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Joe Tantalo (director) has been Artistic Director of Godlight Theatre Company since 1994. Special Drama Desk Award winner for consistent originality and excellence in dramatizing modern literature, and especially for the vibrant theatricality of Godlight Theatre Company's innovative productions. Drama League New Directors/New Writer's Fellow. 59E59 Theaters: James Dickey's Deliverance (premiere, Drama Desk Nomination), Clifford Chase's Winkie (premiere), John Ball's In the Heat of the Night (premiere), George Orwell's 1984 (premiere), Jim Carroll's The Basketball Diaries (workshop production), Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five (premiere), Jose Saramago's Blindness (premiere), Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 (premiere), Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange (premiere). New Ohio Theatre: Will Elliott's The Pilo Family Circus (premiere). On Stage at Kingsborough: Donn Pearce's Cool Hand Luke, Dale Wasserman's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Emelin Theatre: Lee Stringer's Grand Central Winter (adapted by Sean Tyler). Theatre Row: An Impending Rupture of the Belly by Matt Pelfrey (premiere). Ensemble Studio Theatre: Only We Who Guard The Mystery Shall Be Unhappy, The Trial of George W., Brown, Big Al, Beds Are Made to Lie In. Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Fahrenheit 451, A Clockwork Orange. Godlight was part of the 2010 People of the Year by nytheatre.com.

Joe Tantalo Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play

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On Stage at Kingsborough presents 2017 Spring Performing Arts Season Bringing World Class Artists to Brooklyn


On Stage at Kingsborough, a leading performing arts presenter located at Brooklyn's Kingsborough Community College presents its 2017 spring season, featuring world class artists from around the globe. On Stage at Kingsborough brings internationally renowned performing artists to Southern Brooklyn with an eclectic roster spanning multiple genres including music, dance, theatre and family programming. The full 2016-2017 season began September 24, 2016 and runs through May 20, 2017.

IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, BROADWAY BACKSTAGE and More Set for On Stage at Kingsborough This Spring


On Stage at Kingsborough, a leading performing arts presenter located at Brooklyn's Kingsborough Community College presents its 2017 spring season, featuring world class artists from around the globe. On Stage at Kingsborough brings internationally renowned performing artists to Southern Brooklyn with an eclectic roster spanning multiple genres including music, dance, theatre and family programming. The full 2016-2017 season began September 24, 2016 and runs through May 20, 2017.

HAMILTON and More Win Big at 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards- ALL the Winners!


For the first time since 1983 with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, an Off-Broadway musical, HAMILTON, has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical! Check out all the winners below!

Photo Coverage: Meet the 2015 Drama Desk Nominees!


Just last month, Judith Light and Jessie Mueller announced the nominations for the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards, with productions like Hamilton, An American in Paris, and Something Rotten! leading the pack. CLICK HERE to check out the full list. Earlier this week, the nominees gathered to celebrate at New World Stages and BroadWorld brings takes you inside the special day below!

Photo Coverage: A Candid Look at the 2015 Drama Desk Nominees!


Just last month, Judith Light and Jessie Mueller announced the nominations for the 60th Annual Drama Desk Awards, with productions like Hamilton, An American in Paris, and Something Rotten! leading the pack. CLICK HERE to check out the full list. Earlier today, the nominees gathered to celebrate at New World Stages and BroadWorld brings you a candid sneak peek into the festivities below!

Stage Adaptation of COOL HAND LUKE to Play 59E59 Theaters


Due to unforeseen circumstances, BRITANNIA WAVES THE RULES has pulled out of the 2015 Brits Off Broadway festival at 59E59 Theaters. Replacing the show is Godlight Theatre Company's production of COOL HAND LUKE, an adaptation of Donn Pearce's searing novel. This production is not part of Brits Off Broadway. COOL HAND LUKE is adapted for the stage by Emma Reeves and directed by Joe Tantalo. COOL HAND LUKE begins performances on Tuesday, May 5 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 31. Press opening is Thursday, May 7 at 7:15 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:15 PM; Friday at 8:15 PM; Saturday at 2:15 PM & 8:15 PM; and Sunday at 3:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $30 ($21 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at ?(212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.

AMERICAN SHOWSTOPPERS, Jarrod Spector & More Included in Spring Line-Up at On Stage at Kingsborough


On Stage at Kingsborough just announced its Spring 2015 season of Award-Winning performances from internationally-renowned artists in exclusive Brooklyn engagements.

