Mark Bennett
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Exclusive Look: Matthew Broderick in BABBITT at Shakespeare Theatre Company (Oct 1, 2024)
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for BABBIT Starring Matthew Broderick, Ali Stroker, Judy Kaye & More (Sep 6, 2024)
Judy Kaye, Ali Stroker & More Join BABBITT Starring Matthew Broderick (Aug 28, 2024)
Exclusive Look: Matthew Broderick in BABBITT at Shakespeare Theatre Company (Oct 1, 2024)
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for BABBIT Starring Matthew Broderick, Ali Stroker, Judy Kaye & More (Sep 6, 2024)
Judy Kaye, Ali Stroker & More Join BABBITT Starring Matthew Broderick (Aug 28, 2024)
BIO
Broadway (Composition and/or Sound Design): Driving Miss Daisy, A Steady Rain, The Coast of Utopia (2007 Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Music for a Play, Henry Hewes Award: Outstanding Sound Design), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Henry IV, Golda's Balcony, The Goat, Lily Tomlin's "The Search...", The Lion in Winter, A View From the Bridge among others. BAM/OLD VIC: Original scores for all productions of The Bridge Project 2009-2012 including Richard III (Sam Mendes, dir.); Off-Broadway: An Illiad, Valhalla, Mad Forest, My Children! My Africa! (NYTW), Scores for eight Shakespeare productions for The Joseph Papp Public Theater. Other Public Theater productions include: Why Torture is Wrong…, The Seagull, and Dogeaters; Regionals: Dead End (Ahmanson), A Midsummer Night's Dream (2011 Craig Noel Award Outstanding Music for a Play (The La Jolla Playhouse), Obie Award Sustained Excellence in Sound Design, Bessie Award, Ovation Award, American Theatre Wing Award, 12 Drama Desk nominations.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
[Broadway, 2006]
Musical Director
Composer
Sound Designer
Musical Director
[Broadway, 2006]
Musical Director
Composer
Sound Designer
Musical Director
Writing
Music
Music
Music
Music
Music
Music
Music
Lyricist
Composer
Composer
Composer
Composer
Music
Lyricist
Music
Music
Composer/Lyricist
Composer
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production
Mark BennettCoriolanus Shakespeare Theatre Company
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Mark BennettRichard III
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Mark BennettAn Iliad
winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation
Mark BennettAn Iliad
The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark BennettAn Iliad
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Mark Bennett, The Winter's Tale
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Mark Bennett, The Cherry Orchard
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Music for a Play
Mark Bennett, The Coast of Utopia
winner
The Hewes Awards - 2007 - Special Achievement in Design
Mark Bennett, The Coast of Utopia
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, The Coast of Utopia
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Henry IV
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Julius Caesar
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Golda's Balcony
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Golda's Balcony
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Dogeaters
The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, Dogeaters
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, A View from the Bridge
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennett, The View from the Bridge
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Sound Design
Mark Bennet, The Lights
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Sound Design - Play
Mark Bennett, Lypsinka! A Day in the Life
Videos
Exclusive Look: Matthew Broderick in BABBITT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Oct 1, 2024
TV: Watch Highlights of John Larroquette, Will Swenson & More in NANTUCKET SLEIGH RIDE
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2019
TV: Sneak Peek of Katie Holmes & Norbert Leo Butz in DEAD ACCOUNTS on Broadway - Full Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 28, 2012
TV: Sneak Preview Montage of Norbert Leo Butz & Katie Holmes in DEAD ACCOUNTS on Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 27, 2012
TV: Chatting with Blair Underwood, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More at A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Opening!
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 23, 2012
TV: First Look at A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE on Broadway - Blair Underwood, Nicole Ari Parker, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More!
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 11, 2012
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE's Photo Shoot!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2012
TV: Blair Underwood, Daphne Rubin-Vega & A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Company Meets the Press!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 28, 2012
STAGE TUBE: James Earl Jones Talks DRIVING MISS DAISY on the Today Show
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 3, 2011
STAGE TUBE: 'STEADY RAIN' Star Hugh Jackman Teases His 'Half Date' Night to ET
by Eddie Varley - Nov 4, 2009
TV: Broadway Beat Special: A STEADY RAIN - Opening Night Press Conference
by Craig Brockman - Oct 1, 2009
News
Exclusive Look: Matthew Broderick in BABBITT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
Get a first look at Matthew Broderick starring in Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of Babbitt. Based on Sinclair Lewis’s classic satirical novel, the play was adapted from the book by Tony-winner Joe DiPietro and directed by Tony-winner Christopher Ashely, who together developed the world premiere production of the play last season at La Jolla Playhouse, alongside Broderick.
