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Abigail and Shaun Bengson are a married composing and performing duo raising two children in NYC and Vermont. They believe grief and joy are the same thing. They are interested in anything that gets us all free. The Bengsons' theater work includes The Keep Going Songs (LCT3), Sovereignty Hymns (La Jolla Playhouse), Oh Courage (The Joyce, international tour), The Keep Going Song (Actors Theatre of Louisville), My Joy Is Heavy (Arena Stage), Hundred Days (La Jolla Playhouse, New York Theatre Workshop, US Tour), The Lucky Ones (Ars Nova), Where The Mountain Meets The Sea (ATL’s Humana Festival; Manhattan Theatre Club), Anything That Gives Off Light (Edinburgh Theatre Festival, US tour), Hurricane Diane (Two River, NYTW), You’ll Still Call Me By Name (New York Live Arts, Jacob's Pillow), Sundown Yellow Moon (WP Theater) and Iphigenia In Aulis (Classic Stage Company). They have received the Jonathan Larson and Richard Rodgers Awards and nominations for the Drama Desk, Drama League, and Lucille Lortel Awards and our proud to be NYTW Usual Suspects.

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STAGE CREDITS

My Joy is Heavy
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Performers
Ohio
[West End]
2025
All In: Comedy About Love All In: Comedy About Love
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Perfomer

Productions

My Joy is Heavy
 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Creators
Creator
Performer
Where the Mountain Meets the SeaWhere the Mountain Meets the Sea
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Music
Hurricane DianeHurricane Diane
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Original Music
Hundred DaysHundred Days
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Authors
Music
Lyricists

Writing

Sundown, Yellow Moon
Music and Lyrics
The Lucky Ones
Book, Music and Lyrics

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Music

The Bengsons, The Lucky Ones

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MEXODUS and PRINCE F*GGOT Lead 2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations Photo
MEXODUS and PRINCE F*GGOT Lead 2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026

Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were  announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Keen Company Unveils Lineup For MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 Curated By Ato Blankson-Wood Photo
Keen Company Unveils Lineup For MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 Curated By Ato Blankson-Wood
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026

Keen Company has announced the lineup for MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3, curated by Ato Blankson-Wood. The one-night-only performance will take place Monday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at National Sawdust in Brooklyn.
Keen Company Reveals Lineup for MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 Curated by Ato Blankson-Wood Photo
Keen Company Reveals Lineup for MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 Curated by Ato Blankson-Wood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

Keen Company will present MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 on March 2 at National Sawdust in Brooklyn. The one-night-only event will feature performances celebrating Black women and femmes, curated by Ato Blankson-Wood.
New York Theatre Workshop Extends MY JOY IS HEAVY Off-Broadway Photo
New York Theatre Workshop Extends MY JOY IS HEAVY Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop will present a one-week extension for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons.
Review Roundup: MY JOY IS HEAVY at New York Theatre Workshop Photo
Review Roundup: MY JOY IS HEAVY at New York Theatre Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop is presenting the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons, directed by Tony Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin. Read the reviews!
Keen Company Unveils Full Lineup For MIXTAPE: VOLUME 2, Curated By Adam Gwon Photo
Keen Company Unveils Full Lineup For MIXTAPE: VOLUME 2, Curated By Adam Gwon
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2026

Keen Company will present MIXTAPE: VOLUME 2, a one-night event curated by Adam Gwon, featuring a diverse lineup of performances on March 2, 2026, at National Sawdust in Brooklyn. The evening includes original songs, dance, and more to benefit the Keen Teen's Festival of New Work.
New York Theatre Workshop Unveils Additional Details For Inaugural IN THE BRICKS FEST Photo
New York Theatre Workshop Unveils Additional Details For Inaugural IN THE BRICKS FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop will present Kathryn Grody's new play THE UNEXPECTED 3RD at the upcoming IN THE BRICKS Festival, showcasing innovative theatrical works.
JAGGED LITTLE PILL and More Set for Contemporary Theatre of Ohio 2026-27 Season Photo
JAGGED LITTLE PILL and More Set for Contemporary Theatre of Ohio 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio will present a 2026-27 season with five culturally urgent productions, including the Tony-winning JAGGED LITTLE PILL, reflecting current societal questions.
Full Details Set for MY JOY IS HEAVY at New York Theatre Workshop Photo
Full Details Set for MY JOY IS HEAVY at New York Theatre Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed full details for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2026 Photo
Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 1, 2026

