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BIO

Joe Calarco’s Off-Broadway credits include Floyd and Clea Under the Western Sky at Playwrights Horizons; Boy and In Transit (Drama Desk Nomination) at Primary Stages; in the absence of spring (writer/director) at Second Stage; Sarah, Plain and Tall at The Lucille Lortel; The Audience (contributing book writer) and Bury the Dead at The Transport Group; Fugitive Songs (Drama Desk nomination) at Dreamlight Theatre Company and Shakespeare’s R&J (adaptor/director, Lucille Lortel Award). He directed the national tour of Ring of Fire, and regionally his credits include Lincolnesque (world premiere) and The Glass Menagerie at The Old Globe; Assassins (Helen Hayes Award), Urinetown (Helen Hayes Award), Side Show (Helen Hayes Award), Nijinsky’s Last Dance (Helen Hayes Award), Gypsy, God of Carnage, the world premieres of Nest and The Boy Detective Fails and his own plays In The Absence of Spring and Walter Cronkite is Dead at Signature Theatre; The Mysteries of Harris Burdick (book writer/director) and The Burnt Part Boys at Barrington Stage Company; The Last Five Years (Barrymore Award Best Musical), Elegies (Barrymore nomination), M. Butterfly and The Light in the Piazza (Barrymore Award) at Philadelphia Theatre Co.; Ordinary Days (Barrymore Award) at 11th Hour Theatre Company. As a writer his published works include Shakespeare’s R&J, In The Absence of Spring, and Walter Cronkite is Dead. He is a Drama League Directing Fellow and Co-Artistic Director of Breaking Bread Theatre.

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[New York, 2005]
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[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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Writing

Adaptation

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Joe Calarco, A Christmas Carol

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Joe CalarcoGypsy


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The Barrymore Awards - 2012 - Outstanding direction of a musical

Joe CalarcoOrdinary Days

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Joe Calarco, In Transit


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Joe CalarcoAssassins


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Joe CalarcoUrinetown


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Joe CalarcoSide Show

Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director, Resident Play

Joe CalarcoShakespeare's R & J


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Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director, Resident Play

Joe CalarcoNijinsky's Last Dance

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News


Bruce Sabath, Adam Heller & Barbara Walsh to Join MOSES MAN: FINDING HOME Industry Presentation

Bruce Sabath, Adam Heller, and Barbara Walsh are set to join the special invite-only industry presentation of MOSES MAN: FINDING HOME on October 10, showcasing a compelling new production. Learn more about the event!
NEXT TO NORMAL Begins At Hobby Center On July 26

Houston Broadway Theatre will present Next to Normal, playing July 26 – 28, 2024 at Zilkha Hall at The Hobby Center,directed by: Joe Calarco and music directed by: Michael Ferrara 
Theatre for a New Audience to Present Free Post-Show TFANA Talks Discussion

Theatre for a New Audience will present a free post-show TFANA Talks discussion at Polonsky Shakespeare Center. Learn more about the event and see how to attend!
Review: Round House Theatre's SPRING BREAK A Testament to Youthful Ingenuity

For family and friends who gathered at Round House Theatre to watch the latest crop of high school talent working on and offstage in Joe Calarco’s Spring Break, it was a chance to cheer on young people who have worked hard to create a compelling afternoon’s entertainment, both visually inventive and dramatically potent.
Photos: First Look at TODAY YOU ARE A MAN! Starring Pink Pancake

Check out the production photos from Today You Are A Man!, starring Michael Witkes, NYC-based actor, writer, director, and drag queen Pink Pancake, here!
Joe Calarco Partners with TRW Plays

TRW Plays has announced their new partnership with award-winning playwright and director Joe Calarco, author of Shakespeare’s R&J. Learn more aboutt he partnership here!
Full Cast Set For PrideArts' Production of SHAKESPEARE'S R & J

Full casting has been announced for PrideArts’ production of SHAKESPEARE’S R & J with an all-female cast. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
Photo Exclusive: Go Inside PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Opening Night After Party!

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Prayer for the French Republic has officially opened on Broadway! Get an exclusive look inside the opening night after party in the photos!
Michael Witkes as Pink Pancake To Star In TODAY YOU ARE A MAN! at The Tank

Michael Witkes, NYC-based actor, writer, director, and drag queen Pink Pancake will star in Today You Are A Man! from January 18th - 21st at The Tank. Get more details about the performance here!
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Berkshires Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Berkshires Awards; BRIGHT STAR, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Mac-Haydn Theatre & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; BRIGHT STAR, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Mac-Haydn Theatre & More Lead!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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!
BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards December 5th Standings; BRIGHT STAR Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: WALTER CRONKITE IS DEAD at Union Avenue Christian Church

West End Player Guild's production of WALTER CRONKITE HAS DIED is an enjoyable piece of theatre thanks to the performances of its two leading ladies. Wobbe and Durbin’s on-stage chemistry takes a dated story, makes it interesting and funny, and delivers the playwright’s intended message. The funny and heartwarming WALTER CRONKITE IS DEAD plays at the Union Avenue Christian Church through December 10th.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Leads Best Play!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; BRIGHT STAR Leads Best Musical!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: First Look at Coeurage Ensemble and the Los Angeles LGBT Center's FROZEN FLUID

Coeurage Ensemble (Amanda McRaven, Artistic Director), LA's Pay What You Want performance company, and the Los Angeles LGBT Center (Jonathan Muñoz-Proulx, Artistic Director), released production photos from the world premiere co-production of Frozen Fluid by Fly Jamerson in the Davidson/Valentini Theatre. Check the photos out here!
First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Mac-Haydn Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Dueling Pianos, Tributes to Johnny Cash and Journey, and More Come to Feinstein's in Carmel

You'll enjoy the journey with the folks at Feinstein's over the next couple of weeks with the return of dueling pianos, tributes to Johnny Cash and Journey, the moving musical memories of a man and his father, a little magic thrown in the middle, and to wrap it all up, a visit from Jolly St. Nick!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Joe Calarco written?

Joe Calarco has written 1 shows including R & J (Adaptation).

What awards has Joe Calarco been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Christmas Carol, Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Gypsy, Outstanding direction of a musical (The Barrymore Awards) for Ordinary Days, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for In Transit, Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Assassins , Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Urinetown, Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Side Show, Outstanding Director, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Shakespeare's R & J and Outstanding Director, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Nijinsky's Last Dance.

What awards has Joe Calarco won?

Joe Calarco has won several awards, including Outstanding Direction of a Musical at The Barrymore Awards for Ordinary Days. He also received the Outstanding Director, Resident Musical award at the Helen Hayes Awards for Assassins, Urinetown, and Side Show. Additionally, he won the Outstanding Director, Resident Play award at the Helen Hayes Awards for Nijinsky's Last Dance.

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