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Joe DiPietro won Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score for Memphis, which was also awarded the 2010 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. His other shows include All Shook Up; I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (the longest running musical revue in off-Broadway history); The Toxic Avenger and The Thing About Men (both winners of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway musical). His plays include the much-produced comedy Over the River and Through the Woods, The Art of Murder (Edgar Award winner for Best Mystery Play), Creating Claire and The Last Romance. His work has been produced thousands of times across the country and around the world.

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Joe DiPietro Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Achievement in Music

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Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

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Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Book of a Musical

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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Book of a Musical

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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Original Score

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Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Book of a Musical

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Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

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Cast Set For the Final 6-Week London Season of F**KING MEN

Joe Bishop, Rory Connolly, Jason Eddy and David Michaels are to star in the final London season of F**king Men by Tony-winning Joe DiPietro. Performances run at Waterloo East Theatre from Saturday 13 April - Sunday 26 May, 2024.

DIANA THE MUSICAL Returns to The Stage at Frederick's Way Off Broadway

For the first time since the show premiered on Broadway in 2021, the musical Diana has returned to the stage.  This time in a brand new staging at Frederick's Way Off Broadway as part of the theatre's 30th Anniversary Season. 

From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History

Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse! 

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Goes To Edinburgh Fringe With I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

One of the longest-running off-Broadway revues in history will be presented as a brand-new production by Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts' I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE will be created in house at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for eight exclusive performances.

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS Comes to ActorsNET This Month

ActorsNET will continue its 27th season with OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS by Joe DiPietro, a charming and funny play set over the river in New Jersey where an Italian immigrant family experiences deep familial love and the inevitable little heartbreaks that occur as time passes and children grow. 

Theater To Go Presents I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE At Kelsey Theatre

Catch the musical comedy I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre, presented by Theater To Go.

London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35

London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 30th Season Continues With DIANA THE MUSICAL

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 30th Anniversary Season will continue this spring with the regional theatre premiere of Diana – The Musical.

Review: ALL SHOOK UP at The Garden Theatre

In the world of jukebox musicals, the best way to ensure something entertaining and enjoyable is to either use the music in an organic way, often telling the story of the artist themselves or to go the opposite route and create something over the top with a loose narrative, allowing the audience to focus primarily on the music they love and the performances on stage.

Taylor Swift Song to Be Featured in Diane Warren Musical OBSESSED

Licensing deals for Diane Warren's songs that will be featured in the score of the new musical Obsessed, including the recent Taylor Swift hit, “Say Don’t Go” are set.

Review: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at John W. Engeman Theatre

What did our critic think of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at John W. Engeman Theatre?

F**KING MEN Returns to London For a Final Six-Week Season

After a complete SELL OUT season in 2023, the hit play F**king Men by Tony-winning Joe DiPietro is to return to Waterloo East Theatre for a final strictly limited 6-week run from April 13.

A LITTLE BROAD Starring Gloria Bangiola Returns to Don't Tell Mama Beginning Next Month

A LITTLE BROAD Starring Gloria Bangiola returns to Don't Tell Mama on Feb. 1, 9, and March 8 at 7pm. Directed by Scott Robertson and featuring Musical Direction by John Fischer, this cabaret show explores the multitudes we all contain through a mix of classical music, American songbook, musical theater, rock, folk, and original songs by Gloria Bangiola.

HELL'S KITCHEN, REDWOOD, INFINITE LIFE and More Win Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, just announced the recipients of the 2023-24 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards.

Charles Busch, Judy Kaye, Jen Cody & More to Star in IBSEN'S GHOST at George Street Playhouse

George Street Playhouse in association with Primary Stages has revealed the complete cast for IBSEN’S GHOST: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy, a new play written by and starring Tony Award nominee Charles Busch.

Felicity Huffman Will Make Her UK Stage Debut in the Revival of HIR at the Park Theatre

​​​​​​​Multi award-winning actress Felicity Huffman, renowned for her roles in the 2005 film Transamerica and international hit television series Desperate Housewives, makes her UK stage debut in the revival of Hir, an explosive comedy by Taylor Mac opening at Park Theatre in 2024.

GODS AND MONSTERS Stage Adaptation to be Presented at Theater Wit in 2024

A new stage production of “Gods and Monsters,” based on the 1995 novel “Father of Frankenstein” by Christopher Bram, is being reimagined by two Chicago theater artists. See details here!

La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2023 DNA New Work Series

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2023 DNA New Work Series, running November 30 – December 10.

Review: BABBITT at La Jolla Playhouse

BABBITT, the world premiere adaption by Joe DiPietro of the novel of the same name by Sinclair Lewis brings the satirical struggle of the modern, middle-class man to the stage through December 10th at the La Jolla Playhouse.

Way Off Broadway to Hold Auditions For DIANA - THE MUSICAL

Way Off Broadway announces auditions for its regional theatre premiere production of Diana - The Musical. Auditions will be held on December 11th. The show tells the story of Princess Diana and her impact on England.

Joe DiPietro FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Joe DiPietro written?

Joe DiPietro has written 15 shows including Sinatra The Musical (Book), Love Lemmings (Bookwriter), I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Bookwriter), Over the River and Through the Woods (Playwright), O. Henry's Lovers (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Thing About Men (Bookwriter), Memphis (Bookwriter), All Shook Up (Bookwriter), The Toxic Avenger (Bookwriter), Falling for Eve (Bookwriter), Nice Work If You Can Get It (Bookwriter), Living on Love (Writer), Hollywood (Playwright), Ernest Shackleton Loves Me (Author), Diana (Bookwriter/Lyricist).

What awards has Joe DiPietro been nominated for?

Joe DiPietro has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Achievement in Music at the Olivier Awards for Memphis The Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Nice Work If You Can Get It, Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Nice Work If You Can Get It, Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Memphis, Best Original Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Memphis, Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Memphis, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Memphis, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Memphis, and Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Toxic Avenger.

What awards has Joe DiPietro won?

Joe DiPietro has won the following awards: Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It, Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Memphis, Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Memphis, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Memphis, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Memphis.

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