Joe Mantello
Birth Place: Rockford, IL, USA
Jordan Litz Will Make West End Debut in WICKED; Plus Claire Machin, Yara Fabricante, and More (Apr 2, 2026)
Video: Nathan Lane Was 'Mesmerized' Seeing DEATH OF A SALESMAN as a Kid (Apr 1, 2026)
Video: Watch Keri René Fuller and Emma Flynn Perform 'What Is This Feeling?' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA (Mar 27, 2026)
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.
Photos
THE BOYS IN THE BAND (2020)
Robin De Jesus, Michael Benjamin Washington, Matt Bomer, Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Charlie Carver, Tuc Watkins, Andrew Rannells, Brian Hutchison
Front: Joe Mantello, Mart Crowley
Cr. Brian Bowen Smith/NETFLIX
From: Photo Flash: See the First Photos of Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer, and More in THE BOYS IN THE BAND Movie
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Awards and Nominations
Joe Mantello, Three Tall Women
Joe Mantello, Three Tall Women
Joe Mantello, Three Tall Women
Joe Mantello, The Humans
Joe Mantello, The Humans
Joe Mantello, The Humans
Joe Mantello, The Other Place
Joe Mantello, Other Desert Cities
Joe Mantello, The Normal Heart
Joe Mantello, The Pride
Joe Mantello, 9 to 5
Joe Mantello, Wicked
Joe Mantello, Glengarry Glen Ross
Joe Mantello, Glengarry Glen Ross
winner
Joe Mantello, Wicked
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Joe Mantello, Assassins
Joe Mantello, Wicked
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Joe Mantello, Assassins
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Joe Mantello, Wicked
winner
Joe Mantello, Take Me Out
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Joe Mantello
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Joe Mantello , Take Me Out
winner
Joe Mantello, Take Me Out
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Joe Mantello, Take Me Out
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Joe Mantello, A Man of No Importance
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Joe Mantello, Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks
Joe Mantello, Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks
Joe Mantello , Love! Valour! Compassion!
Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!
Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!
Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!
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Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!
Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!
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Joe Mantello3 Hotels
Joe Mantello, Angels in America
Joe Mantello, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
Joe Mantello, The Baltimore Waltz
Videos
Video: Nathan Lane Was 'Mesmerized' Seeing DEATH OF A SALESMAN as a Kid
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-01 11:08:14
Video: Watch Emma Flynn Sing 'No One Mourns the Wicked' in WICKED on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-03-18 11:02:41
Video: Nathan Lane Slams 'Stupidity' of Timothée Chalamet’s Opera and Ballet Comments
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-12 15:14:19
Video: Laurie Metcalf Talks LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD, Collaboration with Joe Mantello
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-25 12:25:05
Video: Inside Opening Night of LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD with Laurie Metcalf & More
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-10-31 10:45:07
Photos/Video: Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD
by Stephi Wild - 2025-10-24 09:10:14
Video: Jane Krakowski Praises Joe Mantello, Talks Broadway Return in OH, MARY!
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-23 12:03:01
Video: Watch NaTasha Yvette Williams & Lencia Kebede Sing 'The Wizard & I' in WICKED
by Michael Major - 2025-07-23 11:11:37
Video: Go Inside WICKED's Pride Performance With a Speech From Brad Oscar
by Michael Major - 2025-06-26 13:35:46
Video: WICKED Stars Perform 'OzCapella' Version of 'What Is This Feeling?'
