David Yazbek
Latest News on David Yazbek:
Atlantic Theater Company Unveils 2024 Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program Writers (Dec 16, 2024)
2 Broadway Shows Close Today (Dec 15, 2024)
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in December (Nov 27, 2024)
Atlantic Theater Company Unveils 2024 Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program Writers (Dec 16, 2024)
2 Broadway Shows Close Today (Dec 15, 2024)
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in December (Nov 27, 2024)
BIO
David Yazbek has become one of Broadway's preeminent composer/lyricists. Three of his shows, The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown have been nominated for Best Score Tony Awards. He is a Tony Award winner for his most recent musical, The Band's Visit, which opened on Broadway to rave reviews and has been named to every Best of the Year list for 2017. The show also received 10 Tony Awards, as well as the Lucille Lortel Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, and the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical. He's also received three Grammy nominations and a Drama Desk Award. Yazbek won an Outstanding Writing Emmy Award for his stint on "Late Night with David Letterman." He scored the last season of HBO's "Boardwalk Empire," wrote the theme song to "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego," and has written hundreds of songs, scripts, scores and jingles for adult and children's TV. As a recording artist, Yazbek is responsible for five albums—The Laughing Man, Tock, Damascus, Tape Recorder, and Evil Monkey Man. He has written and/or produced for such acts as XTC, Ruben Blades, The Persuasions, Joe Jackson, Tito Puente and many others. As a performer, he and his band are engaged in an ongoing series of monthly shows at NYC's 54 Below club.
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Neil Pepe (Artistic Director), David Yazbek (Music Producer), Marco Paguia (Music Director), Dean Sharenow (Music Supervisor), Justin Peck (Co-Choreographer), Saheem Ali (Director), Marco Ramirez (Book), Orin Wolf (Producer), Patricia Delgado (Co-Choreographer)
Date:
10/13/2023
From: Photos: Inside Rehearsal For BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Off-Broadway
Productions
Writing
Music
Music & Lyrics
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Composer
Composer
Music and Lyrics
Composer & Lyricist
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Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lyrics
David Yazbek, Dead Outlaw
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Music
David Yazbek, Dead Outlaw
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Orchestrations
David YazbekDead Outlaw
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Best Musical
David YazbekDead Outlaw
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
David YazbekDead Outlaw
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
David Yazbek, Dead Outlaw
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Lyrics
David Yazbek, Tootsie
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Music
David Yazbek, Tootsie
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Best Musical
David Yazbek, Tootsie
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding New Score
David Yazbek, Tootsie
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
David Yazbek, Tootsie
winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
David Yazbek, The Band's Visit
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
David Yazbek, The Band's Visit
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Music
David Yazbek, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Orchestrations
David Yazbek, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
David Yazbek, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
David Yazbek, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
David Yazbek, The Full Monty
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lyrics
David Yazbek, The Full Monty
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Music
David Yazbek, The Full Monty
Videos
Video: Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow Talk THE ROOMMATE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 1, 2024
VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo & Hadley Fraser Sing 'Dirty Rotten Number' from DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by Joshua Wright - Jun 13, 2024
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of New Musical by THE BAND'S VISIT Creators, DEAD OUTLAW
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 2, 2024
Exclusive: Roberto Araujo Gives Sneak Peek of I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 15, 2023
Exclusive Video: Watch 'Michael Jordan's Ball' From THE FULL MONTY at Transcendence Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2023
VIDEO: David Yazbek Discusses His Career, Process, and Inspiration With the Atlantic Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2020
VIDEO: Take a Look at the Trailer for Bay Area Musicals' THE FULL MONTY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2020
VIDEO: The Cast Of TOOTSIE Performs 'Unstoppable' at the 2019 TONYS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 10, 2019
Tonys Talk: David Yazbek, Robert Horn & Scott Ellis Reveal How They Updated TOOTSIE for 2019
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jun 6, 2019
WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 6, 2019
News
Atlantic Theater Company Unveils 2024 Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program Writers
Atlantic Theater Company has unveiled its Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program writers for 2024, Stephen Brown, Stefani Kuo, and Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke. Learn more about the writers and about the program!
Atlantic Theater Company has unveiled its Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program writers for 2024, Stephen Brown, Stefani Kuo, and Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke. Learn more about the writers and about the program!
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
Broadway says goodbye to two productions. The Notebook takes its final bow at the Schoenfeld Theatre following 35 previews and 317 regular performances; and The Roommate will conclude its limited run at the Booth Theatre following 14 previews and 101 regular performances.
Broadway says goodbye to two productions. The Notebook takes its final bow at the Schoenfeld Theatre following 35 previews and 317 regular performances; and The Roommate will conclude its limited run at the Booth Theatre following 14 previews and 101 regular performances.
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in December
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McCardle and more.
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McCardle and more.
