Rachel Chavkin
Latest News on Rachel Chavkin:
HADESTOWN Begins Performances At Harris Center For The Arts In December (Nov 26, 2024)
Video: Allison Russell Performs 'Living It Up' as Persephone in HADESTOWN (Nov 26, 2024)
Stage Directors And Choreographers Society Announces Executive Board Election Results And President's Award (Nov 20, 2024)
HADESTOWN Begins Performances At Harris Center For The Arts In December (Nov 26, 2024)
Video: Allison Russell Performs 'Living It Up' as Persephone in HADESTOWN (Nov 26, 2024)
Stage Directors And Choreographers Society Announces Executive Board Election Results And President's Award (Nov 20, 2024)
BIO
Chavkin is a director, writer and artistic director of the TEAM. Hadestown (NYTW, National Theatre, London) has been one of her greatest joys. Tony and Lortel nominations and Drama Desk Award for Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Broadway, Ars Nova, A.R.T.). London: Mission Drift (National Theatre), American Clock (Old Vic). Select New York and regional: Marco Ramirez’s The Royale (LCT; Obie Award, Drama Desk and Lortel noms.), Malloy’s Preludes (LCT3), Bess Wohl’s Small Mouth Sounds (Ars Nova and national tour) and Continuity (MTC), Carson Kreitzer’s and Matt Gould’s Lempicka (Williamstown Theatre Festival), The Royal Family (Guthrie Theatre) and multiple collaborations with Taylor Mac.
Her first film, Remind Me, was an official selection of the Venice and Beverly Hills Film Festivals. 2017 Smithsonian Award for Ingenuity.
In 2019-2020, she will direct Malloy’s Moby Dick at A.R.T. She is a proud NYTW Usual Suspect and Member SDC. Chavkin earned her BFA at NYU where she now serves on the directing faculty at Playwrights Horizons Theater School, and earned her MFA at Columbia University.
Photos
The Cast & Company of "Hadestown" & "Lempicka" including Rachel Chavkin, Beth Leavel, Eden Espinosa, Jordan Fisher, Andrew Samonsky, Phillip Boykin, Isa Briones, Jon Jon Briones, Amber Iman, George Abud, Natalie Joy Johnson, Composer Matt Gould, Nathaniel Stampley
Date:
03/21/2024
From: Photos: 48th Street is Renamed Chavkin Way For Rachel Chavkin
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Katie Finneran, Scott Foley, Playwright Larissa FastHorse, Second Stage Artistic Director Carole Rothman, Director Rachel Chavkin, Christopher Ryan Grant, Clea Alsip, Amy Staats, D'Arcy Carden and Chris Sullivan
Date:
04/21/2023
From: Photos: The Cast of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Takes Their Opening Night Bows
Productions
Writing
Developed by
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown
winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Rachel Chavkin, The Royale
The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Director
Rachel Chavkin, The Royale
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Director
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
winner
Obie Awards - 2013 - Special Citation
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Videos
Video: Allison Russell Performs 'Living It Up' as Persephone in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024
Video: Jordan Fisher, Maia Reficco & Phillip Boykin Extend Runs in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024
Photos & Video: Stephanie Mills, Yola & Maia Reficco in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024
Exclusive: André De Shields Reprising Hermes Role For Rachel Chavkin-Directed Podcast
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2024
Video: First Look At Eden Espinosa, Amber Iman And More In LEMPICKA On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024
Video: Watch Jordan Fisher & Ani DiFranco Perform From HADESTOWN on TAMRON HALL
by Michael Major - Feb 23, 2024
Video: Watch Lola Tung and Jordan Fisher Sing 'All I've Ever Known' in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024
Photos/Video: Lola Tung and Ani DiFranco Take Their First Bows in HADESTOWN
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024
VIDEO: Gloria Onitiri Performs 'Our Lady Of The Underground' From HADESTOWN in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024
VIDEO: Anaïs Mitchell Sings 'Flowers' at the HADESTOWN West End Launch Event
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024
Video: Watch Jordan Fisher Talk HADESTOWN During The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 25, 2023
News
HADESTOWN Begins Performances At Harris Center For The Arts In December
The Tony- and Grammy-winning Best Musical Hadestown will play for six performances at the Harris Center for the Arts from December 12-15.
The Tony- and Grammy-winning Best Musical Hadestown will play for six performances at the Harris Center for the Arts from December 12-15.
Video: Allison Russell Performs 'Living It Up' as Persephone in HADESTOWN
Grammy Award winner Allison Russell has joined the cast of Hadestown as ‘Persephone.’ Watch her perform 'Living It Up' here! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Grammy Award winner Allison Russell has joined the cast of Hadestown as ‘Persephone.’ Watch her perform 'Living It Up' here! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Stage Directors And Choreographers Society Announces Executive Board Election Results And President's Award
SDC announced the results of its 2024 Executive Board election, highlighting new leadership roles and the organization's future direction. Discover the elected members and their upcoming initiatives.
SDC announced the results of its 2024 Executive Board election, highlighting new leadership roles and the organization's future direction. Discover the elected members and their upcoming initiatives.
