James Lapine
Latest News on James Lapine:
INTO THE WOODS Comes to Greenway Court Theatre (Jun 6, 2024)
Photos: First Look: In Rehearsals For SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE At Santa Fe Playhouse (Jun 5, 2024)
Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick, Montego Glover, and More Will Present at the 2024 Drama Desk Awards (Jun 5, 2024)
INTO THE WOODS Comes to Greenway Court Theatre (Jun 6, 2024)
Photos: First Look: In Rehearsals For SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE At Santa Fe Playhouse (Jun 5, 2024)
Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick, Montego Glover, and More Will Present at the 2024 Drama Desk Awards (Jun 5, 2024)
James Lapine BIO
Lapine is an American stage director, playwright, screenwriter, and librettist. He has won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical three times, for Into the Woods, Falsettos, and Passion. He has frequently collaborated with Stephen Sondheim and William Finn.
James Lapine Photos
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From left, cast member Bryonha Marie Parham, co-writer/director James Lapine and cast member Audrey Cardwell after the opening night performance of �"Falsettos†at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Pho
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04/18/2019
From: Photo Flash: FALSETTOS National Tour Stops At The Ahmanson Theatre!
From left, cast members Nick Blaemire, Thatcher Jacobs, Eden Espinosa, co-writer/director James Lapine and cast member Nick Adams after the opening night performance of �"Falsettos†at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 17, 2019 in Los Ange
Date:
04/18/2019
From: Photo Flash: FALSETTOS National Tour Stops At The Ahmanson Theatre!
From left, co-writer/director James Lapine and cast member Jonah Mussolino after the opening night performance of �"Falsettos†at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Date:
04/18/2019
From: Photo Flash: FALSETTOS National Tour Stops At The Ahmanson Theatre!
From left, co-writer/director James Lapine and cast member Nick Adams after the opening night performance of �"Falsettos†at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Date:
04/18/2019
From: Photo Flash: FALSETTOS National Tour Stops At The Ahmanson Theatre!
From left, co-writer/director James Lapine and Center Theatre Group Producing Director Douglas C. Baker after the opening night performance of �"Falsettos†at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by
Date:
04/18/2019
From: Photo Flash: FALSETTOS National Tour Stops At The Ahmanson Theatre!
From left, co-writer/director James Lapine and choreographer Spencer Liff after the opening night performance of �"Falsettos†at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on April 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
Date:
04/18/2019
From: Photo Flash: FALSETTOS National Tour Stops At The Ahmanson Theatre!
James Lapine, Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams, Tom Wopat attending the Meet & Greet the cast of the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of "SONDHEIM 0n SONDHEIM" at the their rehearsal studios in New York City. March 3, 2010
Date:
08/09/2017
From: Photo Flash: Remembering a Broadway Legend- Barbara Cook
Leslie Kritzer, Erin Mackey, Matthew Scott, Euan Morton.Barbara Cook, James Lapine, Vanessa Williams & Tom Wopat
attending the Meet & Greet the cast of the Roundabout Theatre Company's production of "SONDHEIM 0n SONDHEIM" at the their rehearsal studios in
Date:
08/09/2017
From: Photo Flash: Remembering a Broadway Legend- Barbara Cook
Into The Woods
CREATIVE TEAM
STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Music & Lyrics
JAMES LAPINE
Book
NOAH BRADY
Co-director
BEN STEINFELD
Co-director
LISA SHRIVER
Choreographer
DEREK MCLANE
Set Design
WHITNEY LOCHER
Costume Design
CHRISTOPHER AKERLIND
Lighting Design
DARRON L
Date:
02/20/2017
From: Photo Flash: INTO THE WOODS on Tour Coming to The Tobin Center, 2/23
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Into The Woods
CREATIVE TEAM
STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Music & Lyrics
JAMES LAPINE
Book
NOAH BRADY
Co-director
BEN STEINFELD
Co-director
LISA SHRIVER
Choreographer
DEREK MCLANE
Set Design
WHITNEY LOCHER
Costume Design
CHRISTOPHER AKERLIND
Lighting Design
DARRON L
Date:
02/20/2017
From: Photo Flash: INTO THE WOODS on Tour Coming to The Tobin Center, 2/23
Into The Woods
CREATIVE TEAM
STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Music & Lyrics
JAMES LAPINE
Book
NOAH BRADY
Co-director
BEN STEINFELD
Co-director
LISA SHRIVER
Choreographer
DEREK MCLANE
Set Design
WHITNEY LOCHER
Costume Design
CHRISTOPHER AKERLIND
Lighting Design
DARRON L
Date:
02/20/2017
From: Photo Flash: INTO THE WOODS on Tour Coming to The Tobin Center, 2/23
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Into the Woods WCP 101.Into The Woods, Stephen Sondheim, James Lapine, directed by Mark Lamos at Westport Country Playhouse.5/1/12.Lighting Design: Robert Wierzel.Costume Design: Candace Donnely.Set Design: Allen Moyer.Photograph © T Charles Erickson.t
