Jeff Whitty
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John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season (Jan 17, 2025)
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s AVENUE Q (Jan 17, 2025)
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ HEAD OVER HEELS (Nov 8, 2024)
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season (Jan 17, 2025)
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s AVENUE Q (Jan 17, 2025)
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ HEAD OVER HEELS (Nov 8, 2024)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 11: Book Writer Jeff Whitty poses with a mohawk during the party for the opening night performance of "Bring It On: The Musical" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on November 11, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo
Date:
11/12/2011
From: Photo Flash: BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Tour Opens in LA!
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Playwright
Librettist
Original Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Jeff Whitty, Head Over Heels
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Jeff Whitty, Bring It On: The Musical
winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Book of a Musical
Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q
Videos
Broadway Rewind: It's All Happening on Opening Night of BRING IT ON
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-08-25 17:01:00
Living Room Concerts: Fabian Aloise Breaks Down The BRING IT ON Choreography
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - 2020-04-10 03:16:00
VIDEO: First Clips of BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Coming to Sydney's State Theatre
by Paul Smith - 2019-08-27 10:04:50
VIDEO: Bonnie Milligan Talks Making Her Broadway Debut in HEAD OVER HEELS
by Stephi Wild - 2018-08-26 18:02:58
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes of HEAD OVER HEELS Opening Night With Taylor Iman Jones
by Alan Henry - 2018-07-27 14:30:53
VIDEO: The Go-Go's Talk HEAD OVER HEELS and How They Stay Relevant
by Stephi Wild - 2018-07-22 11:37:54
VIDEO: The Cast of AVENUE Q Celebrates Their 15th Anniversary with a Special TODAY SHOW Performance
by Macon Prickett - 2018-07-18 10:28:46
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes of HEAD OVER HEELS on BWW's Instagram!
by Alan Henry - 2018-06-21 10:54:10
VIDEO: Get a Preview of HEAD OVER HEELS Starting Previews in SF Tonight
by Julie Musbach - 2018-04-10 12:24:59
VIDEO: Can You Hear Them? The Go Go's Talk the Road to Broadway with HEAD OVER HEELS!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-03-09 18:08:58
STAGE TUBE: AVENUE Q's Lucy the Slut Poses for a Good Cause in 2017 NYC Taxi Drivers Calendar
by Stage Tube - 2016-11-04 14:56:57
VIDEO: Ledinsky's Controversial Donald Trump Music Video Features AVENUE Q Puppets and Cast
by Michael Dale - 2016-08-25 10:36:43
VIDEO: #LoveIsLove: Broadway Congratulates AVENUE Q's Rod and Ricky On Renewing Their Vows
by Michael Dale - 2016-06-24 12:47:22
VIDEO: AVENUE Q Celebrates World Puppetry Day In Times Square With a Crowd Of Hand-Held Pals
by Michael Dale - 2016-03-22 19:47:19
News
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!
The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s AVENUE Q
Avenue Q is a Multiple-Tony Award-winning musical about a group of friends trying to live out their dreams, despite such mundane obstacles as trying to hold a job. The show’s format is a parody of Sesame Street and utilizes puppets to handle adult themes such as racism, homosexuality, sex, drinking, and internet pornography.
Avenue Q is a Multiple-Tony Award-winning musical about a group of friends trying to live out their dreams, despite such mundane obstacles as trying to hold a job. The show’s format is a parody of Sesame Street and utilizes puppets to handle adult themes such as racism, homosexuality, sex, drinking, and internet pornography.
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ HEAD OVER HEELS
HEAD OVER HEELS is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band the Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”
HEAD OVER HEELS is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band the Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”
The Muny To Present DEAR EVAN HANSEN, COME FROM AWAY, FROZEN, And More In 2025
The Muny has just announced its 107th season, which is set to include four musicals that have never been produced onstage in Forest Park, two shows that haven't been seen at The Muny in decades and a returning jukebox favorite. We have the full details on the lineup here!
The Muny has just announced its 107th season, which is set to include four musicals that have never been produced onstage in Forest Park, two shows that haven't been seen at The Muny in decades and a returning jukebox favorite. We have the full details on the lineup here!
Photos: Great Lakes Theater's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods (directed by Victoria Bussert) and William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (directed by Producing Artistic Director Sara Bruner) will be performed through November 10, 2024, in the intimate Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square sharing a single, intricately designed set that subtly connects these fantastical tales. Check out photos from A Midsummer Night's Dream below!
Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods (directed by Victoria Bussert) and William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (directed by Producing Artistic Director Sara Bruner) will be performed through November 10, 2024, in the intimate Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square sharing a single, intricately designed set that subtly connects these fantastical tales. Check out photos from A Midsummer Night's Dream below!
Photos: Great Lakes Theater's INTO THE WOODS
Great Lakes Theater (GLT) is kicking off its 63rd season by presenting Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods (directed by Victoria Bussert) from September 27 – November 10, 2024. Check out photos here!
Great Lakes Theater (GLT) is kicking off its 63rd season by presenting Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods (directed by Victoria Bussert) from September 27 – November 10, 2024. Check out photos here!
Play On Shakespeare Reveals Fall 2024 Season Lineup
Building upon Play On Shakespeare's mission to enhance the understanding of Shakespeare's plays in performance, Play On Podcasts bring timeless tales directly to modern audiences.
Building upon Play On Shakespeare's mission to enhance the understanding of Shakespeare's plays in performance, Play On Podcasts bring timeless tales directly to modern audiences.
Screenwriter And Playwright Jeff Whitty To Speak At Great Lakes Theater Director's Night Discussion
Jeff Whitty, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and Tony Award-winning playwright, will speak at Great Lakes Theater's Director's Night discussion for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM on September 19, 2024.
