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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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Productions

The Toxic AvengerThe Toxic Avenger
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Author[Replacement]
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Clever Little LiesClever Little Lies
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Writer
Living on LoveLiving on Love
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Writer
MemphisMemphis
 
[West End, 2014]
Book by
Damn Yankees
 
[Beverly, MA (Regional), 2006]
Adaptation
Allegro
 
[Arlington, VA (Regional), 2004]
Book Revisions
Babes in Arms
 
[Regional (US), 2002]
Book

Writing

Love Lemmings
Bookwriter
Book
Author
Diana
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Hollywood
Playwright
Falling for Eve
Bookwriter
The Toxic Avenger
Lyricist
Bookwriter
All Shook Up
Bookwriter
Memphis
Lyricist
Bookwriter
O. Henry's Lovers
Bookwriter/Lyricist
The Thing About Men
Lyricist
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Achievement in Music

Joe DiPietroMemphis The Musical


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Joe DiPietro, Nice Work If You Can Get It

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Book of a Musical

Joe DiPietro, Nice Work If You Can Get It


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Book of a Musical

Joe DiPietro, Memphis


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Original Score

Joe DiPietro, Memphis


winner
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Book of a Musical

Joe DiPietro, Memphis


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

Joe DiPietro, Memphis

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Joe DiPietro, The Toxic Avenger

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Joe DiPietro, Memphis

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Video: Behind the Dance of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: Behind the Dance of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2025

Go behind the choreography of 3 Summers of Lincoln at La Jolla Playhouse. Watch a video of co-lyricist and co-choreography Daniel J. Watts break down the dancing in the new musical, alongside his co-choreographer, Jon Rua!
Video: Behind the Music of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: Behind the Music of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2025

Watch a video of the creative team behind 3 Summer of Lincoln discuss the process behind adding music to Abraham Lincoln's story for the new musical, which has an original score of gospel, R&B, powerhouse anthems, and Broadway.
Lakewood Theatre Company Reveals 73rd Season Photo
Lakewood Theatre Company Reveals 73rd Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 73rd season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door Stage beginning July 11, 2025.   Season tickets for the 2025-2026 season are now available for current subscribers.
Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 5, 2025

“3 Summers of Lincoln” at the La Jolla Playhouse brings you a vibrant musical about a friendship between President Lincoln and Frederick Douglass that changed the course of American history. 
Joe DiPietro's F**KING MEN Returns To London For A Final Season Photo
Joe DiPietro's F**KING MEN Returns To London For A Final Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

F**king Men by multi award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro will return to London. After sell-out performances in 2023 and 2024, the production will return to Waterloo East Theatre for a strictly limited six-week run.
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN Photo
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN
by Joshua Wright - Mar 4, 2025

3 Summers of Lincoln, starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack, John-Andrew Morrison, and more is now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse. The world premiere musical is now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through March 23, 2025.
Video: First Look at 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: First Look at 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2025

Watch a first look at 3 Summers of Lincoln, starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack, John-Andrew Morrison, and more. See the video now!
City Theater Will Present I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Photo
City Theater Will Present I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 23, 2025

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change with book and lyrics by award-winning Joe DiPietro and music by renowned composer Jimmy Brooks, is a witty musical revue that tackles modern love in all its forms: from the perils and pitfalls of the first date to marriage, children, and the twilight years of life.
Disney's FROZEN to Conclude The Gateway’s 75th Season Photo
Disney's FROZEN to Conclude The Gateway’s 75th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

DISNEY’S FROZEN - based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film - will conclude The Gateway’s 75th Season and will run at The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.
David Saint Will Retire as Artistic Director of George Street Playhouse Photo
David Saint Will Retire as Artistic Director of George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

George Street Playhouse has announced that Artistic Director David Saint will retire as Artistic Director at the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season.  George Street Playhouse will honor Saint at the 2025 Gala.
Photos: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Opens at The Willow Theatre Photo
Photos: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Opens at The Willow Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

All new photos have been released from Off-Glades Theatre Company's production of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, which will open February 14th at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park.
Kelsey Theatre To Host Staged Reading Of New Musical By Lou Dipietro Photo
Kelsey Theatre To Host Staged Reading Of New Musical By Lou Dipietro
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Kelsey Theatre will host a one-night only staged reading-complete with a nine-piece orchestra-of the inspiring new musical 'It's Never Too Late,' presented by Theater to Go Feb. 20.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jan 29, 2025

Go inside rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse. This gripping new musical tells the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together. Summer, 1862.
Renton Civic Theatre Presents I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Photo
Renton Civic Theatre Presents I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025

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 Photo
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre to Present TELL ME ON A SUNDAY and DIANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

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 Photo
Boca Stage's LIVING ON LOVE is Now Open at the Delray Beach Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

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 Photo
REP Kicks Off 88th Season with I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 20, 2025

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 Photo
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Comes to Halifax Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

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 Photo
IT'S NEVER TOO LATE Fully Staged Reading to be Presented by Theater to Go
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

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 Photo
TikTok Star Jodie Langel To Direct I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

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.
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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 The Toxic Avenger and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Memphis.

What awards has Joe DiPietro won?

Joe DiPietro has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Nice Work If You Can Get It. He received the Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Memphis, as well as the Best Original Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for the same show. Additionally, DiPietro won the Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Memphis and the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Memphis.

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