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STAGE CREDITS

The Beard of Avon
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Henry Wriothesley/Player
If Memory Serves
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Paul Michael
Freedomland
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Titus

Productions

Avenue QAvenue Q
 
[West End, 2006] [Replacement]
Book[Replacement]
Avenue QAvenue Q
 
[Broadway, 2003] [Replacement]
Book[Replacement]

Writing

Head Over Heels
Original Bookwriter
Avenue Q
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

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Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s AVENUE Q Photo
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s AVENUE Q
by Jerri Shafer - Jan 17, 2025

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.
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season Photo
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

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 Imagine Productions’ HEAD OVER HEELS Photo
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ HEAD OVER HEELS
by Jerri Shafer - Nov 9, 2024

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 Photo
The Muny To Present DEAR EVAN HANSEN, COME FROM AWAY, FROZEN, And More In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

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 Photo
Photos: Great Lakes Theater's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2024

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 Photo
Photos: Great Lakes Theater's INTO THE WOODS
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2024

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 Photo
Play On Shakespeare Reveals Fall 2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

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 Ni Photo
Screenwriter And Playwright Jeff Whitty To Speak At Great Lakes Theater Director's Night Discussion
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 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 NIGH Photo
Great Lakes Theater Launches its 63rd Season With INTO THE WOODS and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2024

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 Photo
El Teatro Musical Que Viene: Temporada 2024/2025
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Aug 14, 2024

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 The Photo
OH, MARY! Star Bianca Leigh Will Bring Solo Musical BUSTED to the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

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 Photo
Original London Cast of AVENUE Q Will Reunite to Celebrate the Show's 18th Birthday
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2024

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 Photo
Review: HEAD OVER HEELS at Albuquerque Little Theatre
by Jackie Camborde - Jun 12, 2024

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 Photo
Play On Shakespeare Reveals Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

Play On Shakespeare has announced their Summer 2024 Season. Learn more about the full lineup here!
BWW TV: AVENUE Q Estrena su Tráiler Photo
BWW TV: AVENUE Q Estrena su Tráiler
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - May 6, 2024

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 Photo
PHOTOS: No te pierdas las fotos de escena de AVENUE Q
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - May 6, 2024

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 Photo
Hoy comienzan las funciones de AVENUE Q en el Gran Teatro Príncipe Pio
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - May 3, 2024

Esta nueva producción está dirigida por Gabriel Olivares y José Félix Romero.
O'Neill Theater Center Chairman Tom Viertel to Step Down Photo
O'Neill Theater Center Chairman Tom Viertel to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2024

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 Photo
HEAD OVER HEELS Comes to Maryland Ensemble Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

 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.
The Lesser-Known Works of Composer, Musician, and Orchestrator Tom Kitt Photo
The Lesser-Known Works of Composer, Musician, and Orchestrator Tom Kitt
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!
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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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