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Joe Locarro – Director/Performer
Joe Locarro’s directing credits span theatre, film and television. His theatre directing credits include: Ragtime (Music Theatre of Wichita, North Carolina Theatre and University of Oklahoma), Les Misérables (MT Wichita [’08 & ‘13] and University of Michigan), Cabaret (University of Michigan), Peter Pan (CCM), Jesus Christ Superstar (MTW), Sunday in the Park with George (Oklahoma City University), and two original music reviews (Manhattan School of Music), among others.
Joe’s film and television directing credits include the feature length documentary, Finding Billy, The Search for Billy Elliot, nominated for two NY EMMY AWARDS, premiering on PBS and was featured in film festivals in the USA and Hong Kong. He directed the PBS Series, Intelligence Squared Debates for two seasons and Vine Talk, starring Stanley Tucci. Other PBS specials include: Remember Me, featuring Parsons Dance and the East Village Opera Co., A Tale of Two Cities in Concert, starring Michael York, three PBS specials with Deepak Chopra and numerous others.
This past year he directed the film tribute to Howell Binkley the acclaimed Broadway lighting designer, as well as eight virtual galas for various shows and arts organizations. He was also a guest director for the Jazz at Lincoln Center live performance webcasts and creates commercials, music videos and promos for numerous arts originations including: Moulin Rouge!, Waitress, Phantom of the Opera, Second Stage Theatre, all on Broadway and Parsons Dance, Riverside Park Conservancy and numerous others.
On Broadway, Joe was in the original companies of Ragtime, Goodbye Girl, Merlin & Paper Moon. Other Broadway shows include Les Misérables (role of ‘Enjolras’) and Cats.
He was also in the First National Tours of Les Misérables/ ‘Enjolras’, CATS / ‘Munkustrap’ and West Side Story / ‘Tony’ u/s. as well as the role of ‘Jesus’ in Jesus Christ Superstar at Music Theater of Wichita.
Joe Locarro, Began his career as a dancer and choreographer. He danced with the Boston, Joffrey and Hartford ballet companies. He has choreographed 28 concert dance works and 20 musicals. Joe won the ASTRAL Choreography Competition and has received creative arts grants from the ASTRAL foundation, New Jersey Council on the Arts, National Choreography Project and the Carlisle Project.

Joe Locarro STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Conductor

Ensemble

Mother's Younger Brother (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Cast of Richard III

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Enjolras [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Alonzo (Understudy) [Replacement]

Asparagus (Understudy) [Replacement]

Bustopher Jones (Understudy) [Replacement]

Growltiger (Understudy) [Replacement]

Macavity (Understudy) [Replacement]

Munkustrap (Understudy) [Replacement]

Plato (Understudy) [Replacement]

Rum Tum Tugger (Understudy) [Replacement]

Rumpus Cat (Understudy) [Replacement]


Joe Locarro News


Despite Listings From National Chains, RAGTIME Reunion Concert Not Coming To Movie Theaters Next Month


BroadwayWorld has learned that despite listings on multiple national chains' websites including AMC, Regal, and via Fandango - the Ragtime Reunion Concert recording will not be released in movie theaters on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Oklahoma Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Oklahoma Awards; THE SOUND OF MUSIC, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Oklahoma City University & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards; THE SOUND OF MUSIC, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Oklahoma City University & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards December 5th Standings; THE SOUND OF MUSIC Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Oklahoma Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

RAGTIME Reunion Concert Was Filmed According To Lyricist Lynn Ahrens


In a new interview with the Observer, Tony-winning songwriting duo Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty reflected on the recent gala concert presentation of their beloved musical, Ragtime. As a part of their profile, acclaimed lyricist Ahrens revealed that the starry, one night only event was filmed!

Photos & Video: See Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More in RAGTIME 25th Anniversary Concert


See photos and video of Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Peter Friedman and more in the Ragtime 25th anniversary concert!

Shop RAGTIME Reunion Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop


Get your official merchandise from the Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime! Take home items like the Ragtime In-Concert Hoodie, and the Logo Tee, below.

