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JOY: A New True Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Projection and Video Design
Good Night, and Good LuckGood Night, and Good Luck
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Video/Projections Designer
We Live in CairoWe Live in Cairo
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Video Designer
Water for ElephantsWater for Elephants
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Production Designer
Peter Pan (Non-Equity)Peter Pan (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Projections Designer
Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum NoviceWalk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Projection Designer
Monsoon WeddingMonsoon Wedding
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Projection Design
The Thanksgiving PlayThe Thanksgiving Play
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Video/Projection Design
Anthony Rapp’s Without YouAnthony Rapp’s Without You
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Projection Design
17761776
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Projection Designer
Einstein's DreamsEinstein's Dreams
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Projection Design
Parallel WorldsParallel Worlds
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Projection Design

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Video/Projections (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

David Bengali, Water for Elephants

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

David BengaliWater for Elephants


winner
Obie Awards - 2023 - Special Citation

David BengaliCircle Jerk

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Projection Design

David Bengali, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992


winner
Obie Awards - 2022 - Special Citation

David BengaliCircle Jerk

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Projection Design

David Bengali, Einstein's Dreams

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Projection Design

David BengaliVan Gogh's Ear

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Review Roundup: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Brings George Clooney To Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Brings George Clooney To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck opens on Broadway starring Hollywood icon, George Clooney in his long-awaited Broadway debut in a new production directed by David Cromer. Read the reviews!
Berkeley Rep to Launch Talkback Series in Conjunction With HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Photo
Berkeley Rep to Launch Talkback Series in Conjunction With HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025

Berkeley Repertory Theatre will launch a talkback series that will be presented in conjunction with Tectonic Theater Project’s production of Here There Are Blueberries. Learn more about upcoming events here!
Photos: First Look at GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Starring George Clooney Photo
Photos: First Look at GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Starring George Clooney
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, just released production photos. Directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, the play is now in preview performances, with an official Opening Night tomorrow, Thursday, April 3, at the historic Winter Garden Theatre.
DRAG: THE MUSICAL, OUR CLASS, THREE HOUSES Lead 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Nomination Photo
DRAG: THE MUSICAL, OUR CLASS, THREE HOUSES Lead 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2025

Nominations for the 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were just announced. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Krystal Joy Brown and More Complete LIGHTS OUT: NAT 'KING' COLE Cast Photo
Krystal Joy Brown and More Complete LIGHTS OUT: NAT 'KING' COLE Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the full cast for Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole, written by Tony and Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo. See who is starring and learn more!
Video: George Clooney Explains Why GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Still Resonates Photo
Video: George Clooney Explains Why GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Still Resonates
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2025

On Sunday's 60 Minutes, George Clooney took the outlet behind-the-scenes of his Broadway debut Good Night, and Good Luck, based on the true story of journalist Edward R. Murrow. In the segment, the actor discusses why the play remains timely in 2025. Watch the video now!
PETER PAN Comes to the Ed Mirvish Theatre in May Photo
PETER PAN Comes to the Ed Mirvish Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

The all-new production of the hit Broadway musical PETER PAN directed by Lonny Price, with additional book by Larissa Fasthorse and choreography by Lorin Latarro is flying over to Toronto this Spring.
BEACHES THE MUSICAL Will Launch Pre-Broadway National Tour Photo
BEACHES THE MUSICAL Will Launch Pre-Broadway National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Following its International Premiere at Theatre Calgary Beaches The Musical will launch a pre-Broadway National Tour in the fall of 2026. Casting & complete Production Team for the tour will be announced at a later date.
Charl Brown, Adam Grupper, and Mauricio Martinez Join JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Photo
Charl Brown, Adam Grupper, and Mauricio Martinez Join JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

The leading men who will be joining Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe this summer in JOY: A New True Musical have been revealed! See who is starring in the production and learn more here.
Photos/Video: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Begins Previews On Broadway Photo
Photos/Video: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Begins Previews On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

Tonight, George Clooney and company took their first Broadway bow in Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by Mr. Clooney and Grant Heslov at the historic Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway). Check out photos and video of the play's Broadway debut!
Photo: First Look at George Clooney in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Photo
Photo: First Look at George Clooney in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Get an first look at George Clooney's Broadway debut as Edward R. Murrow in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK.
Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 5, 2025

“3 Summers of Lincoln” at the La Jolla Playhouse brings you a vibrant musical about a friendship between President Lincoln and Frederick Douglass that changed the course of American history. 
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN Photo
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN
by Joshua Wright - Mar 4, 2025

3 Summers of Lincoln, starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack, John-Andrew Morrison, and more is now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse. The world premiere musical is now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through March 23, 2025.
Video: First Look at 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: First Look at 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2025

Watch a first look at 3 Summers of Lincoln, starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack, John-Andrew Morrison, and more. See the video now!
Photos: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Launches National Tour Photo
Photos: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Launches National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

The national tour of Tectonic Theater Project’s Here There Are Blueberries launched last month at the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ. Check out all new photos here!
Jill Abramovitz and Honor Blue Savage Join Betsy Wolfe in JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Photo
Jill Abramovitz and Honor Blue Savage Join Betsy Wolfe in JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Two new cast members have been announced to join the previously announced Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe this summer in JOY: A New True Musical! Learn more here!
PETER PAN To Play The Fox Theatre; Tickets On Sale Today Photo
PETER PAN To Play The Fox Theatre; Tickets On Sale Today
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

Tickets for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN are on sale now for a limited one-week premiere engagement at the Fox Theatre from April 29 – May 4.
Kruz Maldonado Will Take Over Title Role in PETER PAN Tour Photo
Kruz Maldonado Will Take Over Title Role in PETER PAN Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

Kruz Maldonado will join the cast of the national tour of the all-new production of PETER PAN, as the tour continues into its second year. Learn more about where to catch the show here!
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Comes to the Wallis Photo
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Comes to the Wallis
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

 In Here There Are Blueberries, performing for at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, a mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrives at the desk of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist Rebecca Erbelding.
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Cast & Creative Team Announced At Berkeley Rep Photo
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Cast & Creative Team Announced At Berkeley Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, performing at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre from Saturday, April 5 through Sunday, May 11, 2025.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Bengali been nominated for?

Outstanding Video/Projections (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Water for Elephants, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Water for Elephants, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Circle Jerk, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Circle Jerk, Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Einstein's Dreams and Outstanding Projection Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Van Gogh's Ear.

What awards has David Bengali won?

David Bengali has won a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for Circle Jerk.

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