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BIO

Joe DiPietro won Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score for Memphis, which was also awarded the 2010 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. His other shows include All Shook Up; I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (the longest running musical revue in off-Broadway history); The Toxic Avenger and The Thing About Men (both winners of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway musical). His plays include the much-produced comedy Over the River and Through the Woods, The Art of Murder (Edgar Award winner for Best Mystery Play), Creating Claire and The Last Romance. His work has been produced thousands of times across the country and around the world.

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Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Achievement in Music

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Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

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Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Book of a Musical

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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Book of a Musical

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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Original Score

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Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Book of a Musical

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Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

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News


Renton Civic Theatre Presents I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

Experience the hilarity and heart of 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change' from February 14th - March 2nd at Renton Civic Theatre. Featuring catchy songs and laugh-out-loud scenarios, it's a celebration of love in all its perfectly imperfect forms.
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre to Present TELL ME ON A SUNDAY and DIANA

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has revealed the companies of both Tell Me On a Sunday and the season closer, Diana. Learn who is starring and see how to purchase tickets.
Boca Stage's LIVING ON LOVE is Now Open at the Delray Beach Playhouse

Boca Stage is now presenting its production of Living on Love, the delightful comedic romp adapted from the Garson Kanin play Peccadillo by award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro. 
REP Kicks Off 88th Season with I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

Repertory Philippines (REP), one of the leading forces in Philippine theater, has announced its 88th Season, which opens with 'I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change' (Feb. 20-March 9). Directed by Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, the romantic comedy premiered on the REP stage last year and is one of Off-Broadway’s longest-running musical revues.
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Comes to Halifax Repertory Theatre

Halifax Repertory Theatre has announced its upcoming show 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change', with Book and Lyrics by Joe Dipietro and Music by Jimmy Roberts.
IT'S NEVER TOO LATE Fully Staged Reading to be Presented by Theater to Go

Theater to Go will present a one-night-only fully staged reading of the new musical It's Never Too Late.
TikTok Star Jodie Langel To Direct I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

Broadway actor, vocal coach, and TikTok sensation Jodie Langel will helm the Off Glades Theatre Company's production of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change at Boca Raton's Willow Theatre.
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit

Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
Spotlight: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse

A Gripping World-Premiere Musical Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass had three pivotal conversations that shaped the course of history. This new musical tells the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together.
Ivan Hernandez Replaces Brian Stokes Mitchell in La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN; Carmen Cusack & More Join Cast

Complete casting has been revealed for La Jolla Playhouse production of 3 Summers of Lincoln. Ivan Hernandez will play President Abraham Lincoln in its upcoming world premiere with book by Joe DiPietro; lyrics by Daniel J. Watts and Joe DiPietro; music by Crystal Monee Hall; choreography by Jon Rua and Daniel J. Watts; and directed by Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse.
Boca Stage's LIVING ON LOVE to Open At The Delray Beach Playhouse

Boca Stage's third production of the 2024/2025 season will be Living on Love, the delightful comedic romp adapted from the Garson Kanin play Peccadillo by award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro. Learn more!
Off-Glades Theatre Company Presents I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE This February

Off-Glades Theatre Company will present I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change beginning on Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2025, at the Willow Theatre.
Video: Inside SINATRA THE MUSICAL Presentation at The Apollo

Last night, a special reading presentation of Sinatra The Musical dazzled the audience at the historic Apollo Theatre. See footage from the evening here!
Photos: Matt Doyle, Ana Villafañe & More in SINATRA THE MUSICAL Rehearsals

A special invitation-only reading of Sinatra The Musical will be presented at the Apollo Theatre. See Matt Doyle and more in rehearsals
Hardscrabble Theater Announces New Comedy Improv Show

Hardscrabble Theater will present a night of comedy and improvisation on Saturday, November 23rd at 8 p.m., at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. The Hardscrabble Comedy Improv troupe will deliver a unique, fast-paced performance driven by audience suggestions.
Matt Doyle, Ana Villafañe & More to Star in SINATRA THE MUSICAL Reading at the Apollo

A special invitation-only reading of Sinatra The Musical will be presented at the Apollo Theatre in November. Learn more about the first US presentation of the new musical!
La Jolla Playhouse Reveals Projects for 2024 DNA New Work Series

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2024 DNA New Work Series, running in the Playhouse’s Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center. See full programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: ONLY MAKE BELIEVE Celebrates 25th Anniversary Gala

Only Make Believe celebrates its 25th Anniversary Gala at the St James Theatre to recognize those who have shown support through their dedication to philanthropy while raising crucial funds for their  interactive theatre programming. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
BABBITT's Nehal Joshi Takes Over Our Instagram Story Today

Tune in to our Instagram today as Nehal Joshi takes you behind the scenes of Babbitt at Shakespeare Theatre Company! Follow along on our Instagram Story today to learn more about Joshi and Shakespeare Theatre Company's Babbitt.
Hardscrabble Theater Presents SLY FOX

The Hardscrabble Theater's production of Sly Fox opened last weekend.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Joe DiPietro written?

Joe DiPietro has written 15 shows including Sinatra The Musical (Book), Love Lemmings (Bookwriter), I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Bookwriter), Over the River and Through the Woods (Playwright), O. Henry's Lovers (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Thing About Men (Bookwriter), Memphis (Bookwriter), All Shook Up (Bookwriter), The Toxic Avenger (Bookwriter), Falling for Eve (Bookwriter), Nice Work If You Can Get It (Bookwriter), Living on Love (Writer), Hollywood (Playwright), Ernest Shackleton Loves Me (Author), Diana (Bookwriter/Lyricist).

What awards has Joe DiPietro been nominated for?

Outstanding Achievement in Music (Olivier Awards) for Memphis The Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Memphis, Best Original Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Memphis, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Memphis, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Memphis, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Memphis and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Toxic Avenger.

What awards has Joe DiPietro won?

Joe DiPietro has won the following awards: Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Nice Work If You Can Get It; Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Memphis; Best Original Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Memphis; Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Memphis; and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Memphis.

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