Date:
05/04/2012
From: Photo Flash: Lauren Kennedy, Danielle Ferland, et al. in Westport Country Playhouse's INTO THE WOODS
James Lapine Productions
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James Lapine Movies
Life with Mikey
[ 1993 ] director
[ 1993 ] director
Into the Woods
[ 2011 ] writer
[ 2011 ] writer
Custody
[ 2016 ] producer
[ 2016 ] producer
James Lapine Awards and Nominations
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Play
James Lapine, Act One
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Play
James Lapine, Act One
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
James Lapine, The 25sup>th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee
The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Director
James Lapine, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Musical
James Lapine, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director - Musical
James Lapine, Amour
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
James Lapine , Into the Woods
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Direction of a Musical
James Lapine, Into the Woods
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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director - Play
James Lapine, Dirty Blonde
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Direction of a Play
James Lapine, Dirty Blonde
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
James Lapine, Passion
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director - Musical
James Lapine, Passion
winner
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Book of a Musical
James Lapine, Passion
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Direction of a Musical
James Lapine , Passion
winner
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Book of a Musical
James Lapine, Falsettos
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Direction of a Musical
James Lapine, Falsettos
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
James Lapine, Into the Woods
Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Director - Musical
James Lapine, Into the Woods
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1988 - Best Musical
James Lapine, Into the Woods
winner
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Book of a Musical
James Lapine, Into the Woods
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Direction of a Musical
James Lapine, Into the Woods
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Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
James Lapine, Sunday in the Park with George
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Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
James Lapine, Sunday in the Park with George
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1984 - Best Musical
James Lapine, Sunday in the Park with George
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Book of a Musical
James Lapine, Sunday in the Park with George
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Direction of a Musical
James Lapine , Sunday in the Park with George
James Lapine Videos
Video: Nathan Lane Receives the Stephen Sondheim Award from Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 13, 2024
Video: Vanessa Williams Releases Music Video for New Single 'Legs (Keep Dancing)'
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2024
Video: Phillips and Suskauer Sing 'Move On' from Axelrod's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 24, 2024
Video: Watch Graham Phillips & Talia Suskauer in Axelrod's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2024
Vanessa Williams Will Play Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024
Video: Sara Bareilles Sings 'When You Wish Upon a Star' For Disney's 100th Anniversary
by Michael Major - May 18, 2023
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for INTO THE WOODS at Dallas Theater Center
by Alan Henry - Mar 14, 2023
Video: Watch 'Moments In The Woods' & 'It Takes Two' from INTO THE WOODS at Paramount Theatre
by Alan Henry - Feb 16, 2023
Video: Watch Joaquina Kalukango Perform 'Last Midnight' in INTO THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2022
Video: First Look at James Lapine's New Documentary IN THE COMPANY OF ROSE
by Michael Major - Nov 11, 2022
VIDEO: Sara Bareilles on How Starring in INTO THE WOODS Compares to WAITRESS
by Michael Major - Jul 5, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at The Arden Theatre Company's Production of INTO THE WOODS
by Alan Henry - Jun 8, 2022
Meet the Nomine: Tom Kitt Talks FLYING OVER SUNSET Collaboration & More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2022
James Lapine News
INTO THE WOODS Comes to Greenway Court Theatre
Knot Free Productions in association with Greenway Arts Alliance has announced a new production of Into the Woods, the classic Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine.
