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The Secret Garden
 
[West End, 2026]
Set Designer
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]
Director
Scenic Designer
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 (Musical Staging)
Mack & Mabel
 
[West End, 2006]
Director
Company
 
[, 2006]
Director/Choreographer
Sweeney ToddSweeney Todd
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Costume Designer
Director
Scenic Designer
Mack & Mabel
 
[, 2005]
Director
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

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Photos: In Rehearsals for THE SECRET GARDEN at York Theatre Royal Photo
Photos: In Rehearsals for THE SECRET GARDEN at York Theatre Royal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026

York Theatre Royal is presenting the revival of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Secret Garden - The Musical. You can now get a first look at rehearsal photos here!
Penguin Rep Theatre To Present Reading Of TAKE ME AMERICA In New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of the new musical Take Me America on February 13, 2026, at Studios 353 in New York City. The work features a book and lyrics by Bill Nabel and music and additional lyrics by Neil Berg.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 30, 2026- ROCKY HORROR Cast Revealed and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 30, 2026- ROCKY HORROR Cast Revealed and More
by - Jan 30, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  January 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: John Doyle Looks Back on Reimagining THE COLOR PURPLE and Casting Cynthia Photo
Exclusive: John Doyle Looks Back on Reimagining THE COLOR PURPLE and Casting Cynthia Erivo in Excerpt from New Book
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2026

In his first book, Opening Doors: Reimagining the American Musical, John Doyle reflects on the 50-year theatrical journey taken by a boy who never dreamt it could happen to him. Through simply working at his craft and trying to earn a living he gained a reputation for thinking outside of the box and is credited with helping create a new art form – that of actor-musician led musical theatre. Read an excerpt here!
Cantori New York to Present HAILSTORK AT 85 Featuring New Orchestration of CRISPUS AT Photo
Cantori New York to Present HAILSTORK AT 85 Featuring New Orchestration of CRISPUS ATTUCKS
by Gillian Blum - Jan 24, 2026

In celebration of Adolphus Hailstork's 85th birthday, Cantori New York will present an all-Hailstork tribute concert featuring a brand new chamber orchestration of Crispus Attucks (2005/2026) by composer and Cantori member Brian Dean Morales.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For THE SECRET GARDEN - THE MUSICAL at York Theatre R Photo
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For THE SECRET GARDEN - THE MUSICAL at York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

York Theatre Royal has announced the full cast and creative team for the revival of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Secret Garden - The Musical. Learn more here!
20 Theater Books for Your Winter 2026 Reading List Photo
20 Theater Books for Your Winter 2026 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2026

The weather outside might be frightful for a while, but what better time to stay in and snuggle up with a great Broadway read? This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 20 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.
Photos: PREDICTOR Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: PREDICTOR Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025

On Sunday, December 14th the cast and crew of Predictor celebrated the show's Off-Broadway Premiere at The AMT Theater (354 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036). Check out photos of the event.
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.
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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 for his work in theater. 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. Doyle also won the Outstanding Director of a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Sweeney Todd. His achievements include winning the Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Sweeney Todd.

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