Joe Mantello
Birth Place: Rockford, IL, USA
Latest News on Joe Mantello:
Kevin Chamberlin to Make NYC Cabaret Debut at The Green Room 42 (Nov 18, 2024)
WICKED Celebrates 7000 Performances in the West End and Extends Booking (Nov 15, 2024)
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon (Nov 7, 2024)
Kevin Chamberlin to Make NYC Cabaret Debut at The Green Room 42 (Nov 18, 2024)
WICKED Celebrates 7000 Performances in the West End and Extends Booking (Nov 15, 2024)
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon (Nov 7, 2024)
BIO
A two-time Tony Award-winning director, credits include The Humans (Tony nomination), Blackbird, An Act of God, Airline Highway, The Last Ship, Casa Valentina, I'll Eat You Last..., The Other Place, Dogfight, Other Desert Cities, The Pride, Pal Joey, 9 to 5, November, The Receptionist, The Ritz, Three Days of Rain, The Odd Couple, Glengarry Glen Ross (Tony nomination), Laugh Whore, Assassins (Tony Award), Wicked, Take Me Out (Tony Award), Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, A Man of No Importance, Design for Living, The Vagina Monologues, Bash, Love! Valour! Compassion! (Tony nomination), Proposals, The Mineola Twins, and Corpus Christi. Acting credits: The Glass Menagerie, The Normal Heart (Tony nomination), Angels in America (Tony nomination), The Baltimore Waltz. Mantello was nominated for Emmy and Critics' Choice Awards for his performance in HBO's "The Normal Heart." He is a member of Naked Angels and an Associate Artist at the Roundabout Theatre Company and has received Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Helen Hayes, Clarence Derwent, Obie, and Joe A. Callaway Awards.
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THE BOYS IN THE BAND (2020)
Robin De Jesus, Michael Benjamin Washington, Matt Bomer, Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Charlie Carver, Tuc Watkins, Andrew Rannells, Brian Hutchison
Front: Joe Mantello, Mart Crowley
Cr. Brian Bowen Smith/NETFLIX
Date:
08/21/2020
From: Photo Flash: See the First Photos of Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer, and More in THE BOYS IN THE BAND Movie
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Finn Wittrock, Madison Ferris, Sally Field and Joe Mantello during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call Bows for "The Glass Menagerie'" at the Belasco Theatre on March 9, 2017 in New York City.
Date:
12/30/2017
From: Photo Coverage: Take a Look Back on 2017's Top Curtain Call Moments!
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Council of Principalities
Louis Ironson
Sarah Ironson
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Louis Ironson
Productions
Writing
Adaptation
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Joe Mantello, Three Tall Women
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Joe Mantello, Three Tall Women
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play
Joe Mantello, Three Tall Women
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Joe Mantello, The Humans
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Joe Mantello, The Humans
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Play
Joe Mantello, The Humans
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Director
Joe Mantello, The Other Place
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Director
Joe Mantello, Other Desert Cities
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Joe Mantello, The Normal Heart
The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Director
Joe Mantello, The Pride
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Joe Mantello, 9 to 5
Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Director
Joe Mantello, Wicked
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Joe Mantello, Glengarry Glen Ross
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Play
Joe Mantello, Glengarry Glen Ross
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Direction of a Musical
Joe Mantello, Wicked
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Joe Mantello, Assassins
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Joe Mantello, Wicked
winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Direction of a Musical
Joe Mantello, Assassins
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Joe Mantello, Wicked
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director - Play
Joe Mantello, Take Me Out
winner
Drama League Awards - 2003 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing
Joe Mantello
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Joe Mantello , Take Me Out
winner
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Director
Joe Mantello, Take Me Out
winner
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Direction of a Play
Joe Mantello, Take Me Out
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Joe Mantello, A Man of No Importance
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Director - Play
Joe Mantello, Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Director - Play
Joe Mantello, Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play
Joe Mantello , Love! Valour! Compassion!
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play
Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play
Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play
Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1995 - Best Director - Play
Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Direction of a Musical
Joe Mantello, Love! Valour! Compassion!
