David Geffen
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Latest News on David Geffen:
NY Phil Reveals Activities for Yuja Wang, 2024–25 Artist-in-Residence (Dec 18, 2024)
Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment and Julia Bullock Come to 92NY (Dec 18, 2024)
Atlantic Theater Company Unveils 2024 Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program Writers (Dec 16, 2024)
NY Phil Reveals Activities for Yuja Wang, 2024–25 Artist-in-Residence (Dec 18, 2024)
Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment and Julia Bullock Come to 92NY (Dec 18, 2024)
Atlantic Theater Company Unveils 2024 Judith Champion Launch Commissioning Program Writers (Dec 16, 2024)
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:Â 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:Â 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:Â 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: Watch a Preview of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at South Coast Repertory
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2024
Video: 'Grow For Me' In Rehearsals For South Coast Rep's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Joshua Wright - Sep 18, 2024
Video: Get A First Look At The Hot Wing King at Baltimore Center Stage
by Joshua Wright - Apr 11, 2024
Video: Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate Discusses the Process of Creating 'Pisachi'
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024
Video: Meet The Cast & Director of Katori Hall's THE HOT WING KING at Hartford Stage
by Joshua Wright - Feb 27, 2024
Video: Meet The Cast Of Katori Hall's THE HOT WING KING at Hartford Stage
by Joshua Wright - Feb 22, 2024
Video: Nikki Renée Daniels & David Phelps Are Going Back to the Beginning in CHILDREN OF EDEN
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Jan 31, 2024
Video: Norm Lewis Is Prepping for His Most Heavenly Role in CHILDREN OF EDEN
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Jan 19, 2024
Video: Tony Yazbeck Talks Directing and Choreographing Manhattan Concert Productions' CHILDREN OF EDEN
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 24, 2023
Video: Jeremy Strong Talks Theatre Roots and ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023
VIDEO: NY Phil Members Perform Berlioz's 'Symphonie Fantastique' From Coast to Coast
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2020
VIDEO: Jaap van Zweden Conducts New York Philharmonic's Performance of Wagner's DIE WALKURE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2020
TV: Watch Highlights from MCP's Star-Studded JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2020
TV: Watch a Sneak Peek of MCP's JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 15, 2020
News
NY Phil Reveals Activities for Yuja Wang, 2024â€"25 Artist-in-Residence
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!
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!
Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment and Julia Bullock Come to 92NY
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment & Julia Bullock, soprano performing The Golden Age of the Baroque.
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment & Julia Bullock, soprano performing The Golden Age of the Baroque.
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!
Sutton Foster to Perform at New York Philharmonic Spring Gala and Concert
The New York Philharmonic will hold its annual Spring Gala and Concert at the Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall. The concert will feature Sutton Foster. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The New York Philharmonic will hold its annual Spring Gala and Concert at the Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall. The concert will feature Sutton Foster. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Under the Radar Festival & More Set for January at Lincoln Center
January at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will feature the Under the Radar festival, De La Soul's headlining debut, Avenida B’s return to ¡VAYA¡, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
January at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will feature the Under the Radar festival, De La Soul's headlining debut, Avenida B’s return to ¡VAYA¡, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FIRES IN THE MIRROR Announced At Bristol Riverside Theatre This February
Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) (120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA, 19007) opens 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.
Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) (120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA, 19007) opens 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.
Review: Yunchan Lim And The New York Philharmonic Perform Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2
What did our critic think of YUNCHAN LIM AND THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC ENCHANT WITH CHOPIN’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 at Geffen Hall?
What did our critic think of YUNCHAN LIM AND THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC ENCHANT WITH CHOPIN’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2 at Geffen Hall?
U.S. Premiere of Rubén Blades’ MAESTRA VIDA & More to be Presented at Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed additional Free and Choose-What-You-Pay programming throughout the winter and spring. See full programming and learn more!
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed additional Free and Choose-What-You-Pay programming throughout the winter and spring. See full programming and learn more!
The David Geffen School of Drama to Present KILELE: UNA EPOPEYA ARTESENAL
The David Geffen School of Drama will present KILELE: UNA EPOPEYA ARTESENAL, by Felipe Vergara Lombana, translated by Juliana Morales Carreño and A.B. Orme, and directed by Juliana Morales Carreño. Learn more!
The David Geffen School of Drama will present KILELE: UNA EPOPEYA ARTESENAL, by Felipe Vergara Lombana, translated by Juliana Morales Carreño and A.B. Orme, and directed by Juliana Morales Carreño. Learn more!
