Douglas Carter Beane

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Douglas Carter Beane BIO

Credits include Lysistrata Jones, Sister Act, Xanadu (Tony Nom., Drama Desk Best Book, Outer Critics Circle Best Musical), upcoming Lysistrata Jones. Plays: The Little Dog Laughed (Tony Nom., Olivier Nom. GLAAD Media Best Play), As Bees In Honey Drown (Outer Critics Circle), Mr. & Mrs. Fitch, Music From a Sparkling Planet, The Country Club, Advice From a Caterpillar, The Cartells, upcoming The Nance. Revues: White Lies, Mondo Drama. Screenplays: To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar; Advice From a Caterpillar.

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Douglas Carter Beane Productions

 
[West End, 2024]
Additional Book Material
 
[West End, 2022]
Additional Book Material
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
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[Regional (US), 2017]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Playwright
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[US Tour, 2014]
New Book
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lyricist
Bookwriter
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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Douglas Carter Beane Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Book of a Musical

Douglas Carter Beane, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Douglas Carter Beane, Lysistrata Jones

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Book of a Musical

Douglas Carter Beane, Lysistrata Jones

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Book of a Musical

Douglas Carter Beane, Sister Act

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Book of a Musical

Douglas Carter Beane, Xanadu


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Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Douglas Carter Beane, Xanadu

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Play

Douglas Carter Beane, The Little Dog Laughed


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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Play

Douglas Carter Beane, As Bees in Honey Drown


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

Douglas Carter Beane, As Bees in Honey Drown

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Douglas Carter Beane, As Bees in Honey Drown

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Douglas Carter Beane News


Listen: Beverley Knight Sings 'Fabulous, Baby!' From SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL

An all new track has been released from Sister Act the Musical, 'Fabulous, Baby!', performed by Beverley Knight. Listen to the song here!

Stray Dog Theatre To Present XANADU Next Month

Stray Dog Theatre (SDT) will continue its twenty-first season with a production of Xanadu at the  Tower Grove Abbey.

Photos: First Look at SISTER ACT at the Dominion Theatre

All new photos have been released from SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL at the Dominion Theatre. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL

All new photos have been released of Beverley Knight, Ruth Jones, Lesley Joseph and the cast of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL in rehearsals. Check out the photos here!

Bennett Leak Will Be Second Stage Theater's Interim Artistic Director

Second Stage Theater has announced that Bennett Leak, Second Stage Theater's Director of Artistic Production, has been named Interim Artistic Director for the 2024-25 Season.

Transport Group 2024 Gala Will Honor Jennifer Costello and Jan Svendsen Weiss This April

Transport Group has announced that its 2024 gala will honor Broadway producer Jennifer Costello and Activate4Good founder Jan Svendsen Weiss with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Tuesday, April 30, at The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47 Street.

Full Cast Set for SISTER ACT at the Dominion Theatre

The producers of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have revealed the full casting for the run at the Dominion Theatre from 15 March to 8 June 2024.  Find out who is starring in the show here!

Patti LuPone & More to Perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center in March

Mayo Performing Arts Center has unveiled its March lineup featuring Patti LuPone and more. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!

Wendi Peters Will Star as 'Mother Superior' in the SISTER ACT UK and Ireland Tour

The producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have announced that stage and screen star Wendi Peters will play ‘Mother Superior' in the UK and Ireland tour, from Tuesday 28 May 2024 at the Buxton Opera House.

Second Stage to Present the World Premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY

Second Stage Theater will present the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY.

Slow Burn Theatre Company Presents SISTER ACT, February 3- 18

Get ready to laugh with 'SISTER ACT'! Slow Burn Theatre presents this hilarious musical comedy in February.

Review: CINDERELLA Charmed at Sierra Rep

While the curtain has closed on Sierra Repertory Theatre’s holiday production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, I would be remiss in not acknowledging the quality of another successful SRT show. As most probably know, Cinderella was the only Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that was made specifically for television. Its 1957 debut featured Julie Andrews, the quintessential Rodgers and Hammerstein leading lady. It spurred multiple spinoffs, including the 2013 Broadway adaptation with a revised book by Douglas Carter Beane. New and improved, this isn’t your grandmother’s Cinderella. Its comedy and messages are a delight for an entirely new generation.

Cast and Creative Team Set for XANADU At Skylight Music Theatre

Prepare to be blown away by a roller disco extravaganza as Skylight Music Theatre presents the electrifying musical Xanadu, running from January 26 to February  11, 2024. Based on the fan-favorite film starring Olivia Newton-John, this energetic production will transport you to the vibrant era of the 1980s, where roller skates, shoulder pads, legwarmers, and big  hair ruled the day. 

1st Stage Extends QUILTERS Through End of December

1st Stage's Quilters, book by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek, with lyrics and music by Barbara Damashek, directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes, has been extended through December 31.

Nimene Wureh Joins the Cast of Second Stage's Production of THE APIARY

Nimene Wureh will join the cast of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey at Second Stage Theater.

Second Stage Theater to Present Reading of New Musical EIGHTY-SIXED

Second Stage Theater will present a one-night-only reading of the new musical EIGHTY-SIXED, which will kick off the NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL on January 16, 2024 at Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater.

Patti LuPone to Bring A LIFE IN NOTES to New York, California & More in 2024

Patti LuPone is set to perform her latest concert A Life in Notes at venues across the country! Learn how to purchase tickets!

TRW Plays Will Publish Three New Plays From Playwright Abby Rosebrock

TRW Plays, the plays publishing division of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, will publish three new plays from playwright Abby Rosebrock: BLUE RIDGE, DIDO OF IDAHO, and SINGLES IN AGRICULTURE. Learn more about the plays here!

APPROPRIATE Starring Sarah Paulson & More Extends on Broadway Through Early March

Second Stage Theater’s production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer, has extended three weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Lesley Joseph, Lemar, Clive Rowe, and More Join SISTER ACT at the Dominion Theatre

The producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have announced further casting for the run at the Dominion Theatre from 15 March to 8 June 2024.

Douglas Carter Beane FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Douglas Carter Beane written?

Douglas Carter Beane has written 16 shows including Maggie May (Book Writer), Advice from a Caterpillar (Playwright), White Lies (Songs & Sketches), As Bees in Honey Drown (Playwright), The Country Club (Playwright), Music from a Sparkling Planet (Playwright), Mondo Drama (Playwright), Xanadu (Bookwriter), The Little Dog Laughed (Playwright), Mr. & Mrs. Fitch (Playwright), Lysistrata Jones (Bookwriter), Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (Bookwriter), The Nance (Playwright), Shows For Days (Writer), In Your Arms (Story), Hood: The Robin Hood Musical Adventure (Bookwriter).

What awards has Douglas Carter Beane been nominated for?

Douglas Carter Beane has been nominated for several awards, including Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella," "Lysistrata Jones," "Sister Act," and "Xanadu." He was also nominated for Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Lysistrata Jones" and "Xanadu." Additionally, Beane received nominations for Best Play at the Tony Awards for "The Little Dog Laughed" and Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "As Bees in Honey Drown." He won the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "As Bees in Honey Drown" and Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for the same production.

What awards has Douglas Carter Beane won?

Douglas Carter Beane has won several awards, including Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Xanadu," Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "As Bees in Honey Drown," and the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "As Bees in Honey Drown."

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