Haley Bennett (musician)
Haley Bennett (born 1993)[1] is an American conductor, music director and arranger. In 2021, she was named one of Broadway's Women to Watch.[2][3]
Early life
Haley Bennett was born to Peter and Sandy Bennett and grew up in Cumberland, Maine, where she attended North Yarmouth Academy.[1] She graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in psychology; where she also minored in theater and French.[1] In May 2025, Bennett was the commencement speaker at her alma mater, North Yarmouth Academy.[4]
Career
Bennett began her music career working on the 2014 pre-Broadway production of Finding Neverland at American Repertory Theater (ART).[5] She became music assistant to David Chase when the show moved to Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in March 2015. Bennett worked again with Chase on Peter Pan Live! for NBC.
Bennett has served as music director and conductor on several Broadway musicals including, Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen and & Juliet.[1] She was working as music director and conductor for the musical Diana during previews when COVID-19 pandemic shut down all Broadway productions.[6] The musical opened on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on November 17, 2021. Bennett has conducted workshops as a vocal teacher for Broadway Weekends and also Maestra.[7] In December 2024, she coached Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for her Broadway debut in & Juliet.[4][8] Bennett recently served as assistant music supervisor for Redwood and its cast recording.[9]
As album and recording coordinator, Bennett has supervised several original Broadway cast recordings, including Diana: A True Musical Story[3], Once on This Island (2017), Anastasia and MJ the Musical. Bennett conducts summer productions at the Ogunquit Playhouse, including Escape to Margaritaville, Waitress, Come from Away and the world premiere of Mystic Pizza (2021).[10] She also works annually as music coordinator and contractor for Radio City Music Hall's Christmas Spectacular and other projects for NBC.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Peter Pan Live! | Music associate |
| 2018 | Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert | Music associate |
| 2021 | Diana | Conductor / musical director |
| 2021 | Schmigadoon! | Music coordinator |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Once on This Island | Orchestrator / arranger |
| 2018 | Diana, The Musical | Conductor / music director |
| 2018 | & Juliet | Conductor / music director |
| 2025 | Redwood | Musical Supervisor |
References
- ^ a b c d Routhier, Ray (January 13, 2023). "North Yarmouth Academy grad has hands full as music coordinator for Broadway and TV". www.pressherald.com. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ^ Meyer, Dan (March 8, 2021). "Broadway Women's Fund Releases 2nd Annual Women to Watch List". www.playbill.com. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ^ a b Broadway Teaching Group: Haley Bennett. www.broadwayteachinggroup.com/ June 1, 2025]
- ^ a b c NYA Welcomes Broadway’s Haley Bennett ’09 as 2025 Commencement Speaker. www.nya.org. May 23, 2025.
- ^ American Repertory Theater (ART). Finding Neverland. June 1, 2025]
- ^ Stevens, Matt (March 19, 2021). "The Virus Cost Performers Their Work, Then Their Health Coverage". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ^ Maestra Music. www.maestramusic.org. Directory: Haley Bennett.
- ^ Treisman, Rachel (December 16, 2024). "Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, a longtime theater lover, makes her Broadway debut". Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ^ Masterworks Broadway. Redwood Original Broadway Cast Recording Coming May 13. April 24, 2025.
- ^ Feeney, Steve (September 12, 2021). "Music and motion add to appeal of 'Mystic Pizza,' in its world premiere at Ogunquit". Retrieved June 1, 2025.