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BIO

Diane Paulus is the Artistic Director of the A.R.T., where her directing credits include: Prometheus Bound, Death and the Powers: The Robots' Opera (premiered in Monaco in September 2010), Johnny Baseball, Best of Both Worlds and The Donkey Show, a disco adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, which ran for six years Off-Broadway.



Her recent theater credits include The Public Theater's revival of Hair on Broadway (2009 Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Musical, nominated for eight Tony Awards including Best Director, as well as winner of a Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award and Drama League Award for Best Revival of a Musical). Other recent work includes Kiss Me, Kate (Glimmerglass Opera) and Lost Highway (ENO co-production with the Young Vic). Opera credits include Il Mondo Della Luna (Gotham Chamber Opera at the Hayden Planetarium), Don Giovanni, Le nozze di Figaro, Turn Of The Screw, Cosi fan tutte; and Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria, L'incoronazione di Poppea and Orfeo at the Chicago Opera Theater. Diane is a Professor of the Practice of Theater at Harvard University.

Paulus was recently named one of the "50 Most Powerful Women in Boston" by Boston Magazine and received the 2011 Elliot Norton Award for Best Director for her work on Prometheus Bound, Johnny Baseball and Hair.

She is a recent recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from Boston Conservatory.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Children's Crusade
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Performer

Productions

Dear Everything
 
[US Tour, 2025]
Director
Masquerade
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director
N/AN/A
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Director
17761776
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Director
17761776
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Director
Waitress (Non-Eq)Waitress (Non-Eq)
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Original Director[Replacement]
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Director
WaitressWaitress
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
WaitressWaitress
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
Gloria: A LifeGloria: A Life
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
Jagged Little PillJagged Little Pill
 
[Boston, 2018]
Director
In the Body of the WorldIn the Body of the World
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
WaitressWaitress
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Director
Amaluna - Cirque Du SoleilAmaluna - Cirque Du Soleil
 
[West End, 2017]
Director
Finding NeverlandFinding Neverland
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Director
WaitressWaitress
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director
Invisible ThreadInvisible Thread
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
WaitressWaitress
 
[Boston, 2015]
Director
Finding NeverlandFinding Neverland
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
New York Spring SpectacularNew York Spring Spectacular
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Co-Creative Director
PippinPippin
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Director
PippinPippin
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
The Gershwins' Porgy and BessThe Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
HairHair
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Director
HairHair
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Director
HairHair
 
[West End, 2010]
Director
HairHair
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Director
HairHair
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
Best of Both Worlds
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
Swimming with Watermelons
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Director
Brutal Imagination
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Director
Eli's Comin'
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Director
The Baby and Johnny Project
 
[New York, 2001]
Director
The Donkey Show: A Midsummer Night's Disco
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director

Writing

Eli's Comin'
Playwright

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Jagged Little Pill

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Direction of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Jagged Little Pill

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Pippin

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Pippin

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Pippin


winner
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Diane Paulus

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical

Diane Paulus, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Hair

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Hair

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Direction of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Hair

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Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For TWO STRANGERS CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YOR Photo
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For TWO STRANGERS CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 21, 2025

The new musical Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) celebrated its opening night on Broadway with a red carpet full of family, fans, friends, and supporters. Visit the red carpet in new photos!
MASQUERADE to Launch Another Lotto 666 in November Photo
MASQUERADE to Launch Another Lotto 666 in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

More than 400 people braved the odds at Masquerade’s Lotto 666! Masquerade cast member Charles Osborne hosted the live in-person lottery. Lotto 666 will return, bigger and better in November.
The Iconic Rock Musical HAIR Shines Anew in a Grand Brazilian Revival Photo
The Iconic Rock Musical HAIR Shines Anew in a Grand Brazilian Revival
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 13, 2025

The iconic rock musical Hair is back in a bold new Brazilian production directed by Charles Möeller and Claudio Botelho. Opening at São Paulo’s BTG Pactual Hall, the show celebrates the spirit of the 1960s counterculture — peace, love, and rebellion — through powerful anthems like Aquarius and Let the Sunshine In. With a cast of 30 led by Rodrigo Simas and Eduardo Borelli, this vibrant staging fuses rock, poetry, and raw emotion to explore freedom, identity, and protest in a turbulent era. Nearly six decades after its debut, Hair still pulses with youthful defiance and idealism, inviting audiences to sing, reflect, and feel the rhythm of a revolution that never truly ended.
A.R.T. to Develop HIGH ON THE HOG Theatrical Experience Photo
A.R.T. to Develop HIGH ON THE HOG Theatrical Experience
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is developing a new theatrical experience based on High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America by Dr. Jessica B. Harris.
Tickets on Sale For WAITRESS in Sydney Photo
Tickets on Sale For WAITRESS in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025

