Joe DiPietro News

f**kING MEN observes the sex lives of the modern urban gay American male. Conceived as a noir-riff on Arthur Schnitzler's 19th century play, LA RONDE, the play examines ten men from all walks of life as they negotiate the before and after of lust, love, betrayal and the pursuit of sex and emotional connection.

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) and 1113 Productions (Steven Ullman, Executive Producer) will present the World Premiere of FALLING FOR EVE, a new musical with book by two-time Tony Award-nominee (and recent two-time Outer Critics Circle Award-winner) Joe DiPietro (MEMPHIS), music by Bret Simmons ('The Megan Mullally Show') and lyrics by David Howard ('Galaxy Quest'). Performances begin July 6th, 2010 with an official opening set for July 15th at The York Theatre at Saint Peter's. BroadwayWorld brings you rehearsal coverage below.

KIDSTAGE Summer Independent produces ALL SHOOK UP, running July 17-24, 2010 at Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in downtown Issaquah.

Executive Director Kevin Mayes announced congratulations to playwright Joe DiPietro, author of their upcoming production of f**kING MEN, for the three Tony awards that he received at last night's ceremonies.

Executive Director Kevin Mayes announced today that tickets are now on sale for Bailiwick Chicago's production of Tony-nominated writer Joe DiPietro's play, f**kING MEN (www.FMenChicago.com).

Rehearsals will soon be underway for Bailiwick Chicago's next production, F**king Men, penned by Tony-nominated writer Joe DiPietro (Memphis, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change). Mr. DiPietro is working closely with Director Tom Mullen (Urinetown, Blue Dog Prods.) to bring the definitive production of his groundbreaking play to Chicago, following smash-hit runs in London and Los Angeles.

The world's largest and most respected music print publisher, Hal Leonard Corporation is publishing publish vocal selections for Memphis and The Toxic Avenger, two highly acclaimed new musicals from the songwriting team of Joe DiPietro and David Bryan. Both titles are due off press for the Summer NAMM convention, held June 18-20 in Nashville.

The Old Globe announces their schedule for July through October. It includes the conclusion of the 2010 Shakespeare Festival, the world premiere of ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS, the west coast premiere of THE LAST ROMANCE and WELCOME TO ARROYO'S, and Neil Simon's plays, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND. There also will be several educational programs for children.

If you missed the online broadcast of the pre-televised 2010 Tony Awards ceremony, honoring the best in Creative Arts on Broadway in the 2009-2010 season, here is your chance to watch the award presentations! Courtesy of TonyAwards.com, BroadwayWorld is bringing you the presentations to all of the 2010 Creative Arts Tony Award winners and honorary Tony Award recipients Alan Ayckbourn, Marian Seldes, David Hyde Pierce and the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

SPECIAL 2-for-1 offer for F**KING MEN, this weekend only! That's 2 tickets for $20 -- valid only for this weekend's shows: Saturday at 7pm and 9pm and Sunday at 7pm. You must call the Theatre Building box office to reserve at (773) 327-5252. Use the code TWOFM.

If you missed the online broadcast of the pre-televised 2010 Tony Awards ceremony, honoring the best in Creative Arts on Broadway in the 2009-2010 season, here is your chance to watch the award presentations! Courtesy of TonyAwards.com, BroadwayWorld is bringing you the presentations to all of the 2010 Creative Arts Tony Award winners and honorary Tony Award recipients Alan Ayckbourn, Marian Seldes, David Hyde Pierce and the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

If you missed the online broadcast of the pre-televised 2010 Tony Awards ceremony, honoring the best in Creative Arts on Broadway in the 2009-2010 season, here is your chance to watch the award presentations! Courtesy of TonyAwards.com, BroadwayWorld is bringing you the presentations to all of the 2010 Creative Arts Tony Award winners and honorary Tony Award recipients Alan Ayckbourn, Marian Seldes, David Hyde Pierce and the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The very first 'Mosh Pit' Tony Awards Round Up!

Lat night's win of four 2010 Tony® Awards for the Broadway hit MEMPHIS, including "Best Musical," was cause for celebration at TheatreWorks, the Silicon Valley theatre company that gave birth to the musical. The show was developed at TheatreWorks' 2002 New Works Festival and received its world premiere in 2004 on TheatreWorks' Mainstage. Since then, MEMPHIS has been working its way to Broadway, where it made its debut last October.

Last night, Memphis took away the 2010 Tony for Best Musical. The show also won honors for Best Book Of a Musical, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre. Today, BroadwayWorld.com checked with the show's representatives, who tell us that the show has already seen box office sales that are four times higher than on a normal Sunday/Monday. That good news is sure to have producers 'Hockadoo-ing'!

The La Jolla Playhouse production of MEMPHIS won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Executive Director Kevin Mayes announced congratulations to playwright Joe DiPietro, author of their upcoming production of f**kING MEN, for the three Tony awards that he received at last night's ceremonies.

Broadway Beat was backstage at the 2010 Tony Awards talking to ALL the winners right after they won! Here, host Richard Ridge talks to MEMPHIS' David Bryan and Joe DiPietro, who together recieved the 2010 Tony Award for Best Original Score for MEMPHIS. DiPietro also received the 2010 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical, while Bryan recieved a second Tony Award for Best Orchestrations with partner Daryl Waters.

Memphis took away the 2010 Tony for Best Musical. The show also won honors for Best Book Of a Musical, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre.

Last night, on June 13, the 2010 Tony Awards honored the best of Broadway in the 2009-2010 season. MEMPHIS was the big winner of the night in the musical category, earning honors for Best Musical, Best Book, Best Score, and Best Orchestrations. BroadwayWorld was on hand at the show's post-Tony celebration at the Empire Hotel.