Benita de Wit
Birth Place: Sydney, Australia
Latest News on Benita de Wit:
Photos: SUNSET BOULEVARD Company Gets Ready for Broadway (Sep 15, 2024)
Caroline Bowman and More Join Nicole Scherzinger-Led SUNSET BLVD. on Broadway (Aug 12, 2024)
Mandy Gonzalez to Guest Star as 'Norma Desmond' at Select Performances of SUNSET BLVD. (Jul 18, 2024)
Photos: SUNSET BOULEVARD Company Gets Ready for Broadway (Sep 15, 2024)
Caroline Bowman and More Join Nicole Scherzinger-Led SUNSET BLVD. on Broadway (Aug 12, 2024)
Mandy Gonzalez to Guest Star as 'Norma Desmond' at Select Performances of SUNSET BLVD. (Jul 18, 2024)
BIO
Benita de Wit (they/them) is an Australian director based in New York. They are the Resident Director for SIX on Broadway and the Associate Director for Bat Out of Hell.
Their work has been performed at National Sawdust, The Playwright’s Realm, Classic Stage Company, Ensemble Studio Theatre, the New York Public Library, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Long Island University Post, Dartmouth College, Playwrights Horizons Theater School as well as in London, Edinburgh and Australia. Benita has an MFA in Directing from Columbia University and is Faculty at Circle in the Square Theatre School.
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Photos: SUNSET BOULEVARD Company Gets Ready for Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 15, 2024
The Civilian Hotel hosted a 'Welcome to New York' cocktail reception for the cast of Sunset Boulevard at sunset on Friday, September 13th, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out photos from the event here!
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 15, 2024
The Civilian Hotel hosted a 'Welcome to New York' cocktail reception for the cast of Sunset Boulevard at sunset on Friday, September 13th, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out photos from the event here!
Caroline Bowman and More Join Nicole Scherzinger-Led SUNSET BLVD. on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2024
The complete cast has been announced for Jamie Lloyd’s upcoming Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond.' Learn more about the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2024
The complete cast has been announced for Jamie Lloyd’s upcoming Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. starring Nicole Scherzinger as ‘Norma Desmond.' Learn more about the cast here!
Mandy Gonzalez to Guest Star as 'Norma Desmond' at Select Performances of SUNSET BLVD.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024
Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. will guest star Drama Desk and OBIE Award winner Mandy Gonzalez as ‘Norma Desmond’ at select performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024
Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. will guest star Drama Desk and OBIE Award winner Mandy Gonzalez as ‘Norma Desmond’ at select performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Nicole Scherzinger Is 'Home At Last' in NYC Ahead of SUNSET BOULEVARD Rehearsals
by Lauren Hilton - Jul 15, 2024
Nicole Scherzinger sing that she is 'home at last' from the top of the Empire State Building in New York City ahead of her Broadway run in Sunset Boulevard. Watch in this video!
by Lauren Hilton - Jul 15, 2024
Nicole Scherzinger sing that she is 'home at last' from the top of the Empire State Building in New York City ahead of her Broadway run in Sunset Boulevard. Watch in this video!
Cast Set For MESSY WHITE GAYS and SHANGHAI SONATAS at Vassar College
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2024
Vassar College has announced additional casting for the highly anticipated 38th Powerhouse Theater Season, which continues through Sunday, July 28. Learn more about the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2024
Vassar College has announced additional casting for the highly anticipated 38th Powerhouse Theater Season, which continues through Sunday, July 28. Learn more about the cast here!
Powerhouse Theater At Vassar College Announces Initial Casting For 38th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024
Vassar College has announced initial casting for the 38th Powerhouse Theater Season, featuring Jessica Darrow, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Ngozi Anyanwu, Florencia Lozano, Purva Bedi, Michael Oloyede, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024
Vassar College has announced initial casting for the 38th Powerhouse Theater Season, featuring Jessica Darrow, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Ngozi Anyanwu, Florencia Lozano, Purva Bedi, Michael Oloyede, and more.
Director Rebecca Aparicio To Receive SDCF's 2024 Barbara Whitman Award
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2024
Established by theatrical producer Barbara Whitman in 2021, this award recognizes a woman, trans, or non-binary director who has developed a clear and distinctive artistic voice and demonstrated unique vision in their theatrical work.