Tickets are now on pre-sale for the Australian premiere of Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS, which will light up the Sydney Lyric Theatre beginning in August 2026.
Video: Hugh Panaro & Elizabeth Stanley Rehearse with the New York Pops Photo
Video: Hugh Panaro & Elizabeth Stanley Rehearse with the New York Pops
by Joey Mervis - Oct 23, 2025

Vocal powerhouses Hugh Panaro and Elizabeth Stanley will join in a program of hits beloved by fans of classic films and Broadway musicals alike. Watch as they rehearse with the Pops in this video!
WE LIVE IN CAIRO Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording to be Released This Week Photo
WE LIVE IN CAIRO Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording to be Released This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release We Live in Cairo: Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording in streaming and digital formats this week. Learn more about the album here!
Nathan Salstone, Pearl Sun and More to Star in WONDER World Premiere Musical at A.R.T Photo
Nathan Salstone, Pearl Sun and More to Star in WONDER World Premiere Musical at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has revealed the cast for the new musical Wonder. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
San Francisco Opera To Premiere Huang Ruo And David Henry Hwang’s THE MONKEY KING I Photo
San Francisco Opera To Premiere Huang Ruo And David Henry Hwang’s THE MONKEY KING In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2025

San Francisco Opera will present the world premiere of The Monkey King by composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang, running November 14–30, 2025, at the War Memorial Opera House.
Bob Dylan's Artwork Is Featured in MASQUERADE Off-Broadway Photo
Bob Dylan's Artwork Is Featured in MASQUERADE Off-Broadway
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2025

Bob Dylan was commissioned to create custom artwork for Off-Broadway's Masquerade. The new gates are part of a new scene, telling The Phantom of the Opera's backstory.
WAITRESS Will Premiere in Sydney in 2026 Photo
WAITRESS Will Premiere in Sydney in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Broadway's smash-hit musical WAITRESS is baking its way to Australia for the very first time, premiering at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in July 2026. Learn more here!
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of DEAR EVERYTHING Photo
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of DEAR EVERYTHING
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2025

Dear Everything, a musical uprising for the Earth, is hitting the road, soon making stops in  Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City. Watch a sneak peek in this video!
Video: First Look Inside MASQUERADE Revealed Photo
Video: First Look Inside MASQUERADE Revealed
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2025

Masquerade stars Jeff Kready, Telly Leung, Hugh Panaro, Kyle Scatliffe, Clay Singer, and Nik Walker as the Phantom, with Haile Ferrier, Erin LeCroy, Francesca Mehrotra, Riley Noland, Kaley Ann Voorhees, and Anna Zavelson as Christine. See the video!
Photos: Hugh Panaro, Telly Leung, and More in MASQUERADE Photo
Photos: Hugh Panaro, Telly Leung, and More in MASQUERADE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025

The Music of the Night is rising above New York City once more, as Masquerade has released an exclusive first look inside the world of the Phantom of the Opera. Check out the photos here!
Photos: DEAR EVERYTHING Company Meets the Press Photo
Photos: DEAR EVERYTHING Company Meets the Press
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

Dear Everything, a musical uprising for the Earth, will present a fourth tour city to its fall tour. Learn more about the production and see photos of the company meeting the press here!
Carrie Hope Fletcher Will Lead WAITRESS UK Tour Photo
Carrie Hope Fletcher Will Lead WAITRESS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025

The hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS will return to tour the UK and Ireland, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Saturday 28 March 2026. Multi award-winning West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher will lead the cast.
A.R.T. Reveals PASSENGERS Programming & Associated Events Photo
A.R.T. Reveals PASSENGERS Programming & Associated Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

American Repertory Theater has revealed programming and audience engagement associated with its upcoming production of The 7 Fingers’ production of Passengers. Learn more!
Ben Vereen Will Direct Stephanie Pope at 54 Below Photo
Ben Vereen Will Direct Stephanie Pope at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2025

54 Below and Tony Award-winning star, Ben Vereen, will present Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up! Pope returns, after her critically acclaimed 54 Below debut back in June with her show, Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up!
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by James Lindhorst - Aug 3, 2025

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Diane Paulus written?

Diane Paulus has written 3 shows including The Donkey Show: A Midsummer Night's Disco (Creator), Eli's Comin' (Playwright), Swimming with Watermelons (Conceiver).

What awards has Diane Paulus been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jagged Little Pill, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jagged Little Pill, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Pippin, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Pippin, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Pippin, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hair, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hair and Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hair.

What awards has Diane Paulus won?

Diane Paulus has won the Outstanding Director of a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Jagged Little Pill and the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards.

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