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STAGE CREDITS

The Beard of Avon
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Henry Wriothesley/Player
If Memory Serves
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Paul Michael
Freedomland
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Titus

Productions

Avenue QAvenue Q
 
[West End, 2006] [Replacement]
Book[Replacement]
Avenue QAvenue Q
 
[Broadway, 2003] [Replacement]
Book[Replacement]

Writing

Head Over Heels
Original Bookwriter
Avenue Q
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Jeff Whitty, Head Over Heels

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Jeff Whitty, Bring It On: The Musical


winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Book of a Musical

Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q


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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q

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Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda & BRING IT ON Co-Creators Visit The Muny Production Photo
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda & BRING IT ON Co-Creators Visit The Muny Production
by Michael Major - Jun 20, 2025

Three of the creators of Bring It On: The Musical went to see the Muny's production on June 18. Watch a video of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Kitt and Amanda Green — members of the musical’s Tony-nominated creative team — speaking to the audience.
Review: BRING IT ON at The Muny is a High Flying Sensation Photo
Review: BRING IT ON at The Muny is a High Flying Sensation
by James Lindhorst - Jun 18, 2025

The Muny's Bring It On is electrifying musical theatre for people of all ages. The biggest surprise is Jeff Whitty’s clever book. His story is filled with laughs, unexpected surprises, and a lot of heart. The young exuberant cast’s lively performances are punctuated with high-intensity dancing and explosive gymnastics. The Muny’s vibrant production of Bring It On soars and is highly recommended. 
Spotlight: HEAD OVER HEELS at Constellation Theatre Company Photo
Spotlight: HEAD OVER HEELS at Constellation Theatre Company
by BWW Special Offer - May 20, 2025

'A celebration of queer love and joy' - HEAD OVER HEELS at Constellation Theatre Company
Review: CONSTELLATION THEATRE COMPANY'S HEAD OVER HEELS at Source Theatre Photo
Review: CONSTELLATION THEATRE COMPANY'S HEAD OVER HEELS at Source Theatre
by Hannah R. Wing - May 11, 2025

Constellation Theatre Company’s production of Head Over Heels, directed by Allison Arkell Stockman with musical direction by Walter “Bobby” McCoy, is a delightful musical filled with superb acting and energetic musical numbers. 
BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Comes to the Rawlinson Main Stage Photo
BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Comes to the Rawlinson Main Stage
by Emmy Rice - May 10, 2025

Bring It On: The Musical comes to the Rawlinson Main Stage on May 21. The cheer-filled celebration of ambition, teamwork and finding your voice is inspired by the hit film by Jessica Bendinger.
Jonalyn Saxer, Kennedy Holmes, and More Will Lead BRING IT ON at The Muny Photo
Jonalyn Saxer, Kennedy Holmes, and More Will Lead BRING IT ON at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

Jonalyn Saxer, Kennedy Holmes, Bryce Williams, Taylor Sage Evans, Katy Geraghty, and more will star in the Muny premiere of Bring It On. Learn more about the show here!
BRING IT ON at the Muny Will Include 16 University of Kentucky Cheerleaders Photo
BRING IT ON at the Muny Will Include 16 University of Kentucky Cheerleaders
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

Sixteen athletes — current squad members and alumni — from the nationally renowned University of Kentucky cheerleading program will be part of the ensemble in this summer's Muny premiere of Bring It On: The Musical. 
AVENUE Q vuelve al Gran teatro Caixabank Príncipe Pío de Madrid Photo
AVENUE Q vuelve al Gran teatro Caixabank Príncipe Pío de Madrid
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Mar 19, 2025

El próximo 2 de mayo y tras el éxito de su primera temporada, el musical AVENUE Q vuelve al Gran Teatro Caixabank Príncipe Pío de Madrid.
Kentwood Players to Hold Auditions for URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL Photo
Kentwood Players to Hold Auditions for URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