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2024
Established by theatrical producer Barbara Whitman in 2021, this award recognizes a woman, trans, or non-binary director who has developed a clear and distinctive artistic voice and demonstrated unique vision in their theatrical work.
Video: Nicole Scherzinger Accepts Olivier Award For SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024
During last night's Olivier Awards, Nicole Scherzinger took home the award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in Sunset Boulevard.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024
During last night's Olivier Awards, Nicole Scherzinger took home the award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in Sunset Boulevard.
SUNSET BOULEVARD Sets Theatre and Dates For Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2024
As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, will transfer to Broadway this year. Now, the production has announced its theatre and dates! Sunset Boulevard will play Broadway’s St. James Theatre with previews beginning September 28 for a October 20 opening night.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2024
As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, will transfer to Broadway this year. Now, the production has announced its theatre and dates! Sunset Boulevard will play Broadway’s St. James Theatre with previews beginning September 28 for a October 20 opening night.
Gingold Theatrical Group Reveals 2023-24 Speakers' Corner New Play Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023
Explore the exciting new plays being showcased in Gingold Theatrical Group's 2023-24 Speakers' Corner cohort. Get a sneak peek at the diverse lineup of thought-provoking productions and find out what makes this cohort a must-see for theater enthusiasts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023
Explore the exciting new plays being showcased in Gingold Theatrical Group's 2023-24 Speakers' Corner cohort. Get a sneak peek at the diverse lineup of thought-provoking productions and find out what makes this cohort a must-see for theater enthusiasts.
Photos: Broadway's Caroline O'Connor Dazzles At Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2023 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2023
The Australian Theatre Festival NYC, helmed by Co-Artistic Directors & Executive Producers Mark Barford, Connor Delves & Jillian Geurts hosted their second annual Fundraising Gala at The Players NYC on Sunday September 10. Honoring Broadway, West-End & Australian theatre icon Caroline O’Connor, and Broadway Producer Neil Gooding.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2023
The Australian Theatre Festival NYC, helmed by Co-Artistic Directors & Executive Producers Mark Barford, Connor Delves & Jillian Geurts hosted their second annual Fundraising Gala at The Players NYC on Sunday September 10. Honoring Broadway, West-End & Australian theatre icon Caroline O’Connor, and Broadway Producer Neil Gooding.
Australian Theatre Festival NYC Announces 2022 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 23, 2022
Co-Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves and Jillian Geurts have announced the Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2022 Season, showcasing Australian artists and stories in New York City.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 23, 2022
Co-Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves and Jillian Geurts have announced the Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2022 Season, showcasing Australian artists and stories in New York City.
Photo Flash: Inside the Online Australian Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2020
The Australian Theatre Festival NYC presented an ONLINE festival for the 2020 season, which included 5 commissioned short plays, an online cabaret and an industry panel. The program ran December 4th and 5th, 2020, and streamed online for a week following the premiere.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2020
The Australian Theatre Festival NYC presented an ONLINE festival for the 2020 season, which included 5 commissioned short plays, an online cabaret and an industry panel. The program ran December 4th and 5th, 2020, and streamed online for a week following the premiere.
Australian Theatre Festival NYC Announces 2020 Online Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020
The Australian Theatre Festival - NYC has announced the upcoming 2020 online season, which includes 5 commissioned short plays, an online cabaret and an industry panel. The program will run December 4th and 5th, 2020, featuring Australian artists and stories over a virtual festival weekend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020
The Australian Theatre Festival - NYC has announced the upcoming 2020 online season, which includes 5 commissioned short plays, an online cabaret and an industry panel. The program will run December 4th and 5th, 2020, featuring Australian artists and stories over a virtual festival weekend.
Australian Theatre Festival - NYC Announce Online Fest
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2020
Artistic Directors Mark Barford (Hadrian & Antinous, F*cking Men), Connor Delves (Daniel's Husband, Precious Little Talent) and Jillian Geurts (Holy Day, The Collector) today announced that The Australian Theatre Festival - NYC will go online this December, showcasing work by and with Australian artists in New York City.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2020
Artistic Directors Mark Barford (Hadrian & Antinous, F*cking Men), Connor Delves (Daniel's Husband, Precious Little Talent) and Jillian Geurts (Holy Day, The Collector) today announced that The Australian Theatre Festival - NYC will go online this December, showcasing work by and with Australian artists in New York City.
