David Lindsay-Abaire
Latest News on David Lindsay-Abaire:
Review: RIPCORD at Murry's Dinner Playhouse (Jan 23, 2025)
Justin Cooley to Join KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour This Winter (Jan 22, 2025)
Bergen County Players Will Perform RABBIT HOLE (Jan 21, 2025)
Review: RIPCORD at Murry's Dinner Playhouse (Jan 23, 2025)
Justin Cooley to Join KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour This Winter (Jan 22, 2025)
Bergen County Players Will Perform RABBIT HOLE (Jan 21, 2025)
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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Atlantic Theater Company Artistic Director Neil Pepe, Atlantic Theater Company School Executive Director Mary McCann, Choreographer Danny Mefford, Director Jessica Stone, Composer Jeanine Tesori, Book/Lyrics/Original Play David Lindsay-Abaire and Atlantic Teater Company Managing Director Jeffrey Lawson
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12/09/2021
From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Atlantic Theater Company
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Awards and Nominations
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Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Book of a Musical
David Lindsay-Abaire, Kimberly Akimbo
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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
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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
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- 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
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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
Videos
Video: Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Sing 'Now' at KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Sitzprobe
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-09-01 10:37:54
Video: Watch LaChanze Discuss Becoming a Broadway Producer on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-02-18 10:17:21
Video: Watch KIMBERLY AKIMBO Perform 'This Time' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - 2024-02-07 10:20:35
VIDEO: KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Steven Boyer and Alli Mauzey Talk Food & Drinks Near the Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-15 14:19:54
Video: Victoria Clark Reveals How Her Son Broke Her Tony Award
by Michael Major - 2023-08-28 13:37:51
Video: Meet the 2023 Tony Nominees for Best Score and Orchestrations
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-09 15:04:14
Video: Meet the 2023 Tony Nominees for Best Book of a Musical
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-09 12:20:58
Video: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Kicks Off CBS MORNINGS' 'Road to the Tonys' Series
by Michael Major - 2023-05-24 10:53:40
Video: Watch KIMBERLY AKIMBO's NPR Tiny Desk Concert With Bonnie Milligan, Victoria Clark & More
by Michael Major - 2023-05-19 13:31:08
Video: Watch KIMBERLY AKIMBO Cast in Music Video for 'This Time'
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-07 13:14:44
VIDEO: Victoria Clark & KIMBERLY AKIMBO Cast Perform 'Anagram' on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-12-27 10:26:11
Video: KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Steven Boyer Shares Why Audiences Need to Flock to the Theatre
by Survival Jobs - 2022-10-16 16:00:20
News
Review: RIPCORD at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
What did our critic think of RIPCORD at Murry's Dinner Playhouse?
What did our critic think of RIPCORD at Murry's Dinner Playhouse?
Justin Cooley to Join KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour This Winter
Tony nominee Justin Cooley will join the National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO as Seth for a limited time this February. Learn more about the tour and his run in it and see how to purchase tickets.
Tony nominee Justin Cooley will join the National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO as Seth for a limited time this February. Learn more about the tour and his run in it and see how to purchase tickets.
Bergen County Players Will Perform RABBIT HOLE
Bergen County Players will present Rabbit Hole, which won playwright David Lindsay-Abaire a Pulitzer Prize in 2007. Learn more about the performance here!
Bergen County Players will present Rabbit Hole, which won playwright David Lindsay-Abaire a Pulitzer Prize in 2007. Learn more about the performance here!
WICKED, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for 2025-26 Broadway In Birmingham Season
The American Theatre Guild has announced the 25–26 Season for the BJCC Concert Hall. The 25–26 BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM Series will include WICKED, CLUE, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, MJ, & JULIET and MRS. DOUBTFIRE.
The American Theatre Guild has announced the 25–26 Season for the BJCC Concert Hall. The 25–26 BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM Series will include WICKED, CLUE, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, MJ, & JULIET and MRS. DOUBTFIRE.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Keller Auditorium
This quirky gem of a musical, which won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is the kind of show that makes you laugh, cry, and fundamentally reassess your perspective on life.
This quirky gem of a musical, which won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is the kind of show that makes you laugh, cry, and fundamentally reassess your perspective on life.
Benjamin Velez and Madeline Myers Are Recipients of the 2025 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre
The 2025 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Benjamin Velez. The 2025 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to Madeline Myers.
The 2025 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Benjamin Velez. The 2025 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre librettist has been awarded to Madeline Myers.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at The Paramount Theatre
Dear Readers, first off let me wish you a Happy New Year and here’s hoping we’re in for some outstanding theater in 2025. But for now let’s set the not so way back machine to 2021 where I managed to see a new musical in previews Off-Broadway, “Kimberly Akimbo”. And let me say, Readers, it didn’t blow me away. It was cute with some fun songs but didn’t thrill me. Then it went to Broadway, and everyone lost their minds over it, and it won the Tony. Now, here we are in 2025, and that same show is at the Paramount, and while I found it a tighter show and certainly adorable and charming, I still have issue with the lack of memorable songs and, honestly, its Tony win especially when stacked up against some other shows that season.
Dear Readers, first off let me wish you a Happy New Year and here’s hoping we’re in for some outstanding theater in 2025. But for now let’s set the not so way back machine to 2021 where I managed to see a new musical in previews Off-Broadway, “Kimberly Akimbo”. And let me say, Readers, it didn’t blow me away. It was cute with some fun songs but didn’t thrill me. Then it went to Broadway, and everyone lost their minds over it, and it won the Tony. Now, here we are in 2025, and that same show is at the Paramount, and while I found it a tighter show and certainly adorable and charming, I still have issue with the lack of memorable songs and, honestly, its Tony win especially when stacked up against some other shows that season.
