David Geffen
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Latest News on David Geffen:
Boulez At 100: NY Phil Digital Archives Releases Thousands Of Pages Of Documents From Former Music Director's Tenure (Mar 27, 2025)
92NY to Present Richard Goode, Piano: Fancies And Goodnights (Mar 26, 2025)
April at Lincoln Center to Feature Create-athon with Clint Ramos and More (Mar 24, 2025)
Boulez At 100: NY Phil Digital Archives Releases Thousands Of Pages Of Documents From Former Music Director's Tenure (Mar 27, 2025)
92NY to Present Richard Goode, Piano: Fancies And Goodnights (Mar 26, 2025)
April at Lincoln Center to Feature Create-athon with Clint Ramos and More (Mar 24, 2025)
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Kevin Kern, John Treacy Egan, Corey Cott, Tony Yazbeck, Chris Dwan, Alex Newell and cast performing during the MCP Production of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" Concert at the David Geffen Hall on February 18, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019
Jaap van Zweden conducts the New York Philharmonic performing Bartók "Bluebeaerd's Castle" with baritone Johannes Martin Kränzle and soprano Nina St;emme at David Geffen Hall, 9/26/19. Photo by Chris Lee
Date:
10/04/2019
From: Photo Flash: BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE / ERWARTUNG at the New York Philharmonic
Jaap van Zweden conducts the New York Philharmonic performing Bartók "Bluebeaerd's Castle" with baritone Johannes Martin Kränzle and soprano Nina St;emme at David Geffen Hall, 9/26/19. Photo by Chris Lee
Date:
10/04/2019
From: Photo Flash: BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE / ERWARTUNG at the New York Philharmonic
Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Play
David Geffen, M. Butterfly
winner
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Musical
David Geffen, Cats
winner
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Musical
David Geffen, Cats
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Play
David Geffen, 'Master Harold'...and the Boys
Videos
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by Joey Mervis - 2025-02-05 13:05:38
Video: Watch a Preview of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at South Coast Repertory
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Video: 'Grow For Me' In Rehearsals For South Coast Rep's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-18 17:09:16
Video: Get A First Look At The Hot Wing King at Baltimore Center Stage
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-11 16:02:56
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by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-10 14:48:32
Video: Meet The Cast & Director of Katori Hall's THE HOT WING KING at Hartford Stage
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-27 14:07:43
Video: Meet The Cast Of Katori Hall's THE HOT WING KING at Hartford Stage
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Video: Nikki Renée Daniels & David Phelps Are Going Back to the Beginning in CHILDREN OF EDEN
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2024-01-31 13:46:28
Video: Norm Lewis Is Prepping for His Most Heavenly Role in CHILDREN OF EDEN
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VIDEO: Tarell Alvin McCraney On His Vision for the Geffen Playhouse
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Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-01 12:00:20
VIDEO: NY Phil Members Perform Berlioz's 'Symphonie Fantastique' From Coast to Coast
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-23 09:50:47
VIDEO: Jaap van Zweden Conducts New York Philharmonic's Performance of Wagner's DIE WALKURE
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-03 06:30:24
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by Nicole Rosky - 2020-02-18 11:30:28
News
Boulez At 100: NY Phil Digital Archives Releases Thousands Of Pages Of Documents From Former Music Director's Tenure
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025
Today marks the 100th birthday of the late Pierre Boulez (March 26, 1925–January 5, 2016), the New York Philharmonic's Music Director from 1971–77. In commemoration of his centennial, the New York Philharmonic Shelby White & Leon Levy Digital Archives has digitized and made available more than 13,000 pages of archival materials from his tenure.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025
Today marks the 100th birthday of the late Pierre Boulez (March 26, 1925–January 5, 2016), the New York Philharmonic's Music Director from 1971–77. In commemoration of his centennial, the New York Philharmonic Shelby White & Leon Levy Digital Archives has digitized and made available more than 13,000 pages of archival materials from his tenure.
92NY to Present Richard Goode, Piano: Fancies And Goodnights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present Richard Goode, piano: Fancies and Goodnights on the David Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall and online. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present Richard Goode, piano: Fancies and Goodnights on the David Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall and online. Learn more and see how to attend.
April at Lincoln Center to Feature Create-athon with Clint Ramos and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025
Next month at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, they're presenting a wide array of FREE and Choose-What-You-Pay events. See the full programming here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025
Next month at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, they're presenting a wide array of FREE and Choose-What-You-Pay events. See the full programming here!
92NY Harkness Dance Center And Works & Process to Present Uptown Rhythm Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025
The 92nd Street Y, New York and Works & Process will present the first annual Uptown Rhythm Dance Festival, a multi-night performance and workshop program. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025
The 92nd Street Y, New York and Works & Process will present the first annual Uptown Rhythm Dance Festival, a multi-night performance and workshop program. Learn more!
Arthur Wilson Named as Recipient of 2025 Burry Fredrik Design Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025
The Burry Fredrik Foundation has named costume and scenic designer Arthur Wilson as the recipient of the 2025 Burry Fredrik Design Fellowship and its $10,000 award. Learn more about Wilson and about the award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025
The Burry Fredrik Foundation has named costume and scenic designer Arthur Wilson as the recipient of the 2025 Burry Fredrik Design Fellowship and its $10,000 award. Learn more about Wilson and about the award.