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Start the new year off right with shows featuring big stars, like An Ark with Ian McKellen and more.
Arena Stage Receives Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for FREMONT AVE. Photo
Arena Stage Receives Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for FREMONT AVE.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Arena Stage has received the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for Fremont Ave. by Reggie D. White, directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards 2025 Recipients Announced Photo
Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards 2025 Recipients Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025

Theatre Communications Group has announced the 2025 recipients of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards provide additional rehearsal time for new works in development at theatres across the country. Sixteen productions will receive a total of $783,000 in support.
MY JOY IS HEAVY Full Creative Team Announced for New York Theatre Workshop World Prem Photo
MY JOY IS HEAVY Full Creative Team Announced for New York Theatre Workshop World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced dates and ticket information for the world premiere of My Joy is Heavy, created and performed by Obie Award-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons (Hundred Days, The Keep Going Songs), directed by Tony Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown; Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812).
Keen Company 2025â€"2026 Season To Include New MIXTAPE SERIES and More Photo
Keen Company 2025â€"2026 Season To Include New MIXTAPE SERIES and More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

Keen Company’s 2025–2026 season will feature the debut of its Mixtape Series—four one-night-only events curated by Monica Bill Barnes & Company, Adam Gwon, Ato Blankson-Wood, and Mona Mansour.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: OHIO, Assembly Photo
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: OHIO, Assembly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 23, 2025

When Shaun turned his back on the church, he found a new home in music. Confronted now with acute degenerative hearing loss, he’s making the choice to live joyfully in the face of life's many unanswerable questions. An exhilarating and celebratory true story about losing faith and finding hope in the darkest of places. The Olivier Award-winning producers of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer bring you this intimate and rousing new musical experience featuring creative captions. From Obie-winning indie-folk duo The Bengsons.
HOT MESS Wins 2025 Popcorn Writing Award at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Photo
HOT MESS Wins 2025 Popcorn Writing Award at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

Hot Mess, a satirical new musical by Ellie Coote and Jack Godfrey, has won the 2025 Popcorn Writing Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Presented by Miriam Margolyes, the award celebrates bold new voices in theatre, with winners receiving career support from Popcorn Group and BBC Writers.
WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA To Have Regional Premiere at Ancram Center Photo
WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA To Have Regional Premiere at Ancram Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025

Ancram Center for the Arts will present the regional premiere of WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA, running July 11–20 in the Hudson Valley. Written by Jeff Augustin with music by The Bengsons, the play will be directed by stage and screen veteran Christopher Windom.
New Work by Robert Schenkkan and More Set for TheatreWorks' New Works Festival Photo
New Work by Robert Schenkkan and More Set for TheatreWorks' New Works Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this summer for an advance look at tomorrow’s hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 22nd Annual New Works Festival. Learn more!
More Autumn Shows and Summer Family Work Comes to Bristol Old Vic Photo
More Autumn Shows and Summer Family Work Comes to Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025

Bristol Old Vic has announced a flurry of extra shows for Winter/Spring alongside classic summer family work – now on sale. Learn more about the lineup here!
Indie-Folk Duo The Bengsons To Perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Photo
Indie-Folk Duo The Bengsons To Perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

Francesca Moody Productions and piece by piece productions will present Ohio at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has The Bengsons written?

The Bengsons has written 3 shows including Sundown, Yellow Moon (Music and Lyrics), The Lucky Ones (Book, Music and Lyrics), The Keep Going Songs (Writer).

What awards has The Bengsons been nominated for?

and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lucky Ones.

How many Broadway shows has The Bengsons been in?

The Bengsons has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has The Bengsons been in?

The Bengsons has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was The Bengsons's first West End show?

The Bengsons's first West End show was Ohio which opened in 2025

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