James Lapine
Latest News on James Lapine:
Video: Phillipa Soo Shares Lyric Mishap During HAMILTON Performance (Nov 19, 2024)
SWEET CHARITY, PASSION, and More Announced for Blank Theatre Company 2025 Season (Nov 14, 2024)
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE To Open Terrific New Theatre 2024/25 Mini-Season (Nov 12, 2024)
Video: Phillipa Soo Shares Lyric Mishap During HAMILTON Performance (Nov 19, 2024)
SWEET CHARITY, PASSION, and More Announced for Blank Theatre Company 2025 Season (Nov 14, 2024)
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE To Open Terrific New Theatre 2024/25 Mini-Season (Nov 12, 2024)
BIO
Lapine is an American stage director, playwright, screenwriter, and librettist. He has won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical three times, for Into the Woods, Falsettos, and Passion. He has frequently collaborated with Stephen Sondheim and William Finn.
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From left, co-writer/director James Lapine and choreographer Spencer Liff after the opening night performance of â€"Falsettos†at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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04/18/2019
From: Photo Flash: FALSETTOS National Tour Stops At The Ahmanson Theatre!
From left, co-writer/director James Lapine and Center Theatre Group Producing Director Douglas C. Baker after the opening night performance of â€"Falsettos†at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by
Date:
04/18/2019
From: Photo Flash: FALSETTOS National Tour Stops At The Ahmanson Theatre!
From left, co-writer/director James Lapine and cast member Nick Adams after the opening night performance of â€"Falsettos†at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Date:
04/18/2019
From: Photo Flash: FALSETTOS National Tour Stops At The Ahmanson Theatre!
From left, co-writer/director James Lapine and cast member Jonah Mussolino after the opening night performance of â€"Falsettos†at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Date:
04/18/2019
From: Photo Flash: FALSETTOS National Tour Stops At The Ahmanson Theatre!
From left, cast members Nick Blaemire, Thatcher Jacobs, Eden Espinosa, co-writer/director James Lapine and cast member Nick Adams after the opening night performance of â€"Falsettos†at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 17, 2019 in Los Ange
Date:
04/18/2019
From: Photo Flash: FALSETTOS National Tour Stops At The Ahmanson Theatre!
From left, cast member Bryonha Marie Parham, co-writer/director James Lapine and cast member Audrey Cardwell after the opening night performance of â€"Falsettos†at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Pho
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04/18/2019
From: Photo Flash: FALSETTOS National Tour Stops At The Ahmanson Theatre!
Productions
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Movies
Life with Mikey
[ 1993 ] director
[ 1993 ] director
Into the Woods
[ 2011 ] writer
[ 2011 ] writer
Custody
[ 2016 ] producer
[ 2016 ] producer
Awards and Nominations
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Play
James Lapine, Act One
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Play
James Lapine, Act One
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Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
James Lapine, The 25sup>th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee
The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Director
James Lapine, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Musical
James Lapine, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director - Musical
James Lapine, Amour
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
James Lapine , Into the Woods
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Direction of a Musical
James Lapine, Into the Woods
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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director - Play
James Lapine, Dirty Blonde
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Direction of a Play
James Lapine, Dirty Blonde
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
James Lapine, Passion
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director - Musical
James Lapine, Passion
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Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Book of a Musical
James Lapine, Passion
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Direction of a Musical
James Lapine , Passion
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Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Book of a Musical
James Lapine, Falsettos
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Direction of a Musical
James Lapine, Falsettos
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Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
James Lapine, Into the Woods
Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Director - Musical
James Lapine, Into the Woods
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1988 - Best Musical
James Lapine, Into the Woods
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Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Book of a Musical
James Lapine, Into the Woods
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Direction of a Musical
James Lapine, Into the Woods
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Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
James Lapine, Sunday in the Park with George
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Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
James Lapine, Sunday in the Park with George
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1984 - Best Musical
James Lapine, Sunday in the Park with George
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Book of a Musical
James Lapine, Sunday in the Park with George
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Direction of a Musical
James Lapine , Sunday in the Park with George
Videos
