Diane Paulus
Latest News on Diane Paulus:
SONGS FOR A SUMMER NIGHT Announced At Ojai Performing Arts Theater (Jun 6, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 7, 2024 (Jun 7, 2024)
Diane Paulus and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui Helmed ROMEO AND JULIET & More Set for A.R.T. 24/25 Season (Jun 6, 2024)
SONGS FOR A SUMMER NIGHT Announced At Ojai Performing Arts Theater (Jun 6, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 7, 2024 (Jun 7, 2024)
Diane Paulus and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui Helmed ROMEO AND JULIET & More Set for A.R.T. 24/25 Season (Jun 6, 2024)
Diane Paulus 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.
Diane Paulus Photos
A.R.T. Executive Director Kelvin Dinkins, Jr., Gala Co-Chairs Stacey L. & David E. Goel, Honorees Adele Fleet Bacow & Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow, Gala Co-Chairs Linda Hammett Ory & Andrew Ory, and Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus
Date:
05/19/2023
From: Photos: Inside American Repertory Theater's Gala Honoring Lawrence S. Bacow and Adele Fleet Bacow
A.R.T. Executive Director Kelvin Dinkins, Jr., Honorees Adele Fleet Bacow & Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow, and Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus
Date:
05/19/2023
From: Photos: Inside American Repertory Theater's Gala Honoring Lawrence S. Bacow and Adele Fleet Bacow
(Back Row, L-R) Co-Director/Choreographer Jeffrey L. Paige, Dawn L. Troupe, Becca Ayers, Tiffani Barbour, Mehry Eslaminia, Elizabeth A. Davis, Crystal-Lucas Perry, Carolee Carmello, Liz Mikel, Sav Souza, Jill Vallery, Grace Stockdale and Co-Director Diane Paulus
(Middle Row, L-R) Shelby Acosta, Nancy Anderson, Salome B. Smith, Shawna Hamic, Patrena Murray, Sara Porkalob, Allyson Kaye Daniel, Joanna Glushak, Lulu Picart and Imani Pearl Williams
(Bottom Row, L-R) Associate Director Brisa Areli Muñoz, Oneika Phillips, Brooke Simpson, Sushma Saha, Gisela Adisa and Ariella Serurpose
Date:
09/08/2022
From: Photos: 1776 Company Assembles for a Fore Fathers Family Photo
(Back Row, L-R) Co-Director/Choreographer Jeffrey L. Paige, Dawn L. Troupe, Becca Ayers, Tiffani Barbour, Mehry Eslaminia, Elizabeth A. Davis, Crystal-Lucas Perry, Carolee Carmello, Liz Mikel, Sav Souza, Jill Vallery, Grace Stockdale and Co-Director Diane Paulus
(Middle Row, L-R) Shelby Acosta, Nancy Anderson, Salome B. Smith, Shawna Hamic, Patrena Murray, Sara Porkalob, Allyson Kaye Daniel, Joanna Glushak, Lulu Picart and Imani Pearl Williams
(Bottom Row, L-R) Associate Director Brisa Areli Muñoz, Oneika Phillips, Brooke Simpson, Sushma Saha, Gisela Adisa and Ariella Serurpose
Date:
09/08/2022
From: Photos: 1776 Company Assembles for a Fore Fathers Family Photo
(Back Row, L-R) Co-Director/Choreographer Jeffrey L. Paige, Dawn L. Troupe, Becca Ayers, Tiffani Barbour, Mehry Eslaminia, Elizabeth A. Davis, Crystal-Lucas Perry, Carolee Carmello, Liz Mikel, Sav Souza, Jill Vallery, Grace Stockdale and Co-Director Diane Paulus
(Middle Row, L-R) Shelby Acosta, Nancy Anderson, Salome B. Smith, Shawna Hamic, Patrena Murray, Sara Porkalob, Allyson Kaye Daniel, Joanna Glushak, Lulu Picart and Imani Pearl Williams
(Bottom Row, L-R) Associate Director Brisa Areli Muñoz, Oneika Phillips, Brooke Simpson, Sushma Saha, Gisela Adisa and Ariella Serurpose
Date:
09/08/2022
From: Photos: 1776 Company Assembles for a Fore Fathers Family Photo
(Back Row, L-R) Co-Director/Choreographer Jeffrey L. Paige, Dawn L. Troupe, Becca Ayers, Tiffani Barbour, Mehry Eslaminia, Elizabeth A. Davis, Crystal-Lucas Perry, Carolee Carmello, Liz Mikel, Sav Souza, Jill Vallery, Grace Stockdale and Co-Director Diane Paulus
(Middle Row, L-R) Shelby Acosta, Nancy Anderson, Salome B. Smith, Shawna Hamic, Patrena Murray, Sara Porkalob, Allyson Kaye Daniel, Joanna Glushak, Lulu Picart and Imani Pearl Williams
(Bottom Row, L-R) Associate Director Brisa Areli Muñoz, Oneika Phillips, Brooke Simpson, Sushma Saha, Gisela Adisa and Ariella Serurpose
Date:
09/08/2022
From: Photos: 1776 Company Assembles for a Fore Fathers Family Photo
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Gala Honoree Linda Henry and A.R.T. Terrie and Bradley Bloom
Artistic Director Diane Paulus pose with Linda’s award: two of the original copies of Ms. Magazine, a letter from Gloria Steinem, and a photo of Gloria Steinem and Linda Henry
Date:
06/10/2022
From: Photos: American Repertory Theater Raises $1.35 Million & Honors Linda Henry at Gala
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Gala Co-Chairs Sam & Amanda Kennedy, A.R.T. Executive Director Kelvin Dinkins, Jr., A.R.T. Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Diane Paulus, Gala Honoree Linda Henry, Gala Co-Chair Maureen Sheehan, and Gala Co-Chair and A.R.T. Trustee Mike Sheehan
Date:
06/10/2022
From: Photos: American Repertory Theater Raises $1.35 Million & Honors Linda Henry at Gala
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Jessie Nelson, Fran Weissler, Diane Paulus, Sara Bareilles, Senate Majority Leader/New York’s Senator Charles Schumer, Barry Weissler, Robert Wankel, Lorin Loterro and Nadia DiGiallonardo.
