David Geffen
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Latest News on David Geffen:
American Symphony Orchestra Debuts at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall With TAPPING INTO THE TWENTIES (Feb 14, 2025)
92NY to Present Midori, Violin & Özgür Aydin, Piano in March (Feb 13, 2025)
Czech National Symphony Orchestra Comes To Lincoln With Spectacular Guest Soloists (Feb 13, 2025)
American Symphony Orchestra Debuts at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall With TAPPING INTO THE TWENTIES (Feb 14, 2025)
92NY to Present Midori, Violin & Özgür Aydin, Piano in March (Feb 13, 2025)
Czech National Symphony Orchestra Comes To Lincoln With Spectacular Guest Soloists (Feb 13, 2025)
Photos
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
Video: Christy Altomare, John Bolton, Alex Joseph Greyson & More Are Bringing Back ANASTASIA
by Joey Mervis - 2025-02-05 13:05:38
Video: Watch a Preview of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at South Coast Repertory
by Michael Major - 2024-10-03 21:42:01
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
Video: Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate Discusses the Process of Creating 'Pisachi'
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
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-22 15:48:54
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
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2024-01-19 12:00:20
VIDEO: Tarell Alvin McCraney On His Vision for the Geffen Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-04 15:50:17
Video: Tony Yazbeck Talks Directing and Choreographing Manhattan Concert Productions' CHILDREN OF EDEN
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2023-11-24 16:00:20
Video: Jeremy Strong Talks Theatre Roots and ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-05-14 10:54:58
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
TV: Watch Highlights from MCP's Star-Studded JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-02-18 11:30:28
News
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!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 6, 2025
by - Feb 6, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 6, 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 6, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 6, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Christy Altomare, John Bolton, Alex Joseph Greyson & More Are Bringing Back ANASTASIA
by Joey Mervis - Feb 5, 2025
Rumor has it that Anastasia will be back in NYC this winter when it arrives at David Geffen Hall in Lincoln Center. The one-night-only event arrives as a part of Manhattan Concert Productions' Broadway Series. Watch this video to find out more about how they are preparing for the event and what audiences can expect.
by Joey Mervis - Feb 5, 2025
Rumor has it that Anastasia will be back in NYC this winter when it arrives at David Geffen Hall in Lincoln Center. The one-night-only event arrives as a part of Manhattan Concert Productions' Broadway Series. Watch this video to find out more about how they are preparing for the event and what audiences can expect.
Spotlight: ANASTASIA at David Geffen Hall
by BWW Special Offer - Jan 30, 2025
Anastasia: The Musical Live For One Night Only! Manhattan Concert Productions will soon present a one-of-a-kind concert performance of Anastasia: The Musical, In Concert as part of its celebrated Broadway Series.
by BWW Special Offer - Jan 30, 2025
Anastasia: The Musical Live For One Night Only! Manhattan Concert Productions will soon present a one-of-a-kind concert performance of Anastasia: The Musical, In Concert as part of its celebrated Broadway Series.
Josh Borenstein Appointed Chair of Theater Management at David Geffen School of Drama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
Joshua Borenstein has been appointed Chair of the Theater Management Program and Assistant Professor Adjunct at David Geffen School of Drama at Yale, effective July 1, 2025. Learn more about Borenstein.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
Joshua Borenstein has been appointed Chair of the Theater Management Program and Assistant Professor Adjunct at David Geffen School of Drama at Yale, effective July 1, 2025. Learn more about Borenstein.
Hagen Quartet to Perform at 92NY in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY) will present the Hagen Quartet in February.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY) will present the Hagen Quartet in February.
CYCLE 4 Winners of The Next Wave Initiative Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025
The Directors Company has just announced its 4th slate of winners for their Next Wave Initiative scholarships. Learn more about the winners and the scholarship here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025
The Directors Company has just announced its 4th slate of winners for their Next Wave Initiative scholarships. Learn more about the winners and the scholarship here!
South Florida Symphony Orchestra Announces Valentine's Day Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025
South Florida Symphony Orchestra will present an adventurous Valentine's Day program featuring three orchestra premieres, headlined by the return of R. Strauss' Don Juan. Led by SFSO's award-winning music director Sebrina María Alfonso and featuring soprano Amy Shoremount-Obra, the concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 14, at the Tennessee Williams Theatre at The College of the Florida Keys.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025
South Florida Symphony Orchestra will present an adventurous Valentine's Day program featuring three orchestra premieres, headlined by the return of R. Strauss' Don Juan. Led by SFSO's award-winning music director Sebrina María Alfonso and featuring soprano Amy Shoremount-Obra, the concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 14, at the Tennessee Williams Theatre at The College of the Florida Keys.
South Florida Symphony Orchestra Announces Valentine's Day Weekend Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2025
Celebrate love in all its dramatic, poetic, erotic, scandalous and insatiable forms as South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) will present an adventurous Valentine’s Day weekend program featuring three orchestra premieres, headlined by the return of R. Strauss’ Don Juan.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2025
Celebrate love in all its dramatic, poetic, erotic, scandalous and insatiable forms as South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) will present an adventurous Valentine’s Day weekend program featuring three orchestra premieres, headlined by the return of R. Strauss’ Don Juan.
Lunar New Year Party Announced At Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025
On Saturday, February 1, Lincoln Center will celebrate the Lunar New Year with a family-friendly celebration in David Geffen Hall. This day-long diasporic celebration invites New Yorkers to ring in 2025 as the year of the Snake:
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025
On Saturday, February 1, Lincoln Center will celebrate the Lunar New Year with a family-friendly celebration in David Geffen Hall. This day-long diasporic celebration invites New Yorkers to ring in 2025 as the year of the Snake:
XIanon 'Chloe' Liu Named 2024-2025 National Vision, Inc. BIPOC Stage Management Fellow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025
Xianon “Chloe” Liu has been chosen as the National Vision, Inc. BIPOC Stage Management Fellow for the 2024-2025 season at Alliance Theatre. Learn more about the fellowship!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025
Xianon “Chloe” Liu has been chosen as the National Vision, Inc. BIPOC Stage Management Fellow for the 2024-2025 season at Alliance Theatre. Learn more about the fellowship!
AT THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE BODY OF WATER Kicks Off The 2025 OTR Season At Chance Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025
Chance Theater has announced the staged reading of at the very bottom of a body of water, written by 2025 Resident Playwright Benjamin Benne and directed by Sara Guerrero.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025
Chance Theater has announced the staged reading of at the very bottom of a body of water, written by 2025 Resident Playwright Benjamin Benne and directed by Sara Guerrero.
92NY To Present Pablo Ferrández, Cello & Julio Elizalde, Piano In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 24, 2024
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present Pablo Ferrández, cello & Julio Elizalde, piano on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2pm ET on the David Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall and streaming online.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 24, 2024
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present Pablo Ferrández, cello & Julio Elizalde, piano on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2pm ET on the David Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall and streaming online.
NY Phil Reveals Activities for Yuja Wang, 2024"25 Artist-in-Residence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024
The New York Philharmonic revealed the 2024–25 season activities for pianist Yuja Wang, the season’s Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024
The New York Philharmonic revealed the 2024–25 season activities for pianist Yuja Wang, the season’s Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence. 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 prestigious awards, including Best Play at the Tony Awards for M. Butterfly and Best Musical at the Tony Awards for Cats.
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