Video: Nathan Lane Receives the Stephen Sondheim Award from Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2024
Video: Vanessa Williams Releases Music Video for New Single 'Legs (Keep Dancing)'
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2024
Video: Phillips and Suskauer Sing 'Move On' from Axelrod's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 24, 2024
Video: Watch Graham Phillips & Talia Suskauer in Axelrod's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2024
Vanessa Williams Will Play Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024
Video: Sara Bareilles Sings 'When You Wish Upon a Star' For Disney's 100th Anniversary
by Michael Major - May 18, 2023
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for INTO THE WOODS at Dallas Theater Center
by Alan Henry - Mar 14, 2023
Video: Watch 'Moments In The Woods' & 'It Takes Two' from INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre
by Alan Henry - Feb 16, 2023
Video: Watch Joaquina Kalukango Perform 'Last Midnight' in INTO THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2022
Video: First Look at James Lapine's New Documentary IN THE COMPANY OF ROSE
by Michael Major - Nov 11, 2022
VIDEO: Sara Bareilles on How Starring in INTO THE WOODS Compares to WAITRESS
by Michael Major - Jul 5, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at The Arden Theatre Company's Production of INTO THE WOODS
by Alan Henry - Jun 8, 2022
Meet the Nomine: Tom Kitt Talks FLYING OVER SUNSET Collaboration & More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2022
News
Video: Phillipa Soo Shares Lyric Mishap During HAMILTON Performance
On Monday, Phillipa Soo visited Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss her role in the new ABC drama Doctor Odyssey. While on the show, the performer shared a mishap from her time in Broadway's Hamilton that happened several months into the run of the hit musical. Watch the video now!
On Monday, Phillipa Soo visited Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss her role in the new ABC drama Doctor Odyssey. While on the show, the performer shared a mishap from her time in Broadway's Hamilton that happened several months into the run of the hit musical. Watch the video now!
SWEET CHARITY, PASSION, and More Announced for Blank Theatre Company 2025 Season
Blank Theatre Company announced its 2025 season with two full-length productions, a cabaret fundraiser, and new residency at The Greenhouse Theatre Center. The season includes SWEET CHARITY and more.
Blank Theatre Company announced its 2025 season with two full-length productions, a cabaret fundraiser, and new residency at The Greenhouse Theatre Center. The season includes SWEET CHARITY and more.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE To Open Terrific New Theatre 2024/25 Mini-Season
Terrific New Theatre announced its 2024/25 mini-season will open with a Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George.
Terrific New Theatre announced its 2024/25 mini-season will open with a Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George.
Photos: On the Red Carpet of York Theatre Company's 2024 Gala
The York Theatre Company presented a concert celebration at the 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which honored musical theater legend Bernadette Peters. See photos from the red carpet.
The York Theatre Company presented a concert celebration at the 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which honored musical theater legend Bernadette Peters. See photos from the red carpet.
Photos: York Theatre Company Gala Honors Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon
The York Theatre Company recently hosted its 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which honored Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon. Check out photos from the event here!
The York Theatre Company recently hosted its 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which honored Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon. Check out photos from the event here!
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.
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.
Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
Review Roundup: Kokandy Productions' INTO THE WOODS
Read the reviews for Kokandy Productions' immersive production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s classic Into The Woods, the first Chicago storefront production of the beloved musical in over a decade.
Read the reviews for Kokandy Productions' immersive production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s classic Into The Woods, the first Chicago storefront production of the beloved musical in over a decade.
Photos: An Epic LES MIS 20 Years Later & Irvington Theater's Re-Opening
Currently, BTC finds itself fully immersed in yet another exciting school year. The school just announced that they will kick off the 2024-2025 performance season with a Fall production of Les Misérables.
Currently, BTC finds itself fully immersed in yet another exciting school year. The school just announced that they will kick off the 2024-2025 performance season with a Fall production of Les Misérables.
Interview: Derek Charles Livingston, The Newest Artistic Director At STAGES Houston
Derek Charles Livingston has taken over this year as artistic director for STAGES HOUSTON. He was preceded by Kenn Mclaughlin, who stepped down after 25 seasons. Most recently, Derek was the director of new play development at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Derek also previously served as the managing artistic director of the Celebration Theatre!
Derek Charles Livingston has taken over this year as artistic director for STAGES HOUSTON. He was preceded by Kenn Mclaughlin, who stepped down after 25 seasons. Most recently, Derek was the director of new play development at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Derek also previously served as the managing artistic director of the Celebration Theatre!