Kentwood Players will hold open auditions for Urinetown: The Musical, featuring Music by Mark Hollman, Lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis, and Book by Greg Kotis. Learn more and see how to audition.
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s AVENUE Q Photo
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s AVENUE Q
by Jerri Shafer - Jan 17, 2025

Avenue Q is a Multiple-Tony Award-winning musical about a group of friends trying to live out their dreams, despite such mundane obstacles as trying to hold a job.  The show’s format is a parody of Sesame Street and utilizes puppets to handle adult themes such as racism, homosexuality, sex, drinking, and internet pornography.
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season Photo
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ HEAD OVER HEELS Photo
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ HEAD OVER HEELS
by Jerri Shafer - Nov 9, 2024

HEAD OVER HEELS is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band the Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”
The Muny To Present DEAR EVAN HANSEN, COME FROM AWAY, FROZEN, And More In 2025 Photo
The Muny To Present DEAR EVAN HANSEN, COME FROM AWAY, FROZEN, And More In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

The Muny has just announced its 107th season, which is set to include four musicals that have never been produced onstage in Forest Park, two shows that haven't been seen at The Muny in decades and a returning jukebox favorite. We have the full details on the lineup here!
Photos: Great Lakes Theater's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Photo
Photos: Great Lakes Theater's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2024

Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods (directed by Victoria Bussert) and William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (directed by Producing Artistic Director Sara Bruner) will be performed through November 10, 2024, in the intimate Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square sharing a single, intricately designed set that subtly connects these fantastical tales. Check out photos from A Midsummer Night's Dream below!
Photos: Great Lakes Theater's INTO THE WOODS Photo
Photos: Great Lakes Theater's INTO THE WOODS
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2024

Great Lakes Theater (GLT) is kicking off its 63rd season by presenting Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods (directed by Victoria Bussert) from September 27 – November 10, 2024. Check out photos here!
Play On Shakespeare Reveals Fall 2024 Season Lineup Photo
Play On Shakespeare Reveals Fall 2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

Building upon Play On Shakespeare's mission to enhance the understanding of Shakespeare's plays in performance, Play On Podcasts bring timeless tales directly to modern audiences.
Screenwriter And Playwright Jeff Whitty To Speak At Great Lakes Theater Director's Ni Photo
Screenwriter And Playwright Jeff Whitty To Speak At Great Lakes Theater Director's Night Discussion
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024

Jeff Whitty, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and Tony Award-winning playwright, will speak at Great Lakes Theater's Director's Night discussion for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM on September 19, 2024.
Great Lakes Theater Launches its 63rd Season With INTO THE WOODS and A MIDSUMMER NIGH Photo
Great Lakes Theater Launches its 63rd Season With INTO THE WOODS and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2024

Great Lakes Theater will kickoff its 63rd season by returning to the rotating repertory format, presenting two captivating productions that transport audiences into a world of magic and wonder. Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods and William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
El Teatro Musical Que Viene: Temporada 2024/2025 Photo
El Teatro Musical Que Viene: Temporada 2024/2025
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Aug 14, 2024

Repasamos los espectáculos que llenarán las carteleras en España en la nueva temporada.
OH, MARY! Star Bianca Leigh Will Bring Solo Musical BUSTED to the Laurie Beechman The Photo
OH, MARY! Star Bianca Leigh Will Bring Solo Musical BUSTED to the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

Oh, Mary! star Bianca Leigh will return with a special performance of her acclaimed tour-de-force musical comedy, BUSTED: THE MUSICAL on Sunday, August 25 at Laurie Beechman Theatre.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jeff Whitty written?

Jeff Whitty has written 4 shows including Avenue Q (Bookwriter), The 24 Hour Plays 2004 (Playwright), Bring It On: The Musical (Librettist), Head Over Heels (Original Bookwriter).

What awards has Jeff Whitty been nominated for?

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Head Over Heels, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bring It On: The Musical, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Avenue Q and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Avenue Q.

What awards has Jeff Whitty won?

Jeff Whitty has won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Avenue Q, as well as the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical for Avenue Q.

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