Knot Free Productions in association with Greenway Arts Alliance has announced a new production of Into the Woods, the classic Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine.
Photos: First Look: In Rehearsals For SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE At Santa Fe Playhouse
Santa Fe Playhouse has shared first look photos of rehearsals for the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George, with book by James Lapine, music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and directed by Anna Hogan, one of SFP’s new Artistic Directors.
Santa Fe Playhouse has shared first look photos of rehearsals for the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George, with book by James Lapine, music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and directed by Anna Hogan, one of SFP’s new Artistic Directors.
Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick, Montego Glover, and More Will Present at the 2024 Drama Desk Awards
The Drama Desk Awards are under a week away, and the presenters for the big night have now been revealed! Learn more about who is presenting here!
The Drama Desk Awards are under a week away, and the presenters for the big night have now been revealed! Learn more about who is presenting here!
Lillias White to Perform at TDF's Wendy Wasserstein Project Year End Ceremony
TDF will host its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Learn more and see how to attend.
TDF will host its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Learn more and see how to attend.
Previews: 2024-2025 Season of Adventurous Musical Theatre at Theater Latte Da
Theater Latté Da has announced their highly anticipated productions, creative teams, and key casting for their 2024-2025 season.
Theater Latté Da has announced their highly anticipated productions, creative teams, and key casting for their 2024-2025 season.
Buck Creek Playhouse to Present INTO THE WOODS in June
Buck Creek Players will present the final show of our 50th season with this musical on our mainstage. Join us for the eight live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, June 14th and running through Sunday, June 23rd.
Buck Creek Players will present the final show of our 50th season with this musical on our mainstage. Join us for the eight live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, June 14th and running through Sunday, June 23rd.
Farmers Alley Theatre Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Farmers Alley Theatre will present a lively production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, showcasing talented performers and engaging storytelling. Join the fun and excitement of this beloved musical comedy.
Farmers Alley Theatre will present a lively production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, showcasing talented performers and engaging storytelling. Join the fun and excitement of this beloved musical comedy.
FALSETTOS to be Presented at The Belle in June
Experience the hilarious and heartbreaking musical FALSETTOS at The Belle this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Experience the hilarious and heartbreaking musical FALSETTOS at The Belle this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
INTO THE WOODS, FAT HAM & More Set for Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2025 Season
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announces its 2025 season, celebrating its 90th anniversary with nine productions, including Shakespearean works, classics, August Wilson, and INTO THE WOODS, from March 7 to October 26.
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announces its 2025 season, celebrating its 90th anniversary with nine productions, including Shakespearean works, classics, August Wilson, and INTO THE WOODS, from March 7 to October 26.
Cast Set for SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE At Santa Fe Playhouse
Santa Fe Playhouse presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, directed by Anna Hogan. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Santa Fe Playhouse presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, directed by Anna Hogan. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Nathan Lane Receives the Stephen Sondheim Award from Signature Theatre
On April 29, 2024, Virginia’s Signature Theatre honored star of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Watch an excerpt from Lane's acceptance speech in this all-new video.
On April 29, 2024, Virginia’s Signature Theatre honored star of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Watch an excerpt from Lane's acceptance speech in this all-new video.
Last Call Theatre to Present REFORGED: AN SCP IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE at the Hollywood Fringe
LAST CALL THEATRE returns to the Hollywood Fringe Festival with REFORGED, an immersive SCP Universe experience. Learn how to purchase tickets.
LAST CALL THEATRE returns to the Hollywood Fringe Festival with REFORGED, an immersive SCP Universe experience. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Vanessa Williams Releases Music Video for New Single 'Legs (Keep Dancing)'
Watch Vanessa Williams' new video for her single 'Legs (Still Dancing)' here!
Watch Vanessa Williams' new video for her single 'Legs (Still Dancing)' here!
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Comes to Santa Fe Playhouse This Summer
Sunday in the Park With George comes to Santa Fe Playhouse this summer. Performances run June 27, 2024 - July 28, 2024.
Sunday in the Park With George comes to Santa Fe Playhouse this summer. Performances run June 27, 2024 - July 28, 2024.