Get a first look at Matthew Broderick starring in Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of Babbitt. Based on Sinclair Lewis’s classic satirical novel, the play was adapted from the book by Tony-winner Joe DiPietro and directed by Tony-winner Christopher Ashely, who together developed the world premiere production of the play last season at La Jolla Playhouse, alongside Broderick.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for BABBIT Starring Matthew Broderick, Ali Stroker, Judy Kaye & More
Get a first look at rehearsal photos from Shakespeare Theatre Company's second show of 24/25 Season, Babbitt. Based on Sinclair Lewis’s classic satirical novel, the play was adapted from the book by Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro and directed by Tony Award-winner Christopher Ashely, who together developed the world premiere production of the play last season at La Jolla Playhouse, alongside star Matthew Broderick. Babbitt runs at STC’s Harman Hall from October 1 to November 3.
Get a first look at rehearsal photos from Shakespeare Theatre Company's second show of 24/25 Season, Babbitt. Based on Sinclair Lewis’s classic satirical novel, the play was adapted from the book by Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro and directed by Tony Award-winner Christopher Ashely, who together developed the world premiere production of the play last season at La Jolla Playhouse, alongside star Matthew Broderick. Babbitt runs at STC’s Harman Hall from October 1 to November 3.
Judy Kaye, Ali Stroker & More Join BABBITT Starring Matthew Broderick
Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team of the second show of 24/25 Season, Babbitt. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team of the second show of 24/25 Season, Babbitt. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Heidi Blickenstaff, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY And More Honored At 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards
Discover the winners of the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating excellence in the Boston theater scene. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's latest news.
Discover the winners of the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating excellence in the Boston theater scene. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's latest news.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW St. Louis Awards; FREAKY FRIDAY, CLUE, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival & More Lead!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Johannes Weisser and Oslo Circles Come to Den Norske Opera
Baroque violinist Astrid Kirschner and her musicians in the critically acclaimed baroque ensemble Oslo Circles are back at the Opera.
Baroque violinist Astrid Kirschner and her musicians in the critically acclaimed baroque ensemble Oslo Circles are back at the Opera.
BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards December 5th Standings; FREAKY FRIDAY Leads Best Musical!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; CLUE Leads Best Play!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; FREAKY FRIDAY Leads Best Musical!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: BABBITT at La Jolla Playhouse
BABBITT, the world premiere adaption by Joe DiPietro of the novel of the same name by Sinclair Lewis brings the satirical struggle of the modern, middle-class man to the stage through December 10th at the La Jolla Playhouse.
BABBITT, the world premiere adaption by Joe DiPietro of the novel of the same name by Sinclair Lewis brings the satirical struggle of the modern, middle-class man to the stage through December 10th at the La Jolla Playhouse.
First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; St. Louis Shakespeare Festival Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Matthew Broderick Will Lead BABBITT at La Jolla Playhouse
Matthew Broderick will lead the cast of the world-premiere production of Babbitt, by Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro (Memphis), adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis, choreographed by Stephen Buescher, directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley.
Matthew Broderick will lead the cast of the world-premiere production of Babbitt, by Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro (Memphis), adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis, choreographed by Stephen Buescher, directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley.
Photos: Get a First Look at THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse
Take a first look at the highly anticipated production of THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse. Get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming show and go behind the scenes with these stunning photos. Don't miss out on this captivating performance.
Take a first look at the highly anticipated production of THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse. Get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming show and go behind the scenes with these stunning photos. Don't miss out on this captivating performance.
Review: THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse is a Compelling Must-See
George Street Playhouse (GSP) has opened their 50th Anniversary season with the stunning world premiere of The Pianist, a poignant theatrical piece brilliantly directed and adapted for the stage by Emily Mann with a beautiful original score by Iris Hond.
George Street Playhouse (GSP) has opened their 50th Anniversary season with the stunning world premiere of The Pianist, a poignant theatrical piece brilliantly directed and adapted for the stage by Emily Mann with a beautiful original score by Iris Hond.
