Joe Brancato
Joe Brancato is a conceiver, playwright whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Steel Man, Miracle On South Division Street, and Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise.
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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Video: Meet the Cast of GENE AND GILDA at George Street Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-11-23 16:02:34
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FLAWLESS Begins Performances at Kean University's Premiere Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2026
Premiere Stages will present the New Jersey premiere of John J. Wooten's FLAWLESS, directed by Joe Brancato, in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center in Union, N.J.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2026
Premiere Stages will present the New Jersey premiere of John J. Wooten's FLAWLESS, directed by Joe Brancato, in Kean University's Bauer Boucher Theatre Center in Union, N.J.
Cast Set For World Premiere of IN PLAIN SIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, New York completed casting for the world premiere of Michael McKeever's In Plain Sight, directed by Joe Brancato.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, New York completed casting for the world premiere of Michael McKeever's In Plain Sight, directed by Joe Brancato.
Review: FLYING TOWARD THE SUN at Penguin Rep
by Peter Danish - Aug 19, 2026
What did our critic think of FLYING TOWARD THE SUN at Penguin Rep?
by Peter Danish - Aug 19, 2026
What did our critic think of FLYING TOWARD THE SUN at Penguin Rep?
59E59 Theaters Unveils Productions for Fall 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
59E59 Theaters has unveiled its Fall 2026 season, featuring a collection of new plays and musicals from Red Bull Theater, No.11 Productions, The Goodwill Theatre, Primary Stages, and Penguin Rep Theatre across 59E59’s three stages.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
59E59 Theaters has unveiled its Fall 2026 season, featuring a collection of new plays and musicals from Red Bull Theater, No.11 Productions, The Goodwill Theatre, Primary Stages, and Penguin Rep Theatre across 59E59’s three stages.
FLAWLESS to Make New Jersey Premiere at Kean University's Premiere Stages
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the New Jersey premiere of FLAWLESS by John J. Wooten, reuniting director Joe Brancato with the original Penguin Rep cast.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Premiere Stages at Kean University will present the New Jersey premiere of FLAWLESS by John J. Wooten, reuniting director Joe Brancato with the original Penguin Rep cast.
GOD'S SPIES, STARSTUFF, and More Lead 59E59 Theaters' Fall 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026
59E59 Theaters announced a fall lineup featuring world premieres from Red Bull Theater, No.11 Productions, Penguin Rep, and The Goodwill Theatre, alongside works from resident company Primary Stages.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026
59E59 Theaters announced a fall lineup featuring world premieres from Red Bull Theater, No.11 Productions, Penguin Rep, and The Goodwill Theatre, alongside works from resident company Primary Stages.
Cast Complete For FLYING TOWARD THE SUN at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
With the addition of Michael Notardonato in the role of Gary Campbell, casting is complete for the upcoming world premiere production of Flying Toward the Sun. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
With the addition of Michael Notardonato in the role of Gary Campbell, casting is complete for the upcoming world premiere production of Flying Toward the Sun. Learn more here!
THE HEART SELLERS to Open at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre will present Lloyd Suh's THE HEART SELLERS, directed by Maria Mileaf, at its Stony Point, New York hay barn venue. The two-hander follows immigrant women from the Philippines and South Korea navigating new lives in 1973 America.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre will present Lloyd Suh's THE HEART SELLERS, directed by Maria Mileaf, at its Stony Point, New York hay barn venue. The two-hander follows immigrant women from the Philippines and South Korea navigating new lives in 1973 America.
FLYING TOWARD THE SUN to Receive 29-Hour Reading at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of FLYING TOWARD THE SUN, a new musical about asylum seekers, in New York City. The cast includes Broadway veterans from Come From Away, Lempicka, and Harmony.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of FLYING TOWARD THE SUN, a new musical about asylum seekers, in New York City. The cast includes Broadway veterans from Come From Away, Lempicka, and Harmony.
