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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

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Performer


Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Original Director[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[Boston, 2018]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Director
 
[West End, 2017]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[Boston, 2015]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Co-Creative Director
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Director
 
[West End, 2010]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Director
 
[New York, 2001]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director

Writing

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

Videos

News


MASQUERADE Adds More Dates to Run After Selling Out Within Hours
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025

Tickets to the first six weeks of dates of Masquerade went on sale, and immediately sold out within three hours of their release. Due to the incredible fan response, tickets to additional dates for Masquerade will be released. Learn more here!
Everything to Know About Immersive THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MASQUERADE
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 30, 2025

details have been quickly coming together for the immersive theatre experinece based on The Phantom of the Opera, Masquerade. Tickets for the much anticipated return on Andrew Lloyd Webber's mega-hit musical are available starting today, June 30, 2025.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 30, 2025
by - Jun 30, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Interview: K.J. Hippensteel And Brooke Jacob of WAITRESS at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - Jun 29, 2025

Brooke Jacob is the first to admit her storyline is a bit unusual in the Short North Stage’s production of WAITRESS, which runs July 10-Aug. 10 at the Garden Theatre.
Anna Zavelson, Telly Leung, Kyle Scatliffe & More Will Star in MASQUERADE
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 27, 2025

Diane Paulus will direct the The Phantom of the Opera's return to New York, entitled Masquerade. Now the show's website has revealed its full cast and creative team.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 27, 2025- BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK Lineup Revealed and More
by - Jun 27, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 27, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Diane Paulus to Direct MASQUERADE, PHANTOM's Return to New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025

Diane Paulus will direct the The Phantom of the Opera's return to New York, entitled Masquerade. Learn more about the new production and see how to purchase tickets.
BLACK SWAN, WONDER World Premiere Musicals And More Set for American Repertory Theater 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2025

American Repertory Theater has announced its 2025/26 season, highlighted by two major world premiere musicals adapted from beloved films—Black Swan and Wonder—featuring a slate of Broadway talent both on and offstage.
Photos: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Opens at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025

A.R.T.’s North American premiere of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is playing now at the Loeb Drama Center. See photos from opening night! 
Kerry Washington and Kara Young in THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES and More Set for LCT 25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater has revealed its 2025-2026 season of productions in the Vivian Beaumont, Mitzi E. Newhouse, and Claire Tow Theaters. See the full lineup here!
Photos: REDWOOD Duo Idina Menzel and Tina Landau Honored At New Dramatists Luncheon
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 28, 2025

New Dramatists honored Tina Landau, an award-winning playwright, lyricist, and director (Redwood, Floyd Collins, SpongeBob SquarePants), and Tony Award winner Idina Menzel (Redwood, Wicked, Rent) at its recent spring gala! Check out photos from the event!
Stephanie Pope Will Bring LIVIN' IT UP! to 54 Below
by Emmy Rice - May 25, 2025

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up! on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 at 7pm EST. See here for more information.
Photos: Lea Salonga, David Henry Hwang, & More Attend TAAF Heritage Month Summit
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025

The second day of The Asian American Foundation’s (TAAF) annual Heritage Month Summit saw fireside chats and panels with Lea Salonga, Darren Criss, David Henry Hwang, Francis Jue, Shoba Narayan, and more. Take a look at photos from the event.
OPERA America Awards 2025 Marineau Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025

OPERA America has announced the nine recipients of the 2025 Marineau Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors. Learn more about the recipients here!
The Drama League Unveils 30 Recipients of Directors Project Fellowships
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025

The Drama League has revealed the thirty exceptional stage directors receiving the 2025 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and programs collectively known as The Directors Project. Learn more!
Photos: Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More on the REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2025

Real Women Have Curves just opened on Broadway! Check out photos of stars on the red carpet, including Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more!
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025

Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!
Broadway in Worcester Will Host Night Side Songs in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

Broadway in Worcester will present Night Side Songs, a musical by Daniel and Patrick Lazour and directed by Taibi Magar, for one night only. Learn more here!
WAITRESS Miami Regional Premiere to be Presented at Actors' Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre will continue its 2024-2025 season with the Miami regional premiere of the hit Broadway musical Waitress. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

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. She also received the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards.

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