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and New York Theatre Salon Present GLOBAL FORMS THEATER FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2020
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater & New York Theatre Salon will present the Global Forms Theater Festival. Running June 22-28, 2020, and showcasing over 30 theater artists from 28 different countries, this week-long theatrical event celebrates and uplifts the work of international and immigrant theater artists living in the United States and abroad.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2020
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater & New York Theatre Salon will present the Global Forms Theater Festival. Running June 22-28, 2020, and showcasing over 30 theater artists from 28 different countries, this week-long theatrical event celebrates and uplifts the work of international and immigrant theater artists living in the United States and abroad.
NY Theatre Artists Rally In Effort For Australian Bush Fire Relief With Benefit Performance Of THE DAY THE SKY TURNED
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2020
New York theater producers and artists have come together in support of relief and recovery from the bushfires still sweeping across Australia. The 'CODE RED' campaign is a larger fundraising effort spearheaded by New York's theatre community that will be launched with two performances of the critically acclaimed play THE DAY THE SKY TURNED at THE TANK in New York City. Tickets are available at TheTankNYC.org.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2020
New York theater producers and artists have come together in support of relief and recovery from the bushfires still sweeping across Australia. The 'CODE RED' campaign is a larger fundraising effort spearheaded by New York's theatre community that will be launched with two performances of the critically acclaimed play THE DAY THE SKY TURNED at THE TANK in New York City. Tickets are available at TheTankNYC.org.
SLAUGHTERHOUSE Comes to Belvoir Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2019
At only 25 years old Anchuli Felicia King has already had her work produced in London, New York and Melbourne. This October, the Thai-Australian artist makes her Sydney debut downstairs at Belvoir's 25A. For the premiere of her new play Slaughterhouse, King will not only be working as a playwright but also as the Video and Sound Designer.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2019
At only 25 years old Anchuli Felicia King has already had her work produced in London, New York and Melbourne. This October, the Thai-Australian artist makes her Sydney debut downstairs at Belvoir's 25A. For the premiere of her new play Slaughterhouse, King will not only be working as a playwright but also as the Video and Sound Designer.
BWW Interview: Matt Minnicino of A MISANTHROPE at WSC Avant Bard
by Jack Read - May 21, 2019
WSC Avant Bard's Script in Play Festival, started in 2016, has been an opportunity to test out shows for full production treatment through the guise of a series of staged readings and post-play discussions. Written and performed by rising professional talent, these readings have led to some memorable productions, including new versions of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew and Twelfth Night and Lauren Gunderson's hit Emilie: La Marquise Du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight. In 2017, a reading of playwright Matt Minnicino's 'distillation' - not 'adaptation,' as we get into below - of Moliere's The Misanthrope was performed. Written entirely in rhyming couplets, it follows a professional cynic who falls in love with an ingenue, and finds his devotion to insincerity tested. Now, it's the capper of Avant Bard's 29th season. I spoke to Minnicino about his career thus far, the adaptation process, and why audiences should be excited for this show.
by Jack Read - May 21, 2019
WSC Avant Bard's Script in Play Festival, started in 2016, has been an opportunity to test out shows for full production treatment through the guise of a series of staged readings and post-play discussions. Written and performed by rising professional talent, these readings have led to some memorable productions, including new versions of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew and Twelfth Night and Lauren Gunderson's hit Emilie: La Marquise Du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight. In 2017, a reading of playwright Matt Minnicino's 'distillation' - not 'adaptation,' as we get into below - of Moliere's The Misanthrope was performed. Written entirely in rhyming couplets, it follows a professional cynic who falls in love with an ingenue, and finds his devotion to insincerity tested. Now, it's the capper of Avant Bard's 29th season. I spoke to Minnicino about his career thus far, the adaptation process, and why audiences should be excited for this show.
New Australian Musical RAZORHURST Commences Rehearsals Next Week
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2019
Rehearsals for Hayes Theatre Co's production of the new musical RAZORHURST start next week. Set in Sydney's Darlinghurst, this exciting new musical, with book and lyrics by Kate Mulley and music by Andy Peterson, will have its Australian premiere from 14 June. Tickets are available now from www.hayestheatre.com.au.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2019
Rehearsals for Hayes Theatre Co's production of the new musical RAZORHURST start next week. Set in Sydney's Darlinghurst, this exciting new musical, with book and lyrics by Kate Mulley and music by Andy Peterson, will have its Australian premiere from 14 June. Tickets are available now from www.hayestheatre.com.au.
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