Orion Weiss Releases First Single From ARC III: Brahms, Schubert, Debussy, Dohnányi, Ligeti, Talma
xOn Friday, February 21, 2025, acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss will release his new album, Arc III: Brahms, Schubert, Debussy, Dohnányi, Ligeti, Talma on First Hand Records. Listen to the first single now.
xOn Friday, February 21, 2025, acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss will release his new album, Arc III: Brahms, Schubert, Debussy, Dohnányi, Ligeti, Talma on First Hand Records. Listen to the first single now.
Pianist Jeremy Denk to Perform at 92NY in December
The 92nd Street Y will present the Jeremy Denk, piano in December, on the David Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall and streaming online.
The 92nd Street Y will present the Jeremy Denk, piano in December, on the David Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall and streaming online.
Valley Youth Theatre Teens Will Perform in ANASTASIA at Lincoln Center
Valley Youth Theatre has announced that a select group of its teenage performers will participate in the 400-voice chorus for the one-night-only event performance of Anastasia: The Musical at New York City's Lincoln Center.
Valley Youth Theatre has announced that a select group of its teenage performers will participate in the 400-voice chorus for the one-night-only event performance of Anastasia: The Musical at New York City's Lincoln Center.
Donald Holder to Lead Lighting Design at David Geffen School of Drama
Donald Holder will join the faculty of David Geffen School of Drama at Yale as Professor in the Practice and will serve as Head of the Lighting Design Concentration at the Geffen School and Lighting Design Advisor at Yale Repertory Theatre.
Donald Holder will join the faculty of David Geffen School of Drama at Yale as Professor in the Practice and will serve as Head of the Lighting Design Concentration at the Geffen School and Lighting Design Advisor at Yale Repertory Theatre.
Page 73 Announces Semifinalists For Playwrighting Fellowship
Page 73 has announced 13 semifinalists for the 2025 Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship. Now in its 22nd year, the Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship is the company's most prestigious award.
Page 73 has announced 13 semifinalists for the 2025 Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship. Now in its 22nd year, the Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship is the company's most prestigious award.
Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin to Perform at 92NY in December
The 92nd Street Y in New York will present a performance by Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, featuring German Baroque works. The event will be available for streaming online. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The 92nd Street Y in New York will present a performance by Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, featuring German Baroque works. The event will be available for streaming online. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Christy Altomare Will Lead ANASTASIA Concert Performance at Lincoln Center
A one-night-only concert performance of Anastasia: The Musical will be held in February at Lincoln Center. Manhattan Concert Productions will present the performance as part of its Broadway Series.
A one-night-only concert performance of Anastasia: The Musical will be held in February at Lincoln Center. Manhattan Concert Productions will present the performance as part of its Broadway Series.
Review: STRAUSS AND SIBELIUS at the NY Philharmonic
What did our critic think of STRAUSS AND SIBELIUS AT THE NY PHILHARMONIC at Geffen Hall?
What did our critic think of STRAUSS AND SIBELIUS AT THE NY PHILHARMONIC at Geffen Hall?
Interview: Good Guy Cheyenne Jackson Gets to Kiss in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Next up at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Tony Award-winning musical La Cage Aux Folles opening November 17, 2024 (with previews beginning November 12th). Sam Pinkleton directs the cast headlined by Cheyenne Jackson and Kevin Cahoon as Georges and Albin with Ryan J. Haddad, Shannon Purser, George Salazar, Michael McDonald, Nicole Parker, El Beh, and Shea Diamond.
Next up at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Tony Award-winning musical La Cage Aux Folles opening November 17, 2024 (with previews beginning November 12th). Sam Pinkleton directs the cast headlined by Cheyenne Jackson and Kevin Cahoon as Georges and Albin with Ryan J. Haddad, Shannon Purser, George Salazar, Michael McDonald, Nicole Parker, El Beh, and Shea Diamond.
Ana Vidovic Comes to the David Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present Ana Vidovic, guitar later this month on the David Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall and streaming online.
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present Ana Vidovic, guitar later this month on the David Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall and streaming online.
The Dessoff Choirs Presents Annual MESSIAH SING And WELCOME YULE
Join The Dessoff Choirs for their annual MESSIAH SING on December 6 and the festive WELCOME YULE concerts on December 7 and 8, celebrating the holiday season with choral music in New York City.
Join The Dessoff Choirs for their annual MESSIAH SING on December 6 and the festive WELCOME YULE concerts on December 7 and 8, celebrating the holiday season with choral music in New York City.
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 the following awards: Best Play (Tony Awards) for M. Butterfly, and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Cats.
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