INTO THE WOODS Comes to Moonlight Stage in May
The 43rd season of Moonlight Stage Productions at the Moonlight Amphitheatre opens with Into the Woods from May 1-18 at 8 p.m.
The 43rd season of Moonlight Stage Productions at the Moonlight Amphitheatre opens with Into the Woods from May 1-18 at 8 p.m.
Interview: Meredith Shedden of FALSETTOS at The Annex Theatre
BroadwayWorld spoke to Meredith Shedden, Bowtie Productions’ AD and the production’s director, about the joys of working with the quirky cult favourite musical.
BroadwayWorld spoke to Meredith Shedden, Bowtie Productions’ AD and the production’s director, about the joys of working with the quirky cult favourite musical.
Elizabeth Stanley to Perform at A.R.T. Gala in June
Elizabeth Stanley (Jagged Little Pill) will perform at American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.)'s 2024 Gala. Learn more!
Elizabeth Stanley (Jagged Little Pill) will perform at American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.)'s 2024 Gala. Learn more!
Phillipa Soo Joins Cast of Upcoming Ryan Murphy Medical Drama
According to reports, Phillipa Soo will be appearing alongside Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson in an upcoming drama from Ryan Murphy, co-creator of Glee. Other than the title- Dr. Odyssey- few details about the show have been announced, including the plot or Soo's role. Soo is best known for originating the role of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton in Broadway's critically acclaimed show Hamilton.
According to reports, Phillipa Soo will be appearing alongside Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson in an upcoming drama from Ryan Murphy, co-creator of Glee. Other than the title- Dr. Odyssey- few details about the show have been announced, including the plot or Soo's role. Soo is best known for originating the role of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton in Broadway's critically acclaimed show Hamilton.
The Lesser-Known Works of Composer, Musician, and Orchestrator Tom Kitt
Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!
Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!
Video: Behind the Scenes of Vanessa Williams' New Music Video 'Legs (Keep Dancing)'
Stage and screen star Vanessa Williams will release new music this month! The first single, 'Legs (Keep Dancing)', is available to preorder and pre-save now. The official music video for the song will premiere on April 26th.
Stage and screen star Vanessa Williams will release new music this month! The first single, 'Legs (Keep Dancing)', is available to preorder and pre-save now. The official music video for the song will premiere on April 26th.
James Lapine FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has James Lapine written?
James Lapine has written 18 shows including Table Settings (Playwright), Sunday in the Park with George (Bookwriter), Into the Woods (Bookwriter), Falsettoland (Bookwriter), Falsettos (Bookwriter), Passion (Bookwriter), Luck, Pluck, and Virtue (Bookwriter), Twelve Dreams (Playwright), A New Brain (Bookwriter), The Moment When (Playwright), Dirty Blonde (Conceiver), Fran's Bed (Playwright), Sondheim on Sondheim (Conceiver), Act One (Adapter), Little Miss Sunshine (Playwright), Barbara Cook: Then and Now (Conceived by), Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing (Author), Flying Over Sunset (Book).
What awards has James Lapine been nominated for?
James Lapine has been nominated for various awards throughout his career. Some of his nominations include Best Play for "Act One" at the BroadwayWorld Awards and Tony Awards, Outstanding Director of a Musical for "The 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee" at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Direction of a Musical for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at the Tony Awards, Outstanding Director - Musical for "Amour" at The Lortels, and Outstanding Director of a Musical for "Into the Woods" at the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, he received nominations for Best Direction of a Play for "Dirty Blonde," Outstanding Book of a Musical and Outstanding Director - Musical for "Passion," Best Book of a Musical and Best Direction of a Musical for "Falsettos," Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Into the Woods" and "Sunday in the Park with George," and Best Book of a Musical and Best Direction of a Musical for "Sunday in the Park with George" at the Tony Awards.
What awards has James Lapine won?
James Lapine has won several awards throughout his career, including Best Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Act One," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," "Amour," and "Dirty Blonde." He also won Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Passion" and "Falsettos," Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Into the Woods," and Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Into the Woods" and "Sunday in the Park with George." Additionally, Lapine won Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards and Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Into the Woods," and Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Sunday in the Park with George," which also won Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.
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