Date:
09/02/2021
From: BWW Photo Exclusive: WAITRESS Welcomes Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Opening Night
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Alanis Morissette's Grammy Award-winning album, "Jagged Little Pill" directed by Diane Paulus with a book by Academy Award winner Diablo Cody on September 11, 2019 at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on Broadway's Marquees of 2019
featured cast members Megan Lawrence, Darius Nichols, Kacie Sheik, Sasha Allen, Gavin Creel, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy & Bryce Ryness with James Rado, Diane Paulus & Galt MacDermot
during the Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for HAIR: THE AMER
Date:
12/20/2018
From: Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers HAIR Composer Galt MacDermot
A.R.T. Terrie & Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus, incoming Harvard President Lawrence Bacow, Adele Bacow, and A.R.T. Board of Trustees Chair Andrew Ory at the 2018 A.R.T. Gala.
Photo: Gretjen Helene Photography.
Date:
03/07/2018
From: Photo Flash: Elizabeth Stanley Previews JAGGED LITTLE PILL at A.R.T.'s 2018 Gala
Gala Co-Chair Ann Gund, Angel Award recipient Paul Buttenwieser, A.R.T. Terrie & Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus, Katie Buttenwieser, and Gala Co-Chair Jerry Jordan at the 2018 A.R.T. Gala.
Photo: Gretjen Helene Photography.
Date:
03/07/2018
From: Photo Flash: Elizabeth Stanley Previews JAGGED LITTLE PILL at A.R.T.'s 2018 Gala
Terrie and Bradley Bloom A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus welcoming donors to a pre-show reception for Bedlam's SENSE & SENSIBILITY, held at The Sinclair, one of A.R.T.'s 2017/18 restaurant partners.
Date:
12/14/2017
From: Photo Flash: Bedlam's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Celebrates Opening Night at A.R.T.
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Diane Paulus STAGE CREDITS
Diane Paulus Productions
Writing
Conceiver
Playwright
Diane Paulus 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
Diane Paulus Videos
Video: Watch Sara Bareilles Perform 'She Used to Be Mine' on TODAY Ahead of the WAITRESS Movie Theater Release
by Michael Major - Nov 30, 2023
Video: Watch the WAITRESS, THE MUSICAL: LIVE ON BROADWAY! Teaser Trailer Starring Sara Bareilles
by Michael Major - Jun 12, 2023
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023
VIDEO: Crystal Lucas-Perry Releases 'With A Me' Inspired by Her Journey as John Adams in 1776
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022
VIDEO: Patina Miller Stars in POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - Jul 26, 2022
VIDEO: Ciara Renee and Joshua Henry Perform 'You Matter to Me' From WAITRESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021
VIDEO: Sara Bareilles and the Cast of WAITRESS Perform 'Opening Up' in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2021
VIDEO: Alanis Morissette Talks 'Jagged Little Pill' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 22, 2020
VIDEO: Alanis Morissette Talks 'Jagged Little Pill' on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 16, 2020
Diane Paulus News
SONGS FOR A SUMMER NIGHT Announced At Ojai Performing Arts Theater
Join Joan Kemper's Ojai Performing Arts Theater for the song fest of the summer on Saturday, June 29 at 7 p.m..
Join Joan Kemper's Ojai Performing Arts Theater for the song fest of the summer on Saturday, June 29 at 7 p.m..
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 7, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 7, 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 June 7, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Diane Paulus and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui Helmed ROMEO AND JULIET & More Set for A.R.T. 24/25 Season
The American Repertory Theater announced its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring a diverse array of productions including world premieres, classic revivals, and innovative new works.
The American Repertory Theater announced its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring a diverse array of productions including world premieres, classic revivals, and innovative new works.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for N/A with Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe
In this video, watch as the cast and creative team of N/A shares more about the new play!
In this video, watch as the cast and creative team of N/A shares more about the new play!
