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Marc Bruni

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BIO

Marc Bruni directed the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award winning Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway, in the West End, US and UK Tours, and in Australia where he won the 2018 Helpmann Award and Green Room Award for Best Direction of a Musical. Bruni’s other directing credits include Hey, Look Me Over!, Paint Your Wagon, Pipe Dream and Fanny for City Center Encores!, Roman Holiday (Golden Gate), The Explorers Club (Manhattan Theater Club), The Sound of Music (Chicago Lyric Opera), The Music Manand How to Succeed in Business... (Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage), Old Jews Telling Jokes (Westside Theatre and Royal George in Chicago- Jeff Award nom for Direction), Trevor (Writers Theatre- Jeff nomination for Direction), Other People’s Money (Long Wharf- Connecticut Critics Circle nomination), I Hate Hamlet (Bucks County Playhouse), Presto Change-o (Barrington Stage), Ordinary Days (Roundabout Underground), Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Paper Mill Playhouse), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Paper Mill Playhouse and Philadelphia Theatre Company), and and 8 shows for the St. Louis MUNY including Singin’ in the Rain, My Fair Lady, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Music Man and The Sound of Music (Two Kevin Kline Nominations for direction). He won the NYMF Award for Best Direction for his production of Such Good Friends. Additionally, he has been associated with Walter Bobbie, Kathleen Marshall, Jerry Mitchell, Casey Nicholaw, and Jerry Zaks on thirteen Broadway productions and tours including The Book of Mormon, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, La Cage Aux Folles, Legally Blonde, Sweet Charity, Wonderful Town, Little Shop of Horrors and multiple others. He is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Dartmouth College and proud member of SDC.

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[US Tour, 2026]
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[West End, 2025]
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[Off-Broadway, 2021]
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2020] Cancelled
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2019]
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[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[San Francisco (Regional), 2017]
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[US Tour, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2001]
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[Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 1999]
Rehearsal Assistant to Mr. Zaks
 
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Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Direction of a Musical

Marc Bruni, The Great Gatsby

Kevin Kline Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of Musical

Marc BruniThe Sound of Music

Kevin Kline Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Marc BruniThe Music Man

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News


THE OUTSIDERS, THE GREAT GATSBY, and More Set For Texas Performing Arts' 25-26 Broadway in Austin Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

Texas Performing Arts’ 2025-2026 Broadway in Austin Season will include Tony Award–winning Best Musicals, five Austin premieres and the return of fan favorites. Learn more about the full season here!
Video: Sarah Hyland and Ryan McCartan Explain Why THE GREAT GATSBY Is Different Than People Remember
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2025

Sarah Hyland and Ryan McCartan, current stars of Broadway's The Great Gatsby, recently appeared on Morning Joe to discuss their experience in the acclaimed production. Watch the duo talk about the show!
Photos: THE GREAT GATSBY Celebrates New Stars Sarah Hyland and Ryan McCartan
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

Sarah Hyland and Ryan McCartan were the man and woman of the hour at a dazzling party celebrating their addition to the company of Broadway's The Great Gatsby. Check out photos from the evening featuring guests Nicole Scherzinger, Kenny Ortega, and more.
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for 25/26 Broadway In Boston Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

The 2025/2026 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre has been revealed, including The Great Gatsby and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE OUTSIDERS, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, And More Announced for Broadway In Louisville 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

PNC Broadway in Louisville has announced its 2025-2026 Season which boasts five Louisville premieres including the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE OUTSIDERS.
THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Broadway in Toledo 25/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

The American Theatre Guild has revealed the 25–26 Season for the Stranahan Theater. The 25–26 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series will include Broadway touring productions. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Samantha Pauly to Take Medical Leave From THE GREAT GATSBY
by Michael Major - Feb 24, 2025

Samantha Pauly has announced that she must take a medical leave from The Great Gatsby for two weeks. The musical's Jordan Baker has revealed that she will be out of the hit musical for two weeks.
Video: Watch the West End's THE GREAT GATSBY Stars Sing 'My Green Light'
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2025

Watch a video of the West End's Great Gatsby stars Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann performing 'My Green Light'. THE GREAT GATSBY is slated to begin previews on Friday 11 April with opening night scheduled for Thursday 24 April (7pm).
Video: Sarah Hyland Recalls First Reading THE GREAT GATSBY in Fifth Grade
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2025

Following her run as Audrey in off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors, Sarah Hyland is back on New York stages as Daisy in the hit musical The Great Gatsby. Watch her recent appearance on The View, where she remembers reading the book for the first time as a kid.
Broadway in Kansas City Reveals 25-26 Season Featuring WICKED and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

PNC Broadway in Kansas City has revealed the 25–26 season for Music Hall and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, featuring Wicked and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Understudy Alex Prakken Performs 'For Her' At Inside Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

The Great Gatsby understudy Alex Prakken stepped into the spotlight this week at Inside Broadway. Check out his showstopping performance of, 'For Her' in new video from inside the event
Corbin Bleu, Rachel Tucker and More Join THE GREAT GATSBY West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

The full cast has been set for the musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel, The Great Gatsby, which will make its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. See who is starring and learn more!
Linedy Genao and Austin Colby Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

The Great Gatsby on Broadway will welcome Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella, On Your Feet!)  as Myrtle Wilson, and original cast member Austin Colby (Jersey Boys), who takes over the role of Tom Buchanan.
THE GREAT GATSBY Will Premiere in South Korea This Year
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

xThe Great Gatsby is headed to South Korea! The musical is set to open  in July at GS Arts Center in the Gangnam District of Seoul. The Great Gatsby is produced by OD Company, one of the three major musical production companies in Korea.
THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Broadway at the Hobby Center 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has revealed the 2025-2026 Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center Season featuring six Houston premieres and the return of audience favorites. Learn more!
Video: Sarah Hyland Takes First Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Sarah Hyland officially took her first bows as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby last night, Monday, February 10. Check out video of her first bows here!
Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Explore the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees, including standout performances by Bonnie Milligan and Beanie Feldstein. The awards will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.
Sarah Hyland Begins Performances in THE GREAT GATSBY Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

Sarah Hyland is returning to Broadway as Daisy Buchanan in the musical The Great Gatsby, beginning tonight Monday, February 10!  Hyland will star opposite Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby.
THE GREAT GATSBY's Tess Soltau Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2025

The Great Gatsby' Tess Soltau is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Soltau takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical. She recently joined the company as Catherine and the understudy for Myrtle.
Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann Will Lead THE GREAT GATSBY in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

Jay Gatsby and Frances Mayli McCann will play Daisy Buchanan when his smash hit new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel The Great Gatsby makes its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Marc Bruni been nominated for?

Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Great Gatsby, Outstanding Director of Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for The Sound of Music and Outstanding Director of a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for The Music Man.

What awards has Marc Bruni won?

Marc Bruni has won the Best Direction of a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his work on The Great Gatsby.

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