hudson Theatre in Hollywood through December 15, 2024. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first look in an all new trailer. Check out the video here!
Preview: IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at Hudson Theatre Photo
Preview: IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at Hudson Theatre
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 25, 2024

It’s been 17 years since Ben Decter started writing a musical about his daughter, Addie’s, battle with childhood epilepsy and how it has changed his family. Now, after numerous rewrites, readings, workshops, and emotional rehearsals, the show is finally making its stage debut.
Special Offer: IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at The Hudson Theatre Photo
Special Offer: IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at The Hudson Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 21, 2024

World Premiere Musical - 'It's All Your Fault, Tyler Price!' - Save $10*
Photos: The Cast of IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at the Hudson Theatre in Hollyw Photo
Photos: The Cast of IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Ben Decter and Kristin Hanggi's production It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price! will play a six-week limited engagement at The Hudson Theatre in Hollywood, from November 7 to December 15, 2024, with the official opening night on Thursday, November 14. Check out all new photos of the cast here!
Listen: IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! Concept Album Out Now Photo
Listen: IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! Concept Album Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024

An original musical concept album, inspired by Ben Decter and Kristin Hanggi's production It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price! is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon, and other music streaming platforms. Listen now!
CJ Eldred, Jenna Pastuszek & More to Star in IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! Photo
CJ Eldred, Jenna Pastuszek & More to Star in IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024

Emmy Award winner Ben Decter and Tony Award nominee Kristin Hanggi have revealed the full cast for the new musical It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Kristin Hanggi Will Hold Book Signing For New Book GOD, SEX, MUSICAL THEATRE at the D Photo
Kristin Hanggi Will Hold Book Signing For New Book GOD, SEX, MUSICAL THEATRE at the Drama Book Shop
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

Author and Award-wining Broadway Director Kristin Hanggi will be holding a book signing celebration for the release of their book “God, Sex, Musical Theatre” on Thursday, May 2nd from 7:30-9 PM at the iconic Drama Book Shop in Manhattan.
Kristin Hanggi and Ben Decter's IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! Will Premiere in Lo Photo
Kristin Hanggi and Ben Decter's IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! Will Premiere in Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Kristin Hanggi and Ben Decter's new musical, It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price!, featuring  music by Decter, book by Decter and Hanggi, and directed by Hanggi, will premiere this November.
ACCIDENTALLY BRAVE Produced by Steven Soderbergh to Screen in NYC Photo
ACCIDENTALLY BRAVE Produced by Steven Soderbergh to Screen in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2024

Meadows Behavioral Healthcare will present a special New York screening of Accidentally Brave starring Maddie Corman. Learn where and when to watch the film!
The Drama Book Shop Announces In-Store Spring Events Lineup Photo
The Drama Book Shop Announces In-Store Spring Events Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024

Join The Drama Book Shop for a series of events showcasing new theatrical literary works.
A Conversation with Shaina Taub & More at the Drama Book Shop in February Photo
A Conversation with Shaina Taub & More at the Drama Book Shop in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024

Founded in 1917, the Drama Book Shop is a renowned NYC cultural institution. Join them on Tuesday evenings for insightful discussions.
Cast Set For MTFestUK 2024 Photo
Cast Set For MTFestUK 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024

This year, the festival will shine the spotlight on eight new musicals from 30 January to 11 February workshopped and presented in ‘sharing' sessions in both The Other Palace Studio and The Turbine Theatre. Learn more about the cast here!
ROMY AND MICHELLE, REDCLIFFE, and More Set For MTFestUK at The Other Palace Photo
ROMY AND MICHELLE, REDCLIFFE, and More Set For MTFestUK at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2024

The Other Palace & Turbine Theatre have announced that MTFestUK 2024 will be showcasing eight new musicals over a two week period, 30 January – 11 February, across both The Other Palace Studio and The Turbine Theatre. Learn more about the lineup here!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Labor Shortages in Shops Across the Country, Triad Stage Cea Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Labor Shortages in Shops Across the Country, Triad Stage Ceases Operations
by Alex Freeman - Jun 26, 2023

As regional theatres continue to deal with shortfalls, news of another closing (Triad Stage) and gap fundraising came to light last week. American Theater Magazine reported on the labor shortages and significantly higher materials costs that scenic and costume shops across the country are dealing with putting further strains on theater budgets.
ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME's Tess Soltau Takes Us Through Six Years With Broadway's Ne Photo
ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME's Tess Soltau Takes Us Through Six Years With Broadway's New Britney Spears Musical
by Cara Joy David - Jun 26, 2023

When new musicals open on Broadway, there are usually years of development behind the scenes that you do not see. That is the case even when the musical is as high profile as the Britney Spears-fueled Once Upon a One More Time--not everything unfolds in public.
Broadway Dreams Launches 2023 Summer Intensive Tour IMMERSE YOURSELF Photo
Broadway Dreams Launches 2023 Summer Intensive Tour IMMERSE YOURSELF
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2023

Broadway Dreams (Annette Tanner, Founder & President), a leading non-profit performing arts training program, is kicking off its 2023 Summer Intensive Tour “Immerse Yourself” this week in Nashville, TN.
Christiane Noll, Paolo Montalban & More Will Take Part in ATLANTIS Reading Photo
Christiane Noll, Paolo Montalban & More Will Take Part in ATLANTIS Reading
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023

A industry reading of ATLANTIS, a new original musical with a score by Australian composer/lyricist Matthew Lee Robinson (Metro Street, TheaterWorksUSA’s The Magic School Bus), will be held in NYC this week.
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