Joe Allen
Latest News on Joe Allen:
THE LIGHTNING THIEF London Cast Recording to Host Online Listening Party (Nov 5, 2025)
THE LIGHTNING THIEF Original London Cast Recording to be Released in November (Oct 22, 2025)
THE GLASS MENAGERIE Opens Theatre Wesleyan’s 2025–26 Season (Sep 10, 2025)
THE LIGHTNING THIEF London Cast Recording to Host Online Listening Party (Nov 5, 2025)
THE LIGHTNING THIEF Original London Cast Recording to be Released in November (Oct 22, 2025)
THE GLASS MENAGERIE Opens Theatre Wesleyan’s 2025–26 Season (Sep 10, 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 LIGHTNING THIEF London Cast Recording to Host Online Listening Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
CENTER STAGE RECORDS will host a special online Listening Party for the new album The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording. The event will be hosted by Max Harwood and Samantha Mbolekwa, joined by their fellow original London cast members.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
CENTER STAGE RECORDS will host a special online Listening Party for the new album The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording. The event will be hosted by Max Harwood and Samantha Mbolekwa, joined by their fellow original London cast members.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF Original London Cast Recording to be Released in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording in streaming and digital formats. Learn more about the recording here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording in streaming and digital formats. Learn more about the recording here!
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.
Poll Shows Majority of Midtown Voters Are Against the Times Sqaure Casino
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025
According to a new poll commissioned by the No Times Square Casino Coalition, 67% of registered voters who live in Midtown and on the West Side oppose a proposed Times Square casino.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025
According to a new poll commissioned by the No Times Square Casino Coalition, 67% of registered voters who live in Midtown and on the West Side oppose a proposed Times Square casino.
Zohran Mamdani Signals He Won’t Block Times Square Casino
by Joshua Wright - Aug 21, 2025
Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani said he won’t block casino plans already authorized by New York State. Broadway leaders and community groups continue to oppose a proposed Times Square casino, citing concerns for the theater district.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 21, 2025
Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani said he won’t block casino plans already authorized by New York State. Broadway leaders and community groups continue to oppose a proposed Times Square casino, citing concerns for the theater district.
The Entertainment Community Fund Joins No Times Square Casino Coalition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025
The Entertainment Community Fund has officially joined the No Times Square Casino Coalition. Learn more about the Fund and about the the casino here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025
The Entertainment Community Fund has officially joined the No Times Square Casino Coalition. Learn more about the Fund and about the the casino here.
Broadway Community and Caesars Clash Over Proposed Times Square Casino
by Joshua Wright - Jun 26, 2025
The Broadway community, along with residents and local businesses, rallied yesterday in Father Duffy Square to oppose the development of a casino in Times Square. Real estate developer SL Green is set to officially submit its casino application this week.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 26, 2025
The Broadway community, along with residents and local businesses, rallied yesterday in Father Duffy Square to oppose the development of a casino in Times Square. Real estate developer SL Green is set to officially submit its casino application this week.
Theater Community Will Rally to Oppose Times Square Casino
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2025
The theatre community will come together to oppose the development of a Times Square casino, for which real estate developer SL Green will file an official application this week. Join the rally at the red steps in Father Duffy Square at 5pm.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2025
The theatre community will come together to oppose the development of a Times Square casino, for which real estate developer SL Green will file an official application this week. Join the rally at the red steps in Father Duffy Square at 5pm.
Caesars to Commit $5 Million to LGBTQ+ Health Center if Times Square Casino Bid Is Approved
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025
Caesars Palace Times Square, aiming to bring a casino to 1515 Broadway in Times Square, will commit $5 million to support the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center if the bid is accepted.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025
Caesars Palace Times Square, aiming to bring a casino to 1515 Broadway in Times Square, will commit $5 million to support the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center if the bid is accepted.
Review Roundup: OTHELLO, Starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2025
Tony Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award nominee and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal go toe-to-toe in Broadway's latest production of Othello, directed by Kenny Leon. Check out what the critics are saying here...
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2025
Tony Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award nominee and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal go toe-to-toe in Broadway's latest production of Othello, directed by Kenny Leon. Check out what the critics are saying here...
Meet the Cast of THE LAST FIVE YEARS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025
The Last Five Years begins performances tonight, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and officially opens on Sunday, April 6, 2025 for a strictly limited, 14-week-only engagement at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of The Last Five Years here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025
The Last Five Years begins performances tonight, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and officially opens on Sunday, April 6, 2025 for a strictly limited, 14-week-only engagement at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of The Last Five Years here!
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.
Backstage Babble: Beyond the Walls of Joe Allen Restaurant Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025
54 Below will present a special edition of Backstage Babble Live celebrating under-appreciated musicals, including those on the iconic “flop wall” at Joe Allen Restaurant.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025
54 Below will present a special edition of Backstage Babble Live celebrating under-appreciated musicals, including those on the iconic “flop wall” at Joe Allen Restaurant.
Feature: 11 of the Best Cabaret Tribute Shows of 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 1, 2025
One popular cabaret sub-genre is the tribute show, diving into the work of a specific singer, songwriter, or show. Here are some of the best tribute concerts from the past year, as chosen by the BroadwayWorld Cabaret team
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 1, 2025
One popular cabaret sub-genre is the tribute show, diving into the work of a specific singer, songwriter, or show. Here are some of the best tribute concerts from the past year, as chosen by the BroadwayWorld Cabaret team
The Hippodrome Joins No Times Square Casino Coalition, Citing Risks To Office District
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024
The Hippodrome, a Class A office building at 1120 Avenue of the Americas, has joined the No Times Square Casino Coalition.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024
The Hippodrome, a Class A office building at 1120 Avenue of the Americas, has joined the No Times Square Casino Coalition.
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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