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BIO

Joe Tippett was recently seen as Coach Sam Strickland on NBC’s new hit show Rise. On Broadway, he appeared as Earl in the hit musical Waitress, which he originated at American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, and starred in the Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s commission of Lisa D’Amour’s Airline Highway for Manhattan Theatre Club.



Off-Broadway, he starred in Erica Schmidt’s All the Fine Boys for The New Group, the world premiere of Nicky Silver’s This Day Forward at Vineyard Theatre, and Indian Summer and Familiar at Playwrights Horizons. Other New York theater credits include Ashville, Seven Minutes in Heaven, Happy Birthday and A Thick Description of Harry Smith. Regional productions include Bull Durham: The Musical, The May Queen, Picnic, Three Sisters, The Corn is Green, Peter and the Starcatcher and Equus.

On television, he has guest-starred on Chicago Justice, Bull, The Blacklist and Boardwalk Empire. Film credits include Monsters and Men, License Plates, Damascus Road and All Saint’s Day.

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STAGE CREDITS

Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Earl
Our Very Own Carlin McCullough Our Very Own Carlin McCullough
[Los Angeles]
Geffen Playhouse World Premiere, 2018
Jay
All the Fine Boys All the Fine Boys
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group World Premiere, 2017
Performer
Indian Summer Indian Summer
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons World Premiere Production, 2016
Jeremy
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Earl [Replacement]
Waitress Waitress
[Boston]
American Repertory Theater World Premiere Production, 2015
Earl
Airline Highway Airline Highway
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Bait Boy

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Review: WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL, National Theatre At Home Photo
Review: WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL, National Theatre At Home
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - Feb 17, 2025

Sara Bareilles writes the songs and sings them in a production brought to the screen for the first time
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Sets Max Streaming Date Photo
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Sets Max Streaming Date
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles will be available to stream on Max in time for Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025. The filmed capture was screened in theaters in December of 2023 and is also available to rent and purchase.
Exclusive: Sara Bareilles Reflects on Kennedy Center Concert, New Experiences, and th Photo
Exclusive: Sara Bareilles Reflects on Kennedy Center Concert, New Experiences, and the Year Ahead
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 31, 2024

Ahead of Sara Bareilles' PBS concert, BroadwayWorld sat down with the performer and songwriter to discuss planning the concert, performing with her musical heroes, and her thoughts as she looks ahead to a new year.
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide Photo
A 2024 Broadway Holiday Streaming Guide
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024

From Sabrina Carpenter's new Christmas special to musical classics like Albert Finney's Scrooge, find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule Photo
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2024

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles has been removed from the 2024 PBS lineup. It was previously set to air on PBS Great Performances.
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year Photo
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2024

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles is set to air on PBS Great Performances on Friday, November 15, at 9 p.m. ET. The filmed capture previously appeared in theaters last December and is also available to rent and purchase on digital platforms.
Photos: Sara Bareilles Visits Ingrid Michaelson at THE NOTEBOOK Photo
Photos: Sara Bareilles Visits Ingrid Michaelson at THE NOTEBOOK
by Bruce Glikas - May 24, 2024

The Schoenfeld Theatre just welcomed a very special guest! Sara Bareilles visited her pal Ingrid Michaelson at The Notebook and posed backstage with the cast afterwards. Check out photos here.
Video: Watch Trailer for Filmed WAITRESS Musical; Coming to Cinemas Next Month Photo
Video: Watch Trailer for Filmed WAITRESS Musical; Coming to Cinemas Next Month
by Lauren Hilton - May 16, 2024

The filmed version of Waitress the Musical hits UK cinemas next month. Get a sneak peek of the production with a new trailer!
Photos: Sara Bareilles and Joe Tippett Stop By ILLINOISE On Broadway Photo
Photos: Sara Bareilles and Joe Tippett Stop By ILLINOISE On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

On Tuesday, May 14th, Grammy Award winner and Emmy and Tony nominee Sara Bareilles visited the cast of ILLINOISE at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. See photos from her visit.
Filmed WAITRESS Musical Will Come to UK Cinemas Next Month Photo
Filmed WAITRESS Musical Will Come to UK Cinemas Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