Jeff Whitty, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and Tony Award-winning playwright, will speak at Great Lakes Theater's Director's Night discussion for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM on September 19, 2024.
Great Lakes Theater Launches its 63rd Season With INTO THE WOODS and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Great Lakes Theater will kickoff its 63rd season by returning to the rotating repertory format, presenting two captivating productions that transport audiences into a world of magic and wonder. Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods and William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Great Lakes Theater will kickoff its 63rd season by returning to the rotating repertory format, presenting two captivating productions that transport audiences into a world of magic and wonder. Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods and William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
El Teatro Musical Que Viene: Temporada 2024/2025
Repasamos los espectáculos que llenarán las carteleras en España en la nueva temporada.
Repasamos los espectáculos que llenarán las carteleras en España en la nueva temporada.
OH, MARY! Star Bianca Leigh Will Bring Solo Musical BUSTED to the Laurie Beechman Theatre
Oh, Mary! star Bianca Leigh will return with a special performance of her acclaimed tour-de-force musical comedy, BUSTED: THE MUSICAL on Sunday, August 25 at Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Oh, Mary! star Bianca Leigh will return with a special performance of her acclaimed tour-de-force musical comedy, BUSTED: THE MUSICAL on Sunday, August 25 at Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Original London Cast of AVENUE Q Will Reunite to Celebrate the Show's 18th Birthday
Avenue Q will return to London for a once-in-a-lifetime reunion on Sunday 10th November, with two very special concert performances at The Sondheim Theatre.
Avenue Q will return to London for a once-in-a-lifetime reunion on Sunday 10th November, with two very special concert performances at The Sondheim Theatre.
Review: HEAD OVER HEELS at Albuquerque Little Theatre
Head Over Heels is a jukebox musical with music and lyrics from the catalog of 1980s girl band The Go-Go’s. With a book by Jeff Whitty, adapted by James Magruder, the plot is derived from the 16th century play The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney. Head Over Heels opened on Broadway in 2018 and ran for six months. It is currently running through June 16 at Albuquerque Little Theatre in Albuquerque, NM.
Head Over Heels is a jukebox musical with music and lyrics from the catalog of 1980s girl band The Go-Go’s. With a book by Jeff Whitty, adapted by James Magruder, the plot is derived from the 16th century play The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney. Head Over Heels opened on Broadway in 2018 and ran for six months. It is currently running through June 16 at Albuquerque Little Theatre in Albuquerque, NM.
Play On Shakespeare Reveals Summer 2024 Season
Play On Shakespeare has announced their Summer 2024 Season. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Play On Shakespeare has announced their Summer 2024 Season. Learn more about the full lineup here!
BWW TV: AVENUE Q Estrena su Tráiler
Desde el pasado viernes 3 de mayo puede verse en el Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pio la nueva producción de AVENUE Q, el musical ganador de 3 Premios Tony incluyendo Mejor Musical que estrena ahora su primer tráiler.
Desde el pasado viernes 3 de mayo puede verse en el Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pio la nueva producción de AVENUE Q, el musical ganador de 3 Premios Tony incluyendo Mejor Musical que estrena ahora su primer tráiler.
PHOTOS: No te pierdas las fotos de escena de AVENUE Q
Esta nueva producción está dirigida por Gabriel Olivares y José Félix Romero.
Esta nueva producción está dirigida por Gabriel Olivares y José Félix Romero.
Hoy comienzan las funciones de AVENUE Q en el Gran Teatro Príncipe Pio
Esta nueva producción está dirigida por Gabriel Olivares y José Félix Romero.
Esta nueva producción está dirigida por Gabriel Olivares y José Félix Romero.
O'Neill Theater Center Chairman Tom Viertel to Step Down
Tom Viertel, who has been a member of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center board for nearly three decades and its Chairman since 2000, will step down from his role at the end of the O'Neill's 2024 season in August. Learn more.
Tom Viertel, who has been a member of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center board for nearly three decades and its Chairman since 2000, will step down from his role at the end of the O'Neill's 2024 season in August. Learn more.
HEAD OVER HEELS Comes to Maryland Ensemble Theatre in May
Head Over Heels will bring MET’s 26th mainstage season to a close this spring. This production combines the timeless comedy of Sir Philip Sidney's 'The Arcadia' with the pop hits of The Go-Go's.
Head Over Heels will bring MET’s 26th mainstage season to a close this spring. This production combines the timeless comedy of Sir Philip Sidney's 'The Arcadia' with the pop hits of The Go-Go's.
Breaking: Jon M. Chu Will Direct Musical Adaptation of CRAZY RICH ASIANS
A musical adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians is set to hit the Broadway stage! The contemporary romantic comedy is based on the 2013 novel by Kevin Kwan and 2018 Warner Bros. Pictures film directed by Jon M. Chu.
A musical adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians is set to hit the Broadway stage! The contemporary romantic comedy is based on the 2013 novel by Kevin Kwan and 2018 Warner Bros. Pictures film directed by Jon M. Chu.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Jeff Whitty written?
Jeff Whitty has written 4 shows including Avenue Q (Bookwriter), The 24 Hour Plays 2004 (Playwright), Bring It On: The Musical (Librettist), Head Over Heels (Original Bookwriter).
What awards has Jeff Whitty been nominated for?
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Head Over Heels, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bring It On: The Musical, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Avenue Q and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Avenue Q.
What awards has Jeff Whitty won?
Jeff Whitty has won the following awards: Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Avenue Q and Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Avenue Q.
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