Joe DiPietro
Review: ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME at Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre (Apr 24, 2026)
Bellport Playcrafters Will Perform YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU This Spring (Apr 21, 2026)
Florida Studio Theatre to Present 2026 Summer Season With Musicals, Cabarets and Improv (Apr 20, 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
Writing
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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 June August - Apr 24, 2026
Ernest Shackleton Loves Me creates an entertaining fantasy love affair set to music in 90 minutes. The production is brilliantly assembled.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Long Island's oldest community theater, Bellport Playcrafters, will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, directed by Julie Lorson, at Christ Episcopal Church in Bellport, NY.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026
Florida Studio Theatre has revealed its 2026 Summer Season in Sarasota, featuring three Mainstage productions, a Cabaret Series, and FST Improv performances. Subscriptions start at $59.
by David Green - Apr 14, 2026
COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY presents the WEST COAST PREMIERE of one of the most inventive and stylish shows to come along in years: ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME, April 22-May 10. It’s an imaginative musical romance that charms audiences with its original score and delightful wit. It won the 2017 Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best New Musical and was nominated for two Lortel Awards: Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Projection Design.
by Jared Fessler - Apr 11, 2026
What did our critic think of CONSCIENCE at Theatre In The Round?
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Olivier Award winner Jenna Russell joins the full cast of SINATRA THE MUSICAL, set to begin performances June 3, 2026 at London's Aldwych Theatre, featuring over 20 Sinatra hits.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has announced the five productions that will make up its 2026-27 Mainstage Season at the newly dedicated Dr. Lawrence and Barbara Stein Center for the Performing Arts.
by Juan Carlos Araujo - Mar 23, 2026
Con un elenco que logra explotar al máximo toda la comedia inherente en el musical de Off-Broadway, Te Amo, Eres Perfectx, pero ¡Cambia! es un verdadero deleite para quienes desean reír con un montaje que nos recuerda que no hay nada más ridículo y maravilloso que el amor de pareja.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026
Hardscrabble Theater invites audiences to experience edge-of-your-seat suspense with its upcoming production of Night Watch, the gripping mystery thriller by celebrated playwright Lucille Fletcher.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Guilford High School Theatre Arts will present its spring musical, ALL SHOOK UP, on the final two weekends of March at the Guilford High School Performing Arts Center.
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.
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: - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk 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.
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