Joe Calarco
Latest News on Joe Calarco:
Interview: Theatre Life with Douglas Sills (Jan 9, 2026)
SHAKESPEARE'S R&J Comes to the West Village Theatre (Jan 9, 2026)
How Often Do Shows Go From Off-Broadway to Broadway in Two Separate Productions? (Dec 28, 2025)
Interview: Theatre Life with Douglas Sills (Jan 9, 2026)
SHAKESPEARE'S R&J Comes to the West Village Theatre (Jan 9, 2026)
How Often Do Shows Go From Off-Broadway to Broadway in Two Separate Productions? (Dec 28, 2025)
BIO
Joe Calarco’s Off-Broadway credits include Floyd and Clea Under the Western Sky at Playwrights Horizons; Boy and In Transit (Drama Desk Nomination) at Primary Stages; in the absence of spring (writer/director) at Second Stage; Sarah, Plain and Tall at The Lucille Lortel; The Audience (contributing book writer) and Bury the Dead at The Transport Group; Fugitive Songs (Drama Desk nomination) at Dreamlight Theatre Company and Shakespeare’s R&J (adaptor/director, Lucille Lortel Award). He directed the national tour of Ring of Fire, and regionally his credits include Lincolnesque (world premiere) and The Glass Menagerie at The Old Globe; Assassins (Helen Hayes Award), Urinetown (Helen Hayes Award), Side Show (Helen Hayes Award), Nijinsky’s Last Dance (Helen Hayes Award), Gypsy, God of Carnage, the world premieres of Nest and The Boy Detective Fails and his own plays In The Absence of Spring and Walter Cronkite is Dead at Signature Theatre; The Mysteries of Harris Burdick (book writer/director) and The Burnt Part Boys at Barrington Stage Company; The Last Five Years (Barrymore Award Best Musical), Elegies (Barrymore nomination), M. Butterfly and The Light in the Piazza (Barrymore Award) at Philadelphia Theatre Co.; Ordinary Days (Barrymore Award) at 11th Hour Theatre Company. As a writer his published works include Shakespeare’s R&J, In The Absence of Spring, and Walter Cronkite is Dead. He is a Drama League Directing Fellow and Co-Artistic Director of Breaking Bread Theatre.
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Director Joe Calarco, Iyona Blake, Malik Akil, Aramie Payton, Joshua James Crawford, Joseph Monroe, Andre Hinds, Jonathan Adriel, Darrel Purcel Jr., DeWitt Fleming Jr., Christopher Bloch, Stephen Scott Wormley, Musical Director Brian Whitted, C.K. Edwards
Date:
06/04/2018
From: Photo Flash: SCOTTSBORO BOYS Celebrates Opening Night at Signature Theatre
Productions
Writing
Adaptation
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Joe Calarco, A Christmas Carol
Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical
Joe CalarcoGypsy
winner
The Barrymore Awards - 2012 - Outstanding direction of a musical
Joe CalarcoOrdinary Days
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Joe Calarco, In Transit
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical
Joe CalarcoAssassins
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical
Joe CalarcoUrinetown
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical
Joe CalarcoSide Show
Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director, Resident Play
Joe CalarcoShakespeare's R & J
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director, Resident Play
Joe CalarcoNijinsky's Last Dance
Videos
Video: Douglas Sills Sings 'Tradition' from FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2025-10-22 14:41:41
VIDEO: Nikko Benson, Andre Catrini, Jess Newman Discuss Australian Discovery Orchestra's '16 Stories' Contest
by Stage Tube - 2019-03-14 15:20:31
VIDEO: Michael Russotto and Rachel Zampelli Lead HEISENBERG at Signature Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2018-09-21 12:09:55
Exclusive: First Look At Signature's THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS in D.C.!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-05-30 09:00:51
VIDEO: Signature Theatre Teases THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS In New Trailer
by Alan Henry - 2018-05-14 15:32:57
VIDEO: Triple Threat Jared Grimes Shares Music Video for New Single 'Hang Awhile'
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-09-07 09:16:33
VIDEO: See Nicholas Edwards and More in Highlights from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at D.C.'s Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - 2017-05-16 13:00:49
VIDEO: Ari McKay Wilford Sings Unplugged 'Heaven on Their Minds' from Signature's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by BWW News Desk - 2017-05-08 13:58:45
VIDEO: Ari McKay Wilford Sings Unplugged 'Heaven on Their Minds' From JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Stephi Wild - 2017-05-08 14:16:41
VIDEO: Natascia Diaz Sings Unplugged 'I Don't Know How to Love Him' from Signature Theatre's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by BWW News Desk - 2017-05-01 12:53:16
VIDEO: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Nicholas Edwards Performs Unplugged 'Gethsemane' in D.C. Cathedral
by BWW News Desk - 2017-04-24 15:48:55
News
Interview: Theatre Life with Douglas Sills
by Elliot Lanes - Jan 9, 2026
Happy 2026 everyone!!! Today’s subject Douglas Sills is currently living his theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the iconic role of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. The brilliantly Joe Calarco directed and reimagined production runs through January 25th in Signature’s MAX space.
by Elliot Lanes - Jan 9, 2026
Happy 2026 everyone!!! Today’s subject Douglas Sills is currently living his theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the iconic role of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. The brilliantly Joe Calarco directed and reimagined production runs through January 25th in Signature’s MAX space.
