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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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Productions

Sister ActSister Act
 
[West End, 2024]
Additional Book Material
Sister Act The MusicalSister Act The Musical
 
[West End, 2022]
Additional Book Material
FairycakesFairycakes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Playwright[Replacement]
Hood: The Robin Hood Musical AdventureHood: The Robin Hood Musical Adventure
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Director
Shows For DaysShows For Days
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Playwright
The Band WagonThe Band Wagon
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Book
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CinderellaRodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
 
[US Tour, 2014]
New Book
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CinderellaRodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Rope
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Artistic Director
Mondo Drama
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Artistic Director
Shanghai Moon
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Artistic Director
The Dark Kalamazoo
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Artistic Director
Free to Be... You and Me
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Artistic Director
Director
Rude Entertainment
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Artistic Director
Music from a Sparkling Planet
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Artistic Director
The Torch-Bearers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Artistic Director
The Country Club
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Artistic Director
The Author's Voice & Imagining Brad
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Artistic Director
Hope is the Thing with Feathers
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Artistic Director
As Thousands Cheer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Artistic Director
June Moon
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Artistic Director
Uncle Tom's Cabin
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Artistic Director
Kingdom of Earth
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Artistic Director

Writing

Mondo Drama
Playwright
White Lies
Songs & Sketches
The Nance
Playwright
Xanadu
Bookwriter

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


winner
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


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Play

Douglas Carter Beane, As Bees in Honey Drown


winner
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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BWW Q&A: Jeff Calhoun Talks SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre Photo
BWW Q&A: Jeff Calhoun Talks SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 21, 2025

We speak to Jeff Calhoun who is directing and choreographing Sister Act at Ford's Theatre. Sister Act is a riotous musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! The production plays Ford's Theatre from March 14th through May 17,th, 2025.
XANADU Coming to Dallas' Uptown Players in April Photo
XANADU Coming to Dallas' Uptown Players in April
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025

Uptown Players will present Xanadu, the campy, high-energy roller-disco musical that promises to bring neon lights, leg warmers, and a whole lot of fun to the Kalita Humphreys Theater from April 25 – May 4, 2025.
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Sets Auditions at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Photo
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Sets Auditions at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 19, 2025

As The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre continues its 2025 Season, the theatre is preparing to begin production on its summer production of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella – The Broadway Musical. 
TV: Nos colamos en las audiciones de CENICIENTA y hablamos con su equipo Photo
TV: Nos colamos en las audiciones de CENICIENTA y hablamos con su equipo
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 12, 2025

El musical de Rodgers & Hammerstein llegará al Coliseum de Madrid a partir del próximo 3 de octubre de 2025, de la mano de Stage Entertainment España.
Stage Entertainment España estrenará CENICIENTA en el Coliseum de Madrid el 3 de oc Photo
Stage Entertainment España estrenará CENICIENTA en el Coliseum de Madrid el 3 de octubre
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 11, 2025

El musical de Rodgers & Hammerstein se verá por primera vez en España con dirección y coreografía de Anthony Van Last.
Listen: SISTER ACT Live West End Cast Recording is Available Now Photo
Listen: SISTER ACT Live West End Cast Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2024

Following its limited season at the Dominion Theatre earlier this year, the producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have released a live cast album of the show, available now across all streaming platforms.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Enters Final Week of Performances at The Ritz Thea Photo
Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Enters Final Week of Performances at The Ritz Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024

Time is running out to experience the magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella at The Ritz Theatre Company! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Extends at Theater Latté Da Photo
RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Extends at Theater Latté Da
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024

Theater Latté Da has announced that its production of RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA is extending. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Theater Latté Da Photo
Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Theater Latté Da
by Joe Sarafolean - Dec 7, 2024

What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Theater Latté Da?
Photos: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA At Duluth Playhose Photo
Photos: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA At Duluth Playhose
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2024

Duluth Playhouse will present Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, an exciting new take on the beloved classic from the creators of The Sound of Music, running December 6 - 22, 2024 at the NorShor Theatre. See photos from the production.
Review: SISTER ACT at Texas State University Photo
Review: SISTER ACT at Texas State University
by Sabrina Wallace - Nov 27, 2024

Texas State University’s Sister Act was a vibrant celebration of resilience, friendship, and sisterhood. With standout performances, powerful music, and magnetic energy, the show soared uplifting the collective human spirit.
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!
Review: RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at The Community Players Photo
Review: RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at The Community Players
by Christopher Verleger - Nov 12, 2024

The Community Players welcomes autumn and kicks off its 103rd season with a lively, stylish production of “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” an updated musical adaptation of the beloved, quintessential rags-to-riches fairy tale about a young woman's transformation from indentured servant to elegant princess.
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadet Photo
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Comes to Duluth Playhouse Photo
RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Comes to Duluth Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Duluth Playhouse will present Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, an exciting new take on the beloved classic from the creators of The Sound of Music, running December 6 - 22, 2024 at the NorShor Theatre. 
Photos: Michael Urie Unveils Sardi's Caricature Photo
Photos: Michael Urie Unveils Sardi's Caricature
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 28, 2024

Michael Urie, the star of Once Upon a Mattress, received his very own caricature at the legendary Sardi's! Check out photos here.
Photos: Barrington Stage Co. Breaks Attendance Record For NYC Gala Photo
Photos: Barrington Stage Co. Breaks Attendance Record For NYC Gala
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 22, 2024

Monday is typically referred to as a “slow” night of the week in New York City inasmuch as most Broadway shows are “dark”.  However, in some ways it becomes one of the most exciting nights to be in Manhattan. 
Patti LuPone in Plays- A History Photo
Patti LuPone in Plays- A History
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 19, 2024

On Broadway alone, Patti has appeared in 28 shows- 14 of them are plays. This season, she's appearing opposite the great Mia Farrow in Jen Silverman's The Roommate, which is now running on Broadway at the Booth Theatre. Let's look back on some of her other great dramatic performances with these videos.
The Blue Hill Troupe Will Perform Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Photo
The Blue Hill Troupe Will Perform Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

The Blue Hill Troupe, New York City’s only philanthropic musical theater group, will kick off its 101st season with Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
Cast Set For RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Theatre Latte Da Photo
Cast Set For RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Theatre Latte Da
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

The full cast has been announced for RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA at Theatre Latte Da, with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Based on the new book by Douglas Carter Beane, with the original book by Oscar Hammerstein II. 
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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?

Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Lysistrata Jones, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Lysistrata Jones, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sister Act, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Xanadu, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Xanadu, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Little Dog Laughed, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for As Bees in Honey Drown, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for As Bees in Honey Drown and Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for As Bees in Honey Drown.

What awards has Douglas Carter Beane won?

Douglas Carter Beane has won the following awards: 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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