 Stephenson developed and directed a re-conceived version of the Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd" for Goodspeed Musicals.This new version of the show reduced the cast size to four actors and placed it in a post apocalyptic setting.The show was praised and Stephenson was nominated for the BroadwayWorld Award for Best Director.