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STAGE CREDITS

Pilot Episode and Selected Scenes and Songs
[New York]
Reading, 2000
Performer

Productions

The Man Who Would Be King
 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Director (Developmental Reading)
Next To NormalNext To Normal
 
[West End, 2024]
Book & Lyrics
The Last ShipThe Last Ship
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Book
If/ThenIf/Then
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Book and Lyrics
Sacagawea
 
[, 2006]
Director

Writing

next to normal
Lyricist
Bookwriter
If/Then
Lyricist
Bookwriter
The Last Ship
Co-bookwriter
Composer & Lyricist
The Visitor
Lyricist
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Brian Yorkey, If/Then

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Book of a Musical

Brian Yorkey, Next to Normal


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Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Brian Yorkey, Next to Normal

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Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater Photo
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 3, 2026

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at SNAP! Productions Will Take You on a Wild Ride Photo
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at SNAP! Productions Will Take You on a Wild Ride
by Christine Swerczek - Mar 23, 2026

SNAP! Productions has booked us a seat on a roller coaster and it’s an extreme ride! Hang on, because the ups and downs will leave you breathless! Read the review here.
Review: Iron Crow's NEXT TO NORMAL, Next To Hippodrome, at M&T Bank Exchange Photo
Review: Iron Crow's NEXT TO NORMAL, Next To Hippodrome, at M&T Bank Exchange
by Cybele Pomeroy - Mar 14, 2026

Iron Crow’s brave production of NEXT TO NORMAL deserves a longer run. The script is a dramatic treatment of a nearly untouched topic, and the music is gorgeous and brilliantly rendered by excellent musicians and vocalists.
THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING: An Epic Musical Adventure Set for The Theatre at St. Luke' Photo
THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING: An Epic Musical Adventure Set for The Theatre at St. Luke's
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026

Jessica Ferguson/Ferguson Productions, Bud and Thelma Negley, and The James Ford Bell Foundation, will present The Man Who Would Be King at The Theatre at St. Lukes.
NEXT TO NORMAL Original London Cast Recording Out on CD Now Photo
NEXT TO NORMAL Original London Cast Recording Out on CD Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Ghostlight Records has released Next to Normal: Original London Cast Recording as a special 2-CD set. The album is also available in streaming and digital formats.
Aléna Watters, Ethan Peterson and More to Star in NEXT TO NORMAL at Denver Center Th Photo
Aléna Watters, Ethan Peterson and More to Star in NEXT TO NORMAL at Denver Center Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

The Denver Center Theatre Company has revealed the full cast and creative team for the Tony Award-winning rock musical, Next to Normal, with music by Tom Kitt and Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey.
Scots Duo Noisemaker are Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant Photo
Scots Duo Noisemaker are Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 19, 2026

Each person/duo will be awarded a $20,000 unrestricted grant in addition to a $2,500 Saw Island Foundation Recording Grant to support the production of new demo recordings that better represent the artist’s vision.
The American Theatre Wing Reveals Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grants Photo
The American Theatre Wing Reveals Recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant, the annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams.
NEXT TO NORMAL â€" ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING To Be Released As 2-CD Set Photo
NEXT TO NORMAL â€" ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING To Be Released As 2-CD Set
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026

Ghostlight Records has announced the release of NEXT TO NORMAL – ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING as a special two-CD set on Friday, February 27. The album is currently available in streaming and digital formats.
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGT Photo
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2026

Ragtime has released a video of Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross recording 'He Wanted to Say' from the acclaimed revival. The track is featured on the recently released cast recording, which dropped in January.
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Twin Valley Players Colonnade Photo
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Twin Valley Players Colonnade
by Andrea Stephenson - Feb 1, 2026

Next to Normal is a show that sticks with you, speaking to the complexities of the human mind, emotions, and relationships. This production at Twin Valley Players Colonnade only has two performances left, so don’t miss out on seeing Next to Normal.
Chromolume Theatre at The Zephyr Unveils 2026 Season Lineup Photo
Chromolume Theatre at The Zephyr Unveils 2026 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026

The Chromolume Theatre has announced its 2026 season of musicals at The Zephyr on Melrose in Los Angeles. Themed as a season of identify and expression, it will kick off in March with The Color Purple
Roundtable Theatre Troupe Reveals Creative Team and Cast For NEXT TO NORMAL Photo
Roundtable Theatre Troupe Reveals Creative Team and Cast For NEXT TO NORMAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

The Roundtable Theatre Troupe has announced the creative team and cast for its upcoming production of Next to Normal, directed by Anna M. Hogan. Learn more here!
Photos: Rebecca Lock, Jena Pandya and More in FREAKY FRIDAY in the UK Photo
Photos: Rebecca Lock, Jena Pandya and More in FREAKY FRIDAY in the UK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of Freaky Friday in the UK! Bringing the body-swapping, mother-daughter duo to life on the stage are Rebecca Lock as Katherine, and Jena Pandya as Ellie.
NEXT TO NORMAL Starring Caissie Levy Will Be Available to Stream on BroadwayHD Photo
NEXT TO NORMAL Starring Caissie Levy Will Be Available to Stream on BroadwayHD
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025

Next to Normal will be available to stream on BroadwayHD. This three-time Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical stars Caissie Levy, Jamie Parker, Jack Wolfe, and Eleanor Worthington-Cox.
Cast Set For Sting-Led THE LAST SHIP in Amsterdam, Paris, and Brisbane Photo
Cast Set For Sting-Led THE LAST SHIP in Amsterdam, Paris, and Brisbane
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

Seventeen-time Grammy Award winning artist Sting will perform in his musical, The Last Ship, in Amsterdam, Brisbane and Paris. Now, additional casting has been announced for the production.
David Tennant, Caissie Levy, and Juliet Stevenson Lead New Season of Streaming Releas Photo
David Tennant, Caissie Levy, and Juliet Stevenson Lead New Season of Streaming Releases on National Theatre at Home
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

This Winter, National Theatre at Home will welcome a trio of powerful new titles for streaming worldwide — from a West End revival starring David Tennant, to an award-winning musical that redefined modern theatre, and more.
Student Blog: Why Play Write? Photo
Student Blog: Why Play Write?
by Student Blogger: Leah Fridman - Oct 31, 2025

I have done (almost) every job in theater you could think of…. I’ve helped produce, done PR, play selection committees. I’ve written works, edited works, worked on staged readings, dramaturged…jack of all trades, master of some!
Disney's FREAKIER FRIDAY Coming to Disney+ in November Photo
Disney's FREAKIER FRIDAY Coming to Disney+ in November
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2025

Freakier Friday, Disney's sequel to the 2003 fan-favorite film, will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ on November 12, the day after it arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD.
Cast Set For FREAKY FRIDAY THE MUSICAL at Manchester HOME Photo
Cast Set For FREAKY FRIDAY THE MUSICAL at Manchester HOME
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025

Bringing the body-swapping, mother-daughter duo to life on the stage are Rebecca Lock (Here and Now; Heathers The Musical) as Katherine, and Jena Pandya as Ellie (Come Fall In Love; Bhangra Nation).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Brian Yorkey written?

Brian Yorkey has written 5 shows including next to normal (Lyricist), If/Then (Lyricist), The Last Ship (Co-bookwriter), Magic Mike (Composer & Lyricist), The Visitor (Lyricist).

What awards has Brian Yorkey been nominated for?

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for If/Then, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal.

What awards has Brian Yorkey won?

Brian Yorkey has won the Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Next to Normal.

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