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Joe Mantello

Birth Place: Rockford, IL, USA

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BIO

A two-time Tony Award-winning director, credits include The Humans (Tony nomination), Blackbird, An Act of God, Airline Highway, The Last Ship, Casa Valentina, I'll Eat You Last..., The Other Place, Dogfight, Other Desert Cities, The Pride, Pal Joey, 9 to 5, November, The Receptionist, The Ritz, Three Days of Rain, The Odd Couple, Glengarry Glen Ross (Tony nomination), Laugh Whore, Assassins (Tony Award), Wicked, Take Me Out (Tony Award), Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, A Man of No Importance, Design for Living, The Vagina Monologues, Bash, Love! Valour! Compassion! (Tony nomination), Proposals, The Mineola Twins, and Corpus Christi. Acting credits: The Glass Menagerie, The Normal Heart (Tony nomination), Angels in America (Tony nomination), The Baltimore Waltz. Mantello was nominated for Emmy and Critics' Choice Awards for his performance in HBO's "The Normal Heart." He is a member of Naked Angels and an Associate Artist at the Roundabout Theatre Company and has received Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Helen Hayes, Clarence Derwent, Obie, and Joe A. Callaway Awards.


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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2017 Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Tom Wingfield


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Ned Weeks


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Council of Principalities

Louis Ironson

Sarah Ironson

Council of Principalities

Louis Ironson

Sarah Ironson

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Louis Ironson


[Off-Broadway]
1992
Third Man


[Off-Broadway]
1991
Stan


Productions

 
[Broadway, 2026]
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[Broadway, 2025]
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[West End, 2025]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[West End, 2021]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2020]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2010] Cancelled
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2008]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2007]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Director
 
[Chicago, 2005]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Director
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2003]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director
 
[New York, 2001]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2001] Cancelled
Director
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2000]
Director
 
[New York, 2000]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
General Manager/Press
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Director

Writing

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Joe Mantello, Three Tall Women

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Joe Mantello, Three Tall Women

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play

Joe Mantello, Three Tall Women

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Joe Mantello, The Humans

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Joe Mantello, The Humans

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Play

Joe Mantello, The Humans

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Director

Joe Mantello, The Other Place

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Director

Joe Mantello, Other Desert Cities

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Joe Mantello, The Normal Heart

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Director

Joe Mantello, The Pride

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Joe Mantello, 9 to 5

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Director

Joe Mantello, Wicked

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Joe Mantello, Glengarry Glen Ross

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Play

Joe Mantello, Glengarry Glen Ross


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Direction of a Musical

Joe Mantello, Wicked


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Joe Mantello, Assassins

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Joe Mantello, Wicked


winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Direction of a Musical

Joe Mantello, Assassins


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Joe Mantello, Wicked


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director - Play

Joe Mantello, Take Me Out


winner
Drama League Awards - 2003 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Joe Mantello


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Joe Mantello , Take Me Out


winner
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Director

Joe Mantello, Take Me Out


winner
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Direction of a Play

Joe Mantello, Take Me Out


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Joe Mantello, A Man of No Importance


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Director - Play

Joe Mantello, Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Director - Play

Joe Mantello, Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play

Joe Mantello , Love! Valour! Compassion!

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play

Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play

Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play

Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1995 - Best Director - Play

Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!

Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Direction of a Musical

Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical

Joe Mantello3 Hotels

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play

Joe Mantello, Angels in America

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Joe Mantello, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Best Debut Performance

Joe Mantello, The Baltimore Waltz

Videos

News


Video: Laurie Metcalf Talks LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD, Collaboration with Joe Mantello
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2025

Laurie Metcalf is back treading the boards in Little Bear Ridge Road, the new Broadway play now running at the Booth Theatre. On Tuesday, the Tony winner visited Live with Kelly and Mark to talk all about it. Watch the interview now.
Video: WICKED Movie's 'Young Nessarose' Cesily Collette Visits Broadway Show
by Michael Major - Nov 19, 2025

The Wicked movie's 'Young Nessarose,' Cesily Collette, visited the Broadway production this week. In a new social media video, Collette sits backstage with Broadway's Nessa, Jenna Bainbridge.
WICKED to Return to St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox in Spring of 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025

WICKED, St. Louis’s most popular musical, will return to The Fabulous Fox in Spring 2027! Fabulous Fox 2025-2026 Season Ticket Holders will receive priority access when they renew their season tickets this spring for the 2026-2027 season.
Interview: John Drea on Steppenwolf Roots and Broadway Breakthrough in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025

