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BIO

John Weidman is an American librettist and television writer for Sesame Street. He has worked on stage musicals with Stephen Sondheim and Susan Stroman.

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STAGE CREDITS

Children And Art
[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

Productions

I Can Get It For You WholesaleI Can Get It For You Wholesale
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Book Revisions
Anything Goes
 
[West End, 2002]
Book Revisions
Carousel
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Adaptation
Anything Goes
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Book Revisions
Tenderloin
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Adaptation
Fiorello!
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Adaptation
Anything Goes
 
[US Tour, 1988]
Book Revisions
Anything Goes
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Book Revisions

Writing

Road Show
Bookwriter
Happiness
Bookwriter
Anything Goes
Bookwriter
Assassins
Bookwriter
Big
Bookwriter
Bounce
Bookwriter
Contact
Conceiver
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Best Musical

John Weidman, Contact

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Book of a Musical

John Weidman, Contact


winner
- 1996 - Most promising musical theatre librettist

John Weidman

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

John Weidman, Big

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Book of a Musical

John Weidman, Big

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

John Weidman, Assassins

Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

John Weidman, Pacific Overtures


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1976 - Best Musical

John Weidman, Pacific Overtures

Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Book of a Musical

John Weidman, Pacific Overtures

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Applications Open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Summer Residencies Photo
Applications Open for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's Summer Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026

Musical theatre writers can apply now for Rhinebeck Writers Retreat’s 2026 Summer Residencies, which will support nine musical theatre writing teams with weeklong retreats in the Hudson Valley.
Stephen Sondheim's Friends and Family Share Untold Stories in New Podcast Photo
Stephen Sondheim's Friends and Family Share Untold Stories in New Podcast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026

In personal celebration of Stephen Sondheim, an all new tribute podcast will be released by Martin Milnes and Peter E. Jones, on all streaming platforms. Learn more here!
Feature: SEASON FOUR REVEAL - WE, THE PEOPLE: STILL WE DREAM at Actors Theatre Of Lit Photo
Feature: SEASON FOUR REVEAL - WE, THE PEOPLE: STILL WE DREAM at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 6, 2025

Actors Theatre of Little Rock continues its commitment to bold, socially engaged storytelling, immersive experiences, and reimagined classics that speak directly to the world we live in today. 
ANYTHING GOES Comes to Reboot Theatre Company in November Photo
ANYTHING GOES Comes to Reboot Theatre Company in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025

This November, Reboot Theatre Company, in association with Theatre Off Jackson, will present an out-of-this-world production of Cole Porter's Anything Goes!
Patti LuPone Brings MATTERS OF THE HEART to BroadwaySF Photo
Patti LuPone Brings MATTERS OF THE HEART to BroadwaySF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

Join three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone for MATTERS OF THE HEART at BroadwaySF's Golden Gate Theatre on March 1, 2026. Don't miss it!
Patti LuPone to Bring MATTERS OF THE HEART to The Auditorium Photo
Patti LuPone to Bring MATTERS OF THE HEART to The Auditorium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

Three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will bring her theatrical concert MATTERS OF THE HEART to The Auditorium – Chicago’s Landmark Stage. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE Comes to the Bridewell Theatre Photo
Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE Comes to the Bridewell Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2025

Sedos will present the Tony Award-winning classic The Crucible at the Bridewell Theatre next month. Arthur Miller's thrilling dramatisation of the Salem Witch Trials tells the story of one of the darkest episodes of American history, when accusations of witchcraft spread like wildfire.
Review: ANYTHING GOES at CM Performing Arts Center Photo
Review: ANYTHING GOES at CM Performing Arts Center
by Andrew J. Koehler - Aug 21, 2025

Cole Porter’s ANYTHING GOES, the latest theatrical venture by CM Performing Arts Center (referred to hereinafter as CMPAC), is a surefire hit. Directed by Kevin Burns, the production dazzles from start to finish. Under Burns’ direction, viewing the production felt as though you were stepping back in time to 1934.
Photos: Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, & More in DEATH BY LIGHTNING Historical Drama Photo
Photos: Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, & More in DEATH BY LIGHTNING Historical Drama Series
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 21, 2025

