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Joe Mantello

Birth Place: Rockford, IL, USA

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BIO

A two-time Tony Award-winning director, credits include The Humans (Tony nomination), Blackbird, An Act of God, Airline Highway, The Last Ship, Casa Valentina, I'll Eat You Last..., The Other Place, Dogfight, Other Desert Cities, The Pride, Pal Joey, 9 to 5, November, The Receptionist, The Ritz, Three Days of Rain, The Odd Couple, Glengarry Glen Ross (Tony nomination), Laugh Whore, Assassins (Tony Award), Wicked, Take Me Out (Tony Award), Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, A Man of No Importance, Design for Living, The Vagina Monologues, Bash, Love! Valour! Compassion! (Tony nomination), Proposals, The Mineola Twins, and Corpus Christi. Acting credits: The Glass Menagerie, The Normal Heart (Tony nomination), Angels in America (Tony nomination), The Baltimore Waltz. Mantello was nominated for Emmy and Critics' Choice Awards for his performance in HBO's "The Normal Heart." He is a member of Naked Angels and an Associate Artist at the Roundabout Theatre Company and has received Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Helen Hayes, Clarence Derwent, Obie, and Joe A. Callaway Awards.


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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2017 Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Tom Wingfield

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Ned Weeks

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Council of Principalities

Louis Ironson

Sarah Ironson

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Louis Ironson

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Third Man

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Stan

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[West End, 2021]
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[Broadway, 2020]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[US Tour, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[US Tour, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2010] Cancelled
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[US Tour, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2008]
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[Los Angeles, 2008]
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[Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Los Angeles, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Chicago, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[US Tour, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2004]
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[Broadway, 2004]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[San Francisco (Regional), 2003]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[New York, 2001]
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[Broadway, 2001] Cancelled
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[Broadway, 2001]
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[Regional (US), 2000]
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[New York, 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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[Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Broadway, 1995]
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[Broadway, 1994]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Off-Broadway, 1993]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
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[Off-Broadway, 1990]
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Writing


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Joe Mantello, Three Tall Women

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Joe Mantello, Three Tall Women

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play

Joe Mantello, Three Tall Women

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Joe Mantello, The Humans

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Joe Mantello, The Humans

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Play

Joe Mantello, The Humans

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Director

Joe Mantello, The Other Place

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Director

Joe Mantello, Other Desert Cities

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Joe Mantello, The Normal Heart

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Director

Joe Mantello, The Pride

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Joe Mantello, 9 to 5

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Director

Joe Mantello, Wicked

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Joe Mantello, Glengarry Glen Ross

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Play

Joe Mantello, Glengarry Glen Ross


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Direction of a Musical

Joe Mantello, Wicked


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Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Joe Mantello, Assassins

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Joe Mantello, Wicked


winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Direction of a Musical

Joe Mantello, Assassins


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Joe Mantello, Wicked


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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director - Play

Joe Mantello, Take Me Out


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Drama League Awards - 2003 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Joe Mantello


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Joe Mantello , Take Me Out


winner
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Director

Joe Mantello, Take Me Out


winner
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Direction of a Play

Joe Mantello, Take Me Out


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Joe Mantello, A Man of No Importance


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Director - Play

Joe Mantello, Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Director - Play

Joe Mantello, Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play

Joe Mantello , Love! Valour! Compassion!

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play

Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play

Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play

Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1995 - Best Director - Play

Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!

Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Direction of a Musical

Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical

Joe Mantello3 Hotels

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play

Joe Mantello, Angels in America

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Joe Mantello, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Best Debut Performance

Joe Mantello, The Baltimore Waltz

Videos

News


What Are the Great American Plays?

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Kevin Chamberlin to Perform at The Green Room 42 in November

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the New York City solo cabaret debut of  three-time Tony nominated actor and singer Kevin Chamberlin in 'Finding the Joy,' for two performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For WICKED in Perth

As WICKED celebrates its 21st anniversary of the Broadway opening on Wednesday 30 October with National WICKED Day, an extra final week of performances up until 2 February 2025 has been released for the Perth season due to huge demand.
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey and Alexandra Socha Celebrate 21 Years of WICKED on GMA

Watch WICKED on Broadway stars Alexandra Socha and Mary Kate Morrissey discuss the show's 21st anniversary on Good Morning America in the video here!
Tickets on Sale For WICKED in San Diego