John Drea is currently making his Broadway debut as James/Kenny algonside Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock, and more in Samuel D. Hunter's Little Bear Ridge Road. BroadwayWorld interviewed Drea about making his Broadway deubt.
Spotlight on Plays: Winter 2025/26
by Team BWW - Nov 15, 2025

The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in Winter 2025/26.
Review: WICKED at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Nov 14, 2025

Everything Oz continues to enchant and enamor. The national touring production of WICKED landed at Shea's Buffalo Theatre this week. And like that infamous house that dropped from the sky, WICKED has an impact that rivals any of even the most famous Disney musicals. The 2003 Broadway musical was made into a two part movie and after breaking boxoffice records last year with Part I, Part II will be released this month. Audiences will no doubt clamor to the cinemas like the audiences that continue to flock to see the slick stage musical.
WICKED Becomes The Longest-Running Show at the Apollo Victoria Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

WICKED, the West End stage musical phenomenon that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, has become the ninth longest-running production in West End history, following the completion of Saturday's matinee performance.
Spotlight on Plays: November 2025
by Team BWW - Nov 1, 2025

​The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in November 2025.
Photos: LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 31, 2025

Little Bear Ridge Road is officially open at the Booth Theatre. Playwright Samuel D. Hunter celebrated his long-awaited Broadway debut after more than 15 years of notable work Off-Broadway and in London’s West End. See photos from opening!
Video: Inside Opening Night of LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD with Laurie Metcalf & More
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2025

Little Bear Ridge Road, the new Broadway play starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, opened last at the Booth Theatre. Go inside opening night in this video!
Review Roundup: LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Opens On Broadway with Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025

Find out what the critics are saying about the Broadway production of Little Bear Ridge Road, starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, with direction by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, 
Photos and Video: Laurie Metcalf Shines in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025

Production photos showcase Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD, opening October 30 at Booth Theatre.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 9, 2025- JUST IN TIME Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Oct 9, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Spotlight on Plays: October 2025
by Team BWW - Oct 8, 2025

​The Fall 2025 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in October 2025.
Photos: Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Performances are underway for Little Bear Ridge Road, the new Broadway play by Samuel D. Hunter, starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, with direction by Tony winner Joe Mantello. Get a first look at the show on stage in the photo preview.
Meet the Cast of LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Performances are now underway for Little Bear Ridge Road, starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock. Meet the cast of Little Bear Ridge Road and learn more about the show here!
WICKED Will Return to Providence Performing Arts Center in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2025

The Broadway blockbuster Wicked will return to the Providence Performing Arts Center from March 4–22, 2026, as part of the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series.
LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD Launches Lottery and Rush Policies
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025

Ahead of their first performance on Broadway tomorrow evening, Little Bear Ridge Road, the new play by Samuel D. Hunter starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, announced digital rush and lottery policies.
Robin de Jesús on BLACK RABBIT Cast and His Chef Role
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 29, 2025

Robin de Jesús discusses his role as Tony in Netflix's BLACK RABBIT, his passion for cooking, and his theater experiences.
Photos: WICKED Celebrates 19th Anniversary in London With '5 Minute Call'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025

Wicked has released a new series of photographs, entitled ‘5 Minute Call’, which document members of the company making their final preparations ahead of the curtain going up.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joe Mantello been in?

Joe Mantello has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Joe Mantello been in?

Joe Mantello has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Joe Mantello been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Three Tall Women, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Three Tall Women, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Three Tall Women, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Humans, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Other Place, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Other Desert Cities, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Normal Heart, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Pride, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 9 to 5 , Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Wicked , Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Glengarry Glen Ross, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Glengarry Glen Ross, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wicked, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Take Me Out, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Take Me Out , Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Take Me Out, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Take Me Out, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Man of No Importance, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for 3 Hotels, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Baltimore Waltz.

What awards has Joe Mantello won?

Joe Mantello has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Best Direction of a Musical award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for Wicked. He earned the Outstanding Director - Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for both Assassins and Wicked. Mantello won the Best Direction of a Musical award at the Tony Awards for Assassins. He was recognized as Outstanding Director - Play by the Drama Desk Awards for Take Me Out and also received the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards. Mantello was honored as Outstanding Director of a Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Take Me Out and received Outstanding Director recognition from The Lortels for the same production. He won the Best Direction of a Play award at the Tony Awards for Take Me Out as well. Additionally, Mantello earned the Outstanding Director - Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for A Man of No Importance and Outstanding Director - Play for Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks. He was awarded Best Director - Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Love! Valour! Compassion! and received Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical from the Helen Hayes Awards for 3 Hotels.

How many shows has Joe Mantello written?

Joe Mantello has written 1 shows including The Santaland Diaries (Adaptation).

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