Joe Giovannetti
Joe Giovannetti
Chicago-based writer and performer.

Joe is a singer, actor, and dancer who has performed in theater productions across Chicagoland.

His professional theater debut as Herman in The Most Happy Fella at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre earned a nomination for a “Best Supporting Actor” non-equity Joseph Jefferson Award.

Favorite Chicago credits: Alfred/White Rabbit in the Midwest premiere of Alice By Heart (Kokandy Productions); Artie Green in Sunset Boulevard (Porchlight Music Theater); Frank in A Chorus Line (Porchlight Music Theater, Jeff-Nominated Ensemble); Principal in Sondheim Tribute Revue and Malcolm MacGregor in The Full Monty (Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre); and The Lover in the world premiere of All That He Was (PrideArts).

A former choral music educator, Joe studied voice and music education at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music.

Joe is proudly represented by Gray Talent Group.

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“Giovannetti merges exquisite vocals with an undertow of melancholy to maximum emotional impact.”

―Catey Sullivan, Chicago Sun-Times

Alice By Heart, Kokandy Productions

“Cerza and Giovannetti…fill their love story with heartbreaking genuineness that you might just find is impossible not to root for.”

―Lauren Katz, Third Coast Review

Alice By Heart, Kokandy Productions

“Giovannetti capably commands the stage.”

 

“His monologue … will bring tears to the eyes of anyone who has ever doubted their place in the world.”

―Zac Thriffiley, BroadwayWorld

 
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“Joe Giovannetti’s lively tap routine during “Class,” a charming comedy song from Saturday Night that he nails, is the dance highlight of the evening.” 

―Seth Wilson, Chicago Onstage

“Giovannetti … joins Maxwell J. Detogne in bringing to thrilling life “Best Thing That Ever Has Happened.”

―Kelly Kleimam, Chicago Reader

“Giovannetti has a lovely tenor voice that frequently reveals an emotional vulnerability.”

―Fran Zell, Splash Magazine

Sondheim Tribute Revue, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre


“A really lovely turn from a big young talent”

―Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune

The Full Monty, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre

“Giovannetti's Malcolm is heartbreakingly vulnerable, and the actor has an angel's voice.”

―Lauren Emily Whalen, Windy City Times

The Full Monty, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre


“The cast (especially Giovannetti, yet another big talent performing for the first time in Chicago) also imbues the total switcheroo that the score often requires.” 

―Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune

“Giovannetti is so honest, endearing, and innocent … I was shocked to discover that this is his first, of what I hope will be many, Chicago productions. The actor hits it out of the park.”

―Justin LeClaire, Splash magazine

The Most Happy Fella, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre

The cast (ably led by Matthew Huston, Sarah Hayes and Joe Giovannetti) is made up of singers of great honesty and feeling.

―Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune

 

“But, if there’s one breakout star of this production, it’s Joe Giovannetti as The Lover. This brilliantly talented musical actor portrays with ease his character’s deep love for The Man, along with his stonewalled vexation at not being able to heal his life partner.

―Colin Douglas, Chicago Theater and Arts

 
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Joe’s story as a dual performer/communications professional has been covered by the Daily Herald, Playbill, and Northwestern University. Learn more about his career.


“I Get a Kick Out of You” by Cole Porter

“Being Alive” from Sondheim Tribute Revue

"Afternoon" from Alice By Heart

“The Life I Never Led” from Sister Act

“Opening Doors/Company” from Sondheim Tribute Revue

"Another Room in Your Head" from Alice By Heart


Matching every vocal note of the sung dialogue are Michelle Lauto as studio assistant Betty Schaefer and Joe Giovannetti as studio pal Artie Green.

―Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune

Sunset Boulevard, Porchlight Music Theater