WICKED, San Diego’s most popular musical, will return to San Diego. This exclusive four-week return engagement at the San Diego Civic Theatre begins Wednesday, February 5, 2025 and plays through Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Video: Go Inside Broadway's WICKED Costumes With Susan Hilferty

Ahead of Wicked's 21st anniversary on Broadway, go behind the musical's iconic costumes with designer Susan Hilferty. The Tony-winner took WWD behind-the-scenes to explain the concepts behind her costume designs for Wicked. Watch the video now!
Video: Donna McKechnie Reacts to WICKED Cast Tribute: 'What a Gift'

Last week, the cast of Wicked honored their Madame Morrible, Broadway legend Donna McKechnie, with a special performance of her iconic routines from A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, and Promises, Promises. After the video was released, Wicked dance captain Cajai Kennedy showed the tribute to McKechnie, who had an emotional response.
Video: WICKED Cast Honors Donna McKechnie With A CHORUS LINE Performance & More

Wicked on Broadway honored their Madame Morrible, broadway legend Donna McKechnie, with a special performance video. The cast of Wicked took to social media to share a performance of 'Music and the Mirror' from A Chorus Line, 'Turkey Lurkey Time' from Promises, Promises, and 'There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This' from Sweet Charity.
Photos: HERE WE ARE Cast Signs Copies of the Cast Recording at the Museum of Broadway

The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed new musical, is now available on vinyl and streaming! In celebration of the vinyl release, the all-star original cast signed copies of the album at the Museum of Broadway yesterday, October 9. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the event here!
Video: WICKED Cast Sing 'As Long As You're Mine' & 'I'm Not That Girl' Mashup

Jordan Litz and his Wicked co-stars have returned with another installment of the Swankified Stairwell Sessions. The current Fiyero actor was joined by the Broadway production's Elphaba, Mary Kate Morrissey, and Glinda, Allie Trimm, for a new mashup of 'As Long As You’re Mine' and 'I’m Not That Girl.' Watch the video!
WICKED To Return to Seattle's Paramount Theatre in November

WICKED is set to return to Seattle's Paramount Theatre, offering audiences a chance to experience the acclaimed musical in the Emerald City once again. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
Photos: WICKED Celebrates 18 Years In The West End

On Friday 27 September 2024, WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, celebrated 18 years since its London premiere on 27 September 2006 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Make UK Premiere Next Year

Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are will make its UK premiere at the National Theatre next year. The musical features a score by Sondheim, a book by David Ives, and direction by Joe Mantello.
WICKED Returns To Portland Keller Auditorium In October

WICKED will return to Portland's Keller Auditorium from October 16 to November 3. Broadway in Portland announced the show's return due to popular demand. Tickets are currently available.
Meet the Cast of OUR TOWN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!
Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE is Now Available on Vinyl and Streaming

The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed new musical, is now available on vinyl and streaming! Find out how to purchase the vinyl, stream and download the album here.
Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon to be Honored at York Theatre Company Gala

The York Theatre Company will honor Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon at their Gala Evening. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joe Mantello been in?

Joe Mantello has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Joe Mantello been in?

Joe Mantello has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Joe Mantello been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Three Tall Women, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Three Tall Women, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Three Tall Women, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Humans, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Other Place, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Other Desert Cities, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Normal Heart, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Pride, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 9 to 5 , Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Wicked , Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Glengarry Glen Ross, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Glengarry Glen Ross, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wicked, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Take Me Out, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Take Me Out , Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Take Me Out, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Take Me Out, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Man of No Importance, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for 3 Hotels, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Baltimore Waltz.

What awards has Joe Mantello won?

Joe Mantello has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Wicked. He also earned the Outstanding Director - Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Assassins, as well as the Best Direction of a Musical from the Tony Awards for the same production. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Director - Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Wicked. Mantello was honored with the Outstanding Director - Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for Take Me Out, and he received the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards. He also won the Outstanding Director of a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Take Me Out, along with the Outstanding Director (The Lortels) award for the same show. Furthermore, he secured the Best Direction of a Play award from the Tony Awards for Take Me Out, and the Outstanding Director - Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for A Man of No Importance. His accolades also include the Outstanding Director - Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks, as well as the Best Director - Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Love! Valour! Compassion! Lastly, he received the Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical award from the Helen Hayes Awards for 3 Hotels.

How many shows has Joe Mantello written?

Joe Mantello has written 1 shows including The Santaland Diaries (Adaptation).

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