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical
Joe Mantello3 Hotels
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play
Joe Mantello, Angels in America
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Joe Mantello, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Best Debut Performance
Joe Mantello, The Baltimore Waltz
Videos
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey and Alexandra Socha Celebrate 21 Years of WICKED on GMA
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 27, 2024
Video: WICKED Cast Honors Donna McKechnie With A CHORUS LINE Performance & More
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2024
Video: WICKED Cast Sing 'As Long As You're Mine' & 'I'm Not That Girl' Mashup
by Michael Major - Oct 8, 2024
Video: Laurie Metcalf & Joe Mantello Talk LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD at Steppenwolf
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 20, 2024
Pre-Order Cast Recording For Sondheim's HERE WE ARE; Plus Watch the New Music Video For 'Exit Music'!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024
Video: Final Stephen Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE to Release Cast Recording This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024
Video: How Micaela Diamond Feels Stephen Sondheim's Presence During HERE WE ARE
by Michael Major - Nov 14, 2023
Video: Watch WICKED Stars Alyssa Fox & McKenzie Kurtz Perform 'For Good' on GMA3
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2023
Video: Watch WICKED Perform 'One Short Day' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Ahead of 20th Anniversary
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2023
Video: HERE WE ARE, the Final Sondheim Musical, Celebrates Opening Night
by Opening Night - Oct 23, 2023
VIDEO: Watch Past and Present Glindas Perform 'Popular' for WICKED 20th Anniversary
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023
Video: Watch WICKED's NPR Tiny Desk Concert With Alyssa Fox and McKenzie Kurtz
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023
Video: Go Behind Manhattan Theatre Club in New ALL ARTS Doc With Sarah Jessica Parker, André De Shields & More
by Michael Major - Sep 13, 2023
Video: GREY HOUSE's Sophia Anne Caruso and Millicent Simmonds Perform 'God Bless America' at Yankee Stadium
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023
News
Kevin Chamberlin to Make NYC Cabaret Debut at The Green Room 42
Kevin Chamberlin, a three-time Tony Award nominee, will make his NYC cabaret debut with 'FINDING THE JOY' at THE GREEN ROOM 42 this month. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Kevin Chamberlin, a three-time Tony Award nominee, will make his NYC cabaret debut with 'FINDING THE JOY' at THE GREEN ROOM 42 this month. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
WICKED Celebrates 7000 Performances in the West End and Extends Booking
WICKED will tonight play its 7000th performance at the Apollo Victoria Theatre London, where it continues as the 10th longest-running West End production in history. Plus booking has extended
WICKED will tonight play its 7000th performance at the Apollo Victoria Theatre London, where it continues as the 10th longest-running West End production in history. Plus booking has extended
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
What Are the Great American Plays?
Great American plays often capture key moments, issues, and themes that define American life, culture, and history, making them essential parts of the American theatrical canon. Which playwrights do you think made the list?
Great American plays often capture key moments, issues, and themes that define American life, culture, and history, making them essential parts of the American theatrical canon. Which playwrights do you think made the list?
Kevin Chamberlin to Perform at The Green Room 42 in November
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the New York City solo cabaret debut of three-time Tony nominated actor and singer Kevin Chamberlin in 'Finding the Joy,' for two performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the New York City solo cabaret debut of three-time Tony nominated actor and singer Kevin Chamberlin in 'Finding the Joy,' for two performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For WICKED in Perth
As WICKED celebrates its 21st anniversary of the Broadway opening on Wednesday 30 October with National WICKED Day, an extra final week of performances up until 2 February 2025 has been released for the Perth season due to huge demand.
As WICKED celebrates its 21st anniversary of the Broadway opening on Wednesday 30 October with National WICKED Day, an extra final week of performances up until 2 February 2025 has been released for the Perth season due to huge demand.
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey and Alexandra Socha Celebrate 21 Years of WICKED on GMA
Watch WICKED on Broadway stars Alexandra Socha and Mary Kate Morrissey discuss the show's 21st anniversary on Good Morning America in the video here!
Watch WICKED on Broadway stars Alexandra Socha and Mary Kate Morrissey discuss the show's 21st anniversary on Good Morning America in the video here!
Tickets on Sale For WICKED in San Diego
WICKED, San Diego’s most popular musical, will return to San Diego. This exclusive four-week return engagement at the San Diego Civic Theatre begins Wednesday, February 5, 2025 and plays through Sunday, March 2, 2025.
WICKED, San Diego’s most popular musical, will return to San Diego. This exclusive four-week return engagement at the San Diego Civic Theatre begins Wednesday, February 5, 2025 and plays through Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Video: Go Inside Broadway's WICKED Costumes With Susan Hilferty
Ahead of Wicked's 21st anniversary on Broadway, go behind the musical's iconic costumes with designer Susan Hilferty. The Tony-winner took WWD behind-the-scenes to explain the concepts behind her costume designs for Wicked. Watch the video now!
Ahead of Wicked's 21st anniversary on Broadway, go behind the musical's iconic costumes with designer Susan Hilferty. The Tony-winner took WWD behind-the-scenes to explain the concepts behind her costume designs for Wicked. Watch the video now!
Video: Donna McKechnie Reacts to WICKED Cast Tribute: 'What a Gift'
Last week, the cast of Wicked honored their Madame Morrible, Broadway legend Donna McKechnie, with a special performance of her iconic routines from A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, and Promises, Promises. After the video was released, Wicked dance captain Cajai Kennedy showed the tribute to McKechnie, who had an emotional response.
