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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

Wild About You
 
[Broadway, 2027]
Director
Romy & Michele: The Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director
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
Rock of Ages
 
[, 2006]
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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Frank Sinatra Jr. Musical HIT SHOW Will Make World Premiere at The Carnegie Photo
Frank Sinatra Jr. Musical HIT SHOW Will Make World Premiere at The Carnegie
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

HIT SHOW, a new musical inspired by the 1963 kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr., will make its joint world premiere at The Carnegie and Southern Plains Productions, directed by Eamon Foley.
Review: MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS at Colony Theater Photo
Review: MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS at Colony Theater
by Evan Henerson - May 13, 2026

As directed by Kristin Hanggi and led by actors Emma Hunton, Diana Huey and Aynsley Bubbico, KILLING MUSICALS looks to blend pathos, satire and female empowerment not always particularly smoothly.
Photos: Emma Hunton, John Krause, and More in MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Photo
Photos: Emma Hunton, John Krause, and More in MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026

The world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals has released all new production photos from The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA. Learn more and check out the photos below!
Eric McCormack Joins Producing Team of London Bound WILD ABOUT YOU Photo
Eric McCormack Joins Producing Team of London Bound WILD ABOUT YOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026

The new musical Wild About You welcomes star of stage and screen, Eric McCormack, as a co-producer as it prepares for a first developmental production in London in January 2027.
Photos: MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS in Rehearsal at The Colony Theatre Photo
Photos: MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS in Rehearsal at The Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released from the world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA. Check out the photos here
Interview: Creative Team of WILD ABOUT YOU! Photo
Interview: Creative Team of WILD ABOUT YOU!
by Peter Danish - Mar 23, 2026

A major new musical is having an industry reading this week. BWW managed to sit down with the creative team of Wild About You.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 19, 2026- First Look At THE OUTSIDERS New Cast and M Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 19, 2026- First Look At THE OUTSIDERS New Cast and More
by - Mar 19, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jennifer Leigh Warren and Michael Thomas Grant Join MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Photo
Jennifer Leigh Warren and Michael Thomas Grant Join MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS in CA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026

Broadway’s Jennifer Leigh Warren and “Grey's Anatomy” and “Zoe’s Extraordinary Playlist” star Matthew Thomas Grant have been cast in the world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals at The Colony Theatre.
Gina Naomi Baez, Becca Suskauer and More to Star in GOD, SEX, AND MUSICAL THEATER Ind Photo
Gina Naomi Baez, Becca Suskauer and More to Star in GOD, SEX, AND MUSICAL THEATER Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026

God, Sex, and Musical Theater, a new musical with book and lyrics by Tony-nominated director Kristin Hanggi, will hold an industry reading at Royal Family Performing Arts Space in New York City.
Jennifer Leigh Warren and Michael Thomas Grant Join MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Photo
Jennifer Leigh Warren and Michael Thomas Grant Join MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS at The Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026

Broadway's Jennifer Leigh Warren and Grey's Anatomy and Zoe's Extraordinary Playlist star Michael Thomas Grant have been cast in the world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA.
Jackie Burns, Noah J. Ricketts, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of WILD ABOUT YOU Photo
Jackie Burns, Noah J. Ricketts, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of WILD ABOUT YOU
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026

The new musical WILD ABOUT YOU will hold a 29-hour reading with an invitation-only industry presentation on March 23rd, followed by a first developmental production in early 2027.
Emma Hunton, John Krause, and Diana Huey to Lead World Premiere of MILLENNIALS ARE KI Photo
Emma Hunton, John Krause, and Diana Huey to Lead World Premiere of MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026

Broadway stars Emma Hutton, John Krause, and Diana Huey will lead the world premiere of MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS at The Colony Theatre in Burbank starting April 30.
WILD ABOUT YOU Will Hold Industry Reading in March Photo
WILD ABOUT YOU Will Hold Industry Reading in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

The new musical WILD ABOUT YOU recently completed a private table reading and is set for an industry reading in March, followed by its first developmental production.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; Leads Best Musica Photo
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Sets Industry Reading Ahead Of 2026 World Premiere Photo
MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Sets Industry Reading Ahead Of 2026 World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2025

The creative team behind Millennials Are Killing Musicals will present an industry-only 29-hour reading presentation of the original musical on January 15, 2026 in Hollywood, in advance of the show's world-premiere out-of-town tryout at The Colony Theatre.
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards Photo
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; BEAU Leads Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; BEAU Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Tickets on Sale Now for MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS and More at the Colony Theat Photo
Tickets on Sale Now for MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS and More at the Colony Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for two musicals in The Colony Theatre's 2026 season, including Millennials Are Killing Musicals, an original musical comedy with book, music, and lyrics by Nico Juber.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Will Have World Premiere at the Colony Theatre in 20 Photo
MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Will Have World Premiere at the Colony Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA will present the world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals in its 2026 season before the show heads to New York.
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