Performer — Joe Giovannetti

Joe is a Chicago-based, singer, actor, musician, and dancer.

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.

Since then, Joe has performed with Paramount Theatre, Theo, Kokandy Productions, Porchlight Music Theatre, and other theaters and organizations across Chicago.

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.

Up next: Joe plays Nino Quincampoix in the Chicago premiere of Amelie the Musical at Kokandy Productions, now through September 28, 2025.

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“Giovannetti’s Nino is [Amélie’s] beating heart.”

“His performance is an idealized microcosm of Amélie: quirky, silly, romantic, lonely, and yearning, in equal measure and his singing is shaded with the same complexity.”

―C.J. Fernandes, Stage and Cinema

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“Bursting through Nino’s boyish nature roars a vocal gift that will live rent-free in my head for months to come.”

“Giovannetti leans into Nino’s peculiarities with just the right amount of delighful appeal. [His] command of the song When the Booth Goes Bright is sublime.”

―Samantha Robison, Chicago Onstage

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“As love interest and photo-booth frequenter Nino, Joe Giovannetti brings down the proverbial house with “When the Booth Goes Bright,” an anthem that celebrates art in all its weird and wonderful forms. Nino’s vulnerability and awkwardness, meanwhile, are utterly relatable.”

―Catey Sullivan, Chicago Sun-TImes

“Leads Aurora Penepacker as Amélie and Joe Giovannetti as Nino elicit awed gasps with their solo vocalizations. Giovannetti offers a gorgeous vocal performance as well as a believable, attractive nerdiness as Nino.”

―Robert Eric Shoemaker, Newcity

“Nino, a quirky loner, [is] played with rumpled authenticity by the terrific Joe Giovannetti.”

―Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald

*Amélie*, Kokandy Productions, photo by Michael Brosliow

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

―Catey Sullivan, Chicago Sun-Times

“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

“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

“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 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

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