tracker
My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Home For You Chat My Shows (beta) Register/Login Games Grosses
John Doyle Headshot

John Doyle

read more news

Get John Doyle Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Photos

Productions

The Secret Garden
 
[West End, 2026]
Director
A Man Of No ImportanceA Man Of No Importance
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Scenic Design
Director
Ten Cents a DanceTen Cents a Dance
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] Cancelled
Director
AssassinsAssassins
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Director
A Midsummer Night's DreamA Midsummer Night's Dream
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020] Cancelled
Director
FrankensteinFrankenstein
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Scenic Design
DraculaDracula
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Scenic Design
MacbethMacbeth
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Scenic Designer
Director
The Cradle Will RockThe Cradle Will Rock
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
The Resistible Rise of Arturo UiThe Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
Carmen JonesCarmen Jones
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
Fire and AirFire and Air
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
Twelfth NightTwelfth Night
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Scenic Design
The Color PurpleThe Color Purple
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Scenic Design
Director
As You Like ItAs You Like It
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Set Designer
Director
Pacific OverturesPacific Overtures
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
Dead Poet's SocietyDead Poet's Society
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
Peer GyntPeer Gynt
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
The Color PurpleThe Color Purple
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director, Musical Staging, Scenic Designer
The VisitThe Visit
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
AllegroAllegro
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director/Designer
The VisitThe Visit
 
[Williamstown, MA (Regional), 2014]
Director
Irma La DouceIrma La Douce
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
PassionPassion
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Designer
Director
Where's Charley?Where's Charley?
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
WingsWings
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Director
Road ShowRoad Show
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Scenic Designer
Director
A Catered AffairA Catered Affair
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
Director
The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
 
[Los Angeles, 2007]
Director
CompanyCompany
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
Choreographer
Mack & Mabel
 
[West End, 2006]
Director
Sweeney ToddSweeney Todd
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Costume Designer
Director
Scenic Designer
Sweeney Todd
 
[West End, 2004]
Production
Director
Sweeney Todd
 
[London Fringe, 2004]
Director
Scenery/Costumes
Jean-Michel Basquiat
 
[Broadway, 0]
Director

Writing

Co-Creator

Movies

Bliss
[ 1985 ] Bettina's doctor
Bullseye
[ 1987 ] Gibson
Dead to the World
[ 1991 ] Mr Keats
Mad Bomber in Love
[ 1992 ] Roy Slaven
This Won't Hurt a Bit
[ 1993 ] Voice-Over
Babe
[ 1995 ] TV Commentator
Thunderstruck
[ 2004 ] Service Station Owner

TV Shows

A Country Practice
Neil Thomas, Ian Sharman
Club Buggery
Roy Slaven
Five Times Dizzy
Professor Dim

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

John Doyle, A Man of No Importance

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

John Doyle, Assassins

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

John Doyle, Assassins


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

John Doyle, The Color Purple

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Musical

John Doyle, The Color Purple

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

John Doyle, The Visit

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

John Doyle, Passion

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

John Doyle, A Catered Affair

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

John Doyle, Company

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical

John Doyle, Company


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

John Doyle, Sweeney Todd

Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Play

John Doyle, Company


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Special Citation

John Doyle, Sweeney Todd


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

John Doyle, Sweeney Todd


winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Direction of a Musical

John Doyle, Sweeney Todd

Videos

More Videos

News


Listen: Jennifer Hudson Shares Extended Edition of 'The Gift Of Love' Holiday Album Photo
Listen: Jennifer Hudson Shares Extended Edition of 'The Gift Of Love' Holiday Album
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025

EGOT-winner Jennifer Hudson has released an extended holiday edition of her 2024 Grammy-nominated album  The Gift of Love. The new edition includes two new bonus tracks: “Mary, Did You Know?” and “Let There Be Joy.' Listen to it now!
Elizabeth Stanley to Perform at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Photo
Elizabeth Stanley to Perform at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Elizabeth Stanley (Jagged Little Pill, Company) will kick off the holiday season in style with “Let Your Heart Be Light” — a one-night-only concert at the intimate Laurie Beechman Theater.
Caitlin Kinnunen To Star In PREDICTOR New York Premiere at AMT Theater Photo
Caitlin Kinnunen To Star In PREDICTOR New York Premiere at AMT Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

Tony Nominee Caitlin Kinnunen will star as Meg Crane, the woman who invented the home pregnancy test, in the New York Premiere of Predictor. Learn more!
Chita Rivera Was Originally Set to Appear in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Movie Photo
Chita Rivera Was Originally Set to Appear in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Movie
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025

Before her passing in 2024, Broadway legend Chita Rivera was originally attached to appear in the film adaptation of Kiss of the Spider Woman, which hit theaters earlier this month. 
Cast Set for PORCHLIGHT SINGS THE SEASON World Premiere Photo
Cast Set for PORCHLIGHT SINGS THE SEASON World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast for the next production in its 31st season, the world premiere of Porchlight Sings the Season. Learn more!
Interview: George Abud of THE RUINS: A PLAY THROUGH MUSIC at Guthrie Theater Photo
Interview: George Abud of THE RUINS: A PLAY THROUGH MUSIC at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - Sep 26, 2025