Photo Flash: First Look at Godlight's DELIVERANCE, Now Playing at 59E59 Theaters


59E59 Theaters welcomes Godlight Theatre Company with the world premiere of James Dickey's DELIVERANCE, based on his acclaimed novel, adapted by Sean Tyler, directed by Joe Tantalo.

DELIVERANCE Stage Adaptation Premieres at 59E59 Theaters, Now thru 11/9


59E59 Theaters will welcome Godlight Theatre Company with the world premiere of James Dickey's DELIVERANCE, based on his acclaimed novel, adapted by Sean Tyler, directed by Joe Tantalo. DELIVERANCE begins performances tonight, October 10 for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 9.

DELIVERANCE Stage Adaptation to Premiere at 59E59 Theaters, 10/10-11/9


59E59 Theaters will welcome Godlight Theatre Company with the world premiere of James Dickey's DELIVERANCE, based on his acclaimed novel, adapted by Sean Tyler, directed by Joe Tantalo. DELIVERANCE begins performances on Friday, October 10 for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 9. Press opening is Tuesday, October 21 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday at 8:30 PM; Saturday at 2:30 PM & 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM. Please note, there is no performance on Sunday, October 19, and an added performance on Sunday, October 12 at 7:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.

Photo Flash: Godlight Theatre's THE PILO FAMILY CIRCUS at New Ohio Theatre


New Ohio Theatre presents the World Premiere of Godlight Theatre Company's The Pilo Family Circus, the sold-out hit of the 2012 Ice Factory Festival. The Pilo Family Circus is based on the novel by Will Elliott, adapted by Matt Pelfrey and directed by Joe Tantalo. The show runs now through February 23, 2013 in a limited engagement at New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets in New York City. Previews began January 31 for a February 6 opening. BroadwayWorld has new photos from the production below!

Godlight Theatre's THE PILO FAMILY CIRCUS World Premiere Plays New Ohio Theatre, Now thru 2/23


New Ohio Theatre presents the World Premiere of Godlight Theatre Company's The Pilo Family Circus, the sold-out hit of the 2012 Ice Factory Festival. The Pilo Family Circus is based on the novel by Will Elliott, adapted by Matt Pelfrey and directed by Joe Tantalo. The show runs from tonight, January 31 to February 23, 2013 in a limited engagement at New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets in New York City. Previews begin tonight, January 31 for a February 6 opening.

Photo Flash: First Look at Godlight Theatre's THE PILO FAMILY CIRCUS at New Ohio Theatre


New Ohio Theatre presents the World Premiere of Godlight Theatre Company's The Pilo Family Circus, the sold-out hit of the 2012 Ice Factory Festival. The Pilo Family Circus is based on the novel by Will Elliott, adapted by Matt Pelfrey and directed by Joe Tantalo. The show runs from January 31 to February 23, 2013 in a limited engagement at New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets in New York City. Previews begin January 31 for a February 6 opening. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

Godlight Theatre's THE PILO FAMILY CIRCUS World Premiere to Play New Ohio Theatre, 1/31-2/23


New Ohio Theatre presents the World Premiere of Godlight Theatre Company's The Pilo Family Circus, the sold-out hit of the 2012 Ice Factory Festival. The Pilo Family Circus is based on the novel by Will Elliott, adapted by Matt Pelfrey and directed by Joe Tantalo. The show runs from January 31 to February 23, 2013 in a limited engagement at New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets in New York City. Previews begin January 31 for a February 6 opening.

Mile Square Theatre Launches Fall Performance Fest Today, 9/29


Mile Square Theatre, Hudson County's leading professional theatre, announces the MST Fall Performance Fest, a series that offers an exciting, eclectic blend of affordable entertainment, running select evenings at the Monroe Theaterspace from today, September 29 to October 14.

Mile Square Theatre to Launch Fall Performance Fest 9/29


Mile Square Theatre, Hudson County's leading professional theatre, announces the MST Fall Performance Fest, a series that offers an exciting, eclectic blend of affordable entertainment, running select evenings at the Monroe Theaterspace from September 29 to October 14.

Joe Tantalo FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Joe Tantalo been nominated for?

Joe Tantalo has been nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Deliverance."

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