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Joe Darion

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Joe Darion, Illya Darling


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Tony Awards - 1966 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Joe Darion, Man of La Mancha

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Full Cast Set for MAN OF LA MANCHA at Actors' Playhouse Photo
Full Cast Set for MAN OF LA MANCHA at Actors' Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for its landmark 30th anniversary production of Man of La Mancha, the Tony Award-winning musical that holds a special place in the theatre's history. 
MAN OF LA MANCHA and More Set for Birmingham Village Players 103rd Season Photo
MAN OF LA MANCHA and More Set for Birmingham Village Players 103rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025

Birmingham Village Players will open its 103rd season this fall with five productions including Man of La Mancha and more. See the full season and learn how to purchase tickets.
Musical Theatre West Reveals 2026 Season Lineup Photo
Musical Theatre West Reveals 2026 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

Musical Theatre West (MTW) has announced the four musicals that will make up its 74th annual season of Broadway-caliber musicals. Learn more about the lineup here!
DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Set for Actors' Playhouse 2025-2026 Mainstage Season Photo
DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Set for Actors' Playhouse 2025-2026 Mainstage Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has unveiled its 2025-2026 Mainstage Season, marking an extraordinary milestone: the company's 30th anniversary at the historic Miracle Theatre. Learn more!
MAN OF LA MANCHA Will Open at Piedmont Opera Photo
MAN OF LA MANCHA Will Open at Piedmont Opera
by Emmy Rice - Mar 15, 2025

This musical, with music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, and a book by Dale Wasserman, tells the inspirational tale of Miguel de Cervantes and his larger-than-life alter ego, Don Quixote.
ARCHY AND MEHITABEL and More to be Presented by Foster Cat Productions Photo
ARCHY AND MEHITABEL and More to be Presented by Foster Cat Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Foster Cat Productions, the Los Angeles-based theater company known for its bold approach to storytelling, has revealed several exciting new productions for their 2025 season. Learn more.
How Many Broadway Musicals Are Based on TV Shows? Photo
How Many Broadway Musicals Are Based on TV Shows?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 12, 2025

With Smash about to make a splash on Broadway this season, the question was asked: how many Broadway musicals have been based on television? While historically, far more Broadway musicals have been based on books or movies, television shows have also provided source materials for several productions on the main stem.
Monthly Birthday Tribute: Take the Quiz! Photo
Monthly Birthday Tribute: Take the Quiz!
by Rob Lester - Jan 1, 2025

Take BWW Cabaret's monthly quiz and see how much you know about music stars born in January. If your New Year's Resolution is to learn more about music, here's a fun way to do that for New Year's.
Opera North Unveils Summerfest 2025 Productions & Ticket Subscription Discount Photo
Opera North Unveils Summerfest 2025 Productions & Ticket Subscription Discount
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2024

Opera North has revealed the company's selections for Summerfest 2025 that promise to bring three enchanting new productions to Blow-Me-Down Farm. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels Photo
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 14, 2024

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA, This Tale of A Knight Errant Proves No Fool's Errand at The Photo
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA, This Tale of A Knight Errant Proves No Fool's Errand at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - Mar 5, 2024

“Don Quixote”, Miguel de Cervantes’ epic Spanish masterpiece and arguably the world’s first modern novel, has survived the ravages of time since its initial publishing in 1605 as well as the pernicious predations of countless other “authors” who stole Cervantes’ story and published unofficial sequels to the tale over following years, particularly in the new world.
Previews: MAN OF LA MANCHA Announces Full Cast at Theatre 29 Photo
Previews: MAN OF LA MANCHA Announces Full Cast at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - Feb 7, 2024

Theatre 29 proudly announces the cast and creative team for the third show in its 25th season, MAN OF LA MANCHA. Gary Daigneault directs this reimagined musical which was written by Dale Wasserman, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion. Bianca Stoker is the Music Director with Lisa Hodgson doing Choreography. MAN OF LA MANCHA opens March 1st and runs through March 17, at the Theatre 29 complex at 73637 Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms.
MAN OF LA MANCHA To Be Presented By Southbank Theatre Company in March Photo
MAN OF LA MANCHA To Be Presented By Southbank Theatre Company in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024

Southbank Theatre Company presents 'Man of La Mancha' at the newly renovated Shelton Auditorium. Tickets on sale now.
MAN OF LA MANCHA is Now Playing at Delaware Theatre Company Photo
MAN OF LA MANCHA is Now Playing at Delaware Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2023

Man of La Mancha is now playing at Delaware Theatre Company. The production is written by Dale Wasserman with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, and is directed by Matt Silva.
Cast Announced For MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Rep Photo
Cast Announced For MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Rep
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2023

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the final show in its 64th season, MAN OF LA MANCHA. Peter Rothstein returns to direct this reimagined musical which was written by Dale Wasserman, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion.
MAN OF LA MANCHA Comes to Delaware Theatre Company in April 2023 Photo
MAN OF LA MANCHA Comes to Delaware Theatre Company in April 2023
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2023

Man Of La Mancha comes to Delaware Theatre Company in April 2023. Written by Dale Wasserman, the production features music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, and is directed by Matt Silva.
Music Review: How Many Dreams Are Impossible? The Same As There Are Versions Of This Photo
Music Review: How Many Dreams Are Impossible? The Same As There Are Versions Of This Song - CHRISTINA BIANCO'S IMPOSSIBLE DREAM Single
by Bobby Patrick - Dec 31, 2022

Bianco, a gifted belting soprano with a range that can stack up several more notes on top of this song’s topmost money note, delivers it with a control that serves the song and its message.
MAN OF LA MANCHA to be Presented at Riverside Theatre as Part of 50th Anniversary Sea Photo
MAN OF LA MANCHA to be Presented at Riverside Theatre as Part of 50th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2022

Riverside Theatre will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season by presenting the American Classic, Man of La Mancha. Man of La Mancha performs on the Stark Stage from January 3-22, 2023.
MAN OF LA MANCHA Comes to Delaware Theatre Company in April 2023 Photo
MAN OF LA MANCHA Comes to Delaware Theatre Company in April 2023
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2022

Man Of La Mancha comes to Delaware Theatre Company in April 2023. Written by Dale Wasserman, the production features music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, and is directed by Matt Silva.
Riverside Theatre Presents The American Classic MAN OF LA MANCHA Photo
Riverside Theatre Presents The American Classic MAN OF LA MANCHA
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022

Riverside Theatre celebrates its 50th Anniversary season by presenting the American Classic, Man of La Mancha. Sponsored by Cynthia & David Bardes, Bill & Eva Gurley, David Horner & Constance Pitcher, Ron Hunt & Lisa Amorosa and Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers Group, Man of La Mancha performs on the Stark Stage from January 3-22, 2023. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Joe Darion written?

Joe Darion has written 6 shows including These are the Times (Lyricist), Shinbone Alley (Bookwriter), Man of La Mancha (Lyricist), Illya Darling (Lyricist), The Megilla of Itzik Manger (Lyricist), Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves (Songs).

What awards has Joe Darion been nominated for?

Joe Darion has been nominated for two Tony Awards for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre. The nominations were for the shows Illya Darling and Man of La Mancha.

What awards has Joe Darion won?

Joe Darion has won the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for the Broadway musical "Man of La Mancha."

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