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Tickets on Sale For HADESTOWN and COME FROM AWAY in Cleveland
Playhouse Square announced that tickets to the touring Broadway productions of HADESTOWN and COME FROM AWAY are available for purchase now. Learn more here!
Playhouse Square announced that tickets to the touring Broadway productions of HADESTOWN and COME FROM AWAY are available for purchase now. Learn more here!
Broadway Buying Guide: November 11, 2024- Audra McDonald returns in GYPSY
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 11, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 11, 2024.
TALKING HADESTOWN Featuring Commentary And Narration From Anaïs Mitchell Full Album Out Now
Explore the fifth anniversary of the HADESTOWN cast album with commentary and narration by Anaïs Mitchell, offering insights into the celebrated musical's journey and impact.
Explore the fifth anniversary of the HADESTOWN cast album with commentary and narration by Anaïs Mitchell, offering insights into the celebrated musical's journey and impact.
HADESTOWN to Return to Dallas in 2025
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) just announced that Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return to Dallas in 2025.
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) just announced that Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return to Dallas in 2025.
HADESTOWN Comes to Dallas Next Year
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced that Hadestown will return to Dallas in 2025. The show will play February 25 to March 2 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced that Hadestown will return to Dallas in 2025. The show will play February 25 to March 2 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.
Isabella Esler, Jake Epstein, Chilina Kennedy & More Will Star in LIFE AFTER in Toronto
The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!
The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!
HADESTOWN Comes to Alberta Bair Theater
Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will come to Alberta Bair Theater in just 3 weeks.
Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will come to Alberta Bair Theater in just 3 weeks.
Video: Maia Reficco and Jordan Fisher Perform 'All I've Ever Known' from HADESTOWN on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Hadestown's Maia Reficco and Jordan Fisher took the stage on Good Morning America on Monday for a performance of 'All I've Ever Known.' Watch the interview and performance now!
Hadestown's Maia Reficco and Jordan Fisher took the stage on Good Morning America on Monday for a performance of 'All I've Ever Known.' Watch the interview and performance now!
Photos: HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre in London
New production photos have been released for Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre in London. Check out the all new photos of the current West End cast here!
New production photos have been released for Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre in London. Check out the all new photos of the current West End cast here!
Video: Jordan Fisher, Maia Reficco, & HADESTOWN Cast Perform Medley
Jordan Fisher, Maia Reficco, and the cast of Broadway's Hadestown took the stage on Good Morning America on Monday to perform a medley from the show. Watch the performance now!
Jordan Fisher, Maia Reficco, and the cast of Broadway's Hadestown took the stage on Good Morning America on Monday to perform a medley from the show. Watch the performance now!
Tune-In Alert: HADESTOWN To Appear On GOOD MORNING, AMERICA, October 29
Broadway's Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown, will bring the underground to midtown tomorrow when the cast appears on Good Morning America.
Broadway's Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown, will bring the underground to midtown tomorrow when the cast appears on Good Morning America.
Broadway Dallas And Dallas ISD Announce STEAM Education Program Themed To HADESTOWN
Broadway Dallas and Dallas ISD launched a new STEAM education program inspired by HADESTOWN, aiming to integrate arts into science, technology, engineering, and math curricula for students.
Broadway Dallas and Dallas ISD launched a new STEAM education program inspired by HADESTOWN, aiming to integrate arts into science, technology, engineering, and math curricula for students.
Christine Anu & More to Star in Australian Production of HADESTOWN
One of Australia's most popular performers Christine Anu will lead a dynamic cast of multi-talented opera and musical theatre performers in the Broadway smash-hit musical Hadestown when it premieres in Sydney in February next year.
One of Australia's most popular performers Christine Anu will lead a dynamic cast of multi-talented opera and musical theatre performers in the Broadway smash-hit musical Hadestown when it premieres in Sydney in February next year.
HADESTOWN Comes To Miller Auditorium In 2025
HADESTOWN is set to arrive at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo in 2025, offering audiences a chance to experience the acclaimed Broadway musical.
HADESTOWN is set to arrive at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo in 2025, offering audiences a chance to experience the acclaimed Broadway musical.
Broadway Buying Guide: October 14, 2024- OUR TOWN, GYPSY, and More
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 14, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 14, 2024.
Listen: 'TALKING HADESTOWN' Album Features Commentary From Anais Mitchell
A new album has been released titled 'Talking Hadestown,' a sixteen-part, digital words-and-music experience where Tony and Grammy-Award winning composer Anaïs Mitchell takes listeners through the inspirations, concepts and creative processes that lie behind the key songs from the Tony Award winning best musical.
A new album has been released titled 'Talking Hadestown,' a sixteen-part, digital words-and-music experience where Tony and Grammy-Award winning composer Anaïs Mitchell takes listeners through the inspirations, concepts and creative processes that lie behind the key songs from the Tony Award winning best musical.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Rachel Chavkin written?
Rachel Chavkin has written 1 shows including Hadestown (Developed by).
What awards has Rachel Chavkin been nominated for?
Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hadestown, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Royale, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Royale, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.
What awards has Rachel Chavkin won?
Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hadestown, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hadestown, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.
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