Joe DiPietro
Teddy Coluca Will Lead OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS at HACPAC (Mar 3, 2026)
Pushcart Players Artistic Director Paul Whelihan to Perform in OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS (Feb 27, 2026)
Works by Neil Simon, Noël Coward & More Included in Florida Repertory Theatre's 2026-2027 Season (Feb 17, 2026)
BIO
Joe DiPietro won Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score for Memphis, which was also awarded the 2010 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. His other shows include All Shook Up; I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (the longest running musical revue in off-Broadway history); The Toxic Avenger and The Thing About Men (both winners of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway musical). His plays include the much-produced comedy Over the River and Through the Woods, The Art of Murder (Edgar Award winner for Best Mystery Play), Creating Claire and The Last Romance. His work has been produced thousands of times across the country and around the world.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 30:Joe DiPietro and David Bryan pose at a Meet & Greet for the new cast and creative team of the new musical "Diana" on Broadway at The Lotte New York Palace on January 30, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas)
From: Photo Flash: Jeanna de Waal, Roe Hartrampf and More at the DIANA Meet and Greet
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 30:(L-R) William Ivey Long, Producer Beth Williams and Joe DiPietro pose at a Meet & Greet for the new cast and creative team of the new musical "Diana" on Broadway at The Lotte New York Palace on January 30, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas)
From: Photo Flash: Jeanna de Waal, Roe Hartrampf and More at the DIANA Meet and Greet
Productions
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Awards and Nominations
Joe DiPietroMemphis The Musical
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Joe DiPietro, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Joe DiPietro, Nice Work If You Can Get It
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Joe DiPietro, Memphis
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Joe DiPietro, Memphis
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Joe DiPietro, Memphis
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Joe DiPietro, Memphis
Joe DiPietro, The Toxic Avenger
Joe DiPietro, Memphis
Videos
Video: Watch 'It's Now or Never' From Goodspeed's ALL SHOOK UP
by Michael Major - 2025-08-11 15:25:51
Video: L Morgan Lee Sings 'There's Always Me' from Goodspeed's ALL SHOOK UP
by Joshua Wright - 2025-07-23 13:20:52
Video: Behind the Dance of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2025-03-17 13:36:41
Video: Behind the Music of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2025-03-12 10:17:22
Video: First Look at 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2025-03-03 10:12:05
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2025-01-29 16:55:04
Video: Inside SINATRA THE MUSICAL Presentation at The Apollo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-22 15:48:40
Exclusive Look: Matthew Broderick in BABBITT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-01 15:36:25
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for JERSEY BOYS at The Gateway Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-08-06 14:47:46
VIDEO: Jeanna de Waal & Judy Kaye Talk DIANA on NBC NIGHTLY NEWS
by Michael Major - 2021-11-19 14:19:18
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of DIANA Perform 'If' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2021-11-04 10:46:47
VIDEO: DIANA: THE MUSICAL Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available; Behind the Scenes of the Song 'Underestimated'
by Stephi Wild - 2021-09-24 10:06:35
VIDEO: Jose Llana Performs 'You Raise Me Up' as Part of Lincoln Center's Restart Stages
by Stephi Wild - 2021-08-22 09:19:26
News
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
The Company Theatre Group has announced its long-awaited return to the stage with Joe DiPietro's heartfelt and hilarious comedy Over the River and Through the Woods, performing March 7, 8, 14, and 15.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026
Pushcart Players Artistic Director Paul Whelihan will appear in OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS with The Company Theatre Group at Hackensack Performing Arts Center. The Joe DiPietro comedy runs March 7–15 in New Jersey.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026
Florida Repertory Theatre has revealed its 29th season in the Historic Arcade and ArtStage Studio Theatres. The nine-show season features new and classic comedies, a fresh take on a classic thriller, and more musicals than ever.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2026
International City Theatre will present I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE in Long Beach. The Off-Broadway musical comedy revue features book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts. See photos of the production.
by Shari Barrett - Feb 5, 2026
I spoke with Director Barry Pearl about taking on I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, his vision for the production, and how he plans to direct only four actors into 40 characters.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
Joel Harper-Jackson will play Frank Sinatra in Sinatra The Musical – the West End premiere of the new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Sinatra The Musical, a new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon, will open in London in 2026. The Broadway-aimed musical will begin performances at Aldwych Theatre, London on Wednesday 3 June 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026
Star of the Day in Emmaus, PA, is now accepting enrollments for their Winter Spotlight Academy, featuring the musical All Shook Up at Young@Part. All Shook Up is a hilarious and heartfelt musical with an original book by Joe DiPietro.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change will bring Its delightful comedy and music to Sutter Street Theatre. This smart, fast-moving musical explores the realities of love through a series of short scenes that mirror how relationships actually unfold.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026
International City Theatre will launch its 41st season with I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, the popular musical comedy revue, featuring book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts.
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2025
Travel back to the 1950s as Meadow Brook Theatre, in collaboration with Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, brings the musical All Shook Up to the stage.
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Nov 30, 2025
What did our critic think of CONSCIENCE at Westport Community Theatre?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025
The Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury, Connecticut will present Joe DiPietro's Art of Murder. Art of Murder is directed by Travis Kendrick-Castanho. This is the second show of Seven Angels Theatre's Five MainStage Season Lineup.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025
State Theatre New Jersey and George Street Playhouse have announced the launch of the New Brunswick Arts Flex Pass, a new ticketing option designed to give audiences the freedom to experience the best of both theaters with significant savings and flexibility.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2025 DNA New Work Series, running in the Playhouse’s Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center. Learn more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Joe DiPietro has written 15 shows including Sinatra The Musical (Writer), Love Lemmings (Bookwriter), I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Bookwriter), Over the River and Through the Woods (Playwright), O. Henry's Lovers (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Thing About Men (Bookwriter), Memphis (Bookwriter), All Shook Up (Bookwriter), The Toxic Avenger (Bookwriter), Falling for Eve (Bookwriter), Nice Work If You Can Get It (Bookwriter), Living on Love (Writer), Hollywood (Playwright), Ernest Shackleton Loves Me (Author), Diana (Bookwriter/Lyricist).
Outstanding Achievement in Music (Olivier Awards) for Memphis The Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Memphis, Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Memphis, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Memphis, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Memphis, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Toxic Avenger and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Memphis.
Joe DiPietro has won several prestigious awards, including the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical for Nice Work If You Can Get It. He received BroadwayWorld Awards for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score for Memphis. Additionally, DiPietro earned Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, both for Memphis.
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