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Joe Darion

Date of Death: June 06, 2001 (84)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Joe Darion, Illya Darling


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Tony Awards - 1966 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Joe Darion, Man of La Mancha

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Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA, This Tale of A Knight Errant Proves No Fool's Errand at Theatre 29

“Don Quixote”, Miguel de Cervantes’ epic Spanish masterpiece and arguably the world’s first modern novel, has survived the ravages of time since its initial publishing in 1605 as well as the pernicious predations of countless other “authors” who stole Cervantes’ story and published unofficial sequels to the tale over following years, particularly in the new world.
Previews: MAN OF LA MANCHA Announces Full Cast at Theatre 29

Theatre 29 proudly announces the cast and creative team for the third show in its 25th season, MAN OF LA MANCHA. Gary Daigneault directs this reimagined musical which was written by Dale Wasserman, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion. Bianca Stoker is the Music Director with Lisa Hodgson doing Choreography. MAN OF LA MANCHA opens March 1st and runs through March 17, at the Theatre 29 complex at 73637 Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms.
MAN OF LA MANCHA To Be Presented By Southbank Theatre Company in March

Southbank Theatre Company presents 'Man of La Mancha' at the newly renovated Shelton Auditorium. Tickets on sale now.
MAN OF LA MANCHA is Now Playing at Delaware Theatre Company

Man of La Mancha is now playing at Delaware Theatre Company. The production is written by Dale Wasserman with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, and is directed by Matt Silva.
Cast Announced For MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Rep

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the final show in its 64th season, MAN OF LA MANCHA. Peter Rothstein returns to direct this reimagined musical which was written by Dale Wasserman, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion.
MAN OF LA MANCHA Comes to Delaware Theatre Company in April 2023

Man Of La Mancha comes to Delaware Theatre Company in April 2023. Written by Dale Wasserman, the production features music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, and is directed by Matt Silva.
Music Review: How Many Dreams Are Impossible? The Same As There Are Versions Of This Song - CHRISTINA BIANCO'S IMPOSSIBLE DREAM Single

Bianco, a gifted belting soprano with a range that can stack up several more notes on top of this song’s topmost money note, delivers it with a control that serves the song and its message.
MAN OF LA MANCHA to be Presented at Riverside Theatre as Part of 50th Anniversary Season

Riverside Theatre will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season by presenting the American Classic, Man of La Mancha. Man of La Mancha performs on the Stark Stage from January 3-22, 2023.
MAN OF LA MANCHA Comes to Delaware Theatre Company in April 2023

Man Of La Mancha comes to Delaware Theatre Company in April 2023. Written by Dale Wasserman, the production features music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, and is directed by Matt Silva.
Riverside Theatre Presents The American Classic MAN OF LA MANCHA

Riverside Theatre celebrates its 50th Anniversary season by presenting the American Classic, Man of La Mancha. Sponsored by Cynthia & David Bardes, Bill & Eva Gurley, David Horner & Constance Pitcher, Ron Hunt & Lisa Amorosa and Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers Group, Man of La Mancha performs on the Stark Stage from January 3-22, 2023. 
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at Music Theater Heritage

Playing now at Music Theater Heritage through October 23 at Crown Center is an imaginative new production of 1965's Tony award winning Best Musical 'Man of La Mancha' offered by Musical Theater Heritage.
Review: BROADWAY IN THE PARK at Wolf Trap

What did our critic think? This past weekend Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap teamed up for the second annual edition of Broadway in The Park which like last year featured some of Signature Theatre’s best performers, two Broadway headliners and a 25, yes, 25-piece orchestra. The result was a truly lovely evening of showtunes from multiple decades.
MAN OF LA MANCHA Comes to Fulton Theatre Beginning Tonight

Fulton Theatre's 6th show of the 21/22 Marquee Season is the dynamic, exhilarating Man of La Mancha. This epic musical is based on Miguel de Cervantes' seventeenth century novel, Don Quixote, arguably the first true novel of the modern era. As the play begins, we see Cervantes and his manservant thrown into a dungeon where they are to be held as they await trial before the Spanish Inquisition.
BWW REVIEW: Dale Burridge Returns To The Stage With AT THE CROSSROADS, A Fabulous Review Of His Career To Date.

AT THE CROSSROADS marks Dale Burridge’s return to the theatre stage after an over two-decade absence.
Algonquin Arts Theatre Announces 2022/23 Broadway Series

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced its 2022-2023 Broadway Series titles. Flying in to start the season is Mary Poppins followed by the theatre's August production of The Who's Tommy. In October, Man of LaMancha returns to the Algonquin Stage.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season

Asolo Repertory Theatre announced its 2022-2023. The season kicks off in November with one of the greatest American musicals of the 20th century, Kander and Ebb’s iconic CABARET (Nov. 16 – Dec. 31).
THE FOUR PHANTOMS IN CONCERT Album Available Tomorrow

Broadway Records announced today the release of “The Four Phantoms In Concert”.  The digital album is available Friday, January 14th wherever digital music is sold. Preorders are now available for the physical CD to be released late this winter. 
UN DÍA COMO HOY: MAN OF LA MANCHA se estrenaba Off- Broadway

Un día como hoy en 1965 MAN OF LA MANCHA se estrena en el teatro ANTA en Washington Square para luego convertirse tres años más tarde en uno de los grandes éxitos de Broadway.  MAN OF LA MANCHA es un musical con libreto de Dale Wasserman , música de Mitch Leigh y letra de Joe Darion. Es una adaptación de Wasserman 1959 de la serie de televisión I, Don Quijote , el cual fue a su vez inspirado por Miguel de Cervantes y su novela del siglo XVII Quijote.
MTH Announces 20th Anniversary Season

MTH Theater at Crown Center has unveiled an innovative and imaginative season to commemorate the organization's 20th Anniversary. Utilizing three different venues, MTH's 20th Anniversary Season highlights stories of resilience and resolve and includes Tony Award winners, regional premieres, re-imaginings, an original concert production, and the freshly minted RUBY ROOM Series.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Joe Darion written?

Joe Darion has written 6 shows including These are the Times (Lyricist), Shinbone Alley (Bookwriter), Man of La Mancha (Lyricist), Illya Darling (Lyricist), The Megilla of Itzik Manger (Lyricist), Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves (Songs).

What awards has Joe Darion been nominated for?

Joe Darion has been nominated for two Tony Awards for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre. The nominations were for the shows Illya Darling and Man of La Mancha.

What awards has Joe Darion won?

Joe Darion has won the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for the Broadway musical "Man of La Mancha."

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