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Joseph Anthony

Date of Death: January 20, 1993 (80)

Birth Place: Milwaukee, WI, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Revival, 2021
Swing [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Staged Concert Revival, 2021
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1954
Prince Bounine

[Broadway]
1953
A Gentleman of Fortune

[Broadway]
1952
Ghoulos

[Broadway]
1951
Dr. Begriffenfeldt

Monsieur Ballon

Solveig's Father

[Broadway]
1948
Richters

[Broadway]
1941
One of the Seven Friends

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1941
Alberta Rasch Group Dancer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1938
David Chavender

[Broadway]
1937
Rolf Mamlock

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1973]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1969]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1968]
Director
 
[West End, 1967]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1966]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1966]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1965]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1965]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1964]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1964]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1964]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1963]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1963]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1962]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1962]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1961]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1961]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1960]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1960]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1959] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 1958]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1958]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1957]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1956]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1955]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1955]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1954]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1954]
Director

Writing

Playwright

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Direction of a Musical

Joseph Anthony, 11 in the Shade

Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Direction of a Play

Joseph Anthony, The Best Man

Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Direction

Joseph Anthony, A Clearing in the Woods

Tony Awards - 1957 - Best Direction

Joseph Anthony, The Most Happy Fella

Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Direction

Joseph Anthony, The Lark

News


NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Extends at Writers Theatre

Writers Theatre is extending its hit production of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Writers Theatre

It’s a joy to experience GREAT COMET end-to-end, and for musical theater lovers that want to hear a complicated score flawlessly performed, this is the ticket. This GREAT COMET soars.
Writers Theatre To Present NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, opens its 2024/25 Season with Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 written by Dave Malloy and directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with music direction by Matt Deitchman. 
Review: THE HOT WING KING at Writers Theatre

Writers Theatre’s latest production is an impressive commitment to craft and community that invites audiences to reflect on questions of masculinity, race, and responsibility that stimulate the brain while tickling the funny bone.
Photos: First Look at THE HOTWING KING at Writers Theatre

Writers Theatre is concluding its 2023/24 Season with The Hot Wing King, written by Katori Hall, and directed by Lili-Anne Brown. The Hot Wing King will be presented through July 21, 2024 in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre. Check out photos here!
Pulitzer Prize-Winner THE HOT WING KING To Begin At Writers Theatre In June

Pulitzer Prize-winning play HOT WING KING will debut at Writers Theatre on June 20.
How Often are People Tony-Nominated for Different Shows in the Same Season?

This time, the reader question was: How often are people Tony Award-nominated for different shows in the same season?
Musical Theatre Melodies Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Schmidt and Jones Musical 110 IN THE SHADE

The next Musical Theatre Melodies broadcast, hosted by Rob Morrison on 96.5 FM on Tuesday, October 24 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones musical 110 in the Shade. Get all the details here!
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Kennedy Center

A brilliantly-performed, well-mounted play about a horribly-performed, disastrously staged play.
Cast Set for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at The Kennedy Center

The cast has been revealed for the The Play That Goes Wrong Washington, D.C. production coming to The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for a limited three-and-a-half week engagement.
Review: SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! at Ford's Theatre

What did our critic think of SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! at Ford's Theatre? Four lady singers dominate in the very best way SHOUT SISTER SHOUT!, a musical biography of Sister Rosetta Tharpe (1915-1973). at Ford's Theatre through May 13. Sister Rosetta began singing in church alongside her mother, Katie Bell, who traveled and preached in the rural South before women could vote.
Photos & Video: Get a First Look at SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! at Ford's Theatre

Get a first look at photos of the east coast premiere of Shout Sister Shout at Ford's Theatre!
Full Cast Announced For Christmas Panto GOLDILOCKS

The Epstein Theatre's pantomime, Goldilocks And The Three Bears was officially launched at a special breakfast event, complete with bowls of porridge, at the Hanover Street venue.
Nominees Announced for 2022 Jeff Awards In Chicago; Drury Lane & Goodman Theatre Lead Nominations

Recognizing a strong return to the spotlight over the 2021-2022 Equity theater season, the Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago announced its nominations for theater excellence. This year’s nominees include 201 theater artists across 38 categories of excellence in theater production among shows from 43 companies.
Equity Jeff Awards Announce 2022 Nominations

The Joseph Jefferson Awards have announced this year's Equity nominations, including 201 theater artists across 38 categories.  The 54th anniversary Equity Jeff Awards will take place October 17, 2022, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL. 
LES MISERABLES Extends Booking and Announces New Performance Schedule

LES MISERABLES at the Sondheim Theatre has extended booking until Sunday 5 March 2023, and a new performance schedule from Wednesday 5 October 2022. Tickets for the new booking period are on sale from 11.00am today, Friday 1 July.
David Tag and Mama G Headline Epstein Christmas Panto, GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS

Epstein Theatre has announced family pantomime Goldilocks And The Three Bears, set to run at Christmastime this year. The spectacular seasonal production from leading panto producers Regal Entertainments promises Liverpool audiences madcap comedy capers and all the fun of the circus – including circus skills and stunts performed by cast members. 
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG in Chicago Is Extending By Popular Demand

The producers of the international hit comedy THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG are pleased to announce the Chicago production, featuring a cast of local Chicago actors, will extend its limited engagement by nine weeks through April 3, 2022 at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St.) to a total run of 16 weeks.
BWW Review: So Wrong, It's Right- THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Broadway Playhouse

Book your next Botox session in advance because The Play that Goes Wrong is guaranteed to produce permanent laugh lines in all audience members. This incredible farce at Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place is the perfect way to let go and truly escape both the drama and banality of everyday life. Though the humor largely centers around slapstick high jinks, this isn't your father's slip-on-a-banana-peel gag reel. Instead, this show combines perfectly timed prop and set mishaps with a wildly clumsy cast creating the perfect comedic storm.
Casting Announced for Chicago Production of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

The producers of the international hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong have announced the cast for a Chicago production coming to the Windy City for a limited seven-week engagement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joseph Anthony been in?

Joseph Anthony has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Joseph Anthony been in?

Joseph Anthony has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Joseph Anthony's first West End show?

Joseph Anthony's first West End show was Les Miserables Staged Concert Revival which opened in 2021

What awards has Joseph Anthony been nominated for?

Joseph Anthony has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received a nomination for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for his work on "110 in the Shade." Additionally, he was nominated for Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Best Man." He also received nominations for Best Direction at the Tony Awards for "A Clearing in the Woods," "The Most Happy Fella," and "The Lark."

How many shows has Joseph Anthony written?

Joseph Anthony has written 1 shows including A Ship Comes In (Playwright).

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