Diane Paulus
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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, ...
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Diane Paulus Biography
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.
Diane Paulus Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical ![]() |
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Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical | ||
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Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Musical | ||
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Drama League Awards - 2012 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing ![]() |
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Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical | ||
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Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical | ||
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical | ||
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Diane Paulus News

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023
Yale Repertory Theatre will start the second half of its 2022–23 season with Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles by Luis Alfaro, directed by Laurie Woolery, March 10–April 1 at the University Theatre.

by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2023
Center Theatre Group will present the Broadway revival of Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone's 1776, running April 11- May 7, 2023.

by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2023
Favorites like Hamilton, Wicked, Anastasia, and Beetlejuice have already announced planned stops around the country. Want to know what's on tour now, or coming soon to a theatre near you? Enjoy Broadway locally with BroadwayWorld's full list of Broadway National Tours in 2023.

by John McDaid - Jan 19, 2023
What did our critic think of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Providence Performing Arts Center?

by BWW Staff - Jan 18, 2023
Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. This month's picks include 1776, A Year With Frog And Toad, A Soldier's Play and more!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023
Colton Ryan and Anna Uzele will star in the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, coming to Broadway this Spring! See how to purchase tickets and more!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2023
The National Tour cast has been announced for American Repertory Theater/Roundabout Theatre Company’s new production of 1776. See who is starring in the production, tour dates, and how to purchase tickets!

by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023
Broadway's Eli Tokash, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, have released this week's episode of TAKE A BOW. The podcast explores what it is like to be a teenager in the entertainment business, and seeks advice from veteran performers.

by Nicole Rosky - Jan 8, 2023
Broadway says goodbye to four musicals and BroadwayWorld has the scoop on what comes next for the beloved productions.

by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2023
The full cast has been announced for the upcoming Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring Tony and Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford (Sunday in the Park with George).
Diane Paulus Videos


by Opening Night - Oct 8, 2022
There is a revolution happening on Broadway! Roundabout Theatre Company and the American Repertory Theater's new Broadway production of 1776, directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus, opened officially at Roundabout's American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and were taking you inside the festivities in this video.


by Show Highlights - Oct 6, 2022
Roundabout Theatre Company and the American Repertory Theater’s new Broadway production of 1776, directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus, is now in previews on Broadway and opens officially on October 6, 2022. Get a first look at highlights here!


by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2022
The cast of 1776 appeared on Good Morning America to perform 'Sit Down, John.' The performance included Crystal Lucas-Perry as 'John Adams,' Gisela Adisa as 'Robert Livingston,' Nancy Anderson as 'George Read,' Becca Ayers as 'Col. Thomas McKean,' Carolee Carmello as 'John Dickinson, and more. Watch the video of their performance now!


by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 20, 2022
Crystal Lucas-Perry has released a heartfelt, empowering music video and original song, “With A Me”, inspired by her journey as John Adams in the musical 1776, currently in previews on Broadway. Watch here!


by Michael Major - Jul 26, 2022
Watch the trailer for the series, starring MeKai Curtis as “Kanan” and Tony Award winner Patina Miller (Into The Woods, “Madam Secretary”) as his mother, Raquel “Raq” Thomas. Averaging nearly 9M viewers across platforms in its debut season, “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” is one of the best performing first seasons in STARZ history.


by Stage Tube - May 23, 2022
The Broadway-bound production of 1776 began performances lat week at American Repertory Theater at Harvard University, and we've got a new teaser of the cast in action in rehearsal.


by Stage Tube - May 17, 2022
Get a first look inside the rehearsal room for the Broadway-bound production of 1776 at American Repertory Theater at Harvard University.


by Stage Tube - Jan 31, 2022
The cast of Jagged Little Pill, the Grammy and Tony Award winning Broadway musical, inspired Alanis Morissette's ground-breaking album of the same name, recently performed at the Australian open! Check out their full performance.


by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 6, 2021
Ciara Renee and Joshua Henry are currently starring Waitress on Broadway; the limited engagement at the Barrymore Theatre ends on January 9. Check out a video of them performing “You Matter To Me” from the hit show!


by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 7, 2021
Watch the cast sing together for the first time before Waitress officially returns to Broadway on September 2.