SHAKESPEARE'S R&J Comes to the West Village Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
Shakespeare's R&J is coming to the Sage Theatre in February. An adaptation by Joe Calarco, this production is presented by The Shakespeare Company and Sage Theatre with the support of Calgary Young People’s Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
Shakespeare's R&J is coming to the Sage Theatre in February. An adaptation by Joe Calarco, this production is presented by The Shakespeare Company and Sage Theatre with the support of Calgary Young People’s Theatre.
Photos: The Final Work of William Finn Performed at 54 Below Last Night
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 17, 2025
William Finn seemed to be talking directly to the overflowing audience in 54 Below with his poignant, mischievous and truthful words in a concert performance of his final work. It has one final performance on 11/17. See photos from 11/16.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 17, 2025
William Finn seemed to be talking directly to the overflowing audience in 54 Below with his poignant, mischievous and truthful words in a concert performance of his final work. It has one final performance on 11/17. See photos from 11/16.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Signature Theatre
by David Friscic - Nov 14, 2025
Specific events in the intimate world of Anatevka, Russia are presented in a manner that propels universal understanding of the relevant themes of family, forgiveness, acceptance, and tolerance in the highly immersive and interactive staging of the renowned classic Fiddler on the Roof, now at the Signature Theatre. The engaging ensemble assembled here under the ingenious direction of Joe Calarco, shows why this landmark 1964 musical has spawned so many stage revivals through the decades as well as a magnificent 1971 film. (Based on the Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl).
by David Friscic - Nov 14, 2025
Specific events in the intimate world of Anatevka, Russia are presented in a manner that propels universal understanding of the relevant themes of family, forgiveness, acceptance, and tolerance in the highly immersive and interactive staging of the renowned classic Fiddler on the Roof, now at the Signature Theatre. The engaging ensemble assembled here under the ingenious direction of Joe Calarco, shows why this landmark 1964 musical has spawned so many stage revivals through the decades as well as a magnificent 1971 film. (Based on the Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl).
Melissa Errico, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED: THE FINAL SEASON and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Melissa Errico, Sondheim Unplugged: The Final Season and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Melissa Errico, Sondheim Unplugged: The Final Season and more.
Photos: Douglas Sills and More in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025
Fiddler on the Roof is now playing at Signature Theatre! Based on the stories by Sholem Aleichem, the production will be directed by Joe Calarco and stars Douglas Sills as Tevye. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025
Fiddler on the Roof is now playing at Signature Theatre! Based on the stories by Sholem Aleichem, the production will be directed by Joe Calarco and stars Douglas Sills as Tevye. See photos!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 12, 2025- WORKING GIRL First Look and More
by - Nov 12, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 12, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 12, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 12, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
See David Yazbek and More Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including David Yazbek, Mary Porter, Maggie Solimine and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including David Yazbek, Mary Porter, Maggie Solimine and more.
Douglas Sills and More to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the musical Fiddler on the Roof. See who is starring in the production, and learn how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the musical Fiddler on the Roof. See who is starring in the production, and learn how to purchase tickets here!
Photos: AMERICAN PSYCHO: THE MUSICAL at The Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2025
Houston Broadway Theatre is presenting the Houston Premiere of American Psycho: The Musical from Tony Award-winner Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Get a first look at photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2025
Houston Broadway Theatre is presenting the Houston Premiere of American Psycho: The Musical from Tony Award-winner Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Get a first look at photos here!
Interview: Iván Moreno of AMERICAN PSYCHO THE MUSICAL at Houston Broadway Theatre
by Brett Cullum - Sep 4, 2025
Playing this character has been so, so fun, mainly because we're sort of reinventing him, me and Joe Calarco, who's our incredible director.
by Brett Cullum - Sep 4, 2025
Playing this character has been so, so fun, mainly because we're sort of reinventing him, me and Joe Calarco, who's our incredible director.
Revised AMERICAN PSYCHO: THE MUSICAL to Have Regional Premiere at The Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025
Houston Broadway Theatre will present the Houston Premiere of American Psycho: The Musical from Tony Award-winner Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Learn ore!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025
Houston Broadway Theatre will present the Houston Premiere of American Psycho: The Musical from Tony Award-winner Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Learn ore!
Previews: AMERICAN PSYCHO THE MUSICAL at Houston Broadway Theatre
by Brett Cullum - Jul 30, 2025
Strip away the horror and the Patrick Bateman of it all, and it's ultimately a story about identity. The whole show is really about the bastardization of the American dream. It's about glamour, money, who's got the best clothes, and who goes to the best restaurants.
by Brett Cullum - Jul 30, 2025
Strip away the horror and the Patrick Bateman of it all, and it's ultimately a story about identity. The whole show is really about the bastardization of the American dream. It's about glamour, money, who's got the best clothes, and who goes to the best restaurants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Joe Calarco written?
Joe Calarco has written 1 shows including R & J (Adaptation).
What awards has Joe Calarco been nominated for?
Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Gypsy, Outstanding direction of a musical (The Barrymore Awards) for Ordinary Days, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for In Transit, Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Assassins , Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Urinetown, Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Side Show, Outstanding Director, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Shakespeare's R & J and Outstanding Director, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Nijinsky's Last Dance.
What awards has Joe Calarco won?
Joe Calarco has won several prestigious awards for his directing work. He received the Outstanding Direction of a Musical award from The Barrymore Awards for Ordinary Days. Additionally, he has earned multiple Helen Hayes Awards, including Outstanding Director, Resident Musical for Assassins, Urinetown, and Side Show, as well as Outstanding Director, Resident Play for Nijinsky's Last Dance.
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