Leah Gelpe
Latest News on Leah Gelpe:
Video: Rachel McAdams Talks MARY JANE Broadway Debut on GOOD MORNING AMERICA (Apr 29, 2024)
2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions (Apr 30, 2024)
2024 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show (Apr 30, 2024)
Video: Rachel McAdams Talks MARY JANE Broadway Debut on GOOD MORNING AMERICA (Apr 29, 2024)
2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions (Apr 30, 2024)
2024 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show (Apr 30, 2024)
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Leah Gelpe is a talented director and producer with a passion for creating innovative and thought-provoking theater. Born and raised in New York City, Gelpe attended Brown University, where she studied theater and directing. After graduating, she moved back to New York and began working in the theater industry.
Gelpe has worked on a variety of productions both on and off Broadway. One of her earliest credits was serving as the assistant director for the Broadway production of "The Pillowman" in 2005. She went on to work on several other Broadway productions, including "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "The Lieutenant of Inishmore," and "The Coast of Utopia."
In addition to her work on Broadway, Gelpe has also directed and produced numerous off-Broadway productions. She has worked with some of the city's most prestigious theater companies, including the Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, and the Atlantic Theater Company. Some of her notable off-Broadway credits include "The November Men," "The Great Immensity," and "The Oldest Boy."
Gelpe is known for her ability to bring fresh and innovative ideas to her productions. She often collaborates with playwrights and actors to create work that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. In an interview with BroadwayWorld, Gelpe explained her approach to directing: "I try to create a space where everyone involved feels like they have a voice and can contribute to the work. I think that's when you get the most exciting and unexpected results."
Gelpe's work has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations. In 2014, she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her direction of "The Great Immensity." She was also the recipient of the Princess Grace Award for Theater Directing in 2011.
In addition to her work in the theater, Gelpe has also directed several short films and music videos. Her short film "The Last Ten" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013. She has also directed music videos for artists such as St. Vincent and The National.
Most recently, Gelpe directed the off-Broadway production of "Light Shining in Buckinghamshire" at New York Theatre Workshop.
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The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Sound Design
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The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Sound Design
Leah Gelpe, The Invisible Hand
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The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Sound Design
Leah Gelpe, Slowgirl
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Video: First Look at Rachel McAdams & More in MARY JANE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024
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Video: Rachel McAdams Talks MARY JANE Broadway Debut on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Rachel McAdams joined Good Morning America on Monday to discuss her role in the play Mary Jane, which just opened on Broadway. In the play, McAdams plays a nurse who is struggling to raise her son on her own but finds a community that supports her and her family amid her difficulties. Watch the interview here!
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!
2024 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show
The nominations are in! Check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show.
MARY JANE Star Rachel McAdams to Appear on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week
Tune in to see Rachel McAdams on Good Morning America next week! On Monday April 29, the Mary Jane star will be on GMA to talk the production, which is currently playing on Broadway. The program airs 7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT on ABC. Captivating, affecting and compassionate, Mary Jane is the story of a single mother in an impossible family situation.
2024 Tony Award Nominations- HELL'S KITCHEN and STEREOPHONIC Lead the Pack!
The 77th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2023-24 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Video: First Look at Rachel McAdams & More in MARY JANE on Broadway
Get a first look at footage of Mary Jane on Broadway starring Rachel McAdams and more! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: Rachel McAdams Stars In MARY JANE Opening Tonight on Broadway
Film star Rachel McAdams comes to Broadway in Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog. Read the reviews!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of MARY JANE
Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
Photos: MARY JANE Celebrates Opening Night at After Party
Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night after party here!
MARY JANE Starring Rachel McAdams Opens Tonight on Broadway
Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Mary Jane opens tonight. See who is starring and learn more about the production!
Photos: Rachel McAdams and the Cast of MARY JANE Celebrate Opening Night
Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast on opening night here!
Full Broadway Cast Set For the Premiere of MARY JANE, Starring Rachel McAdams
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the full cast for the Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, starring Rachel McAdams. Learn more about the full cast here!
Vineyard Theatre Partners With The League Of Livestream Theater For WorldWide Live Stream Of John J. Caswell, Jr.'s SCENE PARTNERS
Sarah Stern, Artistic Director and Suzanne Appel, Managing Director of Vineyard Theatre, have announced that, in partnership with The League Of Live Stream Theater (LOLST), the final four performances of Scene Partners will be streamed worldwide on December 15 at 7:00 PM ET, December 16 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM ET and December 17 at 2:00 PM ET.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SCENE PARTNERS at The Vineyard Theatre Starring Dianne Wiest and More!
Vineyard Theatre's world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell, Jr. (Wet Brain), directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) opened on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and Broadway World was there to capture the festivities. Check out photos here!
SCENE PARTNERS Extended for Two Weeks at Vineyard Theatre
Vineyard Theatre will present a two-week extension for the world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell, Jr. (Wet Brain), directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown).
Eric Berryman, Johanna Day & More Join SCENE PARTNERS World Premiere at Vineyard Theatre
Discover the latest additions to the cast of 'Scene Partners' at the Vineyard Theatre. Learn more about the exciting world premiere production and stay up-to-date with the latest news.
West Coast Premiere of THE HEADLANDS to be Presented at American Conservatory Theater in February
American Conservatory Theater has announced the full cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of Obie Award-winning Bay Area playwright Christopher Chen’s The Headlands.
Daphne Rubin-Vega & More to Star in MY BROKEN LANGUAGE World Premiere at Signature Theatre
Signature Theatre will present Quiara Alegría Hudes’ My Broken Language, the acclaimed playwright’s stage adaptation of her eponymous memoir, and her return to Signature for the second play in her Premiere Residency. My Broken Language takes place Oct 18-Nov 27, 2022 in the Pershing Square Signature Center’s Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre.
Clubbed Thumb Announces Casts for 25th Annual SUMMERWORKS Productions
Tony Award-nominated and five-time Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb has announced complete casting for the rescheduled 25th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays.
Leah Gelpe FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Leah Gelpe been nominated for?
Leah Gelpe has been nominated for Outstanding Sound Design at The Lortel Awards for the following productions: Mary Jane, The Invisible Hand, and Slowgirl.
What awards has Leah Gelpe won?
Leah Gelpe has won Outstanding Sound Design awards at The Lortel Awards for her work on "Mary Jane" and "Slowgirl."
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