The filmed version of Waitress will be released in UK cinemas next month! The musical, starring Sara Bareilles as Jenna, will be screened across the country on 20 June 2024.
Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway Photo
Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2024

Mother Play officially opened on Broadway on April 25 at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast and VIPs at the after party here!
Video: Sara Bareilles Talks GIRLS5EVA Being 'Resurrected' on Netflix After Cancelatio Photo
Video: Sara Bareilles Talks GIRLS5EVA Being 'Resurrected' on Netflix After Cancelation
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2024

Sara Bareilles sat down on Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss the 'resurrection' of Girls5Eva on Netflix after it had been canceled by Peacock. Watch a video of the 'Brave' singer also discussing filming Waitress on Broadway for the recently-released stage film, her spontaneous engagement to Joe Tippett, and more.
WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Live Capture Sets Streaming Premiere Date; DVD & Blu-Ray Release Photo
WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Live Capture Sets Streaming Premiere Date; DVD & Blu-Ray Release Announced
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2024

The live capture of Waitress the Musical is now available to own on digital platforms. The new release will now allow audiences to stream the filmed version of the Broadway musical from their homes using apps like Prime Video, Apple TV, and more. The film stars Sara Bareilles, Charity Angél Dawson, Christopher Fitzgerald, and more.
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2023 - Where to Watch WHITE CHRISTMAS, THE MUPPET Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2023 - Where to Watch WHITE CHRISTMAS, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL & More
by Michael Major - Dec 23, 2023

From Hannah Waddingham's new Christmas special to classics like The Muppet Christmas Carol, see which holiday streaming titles are sure to bring any Broadway fan some extra merriment this year. Check out our complete guide to what Broadway fans should be streaming this holiday season on Netflix, Peacock, Disney+, and more now!
WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Live Capture Extends Run In Theaters Photo
WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Live Capture Extends Run In Theaters
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2023

Due to popular demand, the live capture of Waitress: the Musical is extending its run in movie theaters nationwide!
WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Live Capture Makes Box Office Top 10 Photo
WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Live Capture Makes Box Office Top 10
by Michael Major - Dec 11, 2023

The live capture of Waitress: the Musical made it into the top 10 at the box office over the weekend. Starring Sara Bareilles, the film came in at #8 at the domestic box office, passing an estimated $3.2 million during its opening weekend. The film played on 1,214 screens in the U.S. and Canada.
WAITRESS Film Will Be Available for Streaming and VOD Photo
WAITRESS Film Will Be Available for Streaming and VOD
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 9, 2023

BroadwayWorld has learned that the Waitress: the Musical film will be made available for streaming and VOD.
Interview: How Caitlin Houlahan Reimagined 'Dawn' for the WAITRESS Movie Photo
Interview: How Caitlin Houlahan Reimagined 'Dawn' for the WAITRESS Movie
by Michael Major - Dec 8, 2023

While filming the live capture of Waitress, Caitlin Houlahan says she was able to play her character of Dawn in 'a completely different way.' BroadwayWorld sat down Houlahan to discuss how she rediscovered Dawn for the film, what its like to flim two Broadway musicals back-to-back, her relationship with Sara Bareilles, and more.
Interview: Sara Bareilles on the 'Miracle' of Bringing WAITRESS to Movie Theaters Photo
Interview: Sara Bareilles on the 'Miracle' of Bringing WAITRESS to Movie Theaters
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2023

After a nearly 10 year journey with Waitress, Sara Bareilles is bringing the hit musical to movie theaters. BroadwayWorld sat down with Bareilles to discuss what she's learned throughout her journey with Waitress, the 'intimacy' of bringing the musical to theaters, her favorite Waitress memories, and more.
Streaming: Sara Bareilles Dons Her Apron Again For The Special Engagement Feature Fil Photo
Streaming: Sara Bareilles Dons Her Apron Again For The Special Engagement Feature Film WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL
by Bobby Patrick - Dec 4, 2023

Little Bobby was completely captivated by this film of WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL, a show that really does, as its press release says, “... celebrate the power of friendship'
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How many Broadway shows has Joe Tippett been in?

Joe Tippett has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

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Joe Tippett has not appeared in the West End.

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