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Rebecca is a multi-Olivier Award-winning director, who has directed in the UK and internationally. She is Associate Director at the Almeida Theatre.

Rebecca is the director of the award-winning productions of ‘Cabaret’ at the KitKat Club (Winner of seven Olivier Awards, including Best Director and Best Musical Revival 2022, Winner of the Critics’ Circle Award for Best Director 2022), and the critically acclaimed productions of ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ and ‘Summer and Smoke’, both of which won Olivier Awards for Best Revival, and both of which were nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Director. Both shows opened at the Almeida before transferring to the West End. Rebecca’s production of ‘Sanctuary City’ at the New York Theatre Workshop won the 2022 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play.

Rebecca Frecknall Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[West End, 2023]
Director
 
[West End, 2021]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Director
 
[West End, 2018]
Director

Rebecca Frecknall Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Rebecca Frecknall, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Rebecca Frecknall, Cabaret

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Rebecca Frecknall, Sanctuary City

Rebecca Frecknall News


Video: Eddie Redmayne Teaches Jimmy Fallon 'Willkommen' From CABARET

Eddie Redmayne visited The Tonight Show on Monday to discuss his role in as the Emcee in Cabaret for which he was just nominated for a Tony. During the interview, Redmayne recalled his first Tony win in 2010 for Red and some of his Cabaret experiences, culminating in a moment where Redmayne taught Fallon how to perform the famous opening number 'Willkommen.' Watch the interview and performance now!
Photos: MCC Celebrates Opening Night of THE LONELY FEW

MCC just celebrated opening night of The Lonely Few, a new musical with a book by Rachel Bonds, music and lyrics by Zoe Sarnak, and directed by Trip Cullman and Ellenore Scott. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day and you can check out photos here.
Eddie Redmayne to Appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW Next Week

Tune in to see Eddie Redmayne on The Tonight Show next week! On Monday, May 20, the Cabaret star will be on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon likely to discuss the new production, which is now running on Broadway. The program airs 11:35/10:35c on NBC.
Sarah Paulson, HELL'S KITCHEN & More Win 2024 Drama League Awards - See the Full List

The best of Broadway gathers to celebrate the 90th Annual Drama League Awards. BroadwayWorld we be bringing you live updates from inside the ceremony. Check back to find out who takes home the top prizes!
Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif at Annual Luncheon

The New Dramatists recently hosted its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See photos from inside the event. 
Rhea Norwood, Layton Williams, and More Will Join CABARET in London

New principal casting has been announced for the West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB. Learn more about the cast here!
2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!

Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been announced by Kathleen Turner. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Photos: Cara Delevingne and Luke Treadaway Enter Final Five Weeks in CABARET in London

Additional production photos have been released for CABARET at the Kit Kat Club, as Cara Delevingne and Luke Treadaway enter their last five weeks as Sally Bowles and The Emcee, respectively.
2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions

The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!
Video: Eddie Redmayne Talks CABARET on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK

Eddie Redmayne joined Live with Kelly and Mark on Thursday to discuss his role in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, which just opened on Broadway. Having previously played the role of the Emcee in London, Redmayne highlighted the difference between American and British audiences and his character to the show. Watch the interview here!
Video: Go Inside the Kit Kat Club with the CABARET Cast and Creative Team

The Kit Kat Club has taken over the August Wilson Theatre and in this video, watch as the cast and creative team explain how they brought the exciting new revival to life for Broadway.
Shop CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB on Broadway Merch in the Theater Shop

Shop Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop! Show merch available for purchase includes a unique silk scarf, mugs, show shirt, hat, sweatshirt, Cabaret postcard and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 25, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Cancels Today's Matinee Due to Cast Illness

Today's April 24th matinee performance of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club has been cancelled due to cast illness. 
Photos: CABARET Cast Serves Double the Red Carpet Looks on Opening Weekend

Rebecca Frecknall's production of Cabaret celebrated not one, but two opening nights at the August Wilson Theatre and you can check out photos of all of the best fashions from both nights here.
Video: Bebe Neuwirth Talks Returning to Broadway with CABARET on CBS MORNINGS

Bebe Neuwirth, who is currently playing the role of Fraulein Schneider in the Broadway revival of Cabaret, visited CBS Mornings on Tuesday. She discussed her return to Broadway after ten years away, and what she loves about the show and this production in particular. Watch the interview here!
Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin to Talk CABARET on TODAY WITH HODA & JENNA This Friday

Tune in to see Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin on TODAY with Hoda and Jenna this week! On Friday April 26, the Cabaret stars will be on TODAY to talk the new production, which is currently running at the August Wilson Theatre. The program airs 10:00-11:00 a.m. EDT on NBC.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
Review Roundup: CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Opens on Broadway

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club is now running at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway. Check out what the critics had to say here!
Video: Watch Highlights from CABARET on Broadway

Watch highlights from Cabaret on Broadway here!

Rebecca Frecknall FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Rebecca Frecknall been nominated for?

Rebecca Frecknall has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for Cabaret, and Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Sanctuary City.

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