Sutton Foster to Perform at State Theatre New Jersey in January
State Theatre New Jersey will present An Evening with Sutton Foster. The Tony Award-winning artist will perform from her extensive Broadway catalog including, The Music Man, Anything Goes, and Sweeney Todd. Learn more!
State Theatre New Jersey will present An Evening with Sutton Foster. The Tony Award-winning artist will perform from her extensive Broadway catalog including, The Music Man, Anything Goes, and Sweeney Todd. Learn more!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, THE WIZ And More Come To The Smith Center In 2025
From fresh Broadway musicals and legendary headliners to insightful speakers and jazz masters, The Smith Center's 2025 calendar offers diverse options for everyone. Get full details for the season below!
From fresh Broadway musicals and legendary headliners to insightful speakers and jazz masters, The Smith Center's 2025 calendar offers diverse options for everyone. Get full details for the season below!
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Kicks Off the New Year at Broadway Sacramento
Broadway Sacramento is kicking off the new year with a bang with the much-anticipated, multi-Tony Award-winning phenomenon, Kimberly Akimbo. David Lindsay-Abaire’s book and lyrics, based on his 2001 play, are accompanied by Jeanine Tesori’s beautiful score in this hilariously dazzling take on love and loss.
Broadway Sacramento is kicking off the new year with a bang with the much-anticipated, multi-Tony Award-winning phenomenon, Kimberly Akimbo. David Lindsay-Abaire’s book and lyrics, based on his 2001 play, are accompanied by Jeanine Tesori’s beautiful score in this hilariously dazzling take on love and loss.
CENTERstage Productions to Kick Off 2025 With SHREK THE MUSICAL
CENTERstage Productions will kick off 2025 with a laughter filled family-friendly fairy tale adventure! Get ready to laugh, sing, and cheer as Shrek The Musical takes the stage. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CENTERstage Productions will kick off 2025 with a laughter filled family-friendly fairy tale adventure! Get ready to laugh, sing, and cheer as Shrek The Musical takes the stage. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Eccles Theater is Story Theatre for Young Audiences
The national tour of SHREK THE MUSICAL, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City as part of the Live! at the Eccles series, is a reimagined telling of the saucy but ultimately moving story with a remarkable contemporary score.
The national tour of SHREK THE MUSICAL, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City as part of the Live! at the Eccles series, is a reimagined telling of the saucy but ultimately moving story with a remarkable contemporary score.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO is Coming to Keller Auditorium in January
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium. Learn more abut the production and see how to purchase tickets.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium. Learn more abut the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL Dazzles at Broadway San Jose
The national tour of Shrek the Musical, in all its gassy, green glory, opened at Broadway San Jose and captivated the audience from start to finish. Hilariously funny, heartwarming, and—strangely enough—healing, Shrek the Musical is theater magic at its finest and is a must-see for audiences of all ages, especially kids.
The national tour of Shrek the Musical, in all its gassy, green glory, opened at Broadway San Jose and captivated the audience from start to finish. Hilariously funny, heartwarming, and—strangely enough—healing, Shrek the Musical is theater magic at its finest and is a must-see for audiences of all ages, especially kids.
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!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Comes to Seattle Next Month
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will make its Seattle premiere at The Paramount Theatre in January 2025. Learn more about the upcoming production here and find out how to get tickets!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will make its Seattle premiere at The Paramount Theatre in January 2025. Learn more about the upcoming production here and find out how to get tickets!
Review: Carolee Carmello as KIMBERLY AKIMBO at the Eccles Theater is a Treat
The national tour of Best Musical Tony winner KIMBERLY AKIMBO, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is darkly funny and lightly sad, anchored by three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello’s astounding interpretation of the title role. What a treat for Utah audiences to experience a performance of this caliber from a Broadway star.
The national tour of Best Musical Tony winner KIMBERLY AKIMBO, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is darkly funny and lightly sad, anchored by three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello’s astounding interpretation of the title role. What a treat for Utah audiences to experience a performance of this caliber from a Broadway star.
Tickets On Sale Now KIMBERLY AKIMBO at The Orpheum Theater
Tickets are on sale now for the Nebraska premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The show will play Omaha's Orpheum Theater in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets are on sale now for the Nebraska premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The show will play Omaha's Orpheum Theater in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
The world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love will premiere on Broadway on December 11. All In will be performed with a rotating cast of actors. Meet the first cast members taking the stage in the show here!
The world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love will premiere on Broadway on December 11. All In will be performed with a rotating cast of actors. Meet the first cast members taking the stage in the show here!
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Gammage Auditorium
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the 2023 Tony Winner for Best Musical now visiting Gammage Auditorium, manages something remarkable - it finds the bittersweet spot between life's joys and sorrows, letting both exist without cancelling each other out. In an era where musicals often rely on spectacle and flash to make their mark, KIMBERLY AKIMBO succeeds through pure storytelling muscle and emotional authenticity.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the 2023 Tony Winner for Best Musical now visiting Gammage Auditorium, manages something remarkable - it finds the bittersweet spot between life's joys and sorrows, letting both exist without cancelling each other out. In an era where musicals often rely on spectacle and flash to make their mark, KIMBERLY AKIMBO succeeds through pure storytelling muscle and emotional authenticity.
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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