Joe Allen
Latest News on Joe Allen:
27 Best Restaurants in the Theatre District in NYC (Jan 8, 2026)
THE LIGHTNING THIEF Original London Cast Recording Out on CD (Dec 12, 2025)
Exclusive: Hear 'D.O.A.' From THE LIGHTNING THIEF: ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING (Nov 6, 2025)
27 Best Restaurants in the Theatre District in NYC (Jan 8, 2026)
THE LIGHTNING THIEF Original London Cast Recording Out on CD (Dec 12, 2025)
Exclusive: Hear 'D.O.A.' From THE LIGHTNING THIEF: ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING (Nov 6, 2025)
BIO
Joe Allen Restaurant has been nourishing theatergoers and theater professionals for 57 years on W. 46th Street. Starting out, they catered mostly to "chorus kids with bad knees" but quickly became the place where the worlds of theater stars and theatergoers converge. In other words, Joe Allen has defined (and then redefined, and then redefined again) "the theatrical hangout."
Perhaps the restaurant's biggest gift to the theatrical community was turning the terrible indignity of being associated with a failed show into an honor (albeit a dubious one) with its famous "flop wall."
Allen also owned Orso, neighbor to the theatre district hotspot and Bar Centrale, nestled above.
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STAGE CREDITS
[West End]
West End Original Production, 2013
Mr. Gloop
Oompa DJ [Replacement]
Oompa-Loompa [Replacement]
Mr. Gloop
Oompa DJ [Replacement]
Oompa-Loompa [Replacement]
Writing
Bookwriter
Videos
Video: Idina Menzel and Adrienne Warren Perform 'Take Me or Leave Me' From RENT
by Stephi Wild - 2024-08-16 06:18:26
Video: Jim Walton Sings 'Our Time' from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at 54 Below
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-14 15:33:32
VIDEO: Bernadette Peters Describes Her First Time Meeting Stephen Sondheim on LIVE
by Michael Major - 2022-07-06 12:11:57
VIDEO: BAT OUT OF HELL's Christina Bennington Performs at The Crazy Coqs' New Musical Theatre Showcase
by Stephi Wild - 2018-09-23 11:19:43
VIDEO: The Dominion Gets Transformed for the Return of BAT OUT OF HELL
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-04-12 16:33:30
VIDEO: Get a 360 Degree Look at Rehearsals for BAT OUT OF HELL
by Julie Musbach - 2018-04-09 18:02:39
STAGE TUBE: New Cast and Video Released for West End's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - Jonathan Slinger, Kraig Thornber, Lara Denning & More
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-03-25 07:36:07
STAGE TUBE: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Creative Team Talks Writing Process
by Stage Tube - 2013-03-17 10:35:10
STAGE TUBE: Inside West End's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - Intro, Sets and More!
by Stage Tube - 2013-02-17 18:47:38
News
THE GLASS MENAGERIE Opens Theatre Wesleyan’s 2025"26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025
Theatre Wesleyan opens its 2025–26 season with Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, October 2–12 at the Thad Smotherman Theatre in Fort Worth. Coinciding with the play’s 80th Broadway anniversary, this production features Texas Wesleyan students and faculty in Williams’ seminal memory play about family, illusion, and hope.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025
Theatre Wesleyan opens its 2025–26 season with Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, October 2–12 at the Thad Smotherman Theatre in Fort Worth. Coinciding with the play’s 80th Broadway anniversary, this production features Texas Wesleyan students and faculty in Williams’ seminal memory play about family, illusion, and hope.
Broadway Marquees to be Lit With 'No Casino' Message Ahead of Final Times Square Casino Hearing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025
As the final hearing on a proposed Times Square casino comes this Thursday, the marquees of 14 Broadway theaters, including the Majestic, Palace, Samuel J. Friedman, and the St. James will light up. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025
As the final hearing on a proposed Times Square casino comes this Thursday, the marquees of 14 Broadway theaters, including the Majestic, Palace, Samuel J. Friedman, and the St. James will light up. Learn more.
Theatre Wesleyan To Celebrate 70th Annual Spring Musical In April With Immersive Production Of PIPPIN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025
Celebrating the 70th Annual Spring Musical, Theatre Wesleyan will present the award-winning musical PIPPIN for one weekend only from April 24-27, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025
Celebrating the 70th Annual Spring Musical, Theatre Wesleyan will present the award-winning musical PIPPIN for one weekend only from April 24-27, 2025.
Review: BACKSTAGE BABBLE Brought Flops Back to Life at 54 Below
by Andrew Poretz - Feb 25, 2025
Charles Kirsch’s latest Backstage Babble was a fun resurrection of songs from mostly flop shows that quickly failed on Broadway or out of town. The theme was inspired by Joe Allen's “flop wall” of posters from shows that closed in the first week.
by Andrew Poretz - Feb 25, 2025
Charles Kirsch’s latest Backstage Babble was a fun resurrection of songs from mostly flop shows that quickly failed on Broadway or out of town. The theme was inspired by Joe Allen's “flop wall” of posters from shows that closed in the first week.
Nichelle Lewis and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including The Wiz's Nichelle Lewis, and many more. See the full lineup!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including The Wiz's Nichelle Lewis, and many more. See the full lineup!
Interview: Charles Kirsch Celebrates Iconic Broadway Flops at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 5, 2025
The star-studded 2/19 show (also being live-streamed) shines a spotlight on gems from that musicals that never made it, introduced and sung by members of the original casts of the shows they came from.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 5, 2025
The star-studded 2/19 show (also being live-streamed) shines a spotlight on gems from that musicals that never made it, introduced and sung by members of the original casts of the shows they came from.
See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Joe Allen been in?
Joe Allen has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Joe Allen been in?
Joe Allen has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.
What was Joe Allen's first West End show?
Joe Allen's first West End show was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which opened in 2013
How many shows has Joe Allen written?
Joe Allen has written 1 shows including The Water Coolers (Bookwriter).
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