The Drama League 2023-24 Season Recap
This season's alumni have made remarkable contributions to the theatrical landscape with an impressive array of productions across various prestigious venues...
This season's alumni have made remarkable contributions to the theatrical landscape with an impressive array of productions across various prestigious venues...
Photos: N/A Stars Holland Taylor, Ana Villafañe, And More Meet The Press
Emmy Award-winner & Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominee, and Theatre World Award-winner Ana Villafañe will star as “N” and “A”, respectively in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa, directed by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus.
Emmy Award-winner & Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominee, and Theatre World Award-winner Ana Villafañe will star as “N” and “A”, respectively in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa, directed by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 3, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 3, 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 June 3, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Ana Villafañe Sings 'U-Haul' From WHERE WE ARE By Rae Covey
Watch Ana Villafañe perform 'U-Haul' from Rae Covey's song cycle WHERE WE ARE.
Watch Ana Villafañe perform 'U-Haul' from Rae Covey's song cycle WHERE WE ARE.
Work by Colman Domingo & More Set for New York Theatre Workshop 2024/25 Season
New York Theatre Workshop has revealed its 2024/25 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
New York Theatre Workshop has revealed its 2024/25 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Will Lead ANYTHING GOES at the Muny
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.
Photos: Inside Matt DeAngelis' THE JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER
On Monday night, Broadway’s Matt DeAngelis (Waitress), who lost his mother, Janice, in 2022 to metastatic breast cancer, gathered his dearest Broadway friends and industry colleagues together for THE JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER and raised over $52,000 for Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Check out photos here!
On Monday night, Broadway’s Matt DeAngelis (Waitress), who lost his mother, Janice, in 2022 to metastatic breast cancer, gathered his dearest Broadway friends and industry colleagues together for THE JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER and raised over $52,000 for Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Check out photos here!
American Repertory Theater Announces Associated Programming For GATSBY World-Premiere Musical
A.R.T. has announced associated programming for GATSBY, including a film series, essential question discussions, and access performances.
A.R.T. has announced associated programming for GATSBY, including a film series, essential question discussions, and access performances.
Exclusive Photos: First Look At Desi Oakley & More in WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Ogunquit Playhouse's first production of their 2024 season, Waitress. Check out the cast in action!
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Ogunquit Playhouse's first production of their 2024 season, Waitress. Check out the cast in action!
Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe Will Lead Political Play, N/A
Emmy Award-winner & Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominee, and Theatre World Award-winner Ana Villafañe will star as “N” and “A”, respectively in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa. We have all of the details!
Emmy Award-winner & Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominee, and Theatre World Award-winner Ana Villafañe will star as “N” and “A”, respectively in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa. We have all of the details!
The Drama League Reveals Recipients of 2024 Directors Project
The Drama League has announced the nineteen stage directors receiving the 2024 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and fund programs collectively known as The Directors Project.
The Drama League has announced the nineteen stage directors receiving the 2024 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and fund programs collectively known as The Directors Project.
A.R.T. Unveils ACOM's 2024 Cohort Of Arts Leaders
Discover the 2024 cohort of arts leaders announced by A.R.T. for the Arts & Cultural Organization Management learning intensive.
Discover the 2024 cohort of arts leaders announced by A.R.T. for the Arts & Cultural Organization Management learning intensive.
Initial Cast Set For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Muny
Adam Heller, Jill Abramovitz, Samantha Massell, Hannah Corneau, Emerson Glick, Jed Resnick, Clay Singer and Andrew Alstat are among the stars of the Muny production of Fiddler on the Roof.
Adam Heller, Jill Abramovitz, Samantha Massell, Hannah Corneau, Emerson Glick, Jed Resnick, Clay Singer and Andrew Alstat are among the stars of the Muny production of Fiddler on the Roof.
2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions
The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!
The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!
Good Apples Collective to Present World Premiere Of Sophie McIntosh's CUNNICULARII
Experience the world premiere of CUNNICULARII by Sophie McIntosh, presented by Good Apples Collective at Alchemical Studios. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Experience the world premiere of CUNNICULARII by Sophie McIntosh, presented by Good Apples Collective at Alchemical Studios. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Celebrates Deepa Purohit & Angelica Negron
The annual Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner on Sunday, April 14th honored playwright and theater maker Deepa Purohit. This was the central event of a three-day celebration, hosted by the Hermitage Artist Retreat (Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO) in partnership with the Greenfield Foundation. Check out photos here!
The annual Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner on Sunday, April 14th honored playwright and theater maker Deepa Purohit. This was the central event of a three-day celebration, hosted by the Hermitage Artist Retreat (Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO) in partnership with the Greenfield Foundation. Check out photos here!
Diane Paulus 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 awards for her outstanding work in directing Broadway musicals. She was nominated for Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Jagged Little Pill" and "Pippin." Additionally, she received a nomination for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Jagged Little Pill," "Pippin," and "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess." Diane Paulus also earned nominations for Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Pippin" and "Hair," as well as at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Pippin" and "Hair." She won the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards.
What awards has Diane Paulus won?
Diane Paulus has won the Outstanding Director of a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Jagged Little Pill" and the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards.
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