Video: Watch Original RAGTIME Cast Reunite for Curtain Call


The Entertainment Community Fund presented a one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime at the Minskoff Theatre. Watch as Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Peter Friedman, Kelli O'Hara and more take their bows at the end of the big night!

Lea Michele Joins The Entertainment Community Fund's RAGTIME Benefit Concert


Lea Michele will make a special appearance in The Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime. Michele originated the role of “Little Girl” in Ragtime on Broadway. Learn more about the concert here!

Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell & Kelli O'Hara to Star in RAGTIME Reunion Concert


The Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime, originally scheduled for 2020, will take place on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Minskoff Theatre. Learn who is starring in the concert, and how to purchase tickets!

Kelli O'Hara Joins RAGTIME Benefit Concert Starring Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell and More


The Actors Fund announced today that Kelli O'Hara has joined the cast of the upcoming benefit concert of Ragtime in the role of 'Mother'. The unforgettable music of the Tony Award-winning sensation Ragtime will once again be heard on Broadway in a one-night only benefit concert on Monday, April 27, 2020.

Photo Flash: First Look at Music Theatre Wichita's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR


Music Theatre Wichita continues its 45th summer season with an epic, lavishly produced version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's hit Jesus Christ Superstar at Century II Concert Hall in downtown Wichita, KS. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Claybourne Elder, Clyde Alves & More Set for Music Theatre Wichita's 2016 Season


Casting is announced today for Music Theatre Wichita's 45th Season, which includes Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!," "Jesus Christ Superstar," and the regional premieres of "Nice Work If You Can Get It" and "Mamma Mia!"  

Donna McKechnie & More Join Harbor Lights Theater Company's SHOWSTOPPERS Benefit


The Harbor Lights Theater Company (Harbor Lights), Staten Island's only professional Equity Theater Company, led by Founders and Artistic Directors Tamara Jenkins and Jay Montgomery, has announced SHOWSTOPPERS a thrilling evening of song and dance!

VIDEO: Ann Harade in Episode 4 of Web Series DEFENDING YOUR TRASH


In Episode 4 of the series titled 'The Purge Part 1' meet Jack Cummings III, a NY theatre director and self-proclaimed anti-clutter vigilante who sees his beloved city through an obsessive compulsive lens.

VIDEO: Ann Harada Stars in Episode 3 of Web Series DEFENDING YOUR TRASH


DEFENDING YOUR TRASH, a new reality/makeover webseries starring Transport Group's Jack Cummings III and featuring Ann Harada

VIDEO: Jack Cummings Helps Ann Harada in DEFENDING YOUR TRASH - Episode 2


DEFENDING YOUR TRASH, a new reality/makeover webseries starring Transport Group's Jack Cummings III and featuring Ann Harada (Cinderella, Avenue Q, Smash), Ravi Roth (Altar Boyz, Grind) and Hannah Oren (Transport Group) has just launched! Watch the second episode, 'The Visit,' featuring Harada, below!

VIDEO: Jack Cummings Helps Ann Harada in DEFENDING YOUR TRASH - Episode 1


DEFENDING YOUR TRASH, a new reality/makeover webseries starring Transport Group's Jack Cummings III and featuring Ann Harada (Cinderella, Avenue Q, Smash), Ravi Roth (Altar Boyz, Grind) and Hannah Oren (Transport Group) has just launched! Watch the first episode, featuring Harada, below!

From Dastardly to Demure, Resolute to Revolutionary, BWW Profiles LES MISERABLES' Standout Roles


In honor of Les Miserables' opening tonight, BroadwayWord brings you the actors who've taken on the many complex and vocally challenging roles of Victor Hugo's world, from the unscrupulous Thenardiers to innocent Cosette, or principled Javert against the compassionate and strong-willed Jean Valjean. From Fantine and Eponine, unfortunate in life and romance, to Enjolras and Marius, the fiery young leaders of the French Revolution.

Joe Locarro FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joe Locarro been in?

Joe Locarro has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Joe Locarro been in?

Joe Locarro has not appeared in the West End.

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