Photos: Inside the Dramatists Guild Foundation's 2024 Gala
Dramatists Guild Foundation just celebrated its 2024 Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Tom Kitt and Mindy Rich. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Dramatists Guild Foundation just celebrated its 2024 Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Tom Kitt and Mindy Rich. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Cast Set for FALSETTOS at Ground Floor Theatre
Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Falsettos directed by Trace Turner with musical direction by Trey Shonkwiler and choreography by Richard Cerato. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Falsettos directed by Trace Turner with musical direction by Trey Shonkwiler and choreography by Richard Cerato. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
David Rasche and Mare Winningham Complete the Cast of CULT OF LOVE at Second Stage
David Rasche and Emmy Award winner, Academy Award and Tony Award nominee Mare Winningham will star in Leslye Headland’s CULT OF LOVE at Second Stage Theater. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
David Rasche and Emmy Award winner, Academy Award and Tony Award nominee Mare Winningham will star in Leslye Headland’s CULT OF LOVE at Second Stage Theater. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Kokandy Productions Presents INTO THE WOODS
Kokandy Productions will conclude its 2024 season with an immersive production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s classic Into The Woods, the first Chicago storefront production of the beloved musical in over a decade. See photos from the production.
Kokandy Productions will conclude its 2024 season with an immersive production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s classic Into The Woods, the first Chicago storefront production of the beloved musical in over a decade. See photos from the production.
Daniel Dae Kim, Nikki Renée Daniels & More to Join Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala
Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed the star-studded line-up for the organization's 2024 Gala on October 24, 2024, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed the star-studded line-up for the organization's 2024 Gala on October 24, 2024, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: INTO THE WOODS at MAC Players
The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center is presenting INTO THE WOODS over two weekends. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. Check out photos!
The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center is presenting INTO THE WOODS over two weekends. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. Check out photos!
Cast Set For FALSETTOS at Court Theatre
Court Theatre and TimeLine Theatre Company will present William Finn and James Lapine’s Falsettos, a tribute to family and its many forms; a playful interrogation of faith and identity; and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and necessity of love.
Court Theatre and TimeLine Theatre Company will present William Finn and James Lapine’s Falsettos, a tribute to family and its many forms; a playful interrogation of faith and identity; and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and necessity of love.
Kelli O'Hara and Raúl Esparza Will Join Jason Robert Brown at Carnegie Hall
Tony Award Winner and Emmy and Grammy Nominee Kelli O'Hara and Tony Nominee Raúl Esparza will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut on October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Learn more about the guests and how to get tickets.
Tony Award Winner and Emmy and Grammy Nominee Kelli O'Hara and Tony Nominee Raúl Esparza will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut on October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Learn more about the guests and how to get tickets.
Student Blog: Swinging in Undergrad
In the fall of my sophomore year, I was cast as a swing in JMU STAD's production of 'Sunday in the Park with George'. While covering three tracks sounds daunting, here's how Megan's experience went. Spoiler alert, it was phenomenal!
In the fall of my sophomore year, I was cast as a swing in JMU STAD's production of 'Sunday in the Park with George'. While covering three tracks sounds daunting, here's how Megan's experience went. Spoiler alert, it was phenomenal!
Review: INTO THE WOODS at Great Lakes Theater
What did our critic think of INTO THE WOODS at Great Lakes Theater?
What did our critic think of INTO THE WOODS at Great Lakes Theater?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has James Lapine written?
James Lapine has written 18 shows including Table Settings (Playwright), Sunday in the Park with George (Bookwriter), Into the Woods (Bookwriter), Falsettoland (Bookwriter), Falsettos (Bookwriter), Passion (Bookwriter), Luck, Pluck, and Virtue (Bookwriter), Twelve Dreams (Playwright), A New Brain (Bookwriter), The Moment When (Playwright), Dirty Blonde (Conceiver), Fran's Bed (Playwright), Sondheim on Sondheim (Conceiver), Act One (Adapter), Little Miss Sunshine (Playwright), Barbara Cook: Then and Now (Conceived by), Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing (Author), Flying Over Sunset (Book).
What awards has James Lapine been nominated for?
Best Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Act One, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Act One, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The 25sup>th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Amour, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Into the Woods , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dirty Blonde, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Dirty Blonde, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Passion, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Passion, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Passion, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Passion, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Falsettos, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Falsettos, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Into the Woods, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George and Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George.
What awards has James Lapine won?
James Lapine has won the following awards: - Best Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Act One - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Amour - Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dirty Blonde - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Passion - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Falsettos - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Into the Woods - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George
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