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BIO

Diane Paulus is the Artistic Director of the A.R.T., where her directing credits include: Prometheus Bound, Death and the Powers: The Robots' Opera (premiered in Monaco in September 2010), Johnny Baseball, Best of Both Worlds and The Donkey Show, a disco adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, which ran for six years Off-Broadway.



Her recent theater credits include The Public Theater's revival of Hair on Broadway (2009 Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Musical, nominated for eight Tony Awards including Best Director, as well as winner of a Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award and Drama League Award for Best Revival of a Musical). Other recent work includes Kiss Me, Kate (Glimmerglass Opera) and Lost Highway (ENO co-production with the Young Vic). Opera credits include Il Mondo Della Luna (Gotham Chamber Opera at the Hayden Planetarium), Don Giovanni, Le nozze di Figaro, Turn Of The Screw, Cosi fan tutte; and Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria, L'incoronazione di Poppea and Orfeo at the Chicago Opera Theater. Diane is a Professor of the Practice of Theater at Harvard University.

Paulus was recently named one of the "50 Most Powerful Women in Boston" by Boston Magazine and received the 2011 Elliot Norton Award for Best Director for her work on Prometheus Bound, Johnny Baseball and Hair.

She is a recent recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from Boston Conservatory.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Performer

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Original Director[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[Boston, 2018]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Director
 
[West End, 2017]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[Boston, 2015]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Co-Creative Director
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Director
 
[West End, 2010]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Director
 
[New York, 2001]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director

Writing

Playwright

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Jagged Little Pill

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Direction of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Jagged Little Pill

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Pippin

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Pippin

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Pippin


winner
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Diane Paulus

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical

Diane Paulus, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Hair

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Hair

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Direction of a Musical

Diane Paulus, Hair

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News


Photos: ROMEO AND JULIET Finishes Rehearsals at A.R.T

Rudy Pankow and Emilia Suárez will lead the cast of A.R.T.’s new production of Romeo and Juliet that features Terrence Mann as Friar Laurence. A.R.T. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Ali Louis Bourzgui & More to Star in WE LIVE IN CAIRO at New York Theatre Workshop

New York Theatre Workshop revealed the full cast & creative team for We Live in Cairo. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
A.R.T. Reveals Associated Programming for ROMEO AND JULIET

American Repertory Theater has revealed programming associated with its upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet. Learn more and see how to attend.
Photos: ROMEO AND JULIET at A.R.T.

Get a first look at photos of Romeo and Juliet at A.R.T. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
N/A to Offer Voter Registration Discount Through End of Limited Engagement

N/A by Mario Correa will conclude its limited engagement and offer a discount for registered voters. Learn how to purchase tickets.
WAITRESS Southern California Regional Premiere Begins In September

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts will open its 2024-2025 season with the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS.
A.R.T. Announces Free Conversation With Stephen Greenblatt, Raime Targoff, And Diane Paulus

On Monday, September 16 at 7PM, American Repertory Theater Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director will host a lively conversation at the Loeb Drama Center with renowned professors Stephen Greenblatt and Ramie Targoff in conjunction with American Repertory Theater's upcoming production of Shakespeare's iconic love story, Romeo and Juliet.  
New Improv Classes for Adults Come to Vivid Stage this Fall

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is offering a new season of improv classes for adults this fall.
Photos: ROMEO AND JULIET Rehearsals at A.R.T.

Check out rehearsal photos of Romeo and Juliet at A.R.T. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts Celebrates 25 Years of Composer Portraits

Miller Theatre celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Composer Portraits with a performance by Courtney Bryan and a 'Photo Call' lobby exhibition on September 12.
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule

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
Review: The Muny's WAITRESS is a Sweet Slice of Musical Theater Pie

WAITRESS is another must-see musical production in the Muny’s 106th season. Brown’s direction is incredible. She accomplishes the near impossible staging an intimate musical on a massive stage. Credit her and the entire technical team for pulling off miraculous Muny magic. Vosk is brilliant. The entire cast is superb. They deliver delightful vocals and find all the humor baked into the script. The Muny’s Waitress simply gets everything right. It is a sweet little slice of musical theater pie. 
Photos: Complete Cast Set for ROMEO & JULIET at A.R.T. - See Inside Rehearsals

American Repertory Theater has revealed the full cast of its production of Romeo and Juliet, which begins its 2024/25 Season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Britton & The Sting in MAMA & Justin Vivian Bond Begin Performances Tonight at Little Island

Performances by Britton & The Sting and Justin Vivian Bond will begin tonight at Little Island. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Creative Team Set for ROMEO AND JULIET at A.R.T.

American Repertory Theater has revealed the creative team for its upcoming production of ROMEO AND JULIET. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Mandy Gonzalez to Guest Star as 'Norma Desmond' at Select Performances of SUNSET BLVD.

Jamie Lloyd’s new Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Blvd. will guest star Drama Desk and OBIE Award winner Mandy Gonzalez as ‘Norma Desmond’ at select performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET?

2024 is clearly the season of Shakespeare, as productions of one of his greatest tragedies, Romeo and Juliet, are abundant. Can't keep track of all of the Capulet and Montague? Let us help!
Cast and Creative Team Announced for Britton and The Sting's MAMA At Little Island NYC

Britton & The Sting's new show MAMA will debut at Little Island. The cast and creative team have been announced, promising an exciting production.
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film to Air on PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Later This Year

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.
Rudy Pankow, Emilia Suárez, and Terrence Mann to Lead Diane Paulus' ROMEO AND JULIET

American Repertory Theater announced casting for its 2024/25 season opener, Romeo and Juliet, featuring Rudy Pankow, Emilia Suárez, and Terrence Mann. Performances begin August 31, 2024.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Diane Paulus written?

Diane Paulus has written 3 shows including The Donkey Show: A Midsummer Night's Disco (Creator), Eli's Comin' (Playwright), Swimming with Watermelons (Conceiver).

What awards has Diane Paulus been nominated for?

Diane Paulus has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jagged Little Pill - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jagged Little Pill - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Pippin - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Pippin - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Pippin - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards) - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hair - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hair - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hair

What awards has Diane Paulus won?

Diane Paulus has won the Outstanding Director of a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her work on Jagged Little Pill. Additionally, she received the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards.

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