10th Anniversary of Deke Sharon's Total Vocal Will Be Celebrated at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025
An evening celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Total Vocal, showcasing the vibrant sounds of a cappella music under the baton of acclaimed conductor and arranger Deke Sharon.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025
An evening celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Total Vocal, showcasing the vibrant sounds of a cappella music under the baton of acclaimed conductor and arranger Deke Sharon.
The New Harmony Project Reveals 2025 Writers
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
The New Harmony Project has announced the lineup for their 38th annual spring residency in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana. Learn more about the writers here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
The New Harmony Project has announced the lineup for their 38th annual spring residency in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana. Learn more about the writers here!
92NY to Present WILD UP: DARKNESS SOUNDING in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present the Wild Up: Darkness Sounding at At Kaufmann Concert Hall and Buttenwieser Hall. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present the Wild Up: Darkness Sounding at At Kaufmann Concert Hall and Buttenwieser Hall. Learn more and see how to attend.
MidAmerica Productions Announces Carnegie Hall 2025 Concert Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025
MidAmerica Productions unveils its 42nd season at Carnegie Hall, an extraordinary lineup of concerts celebrating the power of music to inspire, connect, and transform.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025
MidAmerica Productions unveils its 42nd season at Carnegie Hall, an extraordinary lineup of concerts celebrating the power of music to inspire, connect, and transform.
Playwrights From The Liberation Theatre Company Writing Residency Program To Hold Public Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025
Liberation Theatre Company will host four nights of public readings of plays written by writers who participated in LTC's Writing Residency Program for 2024-2025. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025
Liberation Theatre Company will host four nights of public readings of plays written by writers who participated in LTC's Writing Residency Program for 2024-2025. Learn more.
James Bundy to Step Down From Positions at David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025
James Bundy, who has served Yale since 2002 as the fifth Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and fourth Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, will step down from these positions on June 30, 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025
James Bundy, who has served Yale since 2002 as the fifth Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and fourth Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, will step down from these positions on June 30, 2026.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 21, 2025
by - Feb 21, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Feb 21, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
New York Philharmonic Will Host Kravis NIGHTCAP Concert with Tiler Peck and Hilary Hahn
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
The New York Philharmonic has announced details for the next Kravis Nightcap concert, set for this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
The New York Philharmonic has announced details for the next Kravis Nightcap concert, set for this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
American Symphony Orchestra Debuts at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall With TAPPING INTO THE TWENTIES
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Music Director Leon Botstein will lead the American Symphony Orchestra (ASO) in its debut performance at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, the third of four orchestral concerts in New York City during the ensemble’s 63rd season.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Music Director Leon Botstein will lead the American Symphony Orchestra (ASO) in its debut performance at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, the third of four orchestral concerts in New York City during the ensemble’s 63rd season.
92NY to Present Midori, Violin & Özgür Aydin, Piano in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
One of the great artists of the violin world, Midori returns to the 92NY stage with pianist Özgür Aydin for a recital of music at the heart of her artistry. Learn more about the upcoming concert in March and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
One of the great artists of the violin world, Midori returns to the 92NY stage with pianist Özgür Aydin for a recital of music at the heart of her artistry. Learn more about the upcoming concert in March and see how to purchase tickets.
Czech National Symphony Orchestra Comes To Lincoln With Spectacular Guest Soloists
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025
The Czech National Symphony Orchestra takes the Lied Center stage with a breathtaking program including American pianist Maxim Lando and the Nebraska return of superstar violinist Sandy Cameron.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025
The Czech National Symphony Orchestra takes the Lied Center stage with a breathtaking program including American pianist Maxim Lando and the Nebraska return of superstar violinist Sandy Cameron.
World Premiere and More Set for New York Philharmonic Spring 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025
The New York Philharmonic revealed that Gustavo Dudamel, the Orchestra’s future Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Music and Artistic Director, will reunite with the Orchestra in the spring of 2025. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025
The New York Philharmonic revealed that Gustavo Dudamel, the Orchestra’s future Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Music and Artistic Director, will reunite with the Orchestra in the spring of 2025. Learn more!
Video: FIRES IN THE MIRROR At Bristol Riverside Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025
Bristol Riverside Theatre will open their newly-renovated theatre with Anna Deavere Smith’s Fires in the Mirror, directed by BRT’s Amy Kaissar, showing from February 4 to 23. See video highlights from the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025
Bristol Riverside Theatre will open their newly-renovated theatre with Anna Deavere Smith’s Fires in the Mirror, directed by BRT’s Amy Kaissar, showing from February 4 to 23. See video highlights from the show.
Videos You Missed This Week: URINETOWN, JUST IN TIME and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 7, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 7, 2025 with videos from Urinetown, Just In Time, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 7, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 7, 2025 with videos from Urinetown, Just In Time, and more!
92NY to Present Ian Bostridge, Tenor & Julius Drake, Piano
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
The 92nd Street Y will present Ian Bostridge, tenor & Julius Drake, piano in March. In one of the great vocal events of the season, world-renowned tenor Ian Bostridge performs Schubert's brooding masterpiece Winterreise. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
The 92nd Street Y will present Ian Bostridge, tenor & Julius Drake, piano in March. In one of the great vocal events of the season, world-renowned tenor Ian Bostridge performs Schubert's brooding masterpiece Winterreise. Learn more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has David Geffen been nominated for?
Best Play (Tony Awards) for M. Butterfly, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Cats, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Cats and Best Play (Tony Awards) for 'Master Harold'...and the Boys.
What awards has David Geffen won?
David Geffen has won several awards, including Best Play at the Tony Awards for M. Butterfly and Best Musical at the Tony Awards for Cats.
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