Previews: TOOTSIE
TOOTSIE PRESENTAZIOTO ALLA STAMPA IL NUOVO MUSICAL FIRMATO MASSIMO ROMEO PIPARO IN TOUR DAL 1 NOVEMBRE E DAL 13 FEBBRAIO AL TEATRO SISTINA
TOOTSIE PRESENTAZIOTO ALLA STAMPA IL NUOVO MUSICAL FIRMATO MASSIMO ROMEO PIPARO IN TOUR DAL 1 NOVEMBRE E DAL 13 FEBBRAIO AL TEATRO SISTINA
See Marilyn Maye & More Perform Next Week at 54 Below
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. See who is performing and learn more!
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. See who is performing and learn more!
Cast and Creative Teams Set for Stratford Festival 2025
Stratford Festival has its preparations for 2025 in full swing. The preliminary casting for the 11 productions of the coming season has been revealed! Learn more about the 2025 company, stars and shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Stratford Festival has its preparations for 2025 in full swing. The preliminary casting for the 11 productions of the coming season has been revealed! Learn more about the 2025 company, stars and shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: Moonbox Productions DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS is a Devilish Delight
What did our critic think of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Moonbox Productions? Read the review...
What did our critic think of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Moonbox Productions? Read the review...
Cameron Blakely and Alex Young Join DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS in Concert at the London Palladium
Cameron Blakely and Alex Young will join the cast of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, in concert at The London Palladium on Sunday 24 November.
Cameron Blakely and Alex Young will join the cast of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, in concert at The London Palladium on Sunday 24 November.
THE ROOMMATE Cancels Performances Due to Illness in the Company
The Roommate, the new Broadway play starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow, cancelled its performances this past weekend due to illness in the cast.
The Roommate, the new Broadway play starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow, cancelled its performances this past weekend due to illness in the cast.
See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and More at 54 Below in October
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Mia Farrow Returns To THE ROOMMATE On Broadway Tonight
Screen legend Mia Farrow triumphantly returned to the Booth Theatre tonight in Jen Silverman’s play, The Roommate, after missing several performances due to illness.
Screen legend Mia Farrow triumphantly returned to the Booth Theatre tonight in Jen Silverman’s play, The Roommate, after missing several performances due to illness.
What We Know So Far About BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
Buena Vista Social Club is officially getting ready for a Broadway bow. What do you need to know about the new musical? Let's study up!
Buena Vista Social Club is officially getting ready for a Broadway bow. What do you need to know about the new musical? Let's study up!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE ROOMMATE
Just last week, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their opening night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, which is now running at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!
Just last week, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their opening night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, which is now running at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Will Arrive on Broadway in 2025
The acclaimed new musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB is coming to Broadway! A band of renowned musicians from across the globe will tell the legendary story of the artists who recorded the original album. The new musical features a book by Marco Ramirez and will be directed by Tony nominee Saheem Ali.
The acclaimed new musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB is coming to Broadway! A band of renowned musicians from across the globe will tell the legendary story of the artists who recorded the original album. The new musical features a book by Marco Ramirez and will be directed by Tony nominee Saheem Ali.
Marsha Mason Steps in for Mia Farrow in THE ROOMMATE
According to the New York Times, Marsha Mason is stepping in for Mia Farrow, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, September 14th, according to a now-deleted post on her official X account.
According to the New York Times, Marsha Mason is stepping in for Mia Farrow, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, September 14th, according to a now-deleted post on her official X account.
THE ROOMMATE Star Mia Farrow Tests Positive for COVID-19
According to a post on her official X account, The Roommate star Mia Farrow has tested positive for COVID-19.
According to a post on her official X account, The Roommate star Mia Farrow has tested positive for COVID-19.
Photos: Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow Take Opening Night Bows in THE ROOMMATE
Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their Opening Night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate last night, September 12, at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening curtain call here!
Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their Opening Night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate last night, September 12, at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening curtain call here!
Photos: Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow Backstage at THE ROOMMATE Opening Night
Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their Opening Night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate last night, September 12, at the Booth Theatre. The production is directed by Jack O’Brien. BroadwayWorld was on hand backstage at the big night, and snapped some photos of Farrow and LuPone. Check out the photos here!
Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their Opening Night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate last night, September 12, at the Booth Theatre. The production is directed by Jack O’Brien. BroadwayWorld was on hand backstage at the big night, and snapped some photos of Farrow and LuPone. Check out the photos here!
Review Roundup: THE ROOMMATE On Broadway Starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow
Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone star in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, opening this evening at the Booth Theatre. Read the reviews!
Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone star in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, opening this evening at the Booth Theatre. Read the reviews!
Photos: Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone in THE ROOMMATE
Get a first look at photos of Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone in The Roommate. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Get a first look at photos of Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone in The Roommate. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has David Yazbek written?
David Yazbek has written 7 shows including Mojo (Music), The Full Monty (Composer), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Composer), Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown (Lyricist), The Band's Visit (Music and Lyrics), Tootsie (Composer & Lyricist), Dead Outlaw (Music & Lyrics).
What awards has David Yazbek been nominated for?
Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Tootsie, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Full Monty, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty.
What awards has David Yazbek won?
David Yazbek has won several awards, including: - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Band's Visit - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty
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