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Joe Mantello

Birth Place: Rockford, IL, USA

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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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Joe Mantello 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

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Louis Ironson

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Third Man

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Stan

Joe Mantello Productions

 
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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Joe Mantello Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play

Joe Mantello, Three Tall Women

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Director

Joe Mantello, The Other Place

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Director

Joe Mantello, Other Desert Cities

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Play

Joe Mantello, Glengarry Glen Ross

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!

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!

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

Joe Mantello, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches

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WICKED Celebrates 17 Years in London and Releases New Block of Tickets

WICKED is celebrating 17 years since its London premiere on 27 September 2006 at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre. The production has also released over 500,000 new tickets, extending public booking to Sunday 15 December 2024.

WICKED Announces Charity Partnership with Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation

The Broadway musical phenomenon WICKED, now playing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, has announced that the Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation would be the Official Charity Partner of the Australian production.

Broadway Buying Guide: September 25, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 25, 2023.

Video: Watch WICKED's NPR Tiny Desk Concert With Alyssa Fox and McKenzie Kurtz

Cast members from Wicked recently performed as part of NPR's iconic Tiny Desk Concert series! Check out the full performance here!

October 30 Officially Declared National WICKED Day

October 30 will officially become National WICKED Day, in honor of the hit Broadway musical’s debut at the Gershwin Theatre on October 30, 2003.

WICKED Milkshake Available at Hershey's Chocolate World in Honor of the Musical's 20th Anniversary

In celebration of Wicked’s 20th anniversary, Hershey’s Chocolate World in Times Square is offering a limited-edition Wicked Milkshake, which consists of a perfect blend of mint and dark chocolate. Find out how and when you can grab one for yourself here!

Broadway Buying Guide: September 18, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 18, 2023.

Australian Production of WICKED Partners With M·A·C Cosmetics

The smash hit Australian production of WICKED has united with cult global beauty brand M·A·C Cosmetics. The partnership involves a number of exclusive activities that will excite customers and audiences alike. Learn more about the partnership and how to get tickets to Wicked here!

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Stage Adaptation on The Way From GREY HOUSE Playwright Levi Holloway

Levi Holloway, the playwright behind the spine-tingling Broadway play Grey House, is currently at work on a stage adaptation of the hit found-footage horror franchise, Paranormal Activity.

New Documentary Will Tell the History of Manhattan Theatre Club

​​​​​​​ALL ARTS, the streaming platform and channel dedicated to the arts, will debut the new film ALL ARTS Docs: Manhattan Theatre Club, a Home for Artists on Tuesday, November 21 at 9 p.m. ET. Learn more about the documentary and find out where you can watch it here!

Video: Go Behind Manhattan Theatre Club in New ALL ARTS Doc With Sarah Jessica Parker, André De Shields & More

Through interviews with stage and screen stars who honed their craft at Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), including David Auburn, Christine Baranski, André De Shields, Laura Linney, John Patrick Shanley, Sarah Jessica Parker and Sam Waterston, the film chronicles the career-making momentsthat have come to define MTC. Watch a video trailer!

Photo: First Look at Artwork for Stephen Sondheim and David Ives' HERE WE ARE

Check out the official artwork for the world premiere of Here We Are, the new musical from Stephen Sondheim and David Ives.

REVIEW: Two Decades On, WICKED Remains A Crowd Pleaser As The Story Of The Witches Of Oz Returns To Sydney With A New Australian Cast

Director Lisa Leguillou’s tweeked version of Joe Mantello’s original production of Stephen Schwartz (Music and Lyrics) and Winnie Holzman’s (Book) multi-award winning WICKED arrives in Sydney for the 20th Anniversary of the multi award winning musical’s opening on Broadway.

Photos/Video: Meet the New Cast of the UK Tour of WICKED

The new cast has been revealed for the UK tour of WICKED, which will fly to cities in England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland from 7 December 2023. Meet the new cast in the all new video and photos here!

11 NYC Artists to Showcase New Work in The Shed's Open Call 2023 Group Exhibition

Discover the latest talent in the NYC art scene as The Shed presents the Open Call 2023 Group Exhibition, featuring the works of eleven emerging artists. Explore their innovative and thought-provoking creations in this must-see showcase of fresh talent.

Photos: See Inside Rehearsals for Final Sondheim Musical, HERE WE ARE, World Premiere at The Shed

Check out photos of the rehearsals of HERE WE ARE, featuring the talented cast and behind-the-scenes moments. Don't miss this inside glimpse into the upcoming production. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Broadway Buying Guide: September 5, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 5, 2023.

Broadway Buying Guide: August 28, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, August 28, 2023.

WICKED Opens in September at Göteborgsoperan

Swedish premiere of the largest production ever of Wicked - the hit musical that took the world by storm.

WICKED Begins Performances in Sydney

The musical phenomenon WICKED has begun performances in Australia's very own Emerald City at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. With huge anticipation and demand, the precinct around the Sydney Lyric has been decorated green to add to the excitement.

Joe Mantello 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 .

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!and 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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