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John Doyle’s production of The Color Purple inspired me to invite him to tea. We met shortly after he took of Classic Stage Company where I had famously quit a production of Mother Courage. We met and became fast friends.
John Doyle
John Doyle is a co-creator whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Secret Garden, A Man Of No Importance, and Ten Cents a Dance. Awards include Drama Desk Awards for The Color Purple (2016).
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Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, Marsha Norman, Alice Walker, John Doyle with cast during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for 'The Color Purple' at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on December 10, 2015 in New York City.
Date:
12/26/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, Marsha Norman, John Doyle, Danielle Brooks with cast during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for 'The Color Purple' at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on December 10, 2015 in New York City.
Date:
12/26/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis
Jennifer Hudson, Cynthia Erivo, Allee Willis, Marsha Norman, Alice Walker, John Doyle with cast during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for 'The Color Purple' at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on December 10, 2015 in New York City.
Date:
12/26/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Multi-Platinum Songwriter Allee Willis
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Movies
Bliss
[ 1985 ] Bettina's doctor
[ 1985 ] Bettina's doctor
Bullseye
[ 1987 ] Gibson
[ 1987 ] Gibson
Dead to the World
[ 1991 ] Mr Keats
[ 1991 ] Mr Keats
Mad Bomber in Love
[ 1992 ] Roy Slaven
[ 1992 ] Roy Slaven
This Won't Hurt a Bit
[ 1993 ] Voice-Over
[ 1993 ] Voice-Over
Babe
[ 1995 ] TV Commentator
[ 1995 ] TV Commentator
Thunderstruck
[ 2004 ] Service Station Owner
[ 2004 ] Service Station Owner
TV Shows
A Country Practice
Neil Thomas, Ian Sharman
Neil Thomas, Ian Sharman
Club Buggery
Roy Slaven
Roy Slaven
Five Times Dizzy
Professor Dim
Professor Dim
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
John Doyle, A Man of No Importance
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
John Doyle, Assassins
Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
John Doyle, Assassins
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
John Doyle, The Color Purple
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Musical
John Doyle, The Color Purple
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
John Doyle, The Visit
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
John Doyle, Passion
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
John Doyle, A Catered Affair
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
John Doyle, Company
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical
John Doyle, Company
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
John Doyle, Sweeney Todd
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Play
John Doyle, Company
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Special Citation
John Doyle, Sweeney Todd
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
John Doyle, Sweeney Todd
winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Direction of a Musical
John Doyle, Sweeney Todd
Videos
Video: Look Back on Chita Rivera Singing 'Buenos Aires' From EVITA in Throwback Performance
by Michael Major - 2025-07-07 15:11:33
Video: Chita Rivera Remembers Iconic Disco in STUDIO ONE FOREVER Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-10-01 10:07:35
Video: Brandon Uranowitz Celebrates Tony Win for 'Best Featured Actor in a Play'
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-11 22:28:17
Video: Chita Rivera Discusses Her Legendary Career and New Memoir on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-04-23 11:56:08
News
Interview: Theatre Life with Jake Loewenthal
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 23, 2026
Today’s subject Jake Loewenthal is easily one of the area’s brightest lights in the DMV theatre constellation. He currently can be seen living his theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre as Charley Kringas in Merrily We Roll Along. The show runs through November 1st in Signature’s MAX space.
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 23, 2026
Today’s subject Jake Loewenthal is easily one of the area’s brightest lights in the DMV theatre constellation. He currently can be seen living his theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre as Charley Kringas in Merrily We Roll Along. The show runs through November 1st in Signature’s MAX space.
WALKING NED DEVINE Will Premiere in Belfast in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026
Waking Ned Devine, a major new musical production, will open at the Lyric in Belfast in February 2027. Learn more about the upcoming musical and how to get tickets here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026
Waking Ned Devine, a major new musical production, will open at the Lyric in Belfast in February 2027. Learn more about the upcoming musical and how to get tickets here.
THE CEILING Cast Announced; Musical to Open at Le Poisson Rouge
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2026
Christine Dwyer, Nathaniel Hackmann, Jake Pedersen, and Elise Frances Daniells will lead Blake Allen's new musical based on Kevin Brockmeier's O. Henry Prize-winning short story, directed by Susan Aston.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2026
Christine Dwyer, Nathaniel Hackmann, Jake Pedersen, and Elise Frances Daniells will lead Blake Allen's new musical based on Kevin Brockmeier's O. Henry Prize-winning short story, directed by Susan Aston.