by Michael Major - 2025-05-02 16:44:40
Video: Watch Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski & More in HERE WE ARE Rehearsals
by Michael Major - 2025-04-02 12:35:41
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsals for Polish Non-Replica Production of WICKED
by Joshua Wright - 2025-03-13 12:10:54
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey and Alexandra Socha Celebrate 21 Years of WICKED on GMA
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-27 10:11:00
Video: Go Inside Broadway's WICKED Costumes With Susan Hilferty
by Michael Major - 2024-10-17 16:54:14
Video: WICKED Cast Honors Donna McKechnie With A CHORUS LINE Performance & More
by Michael Major - 2024-10-10 11:09:52
Video: WICKED Cast Sing 'As Long As You're Mine' & 'I'm Not That Girl' Mashup
by Michael Major - 2024-10-08 15:41:12
Video: Laurie Metcalf & Joe Mantello Talk LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD at Steppenwolf
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-20 08:48:12
News
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
The West End production of WICKED announced its 20th anniversary company, with Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen continuing as Elphaba and Glinda, and Broadway's Jordan Litz joining as Fiyero for the celebration performances.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026
Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane appeared on an episode of Late Night with Stephen Colbert to discuss the long journey that led to playing Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman on Broadway. Watch the interview, where he remembers his first experience with the play as a kid.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2026
The cast of Broadway’s Wicked, led by Keri René Fuller as Elphaba and Emma Flynn as Glinda, visited Good Morning America on Friday to perform 'What Is This Feeling?” from the hit musical. Check out the performance now, featuring the new cast members.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Meet the full Titanique Broadway cast! Jim Parsons, Melissa Barrera, Deborah Cox & more bring this Céline Dion-powered musical comedy to the St. James Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
The Public Theater will present a one-night-only reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart in honor of the groundbreaking play’s 40th anniversary. Tony Kushner will direct the benefit reading.
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2026
Carl Man is bursting onto the scene as 'Fiyero' in Wicked on Broadway. Man joins the Broadway production after playing the role in London's West End. The production has now shared new video footage of Man making his entrance on Broadway.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 23, 2026
The cast of Broadway’s Wicked will visit Good Morning America this week for a performance from the hit musical. Tune in to watch their performance this Friday, March 27, which will air during the 7:00-9:00 am block on ABC.
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2026
Wicked the Musical has released new footage of Keri René Fuller, Broadway's new Elphaba, performing 'The Wizard & I.' Fuller takes on the role full time after serving as the Elphaba standby. Watch the video now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026
The Mary Show, hosted by Mary Neely, will return to Don't Tell Mama. This variety series, known for its blend of comedy and musical theater, will feature an evening of entertainment with a special Broadway guest to be revealed.
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2026
Wicked the Musical on Broadway has released new video footage of Emma Flynn, who recently joined the production as Glinda, making her entrance and singing No One Mourns the Wicked.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026
Manhattan School of Music has appointed Obie Award-winning composer, music supervisor, orchestrator, pianist, and educator Or Matias as Dean of the School’s Musical Theatre division.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026
Wicked, Des Moines' most popular musical, will return to the Des Moines Civic Center. Currently the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history, Wicked recently celebrated its 22nd anniversary on Broadway.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026
While on The View in promotion of the new Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, Nathan Lane spoke about the new production and shared his thoughts about Timothée Chalamet's controversial comments about opera and ballet. Watch his visit now.
by Team BWW - Mar 9, 2026
Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week, starting March 9, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Death of a Salesman is back on Broadway! Arthur Miller’s American drama will star three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott and Ben Ahlers. Meet the cast of Death of a Salesman here!
by Team BWW - Mar 4, 2026
The Spring 2026 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 zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in March 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
Hennepin Arts announced that Minnesota's most popular musical will return to Minneapolis Wednesday, July 8 to Sunday, Aug. 9 at the historic Orpheum Theatre as the final show in the 2025-2026 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
The upcoming Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman has launched a new video series featuring former New York Times chief theater critic Ben Brantley in conversation with the cast.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Michael Arden, Dane Laffrey, Hillary Blanken, and Fred Gallo will be honored with the Transporting American Theatre Award by Transport Group on April 28.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman will be extended for an additional eight weeks of performances on Broadway. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Joe Mantello has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
Joe Mantello has not appeared in the West End.
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.
Joe Mantello has received several prestigious awards for his work in theater. His accolades include: - Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Wicked - Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Assassins - 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 - Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion! - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for 3 Hotels.
Joe Mantello has written 1 shows including The Santaland Diaries (Adaptation).
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