“Stephen Nachamie, the director, also understands that heritage; the world... is so comfortably expressed, so specifically nestled into his efficient and organic staging… This is good theater, folks..”
THE NEW YORK TIMES - My Name is Asher Lev (Penguin Rep)
Stephen Nachamie is an award-winning stage and film director, lecturer and educator. His work has been seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Regionally and Internationally. Stephen develops and directs new works on stage and film.
His work ranges from intimate plays to large scale musicals, Opera, Concerts and TV events and even directed for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.
He brings together storytelling, truth, heart and imagination to create exciting, moving and unforgettable theatrical experiences.
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
“Flawlessly directed by Stephen Nachamie.”
“…Outstanding is an understatement.”– Shawangunk Journal
“Stephen Nachamie’s lovely and loving Direction crafts a charming, poignant piece - containing both tender and laugh out loud moments” – Aisle Seat
“Director Stephen Nachamie keeps action flowing organically. We always know when and where we are without extraneous telling. Individual character formulation is first rate, especially, as called out above, in movement. Pacing allows listening, thought and reaction.” Theatrepizzazz.com
FEATURING
Harrison Bryan (Off-B’way Marcel on the Train)
Lori Wilner (B’way Prayer for the French Republic)
Joy Franz (B’way- Into the Woods)
Joel Leffert (B’way- Waiting for Godot)
Steve Brady (B'way - Inherit the Wind)
Rebecca Pitcher (B’way- The Phantom of the Opera)
and Harrison Zraly
Directed by
STEPHEN NACHAMIE
(Off B’way - Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise, B’way - She Loves Me )
AUGUST 6-30th
Stephen Directs the UK Premiere of
BECOMING DR RUTH
at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!
2025 OFF-BROADWAY PREMIERES
THE NYC and OFF-BROADWAY PREMIERE of
KEN LUDWIG’S DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
playing at 59e59 January 18 - February 16th!
RAVES for Ken Ludwig’s DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE!
“Director Stephen Nachamie crafts a seamless and engaging rhythm between the characters’ correspondence, allowing their love story to blossom in a way that feels both personal and universal. The staging is intimate yet dynamic, skillfully balancing the longing of wartime separation with the joy and excitement of newfound connection."
"Stephen Nachamie’s direction ensurethat every emotional beat lands, Dear Jack, Dear Louise at 59E59 is a theatrical gem—a tender, funny, and utterly captivating love letter to love itself."
TIMES SQUARE CHRONICLES
“Michael Liebhauser and Alexandra Fortin’s highly disciplined, high octane performances – with due credit to savvy director Stephen Nachamie…Rest assured that the breathless ending will not disappoint."
BROADWAY WORLD
"Director Stephen Nachamie does a superb job of keeping the characters' interactions organic and the connections meaningful.."
TALKIN' BROADWAY
"With loving attention to detail, Director, Stephen Nachamie has sculpted a performance that brings out the warmth and joy, humor and poignancy of the budding relationship.." AISLE SEAT
Photo: Dorice Madronero
See Production Photos on PLAYBILL.com
See Opening Night Photos on BroadwayWorld.com
The Cast: Steven Booth (Days of Wine and Roses), Jim Conroy (“The Cupcake Show”), Avery Elledge, David Garrison (A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, TV’s Married With Children), Aaron Harrington (Little Shop of Horrors), Michael Notardonato (Romeo and Bernadette), Charlotte Odusanya, Kirsten Scott (Suffs) and John Wascavage (Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song).
Casting for this New2NY production is by Michael Cassara Casting, CSA
Associate Choreographer - Tuan Malinowski.
Nicole Caroselli is Production Stage Manager
Meg Meschino Assistant Stage Manager.