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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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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

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

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

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

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

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, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

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

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

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

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

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

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. 
The Blue Hill Troupe Will Perform Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Photo
The Blue Hill Troupe Will Perform Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA

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

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. 
Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Comes to CYT Fredericksburg Photo
Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Comes to CYT Fredericksburg

Join in this November to experience an enchanting tale. Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical.
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Patti LuPone in Plays- A History

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Theater Latté Da Presents CINDERELLA At The Ritz Theater Photo
Theater Latté Da Presents CINDERELLA At The Ritz Theater

Theater Latté Da has announced a production of CINDERELLA at The Ritz Theater from Nov 20, 2024, to Jan 5, 2025.
Danny Burstein Will Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY Photo
Danny Burstein Will Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY

Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein will star as “Herbie” opposite six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details here!
Drury Lane Theatre Announces SISTER ACT, ON YOUR FEET! And More for 2025-2026 Season Photo
Drury Lane Theatre Announces SISTER ACT, ON YOUR FEET! And More for 2025-2026 Season

Drury Lane Theatre invites audiences to escape the ordinary with an enticing lineup of productions in its 2025/2026 season, including a gripping Chicago premiere, a tale of envy and murder, and a trio of beloved female-driven musicals.
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Opens at Ocala Civic Theatre Photo
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Opens at Ocala Civic Theatre

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA opens Ocala Civic Theatre’s 74th season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Reveals GREASE, THE ADDAMS FAMILY And More for 2025 S Photo
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Reveals GREASE, THE ADDAMS FAMILY And More for 2025 Season

Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre has announced its 2025 season lineup, featuring productions of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, GREASE, and THE ADDAMS FAMILY.
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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 several awards, including the Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Xanadu. He also received the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for As Bees in Honey Drown. Additionally, he was honored with the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for As Bees in Honey Drown.

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