Joe DiPietro News

Jesse Walker, host of the online celebrity show “The Jesse Walker Show,” in support of Project ALS, will bring together New Jersey’s best for a special benefit virtual performance of the Broadway musical *All Shook Up inspired by the music of Elvis Presley with book by 2-time Tony Award winner, Joe DiPietro and directed by Jesse Walker.

The Gateway starts rehearsals this week for DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID and is set to open July 15 and runs through August 7 in Bellport.

Chenango River Theatre will present the highly requested I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, a hilarious musical revue by Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts.    

For the second show in their 50th Anniversary season, Cortland Repertory Theatre presents a revival of one of their most popular comedies, 'Over the River and Through the Woods'. This comedy written by prolific playwright Joe DiPietro will have performances at the Little York Pavilion in Preble from June 22nd - July 1st with evening shows at 7:30 PM.

New Jersey’s George Street Playhouse will welcome audiences back again this season to enjoy three exciting and thought-provoking plays, and two dazzling musical theatre events at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.

Greenbrier Valley Theatre is preparing to produce its first musical of the 2022 season, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. Written by Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change opens at GVT on June 17 and runs through the 26.

For the second show in their 50th Anniversary season, Cortland Repertory Theatre presents a revival of one of their most popular comedies, “Over the River and Through the Woods”. This comedy written by prolific playwright Joe DiPietro will have performances at the Little York Pavilion in Preble.

This week, the second show of its season begins performances in the downstairs Hays Theatre June 16–July 9: the premiere of Squirrel Screams and Other Dating Sounds starring Kaitlyn Black from TV’s Heart of Dixie and Josephine Rose Roberts (Rock of Ages on Broadway).

Just recently, Jennifer Simard celebrated receiving a coveted portrait at Sardi's. During the unveiling, Simard was surrounded by her friends, including her castmates from Company.

Diana has been on my mind for many years. In fact, I actually wrote about it in quite a few of my earlier articles, constantly stating that it would be the first show that I wanted to see once Broadway reopened. If only I knew just how much of an impact this show would have on my life.

On Monday, June 6 at 5 p.m., TDF will host its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 West 59th Street).

The Madison Theatre at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, Long Island will launch its Signature Theater Series this summer with top artists from the worlds of Broadway, music & TV on fully staged productions of In The Heights, Xanadu and All Shook Up, plus the NY premiere of Ella, First Lady of Song starring Grammy-nominated singer & actress Freda Payne, and the world premiere of the play Squirrel Screams and Other Dating Sounds.

Little Theatre of Manchester, one of Connecticut's oldest community theatres still in operation, announced today their upcoming production of Joe DiPeitro's family comedy Over the River and Through the Woods running May 27th through June 12th at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road in Manchester, CT.

George Street Playhouse has announced the appointment of Nadiyah S. Dorsey as the new Director of Education.

Laguna Playhouse will present one of the longest running Off-Broadway productions of all time, I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!, book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro, music by Jimmy Roberts, musical direction by  Ricky Pope, directed & choreographed by Paula Hammons Sloan.

The newest production in SDSU’s New Musical Initiative, Postcard American Town will have its world premiere from April 29 – May 5, 2022. Written by Lynne Shankel and Crystal Skillman, this world premiere production will be directed by Professor Stephen Brotebeck, and music directed by Professor Robert Meffe from the School of Theatre, Television, and Film. 

Act II Playhouse announces their latest stage musical, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” with book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts. The show runs May 3 through June 5. 

Over the River and Through the Woods is a warm-hearted, boisterously funny, and touching story about intergenerational relationships, deep familial love, and the inevitable little heartbreaks that occur as time passes and children grow. Joe DiPietro's intimate family comedy featuring a mature cast is a beloved staple of theaters across the US.

This critically acclaimed musical won four Tony Awards in 2010 including Best Musical and Best Original Score, four Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Music, and four Outer Critic Circle Awards including Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Score.

Cortland Repertory Theatre has announced their 2022 5-show summer season to be held at the Little York Pavilion in Preble, NY, as a celebration of their 50th Anniversary. The season will run from June 8 – August 20 and will contain three musicals and two plays.