New first-look photos have been released for Netflix's Death by Lightning, a new limited series that brings to life the story of President James Garfield and his assassin, Charles Guiteau. Take a look at the photos, featuring Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen and Oh, Mary! star Betty Gilpin.
Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater Photo
Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater
by Tina St. Angelo - Aug 17, 2025

What did our critic think of SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater? I’m Still Here. In a career spanning 69 years and countless songs, it is safe to say that 4 years after the passing of one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th Century, Sondheim is still here. The current production at Oil Lamp Theatre in Glenview is the musical revue Side By Side By Sondheim.
Chisa Hutchinson and More to be Honored by Dramatist Guild Foundation Photo
Chisa Hutchinson and More to be Honored by Dramatist Guild Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025

Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed Playwright and Educator Chisa Hutchinson and more will be honored at the organization’s annual Gala on October 20, 2025, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. Learn more!
Review: ASSASSINS at Overture Center Photo
Review: ASSASSINS at Overture Center
by Angie Stanton - Aug 3, 2025

Capital City Theatre delivers a chilling and deeply human production of Assassins. Under Jake Penner's thoughtful direction, delivers a haunting and provocative evening that examines the nine individuals who attempted to assassinate American presidents from John Wilkes Booth to John Hinckley Jr.
Review: ANYTHING GOES at Shaw Festival Photo
Review: ANYTHING GOES at Shaw Festival
by Michael Rabice - Jul 15, 2025

Some classic musicals will live on forever thanks to that perfect blend of book, musical score,and dance. Cole Porter's ANYTHING GOES continues to enchant audiences 90 years after it's Broadway debut. Multiple versions have taken to the stage and silver screen, cementing such classics as 'You're The Top,' 'Anything Goes, ' Friendship,' and 'It's De-Lovely.'
ANYTHING GOES Comes to Shaw Festival Photo
ANYTHING GOES Comes to Shaw Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

Cole Porter's Anything Goes, the long-running musical comedy from Broadway's Golden Age, brings its infectious melodies, bubbly charm and a dazzling display of tap dancing to Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Cast Set for PACIFIC OVERTURES at Kunoichi Productions Photo
Cast Set for PACIFIC OVERTURES at Kunoichi Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

Kunoichi Productions has revealed the cast and creative team for John Weidman and Stephen Sondheim’s PACIFIC OVERTURES. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Kel Mitchell Stars In ANYTHING GOES at OFC Creations Photo
Photos: Kel Mitchell Stars In ANYTHING GOES at OFC Creations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025

Two-time Emmy Award nominee Kel Mitchell, who famously starred in All That, Kenan and Kel, and the Good Burger movies, stars in OFC Creations’ Broadway in Brighton production of Anything Goes. See photos here!
Asian American Theatre Artists Collective Launches Community Resource Directory Photo
Asian American Theatre Artists Collective Launches Community Resource Directory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

The Asian American Theatre Artists Collective is officially launching its new Community Resource Directory of AAPI professional theatre artists across all disciplines. Learn more!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Weidman been in?

John Weidman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has John Weidman been in?

John Weidman has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has John Weidman been nominated for?

Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Contact, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Contact, Most promising musical theatre librettist () for , Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Big, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Big, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Pacific Overtures, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Pacific Overtures and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Pacific Overtures.

What awards has John Weidman won?

John Weidman has received the Most Promising Musical Theatre Librettist award and won Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Pacific Overtures.

How many shows has John Weidman written?

John Weidman has written 9 shows including Anything Goes (Bookwriter), Pacific Overtures (Bookwriter), Assassins (Bookwriter), Big (Bookwriter), Contact (Conceiver), Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart (Bookwriter), Bounce (Bookwriter), Road Show (Bookwriter), Happiness (Bookwriter).

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