George Abud, esteemed Broadway actor and now playwright, has had a wonderfully varied career. From his moving work in The Visit, The Band’s Visit, and most recently his star turn in Lempicka, George has become a force within the theater community.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 9, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 9, 2025
by - Sep 9, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
John Doyle Will Direct THE SECRET GARDEN Revival at York Theatre Royal  Photo
John Doyle Will Direct THE SECRET GARDEN Revival at York Theatre Royal 
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025

With the world premiere of Debbie Isitt’s Military Wives – The Musical about to open, York Theatre Royal announced a major revival of the critically acclaimed Broadway hit The Secret Garden – The Musical with music by Lucy Simon and book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman.
Peter Mawanga And Andrew Finn Magill Will Perform At Mountain City Traditional Arts i Photo
Peter Mawanga And Andrew Finn Magill Will Perform At Mountain City Traditional Arts in September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

Peter Mawanga and Andrew Finn Magill will perform an evening of Malawian music at Mountain City Traditional Arts in Frostburg, MD, on September 9, 2025. The internationally acclaimed musicians will reunite for a rare duo concert blending African and global traditions.
Review: AMÉLIE at Kokandy Productions Photo
Review: AMÉLIE at Kokandy Productions
by Rachel Weinberg - Aug 5, 2025

With AMÉLIE, Kokandy Productions has turned an obscure musical into a charming and intimate production sure to give the warm fuzzies.
Video: Look Back on Chita Rivera Singing 'Buenos Aires' From EVITA in Throwback Perfo Photo
Video: Look Back on Chita Rivera Singing 'Buenos Aires' From EVITA in Throwback Performance
by Michael Major - Jul 7, 2025

Take a look back on Chita Rivera performing 'Buenos Aires' from Evita in a throwback video! The video is from the 1982 television special, Broadway Plays Washington on Kennedy Center Tonight.
Photos: See Highlights from MELISSA ERRICO SINGS SONDHEIM at 54 Below Photo
Photos: See Highlights from MELISSA ERRICO SINGS SONDHEIM at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 23, 2025

The June 20 and 21 show featured an evening of Sondheim songs by a masterful interpreter of his work, backed by an all-star jazz quartet. See photos from the June 20 show snapped by Conor Weiss.
Belfast Tradfest Will Return With Traditional Musicians Photo
Belfast Tradfest Will Return With Traditional Musicians
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025

The city will come alive with the very best of traditional music, song, and dance, as some of the world’s finest traditional artists take to stages across Belfast.
Review: MADAMA BUTTERFLY, Grange Park Opera Photo
Review: MADAMA BUTTERFLY, Grange Park Opera
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 9, 2025

Grange Park Opera has opened its new season with a crowd-pleaser. Giacomo Puccini's Madama Butterfly remains problematic, with its story of a Japanese teenage geisha, impregnated and cruelly abandoned by an American lieutenant. However, it is still wildly popular, mainly due to its ravishing score.
Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below in June Photo
Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!
The Beautiful City Project To Present Disney's CAMP ROCK In June Photo
The Beautiful City Project To Present Disney's CAMP ROCK In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2025

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of Disney's CAMP ROCK THE MUSICAL, their once-a-year fundraiser to help offset the costs of running the organization.
Kennedy Caughell and Fred Rose to Star in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN in Concert at New London Photo
Kennedy Caughell and Fred Rose to Star in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN in Concert at New London Barn Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025

 The New London Barn Playhouse in collaboration with Symphony NH has revealed the cast for the upcoming concert performance of Annie Get Your Gun - In Concert. See who is starring and learn how to attend!
New London Barn Playhouse In Collaboration With Symphony NH Present ANNIE GET YOUR GU Photo
New London Barn Playhouse In Collaboration With Symphony NH Present ANNIE GET YOUR GUN- IN CONCERT
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025

The New London Barn Playhouse in collaboration with Symphony NH has announced casting for the upcoming concert performance of Annie Get Your Gun - In Concert. 
Listen: THE 12 Musical Original Cast Recording Out Now Photo
Listen: THE 12 Musical Original Cast Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025

Center Stage Records and Yellow Sound Label has released The 12 – A New Musical (Original Cast Recording). You can now learn more about the musical, and listen here!
Michael Fabisch, Jackie Burns, Rob McClure, and More Will Lead DEAR EVAN HANSEN at th Photo
Michael Fabisch, Jackie Burns, Rob McClure, and More Will Lead DEAR EVAN HANSEN at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025

Michael Fabisch, Jackie Burns, Maggie Lakis, Rob McClure, Afra Sophia Tully, Joshua Bess, Bryan Munar and Savy Jackson will star in Dear Evan Hansen at the Muny this summer.
More News

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Doyle written?

John Doyle has written 1 shows including Unmasked (Co-Creator).

What awards has John Doyle been nominated for?

Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Man of No Importance, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Color Purple, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Visit, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Passion, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Catered Affair, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Company, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Company, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Company, Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd and Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd.

What awards has John Doyle won?

John Doyle has won several prestigious awards for his directing work. He received the Outstanding Director of a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for both The Color Purple and Sweeney Todd. Additionally, he earned a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Sweeney Todd. His direction of Sweeney Todd also won Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards.

Get John Doyle Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos