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Productions

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]
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
Director
Sweeney Todd
 
[West End, 2004]
Director
Production
Sweeney Todd
 
[London Fringe, 2004]
Scenery/Costumes
Director
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

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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.
PURE IMAGINATION Comes to The Beautiful City Project in May Photo
PURE IMAGINATION Comes to The Beautiful City Project in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of PURE IMAGINATION, a delicious evening of delectable treats - both musically and culinarily. Learn more about the performance here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 3, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 3, 2025
by - Apr 3, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 3, 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 Broadway-Bound WAKING NED DEVINE Photo
John Doyle Will Direct Broadway-Bound WAKING NED DEVINE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025

A new musical based on the 1998 film, Waking Ned Devine, is Broadway-bound. The production will be directed by John Doyle, and written by David Hein with Markéta Irglová and Glen Hansard.
Review: ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS - THE MUSICAL, Theatre Royal Bath Photo
Review: ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS - THE MUSICAL, Theatre Royal Bath
by Mica Blackwell - Mar 31, 2025

Alfred Hitchcock Presents - The Musical has its moments that inject the Hitchcockian spirit it needs, but its lack of frights and baffling structure leave it as dull as its grey sets.
Photos: First Look at John Doyle's ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS Musical Photo
Photos: First Look at John Doyle's ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

The World Premiere of the brand-new musical Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical is being presented at Theatre Royal Bath. Get a first look at photos here!
Chita Rivera's New York House Put on the Market Photo
Chita Rivera's New York House Put on the Market
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2025

The late Chita Rivera's house in Blauvelt, NY has been put on the market. In a new real estate listing, the property was 'lovingly maintained' by the Tony-winning Broadway legend.
Review: SpeakEasy Stage's Splendid A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE is Paul Daigneault's Fittin Photo
Review: SpeakEasy Stage's Splendid A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE is Paul Daigneault's Fitting Farewell to the Company He Founded
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 7, 2025

What did our critic think of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at Roberts Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion At Boston Center For The Arts?
Photos: Inside The Beautiful City Project's THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION Photo
Photos: Inside The Beautiful City Project's THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

The Beautiful City Project's February cabaret THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION, featured an all-Black cast and band, and raised funds and awareness for Sunshine Gospel Ministries, a Chicago organization celebrating its 120th year. See photos here! 
7th Annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Set For Next Month Photo
7th Annual Origin 1st Irish Theatre Festival Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

​​​​​​​ Origin 1st Irish 2025, the only festival of its kind devoted to producing and presenting the theatrical work of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world, will take place this year from April 1 to April 28 in New York.
Springfield Chamber Players' LAST NIGHT'S FUN Brings Celtic Music To 52 Sumner Photo
Springfield Chamber Players' LAST NIGHT'S FUN Brings Celtic Music To 52 Sumner
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

The Springfield Chamber Players will present Last Night's Fun, a Celtic trio bringing music of the Emerald Isle to 52 Sumner next month. Learn more here!
THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION Celebrates Black History Month Photo
THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION Celebrates Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION, a Black History Month celebration. Back by popular demand from 2023, the show will feature an All-Black cast and band.
OKLAHOMA Comes to New Paradigm Theatre Photo
OKLAHOMA Comes to New Paradigm Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

New Paradigm Theatre has announced its upcoming production of 'Oklahoma' directed by Kristin Huffman, the artistic director of the theater and conducted by Jonathan Yates, the artistic director of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra.
Angel Desai Brings A DAY IN THE (INNER) LIFE to 54 Below Photo
Angel Desai Brings A DAY IN THE (INNER) LIFE to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024

54 Below will present Angel Desai in “A Day In The (Inner) Life” in February. The performance includes songs by Angel herself, Matt Castle, Jason Robert-Brown, Kristin-Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez, Paul Simon, Gian Carlo Menotti, and more.
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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, including Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for both The Color Purple and Sweeney Todd. He also received a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Sweeney Todd. Additionally, he won Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards, both for Sweeney Todd.

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