In December 2008, everything he had known and believed had suddenly shifted, when he was diagnosed with lung cancer. A blog was created (www.joesjourney.com) to give access to those who wanted to contribute to his healing process, which attracted over 30,000 visitors and lots of blessings. Now a year later his health is on track for a full recovery, which can only be described as miraculous. Thus life goes on with a new perspective and appreciation for what lies ahead.
News & Events: Joe Corcoran to Be Honored by Hofstra University
On February 6th, 2010 Joe Corcoran will be honored by Hofstra University to benefit their "Save our Scholarship" fund. Otherwise known as SOS, the event will take place at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse on the Hofstra campus, featuring a stellar group of Broadway singers performing "The Best of Broadway". Songs will be sung from such classic shows as Les Miserables', Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, The Secret Garden and Jesus Christ Superstar, as well as upcoming mega-musicals Doctor Zhivago, An Officer and a Gentleman and Grumpy Old Men. Of course cocktails and food will be provided, before and afterwards, and it will be a great chance to see old friends.
Current & Upcoming Projects
As part of his healing process Joe began documenting his experiences, which could very well be leading to his first book. From childhood stories, the college years, how Tony n' Tina's Wedding started, how TheaterMania.com came to be, family, children and illness. How perspective has changed to be a more grateful person, make better choices, to only work and play with people he loves, and the overall development and deepening of personal relationships in the second half of his life…… has left him with no shortage of words. Whether or not it is ultimately shared with anyone outside of Joe's immediate family and friends is yet to be seen. But given the wakeup call he received this past year, and his miraculous recovery, the importance of documenting his legacy and true expression of his feelings has come to the forefront.
 oe's next production - set to open at the world renowned Sydney Opera house in Sydney, Australia in January 2011 - is Doctor Zhivago, a musical based on the iconic novel by Boris Pasternak and Acadamy Award winning Film by David Lean Doctor Zhivago. The show is directed by two time Tony Award Winning director Des McAnuff, music by Lucy Simon, book by Michael Weller, and lyrics by Michael Korie and Amy Powers.
 n addition to ongoing licenses and co-productions of Tony n' Tina's Wedding worldwide, upcoming projects currently in development include The Good Mother, a multi-media art installation incorporating film and live music, written by Karen Cellini.
Theater Productions
In 1988, Joe left Wall Street and along with brother Dan, acquired the worldwide rights to produce, license and authorize the exploitation for what is now the second longest running show in off-Broadway history, Tony n' Tina's Wedding. Now in its 20th year running in New York, the show has had long running productions in Chicago, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Portland, Cleveland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Detroit, and Seattle. A national tour, beginning in 1999, and spanning 3 years, brought the show to an additional 16 US markets, as well as international productions in Tokyo, Fukuoka, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Sydney. The show continually plays in open ended and limited run productions all over the world
In 1994 Joe Corcoran, and brother Dan, produced the New York company of Late Nite Catechism (www.latenitecatechism.com). The "one nun sensation" received rave reveiws from the New York critics which allowed the show to run at St. Lukes Theater on West 46th Street for over 5 years. Late Nite Catechism continues to play around the country, currently under the control of Entertainment Events Inc, in touring productions, limited engagements and benefit performances.
In addition to producing Tony n' Tina's Wedding, Joe has produced numerous other theatrical productions in New York, and elsewhere, including but not limited to The Mayor's Limo, written by Mark Nassar, Finnegan's Farewell, by Kevin Alexander, Old Friends.com starring legendary TV and screen actress Pat Carroll and Patricia Connolly, The World Beyond The Hill: The Life and Times of W.E.B. Dubois, starring Tony Award Winning actor Chuck Cooper, at The Berkshire Theatre Festival, and Cafe a GoGo, the hit London musical presented in New York in 2003. Many of these shows are still be presented in theaters around the country.
Online Media &
Marketing
n 1999, Joe Corcoran co-founded the online theater media company www.theatermania.com along with Darren Sussman.
Joe served as CEO of TheaterMania until 2001, when he left the company to continue producing. TheaterMania is currently being run by Gretchen Shugart, the companies CEO since 2001, and co-founder/president Darren Sussman. Joe continues to serve as the companies Chairman of the Board.
TheaterMania.com provides theater news, reviews, over 6,000 nationwide listings, marketing services, and streaming media. TheaterMania averages over 1 million unique users each month and over 500,000 registered members. The Gold Club is one audience development program that has played a significant role in building this audience. TheaterMania also offers a full-service ticketing system named www.ovationtix.com to over 900 venues. This past year Theatermania published its first reference book entitled "TheaterMania.com's Guide to Musical Theater Soundtracks." The book is available in bookstores throughout the United States.
Film
n 2003 Joe Corcoran executive produced the independent film, Seriously Twisted. Filmed in Housatonic, Massachusetts and the surrounding areas of the Berkshires. Seriously Twisted was recently sold to distribution company, Echelon/Newmark. The film is a psychological thriller about a celebrity couple, played by Mark Nassar and Karen Cellini, who are involved in a twisted fate when they try to cover up the murder of a teenage girl in a hit and run accident, on the way home from the Emmy Awards.
Investment Opportunities
nvesting in a theatrical production is not for everyone. But in the coming months I, along with my partners, will be putting together an investment prospectus which will hold and exploit the world-wide rights to a musical version of the award winning film and novel Doctor Zhivago. Everyone who participates at this initial level, and assuming the show does move to other territories, shall participate in every production of Doctor Zhivago worldwide...sAnd forever. If you would like further information and hear some of the music please email me at : joecorcoran@att.net.
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