When Broadway Musicals Are Reimagined- A Complete History
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 4, 2026
The discourse surrounding reasons for reviving musicals on Broadway is a relatively recent phenomenon. These days, if a show is announced for a revival, a sentence that often follows is: “Why are they reviving it?”
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 4, 2026
The discourse surrounding reasons for reviving musicals on Broadway is a relatively recent phenomenon. These days, if a show is announced for a revival, a sentence that often follows is: “Why are they reviving it?”
SAYING OUR GOODBYES William Finn Tribute Cabaret Will Come to The Beautiful City Project
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026
The Beautiful City Project will present a cabaret celebrating the songs of composer William Finn at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre in Evanston, Illinois, with proceeds benefiting Carson's Village.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026
The Beautiful City Project will present a cabaret celebrating the songs of composer William Finn at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre in Evanston, Illinois, with proceeds benefiting Carson's Village.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY to Open Arden Theatre's New Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026
Arden Theatre Company will open its new season in Philadelphia with GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, a musical featuring Bob Dylan songs performed live by an actor-musician cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026
Arden Theatre Company will open its new season in Philadelphia with GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, a musical featuring Bob Dylan songs performed live by an actor-musician cast.
How You Know These TED LASSO Stars from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and West End Stages
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 16, 2026
Cherished television series Ted Lasso has just begun airing its fourth season, following a more-than-three-year hiatus, and fans are thrilled. Among the show’s fanbase are many theatre folks; did you know that the actors who populate the screen on Ted Lasso have quite a theatrical past as well?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 16, 2026
Cherished television series Ted Lasso has just begun airing its fourth season, following a more-than-three-year hiatus, and fans are thrilled. Among the show’s fanbase are many theatre folks; did you know that the actors who populate the screen on Ted Lasso have quite a theatrical past as well?
Cast Complete For FLYING TOWARD THE SUN at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
With the addition of Michael Notardonato in the role of Gary Campbell, casting is complete for the upcoming world premiere production of Flying Toward the Sun. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
With the addition of Michael Notardonato in the role of Gary Campbell, casting is complete for the upcoming world premiere production of Flying Toward the Sun. Learn more here!
THE BEAUTIFUL GAME in Concert to Benefit Athenaeum, Presented by TBCP
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
The Beautiful City Project will present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton's THE BEAUTIFUL GAME in concert at the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture in Chicago, with proceeds benefiting the venue.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026
The Beautiful City Project will present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton's THE BEAUTIFUL GAME in concert at the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture in Chicago, with proceeds benefiting the venue.
FLYING TOWARD THE SUN to Have World Premiere at Penguin Rep Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point will present the world premiere of a new musical about asylum seekers, with book by BILL NABEL and music and lyrics by NEIL BERG and Nabel.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point will present the world premiere of a new musical about asylum seekers, with book by BILL NABEL and music and lyrics by NEIL BERG and Nabel.
Lowell Folk Festival to Feature 60+ Performances, Parade of Flags This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026
The Lowell Folk Festival announced its full performance schedule, featuring 60+ acts across multiple stages in downtown Lowell, MA. Artists include Fabiola Mendez, Elida Almeida, and Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026
The Lowell Folk Festival announced its full performance schedule, featuring 60+ acts across multiple stages in downtown Lowell, MA. Artists include Fabiola Mendez, Elida Almeida, and Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie.
LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL is Set For This July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2026
The Lowell Folk Festival will feature nearly 50 live performances across four stages, alongside Global Foods with cuisines from over a dozen cultures, the Discovery Lowell Playspace, and the Experience Lowell Arts Marketplace in downtown Lowell, MA.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2026
The Lowell Folk Festival will feature nearly 50 live performances across four stages, alongside Global Foods with cuisines from over a dozen cultures, the Discovery Lowell Playspace, and the Experience Lowell Arts Marketplace in downtown Lowell, MA.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Gala and An Audience with John Doyle Set For Watermill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
Watermill Theatre announced a fundraising gala for its summer musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, plus an intimate conversation with Tony-winning director John Doyle about his career and memoir.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
Watermill Theatre announced a fundraising gala for its summer musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, plus an intimate conversation with Tony-winning director John Doyle about his career and memoir.
LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL to Feature Global Performers at 39th Annual Free Event
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
The Lowell Folk Festival announced additional performers for its 39th edition, including Tuvan throat-singing ensemble Alash, bluegrass group Authentic Unlimited, and jazz vocalist Catherine Russell, all performing free in downtown Lowell.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
The Lowell Folk Festival announced additional performers for its 39th edition, including Tuvan throat-singing ensemble Alash, bluegrass group Authentic Unlimited, and jazz vocalist Catherine Russell, all performing free in downtown Lowell.
FLYING TOWARD THE SUN to Receive 29-Hour Reading at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of FLYING TOWARD THE SUN, a new musical about asylum seekers, in New York City. The cast includes Broadway veterans from Come From Away, Lempicka, and Harmony.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of FLYING TOWARD THE SUN, a new musical about asylum seekers, in New York City. The cast includes Broadway veterans from Come From Away, Lempicka, and Harmony.
FAME: THE MUSICAL Will Be Performed by The Beautiful City Project in Wilmette
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
The Beautiful City Project will present FAME: THE MUSICAL at the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center in Wilmette, IL, with proceeds benefiting a yet-to-be-announced charity. The cast includes veterans of Marriott, Drury Lane, and Music Theater Works productions.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
The Beautiful City Project will present FAME: THE MUSICAL at the McGrath Family Performing Arts Center in Wilmette, IL, with proceeds benefiting a yet-to-be-announced charity. The cast includes veterans of Marriott, Drury Lane, and Music Theater Works productions.
Las 10 grandes actuaciones de Patti LuPone: Medio siglo reinando en Broadway
by Adela González Pérez - May 25, 2026
Aprovechando que este verano visitará España con su nueva gira de conciertos, repasamos cronológicamente los papeles más icónicos y exigentes de la diva del musical
by Adela González Pérez - May 25, 2026
Aprovechando que este verano visitará España con su nueva gira de conciertos, repasamos cronológicamente los papeles más icónicos y exigentes de la diva del musical
Lowell Folk Festival 2026 Reveals First Wave of Performers
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
The Lowell Folk Festival announced its first set of performers for its 39th edition, including Elida Almeida, Dat Mighty 9, and Super Chikan & the Fighting c*cks across stages in downtown Lowell, MA.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
The Lowell Folk Festival announced its first set of performers for its 39th edition, including Elida Almeida, Dat Mighty 9, and Super Chikan & the Fighting c*cks across stages in downtown Lowell, MA.
THE BLACK BOOK Immersive Murder Mystery To Be Presented By The Beautiful City Project
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026
The Beautiful City Project will present THE BLACK BOOK, an immersive murder mystery set in a Lincoln Park Mansion, benefiting Bernie's Book Bank. The cast features over 30 Chicago performers.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026
The Beautiful City Project will present THE BLACK BOOK, an immersive murder mystery set in a Lincoln Park Mansion, benefiting Bernie's Book Bank. The cast features over 30 Chicago performers.
Photos: THE SECRET GARDEN at York Theatre Royal
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
York Theatre Royal has released production photos for the revival of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Secret Garden - The Musical. The production, performed by a company of actor-musicians, has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, and direction and design by Tony Award-winner John Doyle.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
York Theatre Royal has released production photos for the revival of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Secret Garden - The Musical. The production, performed by a company of actor-musicians, has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon, and direction and design by Tony Award-winner John Doyle.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has John Doyle written?
John Doyle has written 1 shows including Unmasked (Co-Creator).
What awards has John Doyle been nominated for?
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Man of No Importance, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Color Purple, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Visit, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Passion, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Catered Affair, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Company, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Company, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Company, Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd and Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd.
What awards has John Doyle won?
John Doyle has won the following awards: - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Color Purple - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd - Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd.
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John Doyle’s production of The Color Purple inspired me to invite him to tea. We met shortly after he took of Classic Stage Company where I had famously quit a production of Mother Courage. We met and became fast friends.
John Doyle is a Scottish stage director of musicals and plays, as well as operas. He has served as artistic director at several regional theatres in the United Kingdom, where he has staged more than 200 professional productions during his career spanning over 40 years.
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