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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

 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] Cancelled
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[Los Angeles, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Chester, CT (Regional), 2017]
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[Regional (US), 2017]
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[US Tour, 2011]
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[West End, 2011]
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[US Tour, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Los Angeles, 2000]
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Direction of a Musical

Kristin Hanggi, Rock of Ages

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News


BWW Q&A: Maxx Reed on IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at The Hudson Theatre

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 FAULT, TYLER PRICE

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

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

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

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 Hollywood

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

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!

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 Drama Book Shop

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 Los Angeles

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

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

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

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

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

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 Ceases Operations

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 New Britney Spears Musical

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

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

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.
Julie Benko, Andrew Barth Feldman, Judy Kaye & More to Star in RUTKA Concert Performance

Casting has been announced for a concert performance of the new musical RUTKA. See when the concert presentation will take place, how to purchase tickets, and more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Kristin Hanggi been nominated for?

and Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rock of Ages.

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