54 SINGS BANDSTAND, Cheyenne Jackson, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
Check out the lineup of performances next week at 54 Below!
Check out the lineup of performances next week at 54 Below!
SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED Comes to 54 Below This Month
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Songs From An Unmade Bed on September 24th, 2023. Learn more about the upcoming concert and how to get tickets here!
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Songs From An Unmade Bed on September 24th, 2023. Learn more about the upcoming concert and how to get tickets here!
THE PIANIST A New Play With Music To Be Presented By George Street Playhouse, Beginning September 16
George Street Playhouse presents THE PIANIST, a play with music, based on the memoir “The Pianist” by Wladyslaw Szpilman and directed and adapted for the stage by Emily Mann (Broadway: A Streetcar Named Desire, Having Our Say, Anna and the Tropics). THE PIANIST begins previews on September 26, with an official opening night set for September 29. The play runs through October 22.
George Street Playhouse presents THE PIANIST, a play with music, based on the memoir “The Pianist” by Wladyslaw Szpilman and directed and adapted for the stage by Emily Mann (Broadway: A Streetcar Named Desire, Having Our Say, Anna and the Tropics). THE PIANIST begins previews on September 26, with an official opening night set for September 29. The play runs through October 22.
THE PIANIST, Directed and Adapted by Emily Mann, is Coming to George Street Playhouse
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of 'The Pianist' as it comes to life on stage at George Street Playhouse. Don't miss this limited engagement. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of 'The Pianist' as it comes to life on stage at George Street Playhouse. Don't miss this limited engagement. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable theatrical experience.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Kicks Off The Repertory Theater Of St. Louis Season, September 5- 24
The Repertory Theater of St. Louis (The Rep) the leading regional performing arts theatre in the Midwest, kicks off its 2023/24 Season with The Lehman Trilogy, the 2022 Tony Award-winning Best Play by Stefano Massini, adapted to English by Ben Power, and directed by longtime American Conservatory Theater's Artistic Director Carey Perloff. The production runs from September 5 - 24, 2023 at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Campus of Webster University.
The Repertory Theater of St. Louis (The Rep) the leading regional performing arts theatre in the Midwest, kicks off its 2023/24 Season with The Lehman Trilogy, the 2022 Tony Award-winning Best Play by Stefano Massini, adapted to English by Ben Power, and directed by longtime American Conservatory Theater's Artistic Director Carey Perloff. The production runs from September 5 - 24, 2023 at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Campus of Webster University.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Mark Bennett written?
Mark Bennett has written 19 shows including Disposable (Composer/Lyricist), Antony and Cleopatra (Composer), Julius Caesar (Composer), L'Illusion (Music), Der Ring Gott Farblonjet (Music), Mi Vida Loca (Music), Love and Anger (Music), When Lightning Strikes Twice (Music), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Lyricist), The Bells (Composer), The Comedy of Errors (Music), Linda (Lyricist), The Scarlet Letter (Music), Troilus and Cressida (Music), Pride's Crossing (Music), Pericles (Music), The Taming of the Shrew (Composer), Songs From An Unmade Bed (Composer), Why Torture Is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them (Composer).
What awards has Mark Bennett been nominated for?
Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Coriolanus Shakespeare Theatre Company, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Richard III , Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for An Iliad , Special Citation (Obie Awards) for An Iliad, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for An Iliad, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Winter's Tale, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cherry Orchard, Outstanding Music for a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Special Achievement in Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Henry IV, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Julius Caesar, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Golda's Balcony, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Golda's Balcony, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Dogeaters, Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Dogeaters, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for A View from the Bridge, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The View from the Bridge, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lights and Outstanding Sound Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lypsinka! A Day in the Life.
What awards has Mark Bennett won?
Mark Bennett has received several notable awards throughout his career. He won the Special Citation at the Obie Awards for An Iliad. He has also been recognized with the Outstanding Music for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Coast of Utopia and received the Special Achievement in Design at The Hewes Awards, also for The Coast of Utopia. Bennett has earned the Outstanding Sound Design at the Drama Desk Awards for multiple productions, including Henry IV, Golda's Balcony, Julius Caesar, Dogeaters, A View from the Bridge, and lastly, Outstanding Sound Design - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Lypsinka! A Day in the Life.
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