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BIO

David Lindsay-Abaire was most recently nominated for two Tony Awards for his work on Shrek The Musical: Best Book of a Musical and Best Score (with composer Jeanine Tesori). Prior to that he was awarded the 2008 Ed Kleban Award as America's most promising musical theatre lyricist and the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play Rabbit Hole, which premiered on Broadway at MTC. Rabbit Hole also received five Tony Award nominations, including Best Play, and the Spirit of America Award. His other shows include Fuddy Meers, Kimberly Akimbo, Wonder of the World, High Fidelity and A Devil Inside, among others. In addition to his work in theatre, David's screen adaptation of Rabbit Hole is scheduled for release this month. It stars Nicole Kidman and is directed by John Cameron Mitchell. David is a proud New Dramatists alum, a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and the Juilliard School, as well as a member of the WGA and the Dramatists Guild Council.

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Productions

Shrek The MusicalShrek The Musical
 
[West End, 2024] [Replacement]
Book and Lyrics[Replacement]
Shrek the Musical (Non-Equity)Shrek the Musical (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Book
RipcordRipcord
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Writer

Writing

Fuddy Meers
Playwright
Kimberly Akimbo
Playwright
Rabbit Hole
Playwright
Good People
Playwright
Ripcord
Author
High Fidelity
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Shrek the Musical
Bookwriter
Lyricist

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Book of a Musical

David Lindsay-Abaire, Kimberly Akimbo


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

David Lindsay-AbaireKimberly Akimbo

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lyrics

David Lindsay-Abaire, Kimberly Akimbo


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Best Musical

David Lindsay-AbaireKimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

David Lindsay-Abaire, Kimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Score

David Lindsay-AbaireKimberly Akimbo

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Play

David Lindsay-Abaire, Good People

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Play

David Lindsay-Abaire, Good People

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Book of a Musical

David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek The Musical

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

David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek The Musical


winner
- 2008 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

David Lindsay-Abaire

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek the Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lyrics

David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek the Musical


winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 2007 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

David Lindsay-Abaire, Rabbit Hole

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Play

David Lindsay-Abaire, Rabbit Hole

Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play

David Lindsay-AbaireWonder of the World

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

David Lindsay-Abaire, Fuddy Meers

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Review: KIMBERLEY AKIMBO at Fox Theatre, St. Louis Photo
Review: KIMBERLEY AKIMBO at Fox Theatre, St. Louis
by Rob Levy - Mar 26, 2025

Winner of 5 Tony Awards, Kimberly Akimbo is based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s play. Directed by Jessica Stone, the production mixes humor with just the right amount of heartstring tugs and teen angst.
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World Premieres and More Set for Delaware Theatre Company 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

Delaware Theatre Company has revealed its 2025/26 Season. The season will launch on September 17, 2025 with world premieres and more. See the full lineup here.
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HAMILTON, HADESTOWN, and More Set For Marcus Center's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

The 2025/26 Broadway at the Marcus Center season has been announced, along with the new MPAC Presents Jazz and Dance series for 2025/26. Learn more about the season here!
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THE OUTSIDERS, MAMMA MIA! And More Set for 2025/2026 Tulsa Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

Get full details for the upcomiing Tulsa Broadway season. THE OUTSIDERS launches its First National Tour this October. The seminal novel by Tulsa native S.E. Hinton comes home to the city that inspired it after winning four 2024 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
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KIMBERLY AKIMBO, HELL'S KITCHEN and More Set For OKC Broadway's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

OKC Broadway has announced its upcoming 2025/26 season lineup. The season will kick off this September with Kimberly Akimbo, which will be followed by The Book of Mormon, Elf, Beauty and the Beast, A Beautiful Noise, Hell's Kitchen, Shucked, and The Wiz.
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LaChanze, Vanessa Williams and More to Join BTU's THE BUSINESS OF SHOW Series
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Black Theatre United will present the next installment of The Business of Show Series: Producing 101. Learn more about the series and see how to tune in!
SHREK THE MUSICAL Comes to Broadway On Main in East Haven Photo
SHREK THE MUSICAL Comes to Broadway On Main in East Haven
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

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Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Finds Beauty in the Grotesque at Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - Mar 9, 2025

One of the oddest dramedies in recent history is also one of the most satisfyingly heartfelt.
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Photo
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!
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by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

Texas Performing Arts’ 2025-2026 Broadway in Austin Season will include Tony Award–winning Best Musicals, five Austin premieres and the return of fan favorites. Learn more about the full season here!
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THE OUTSIDERS, & JULIET and More Set for Broadway In Richmond New Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

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HELL'S KITCHEN, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for Broadway In Fort Lauderdale: 2 Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for Broadway In Fort Lauderdale: 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

The Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale series has announced its 2025/2026 season at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The season includes six South Florida premieres, Life of Pi, Kimberly Akimbo, and more.
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by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

Broward Center for the Performing Arts has announced titles for its 2025-26 Broadway season. The season includes six South Florida premieres, Life of Pi, Kimberly Akimbo, Water for Elephants and more.
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by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

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RIPCORD Comes to Trenton in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Open Book Theatre Company in Trenton will ignite the stage with a production that promises equal measures of riotous humor and genuine heart in Ripcord, a play by David Lindsay-Abaire
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has David Lindsay-Abaire written?

David Lindsay-Abaire has written 14 shows including Betty Boop Project (Bookwriter), My Man Godfrey (Bookwriter), Fuddy Meers (Playwright), Wonder of the World (Author), Kimberly Akimbo (Playwright), The 24 Hour Plays 2003 (Playwright), The 24 Hour Plays 2004 (Playwright), The 24 Hour Plays 2005 (Playwright), Rabbit Hole (Playwright), High Fidelity (Bookwriter), The 24 Hour Plays 2007 (Playwright), Good People (Playwright), Ripcord (Author), Shrek the Musical (Bookwriter).

What awards has David Lindsay-Abaire been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Good People, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Good People, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shrek The Musical, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Shrek The Musical, Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for , Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shrek the Musical , Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Shrek the Musical, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Rabbit Hole, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Rabbit Hole, The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Wonder of the World and John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fuddy Meers .

What awards has David Lindsay-Abaire won?

David Lindsay-Abaire has won the following awards: Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo; Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo; Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo; Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist; and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Rabbit Hole.

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