Last week, the cast of Wicked honored their Madame Morrible, Broadway legend Donna McKechnie, with a special performance of her iconic routines from A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, and Promises, Promises. After the video was released, Wicked dance captain Cajai Kennedy showed the tribute to McKechnie, who had an emotional response.
Video: WICKED Cast Honors Donna McKechnie With A CHORUS LINE Performance & More
Wicked on Broadway honored their Madame Morrible, broadway legend Donna McKechnie, with a special performance video. The cast of Wicked took to social media to share a performance of 'Music and the Mirror' from A Chorus Line, 'Turkey Lurkey Time' from Promises, Promises, and 'There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This' from Sweet Charity.
Wicked on Broadway honored their Madame Morrible, broadway legend Donna McKechnie, with a special performance video. The cast of Wicked took to social media to share a performance of 'Music and the Mirror' from A Chorus Line, 'Turkey Lurkey Time' from Promises, Promises, and 'There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This' from Sweet Charity.
Photos: HERE WE ARE Cast Signs Copies of the Cast Recording at the Museum of Broadway
The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed new musical, is now available on vinyl and streaming! In celebration of the vinyl release, the all-star original cast signed copies of the album at the Museum of Broadway yesterday, October 9. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the event here!
The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed new musical, is now available on vinyl and streaming! In celebration of the vinyl release, the all-star original cast signed copies of the album at the Museum of Broadway yesterday, October 9. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the event here!
Video: WICKED Cast Sing 'As Long As You're Mine' & 'I'm Not That Girl' Mashup
Jordan Litz and his Wicked co-stars have returned with another installment of the Swankified Stairwell Sessions. The current Fiyero actor was joined by the Broadway production's Elphaba, Mary Kate Morrissey, and Glinda, Allie Trimm, for a new mashup of 'As Long As You’re Mine' and 'I’m Not That Girl.' Watch the video!
Jordan Litz and his Wicked co-stars have returned with another installment of the Swankified Stairwell Sessions. The current Fiyero actor was joined by the Broadway production's Elphaba, Mary Kate Morrissey, and Glinda, Allie Trimm, for a new mashup of 'As Long As You’re Mine' and 'I’m Not That Girl.' Watch the video!
WICKED To Return to Seattle's Paramount Theatre in November
WICKED is set to return to Seattle's Paramount Theatre, offering audiences a chance to experience the acclaimed musical in the Emerald City once again. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
WICKED is set to return to Seattle's Paramount Theatre, offering audiences a chance to experience the acclaimed musical in the Emerald City once again. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
Photos: WICKED Celebrates 18 Years In The West End
On Friday 27 September 2024, WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, celebrated 18 years since its London premiere on 27 September 2006 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration here!
On Friday 27 September 2024, WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, celebrated 18 years since its London premiere on 27 September 2006 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Make UK Premiere Next Year
Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are will make its UK premiere at the National Theatre next year. The musical features a score by Sondheim, a book by David Ives, and direction by Joe Mantello.
Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are will make its UK premiere at the National Theatre next year. The musical features a score by Sondheim, a book by David Ives, and direction by Joe Mantello.
WICKED Returns To Portland Keller Auditorium In October
WICKED will return to Portland's Keller Auditorium from October 16 to November 3. Broadway in Portland announced the show's return due to popular demand. Tickets are currently available.
WICKED will return to Portland's Keller Auditorium from October 16 to November 3. Broadway in Portland announced the show's return due to popular demand. Tickets are currently available.
Meet the Cast of OUR TOWN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Joe Mantello been in?
Joe Mantello has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Joe Mantello been in?
Joe Mantello has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Joe Mantello been nominated for?
Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Three Tall Women, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Three Tall Women, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Three Tall Women, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Humans, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Other Place, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Other Desert Cities, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Normal Heart, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Pride, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 9 to 5 , Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Wicked , Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Glengarry Glen Ross, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Glengarry Glen Ross, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wicked, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Take Me Out, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Take Me Out , Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Take Me Out, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Take Me Out, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Man of No Importance, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion!, Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for 3 Hotels, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Baltimore Waltz.
What awards has Joe Mantello won?
Joe Mantello has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Wicked. He also earned the Outstanding Director - Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Assassins, as well as the Best Direction of a Musical from the Tony Awards for the same production. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Director - Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Wicked. Mantello was honored with the Outstanding Director - Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for Take Me Out, and he received the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards. He also won the Outstanding Director of a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Take Me Out, along with the Outstanding Director (The Lortels) award for the same show. Furthermore, he secured the Best Direction of a Play award from the Tony Awards for Take Me Out, and the Outstanding Director - Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for A Man of No Importance. His accolades also include the Outstanding Director - Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks, as well as the Best Director - Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Love! Valour! Compassion! Lastly, he received the Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical award from the Helen Hayes Awards for 3 Hotels.
How many shows has Joe Mantello written?
Joe Mantello has written 1 shows including The Santaland Diaries (Adaptation).
Videos