Review: MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT is a timely historical drama at Penguin Rep
by Bruce Apar - May 29, 2026
Ms. Babb doesn’t hit a single false note as legendary singer and civil rights icon Marian Anderson. She is a commanding presence on stage, effusing class and an iron will. The only cavil I have with her singing voice is we don’t get to hear nearly enough of it, but what we do hear is heavenly.
by Bruce Apar - May 29, 2026
Ms. Babb doesn’t hit a single false note as legendary singer and civil rights icon Marian Anderson. She is a commanding presence on stage, effusing class and an iron will. The only cavil I have with her singing voice is we don’t get to hear nearly enough of it, but what we do hear is heavenly.
Jim Dale Will Perform in AN ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE To Benefit Penguin
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Tony Award winner Jim Dale will perform his one-man show at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, recounting a catastrophic National Theatre production alongside Anthony Hopkins, directed by Laurence Olivier.
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Tony Award winner Jim Dale will perform his one-man show at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, recounting a catastrophic National Theatre production alongside Anthony Hopkins, directed by Laurence Olivier.
Review: 'MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT' at Penguin Rep
by Peter Danish - May 20, 2026
At a moment in American life when conversations about race, exclusion, immigration, and human dignity once again dominate the national discourse, Penguin Rep Theatre could scarcely have chosen a more resonant production than 'My Lord, What an Evening.'
by Peter Danish - May 20, 2026
At a moment in American life when conversations about race, exclusion, immigration, and human dignity once again dominate the national discourse, Penguin Rep Theatre could scarcely have chosen a more resonant production than 'My Lord, What an Evening.'
Premiere Stages at Kean University To Present Three New Plays for 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Premiere Stages at Kean University announced its 2026 season, featuring three full productions including MALA ARIA, the 2025 Play Festival winner, and the New Jersey premiere of FLAWLESS, a cautionary tale about AI and creativity.
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Premiere Stages at Kean University announced its 2026 season, featuring three full productions including MALA ARIA, the 2025 Play Festival winner, and the New Jersey premiere of FLAWLESS, a cautionary tale about AI and creativity.
Shirine Babb Will Lead MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, announced that casting is complete for the New York premiere of Deborah Brevoort’s My Lord, What a Night, which officially kicks off the company’s 49th season.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, announced that casting is complete for the New York premiere of Deborah Brevoort’s My Lord, What a Night, which officially kicks off the company’s 49th season.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET at the Sheen Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
'Miracle on South Division Street,” a play by Tom Dudzick, directed by Joe Brancato, officially opened at the Sheen Center for a limited engagement through Sunday May 10. Check out photos from opening night here.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
'Miracle on South Division Street,” a play by Tom Dudzick, directed by Joe Brancato, officially opened at the Sheen Center for a limited engagement through Sunday May 10. Check out photos from opening night here.
Photos: MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET at the Sheen Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Performances are now underway for 'Miracle on South Division Street,” a play by Tom Dudzick, directed by Joe Brancato, at the Sheen Center. Check out photos from the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Performances are now underway for 'Miracle on South Division Street,” a play by Tom Dudzick, directed by Joe Brancato, at the Sheen Center. Check out photos from the show here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 9, 2026- DEATH OF A SALESMAN Opens On Broadway and More
by - Apr 9, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Apr 9, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET Begins Rehearsal at the Sheen Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture will present “Miracle on South Division Street,” a play by Tom Dudzick, directed by Joe Brancato. Check out photos from the first rehearsal here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture will present “Miracle on South Division Street,” a play by Tom Dudzick, directed by Joe Brancato. Check out photos from the first rehearsal here!
ANN TALMAN: ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE Comes To The Barrymore Film Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
Ann Talman will bring her Bistro and MAC Award-winning show Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile to the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey, Friday, May 8, 7:30 PM.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
Ann Talman will bring her Bistro and MAC Award-winning show Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile to the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey, Friday, May 8, 7:30 PM.
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Joe Brancato written?
Joe Brancato has written 2 shows including The Devil's Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith (Conceiver), The Sabbath Girl (Playwright).
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