Rachel Klein (director)

Rachel Klein is an American theater director and choreographer, best known for Around the World in Eighty Days, The Anthem, and the Grateful Dead musical Red Roses, Green Gold.[1][2][3][4][5]

Rachel Klein
Born
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Occupation(s)Theatre director, choreographer, film director
Years active2000s-present
Websiterachelkleindirector.com

Career

Theater

In 2012, Klein directed and choreographed Symphony of Shadows at Dixon Place, featuring over 25 dancers, musicians, and circus performers.[6][7][8]

In 2013, Klein directed Around the World in Eighty Days Off-Broadway at The New Theater at 45th Street (now the AMT Theater).[9][10][11] Neil Genzlinger of The New York Times described the production as a "combination of slick steampunk and cheesy vaudeville, high-tech razzle and low-budget dazzle."[12][13]

In 2014, Klein directed and choreographed The Anthem Off-Broadway at the Lynn Redgrave Theater. This production featured Jenna Leigh Green, Ashley Kate Adams, Remy Zaken, Jason Gotay, and Randy Jones.[14][15][16]

In 2016, Klein directed and choreographed More Than All the World, a musical adaptation of Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II by Erik Ransom at Theater for the New City.[17][18]

In 2017, Klein directed and choreographed the Grateful Dead musical Red Roses, Green Gold Off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theatre.[19] The piece featured the music of Robert Hunter and Jerry Garcia, with additional music by Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Hunter's longtime collaborator, Greg Anton.[20][21][22][23] Dead & Company’s Jeff Chimenti served as music supervisor for the production, which was described by Elisabeth Vincentelli of The New York Times as "furthered by Rachel Klein’s bouncy staging... drenched in folk, country and blues, and rendered quite well by the multitasking cast, which plays all the instruments."[24]

Comedy

In May 2017, Klein directed the celebrity roast of Michael Musto, which raised money for the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center. The roast, hosted by Bruce Vilanch, featured Rosie O'Donnell, Bianca Del Rio, Jinkx Monsoon, Orfeh, Randy Rainbow, Luann de Lesseps, Judy Gold, and Randy Jones.[25][26][27]

References
  1. Solis, Jose (July 12, 2016). "NYMF Interview: Rachel Klein". StageBuddy. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  2. Miller, Deb (July 9, 2019). "A Conversation with Creator Nicolette Blount and Director Rachel Klein". DC Theater Arts. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  3. "Theatrical Index: Rachel Klein". Theatrical Index. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  4. "People: Rachel Klein". Broadway World. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  5. Myers, Victoria (October 26, 2017). "Director Roundtable: on developing new work, mentorship, authority, and more". The Interval. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  6. Sundermann, Eric (June 13, 2012). "Symphony of Shadows: Sleep No More?". The Village Voice. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  7. "Photo Flash: Rachel Klein's SYMPHONY OF SHADOWS at Dixon Place". Broadway World. June 10, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  8. Fitzgerald, Jason (August 15, 2012). "NY Review: Symphony of Shadows: A Tale From the Land Beyond the Veil". Backstage. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  9. Feldman, Adam (May 30, 2013). "Around the World in 80 Days". Time Out New York. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  10. "Around the World in 80 Days Cast & Creative". Broadway. October 13, 2013. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  11. Blank, Matthew (May 31, 2013). "PHOTO CALL: Around the World in 80 Days, With Bryce Ryness, Opens Off-Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  12. Genzlinger, Neil (June 7, 2013). "Feverish Spin of the Globe". The New York Times. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  13. Scheck, Frank (June 1, 2013). "Take this wild trip". New York Post. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  14. Morale, Kristen (May 30, 2014). "BWW Reviews: Our State, My Anthem". Broadway World. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  15. McGovern, Joe (June 2, 2014). "The Anthem: EW review". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  16. Webster, Andy (May 30, 2014). "Songs, Jokes and Twirls? Just Don't Tell Ayn Rand". The New York Times. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  17. "More Than All the World". Time Out New York. October 26, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  18. Ranney, Tim (November 17, 2016). "More Than All The World Is The Musical We Need Now". The Huffington Post. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  19. Blistein, Jon (September 7, 2017). "Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter Songs to Anchor New NYC Musical". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  20. Scheck, Frank (October 29, 2017). "Red Roses, Green Gold: Theater Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  21. Millward, Tom (October 19, 2017). "Red Roses, Green Gold to play Minetta Lane Theatre". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  22. Haberman, Ira (December 15, 2017). "Episode 68: Red Roses, Green Gold with Director Rachel Klein". The Sound Podcast. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  23. Franklin, Marc (October 30, 2017). "Check Out the Opening Night of Grateful Dead Musical Red Roses, Green Gold". Playbill. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  24. Vincentelli, Elisabeth (October 30, 2017). "Review: Red Roses, Green Gold Brings Back the Grateful Dead". The New York Times. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  25. Viagas, Robert (May 22, 2017). "Theatre Columnist Michael Musto in Crosshairs of Celebrity Roast May 22". Playbill. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  26. "Broadway Roasts Michael Musto". Stagelight. April 10, 2017. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  27. "Rosie O'Donnell, Bianca Del Rio, Bruce Villanch and More Slated for Michael Musto Roast". Edge Media Network. April 10, 2017. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
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