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Broad Street Review
Torch Song
“Director Bill Fennelly makes the smart choice of highlighting the historical specificity of the setting.”
Broad Street Review
Torch Song

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Broad Street Review
Torch Song
Talkin’ Broadway
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
“Director Bill Fennelly infuses a playful tone to the piece, as well as a hip factor.”
Talkin’ Broadway
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown

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Talkin’ Broadway
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
Broadway World
Fully Committed at TheaterWorks
“Behind that brilliant performance is equally laudable direction from…Bill Fennelly.”
Broadway World
Fully Committed at TheaterWorks

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Broadway World
Fully Committed at TheaterWorks
Syracuse New Times
The Underpants
“Fennelly stages the action as a stylized ballet running at double speed.”
Syracuse New Times
The Underpants

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Syracuse New Times
The Underpants
EDGE Media
Little Shop of Horrors
“The best production of the show that I’ve ever seen, including both movies…precise, near perfection”
EDGE Media
Little Shop of Horrors

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EDGE Media
Little Shop of Horrors
The Cape Cod Chronicle
Hairspray at The Cape Playhouse
“Nothing short of outstanding.”
The Cape Cod Chronicle
Hairspray at The Cape Playhouse

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The Cape Cod Chronicle
Hairspray at The Cape Playhouse
Syracuse New Times
A Midsummer Night's Dream
“The presence of… director Bill Fennelly…assured the pizzazz and polish of a festival production.”
Syracuse New Times
A Midsummer Night's Dream

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Syracuse New Times
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Herringbone
“Bill Fennelly’s direction manages to keep this wild show under superb control.”
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Herringbone

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The Philadelphia Inquirer
Herringbone
San Francisco Chronicle
Fly By Night
“Director Bill Fennelly stages the action with an inventiveness to match the writing.”
San Francisco Chronicle
Fly By Night

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San Francisco Chronicle
Fly By Night
The Column
Fly By Night
“The blocking and staging was like a master class being taught before your eyes… magnificent magic.”
The Column
Fly By Night

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The Column
Fly By Night
Every Day Is a Miracle
Black Pearl Sings
“A profoundly moving experience.”
Every Day Is a Miracle
Black Pearl Sings

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Every Day Is a Miracle
Black Pearl Sings
Associated Press
Frankenstein
“Bringing the classic tale thrillingly to life.”
Associated Press
Frankenstein

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Associated Press
Frankenstein
West End Best Friend
Alice in Wonderland: A Musical Panto
“Bill Fennelly…brings everyone together and makes this play seem effortless.”
West End Best Friend
Alice in Wonderland: A Musical Panto

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West End Best Friend
Alice in Wonderland: A Musical Panto 

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About the Artist

Bill Fennelly is an award-winning theatre director and educator.

His work has been seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, regionally, internationally, on television, and with Cirque du Soleil. Projects include award-winning new musicals, Shakespeare, reimagined classics, new American voices, and opera.

Associate Professor of Theatre at Drexel University he has also taught at Emerson, Syracuse, NYU, and Juilliard.

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