Photo by Anita and Steve Shevett/Shevett Studios

Name: John Tartaglia

Little Rock Connection: Directed world premiere musical Because of Winn Dixie at Arkansas Repertory Theatre in December 2013.

Tony Awards Connection: Tony nomination for Actor in a Musical for his performance in Avenue Q. Has appeared on Tony ceremonies as a presenter. Other Broadway credits include appearing in Tony-winning productions of Beauty & the Beast and Shrek.