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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.

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Productions

 
[US Tour, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2024]
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[West End, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Co-Director
 
[US Tour, 2021]
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[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2020]
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[Boston, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[West End, 2019]
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[West End, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Canada, 2017]
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[US Tour, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Choreographer
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Assistant Director

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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


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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


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Obie Awards - 2013 - Special Citation

Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Videos

News


Desmonda Cathabel, Cedric Neal, and More Join HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

New casting has been announced for West End production of Hadestown for performances from 11 March 2025. Learn more about the upcoming cast the show here!
HADESTOWN Will Premiere in Australia Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

Anaïs Mitchell's acclaimed West End and Broadway musical phenomenon Hadestown will make its Australian premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney in February. Learn more here!
Andrew Neisler and Anna Morton Stacey Named Co-Artistic Directors of Ars Nova
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

​​​​​​​Ars Nova has announced that Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025, following over two decades of leadership.
HADESTOWN to Be Filmed in London With Original Broadway Stars
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

The upcoming West End production of Hadestown will be filmed live at the Lyric Theatre across three performances, next month. The production will star the original Broadway cast!
WICKED, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, And More Announced for Hippodrome Theatre 2025/2026 Broadway Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025

Baltimore's historic Hippodrome Theatre has announced the lineup of hit Broadway shows that will be taking the stage in the new 2025/2026 Hippodrome Broadway Series.
What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America in 2025? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025

Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.
Full Cast Set For HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Original cast members of The National Theatre production and the Broadway productions of Hadestown will reprise their roles for a limited run at the Lyric Theatre. Now, the full cast has been announced. Learn more here!
Video: HADESTOWN Star Hailey Kilgore Sings 'Wait for Me (Reprise)'
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025

Watch Hailey Kilgore celebrate her return to Broadway in Hadestown by singing 'Wait for Me (Reprise)' with a glass of champagne in hand in the video here!
Creative Crawley Announce Spring 2025 Programme Of Free Shows, Exhibitions And Workshops
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025

Creative Crawley has announced their Spring 2025 programme of theatre, dance, exhibitions and workshops - completely free for the people of Crawley, West Sussex and beyond to explore and expand their creativity.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD & More Set for Broadway in Atlanta 2025/2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

The Atlanta premiere of the six-time Tony Award winning HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD will anchor the 2025/2026 Broadway in Atlanta season at the Fox Theatre. See the full lineup and learn more.
Photos: Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes, and Tom Hewitt in HADESTOWN Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025

Get a first look at photos of the newest leads of Hadestown - Hailey Kilgore, Carlos Valdes, and Tom Hewitt in rehearsals for Hadestown on Broadway!
Daniel Breaker & Merle Dandridge Will Join HADESTOWN on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Jan 9, 2025

Tony Award nominee Daniel Breaker and BAFTA winner and SAG Award and Grammy Award nominee Merle Dandridge will join the cast of the Tony® and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown, on Broadway beginning Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
SEUSSICAL Opens At The Carnegie January 31
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

The Carnegie and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) are joining forces this  winter for a wildly imaginative, all-new production of SEUSSICAL.
Best Broadway Shows in January 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 31, 2024

What's the best show on Broadway? Check out ten Broadway shows to see in January 2025 that have earned critical acclaim, gained audience praise, and earned Tony Awards.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 30, 2024- It's GYPSY's Turn on Top
by Team BWW - Dec 30, 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, December 30, 2024.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD at BCA Plaza Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston 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!
HADESTOWN to be Presented at the Washington Pavilion in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024

HADESTOWN will arrive at the Washington Pavilion next month! As part of the 2024-25 Pavilion Performance Series, the show will premiere with five performances in the Mary W. Sommervold Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 23, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back on Top
by Team BWW - Dec 23, 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, December 23, 2024.
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; BCA Plaza Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston 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!
Rachel Brosnahan, Joaquina Kalukango & Greg Nobile to be Honored at NYTW's 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop's 2025 Gala will honor Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile. Learn more and see how to attend.

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?

Rachel Chavkin has won several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Hadestown - Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Hadestown - Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hadestown - Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 - Special Citation at the Obie Awards for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.

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