Laura Pietropinto

Laura is a dynamic and highly accomplished theatre director, producer, arts educator, and talent manager known for her innovative work and mentorship. Recently, she produced and directed the American Idiot 21st Anniversary Concert. Before that, she served as the Associate Director on a reading of the musical Wonder by A Great Big World, based on the best-selling novel. Prior to this, she directed a reading of a new musical for Disney Theatricals by EGOT winners Pasek and Paul. She was the Associate Director for Make Believe by Bess Wohl, directed by Michael Greif at Second Stage, named a NYTimes Critics’ Pick.

With decades of experience assistant directing on top-tier productions, including the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal, which she worked on through its development at NYMF, Arena Stage, Second Stage, on Broadway and national tour, Laura has cultivated a reputation for excellence and creative insight. After Broadway, Laura directed the premiere Asian productions of Next to Normal in Seoul and Tokyo for Michael Greif. Her assistant directing credits include Superhero (reading) by Tom Kitt and John Logan, Bandstand (lab) directed by Andy Blankenbuehler, A Very Common Procedure (MCC), Satellites (Public), Get What You Need (Atlantic), Kid Simple (SPF), Avenue Q (Wynn Las Vegas), and Landscape of the Body (Williamstown).

Passionate about nurturing the next generation of talent, Laura has produced and directed acclaimed concerts and readings spotlighting emerging composers and performers. Her Cutting-Edge Composers platform, featured on BroadwayWorld.com, highlights her commitment to fostering new voices in musical theatre. Her concert work also includes performances by Hamilton's Mandy Gonzalez and Chris Jackson, Zoe Sarnak's A Lasting Impression (Joe’s Pub), Eli Bolin, (54 Below), Broadway Sings for the Children of Honduras (Kimmel Center), and numerous other artist showcases.

As the Artist-in-Residence at Marymount School for over twenty years, Laura has nurtured students of all ages through her teaching and directing, culminating in the opening of a state-of-the-art theatre facility. A sought-after acting coach, her students have achieved success on Broadway, off-Broadway, regional stages, television, and film. She also manages both child and adult actors through Terrific Talent.
Laura holds a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University.