David Yazbek
Latest News on David Yazbek:
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off on THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage (Feb 26, 2025)
Video: Liz Larsen and Aria Kane Perform 'To Me' from THE BEDWETTER (Feb 26, 2025)
Up on the Marquee: DEAD OUTLAW (Feb 25, 2025)
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off on THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage (Feb 26, 2025)
Video: Liz Larsen and Aria Kane Perform 'To Me' from THE BEDWETTER (Feb 26, 2025)
Up on the Marquee: DEAD OUTLAW (Feb 25, 2025)
BIO
David Yazbek has become one of Broadway's preeminent composer/lyricists. Three of his shows, The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown have been nominated for Best Score Tony Awards. He is a Tony Award winner for his most recent musical, The Band's Visit, which opened on Broadway to rave reviews and has been named to every Best of the Year list for 2017. The show also received 10 Tony Awards, as well as the Lucille Lortel Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, and the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical. He's also received three Grammy nominations and a Drama Desk Award. Yazbek won an Outstanding Writing Emmy Award for his stint on "Late Night with David Letterman." He scored the last season of HBO's "Boardwalk Empire," wrote the theme song to "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego," and has written hundreds of songs, scripts, scores and jingles for adult and children's TV. As a recording artist, Yazbek is responsible for five albums—The Laughing Man, Tock, Damascus, Tape Recorder, and Evil Monkey Man. He has written and/or produced for such acts as XTC, Ruben Blades, The Persuasions, Joe Jackson, Tito Puente and many others. As a performer, he and his band are engaged in an ongoing series of monthly shows at NYC's 54 Below club.
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Neil Pepe (Artistic Director), David Yazbek (Music Producer), Marco Paguia (Music Director), Dean Sharenow (Music Supervisor), Justin Peck (Co-Choreographer), Saheem Ali (Director), Marco Ramirez (Book), Orin Wolf (Producer), Patricia Delgado (Co-Choreographer)
Date:
10/13/2023
From: Photos: Inside Rehearsal For BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Off-Broadway
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Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lyrics
David Yazbek, Dead Outlaw
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Music
David Yazbek, Dead Outlaw
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Orchestrations
David YazbekDead Outlaw
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Best Musical
David YazbekDead Outlaw
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
David YazbekDead Outlaw
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
David Yazbek, Dead Outlaw
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Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Lyrics
David Yazbek, Tootsie
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Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Music
David Yazbek, Tootsie
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Best Musical
David Yazbek, Tootsie
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding New Score
David Yazbek, Tootsie
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
David Yazbek, Tootsie
winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
David Yazbek, The Band's Visit
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
David Yazbek, The Band's Visit
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Music
David Yazbek, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Orchestrations
David Yazbek, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
David Yazbek, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
David Yazbek, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
David Yazbek, The Full Monty
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lyrics
David Yazbek, The Full Monty
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Music
David Yazbek, The Full Monty
Videos
Video: Liz Larsen and Aria Kane Perform 'To Me' from THE BEDWETTER
by Stephi Wild - 2025-02-26 06:43:54
Video: Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow Talk THE ROOMMATE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-09-01 12:20:06
VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo & Hadley Fraser Sing 'Dirty Rotten Number' from DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-13 14:46:33
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of New Musical by THE BAND'S VISIT Creators, DEAD OUTLAW
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-03-02 16:00:20
Exclusive: Roberto Araujo Gives Sneak Peek of I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-11-15 16:15:39
Exclusive Video: Watch 'Michael Jordan's Ball' From THE FULL MONTY at Transcendence Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-08-10 17:53:41
VIDEO: David Yazbek Discusses His Career, Process, and Inspiration With the Atlantic Theater
by Stephi Wild - 2020-06-12 05:49:09
VIDEO: Take a Look at the Trailer for Bay Area Musicals' THE FULL MONTY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-02-26 22:23:07
VIDEO: THE BAND'S VISIT Tour Performs on Toronto's Breakfast Television
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-04 09:55:38
VIDEO: The Cast Of TOOTSIE Performs 'Unstoppable' at the 2019 TONYS
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-06-10 10:09:57
Tonys Talk: David Yazbek, Robert Horn & Scott Ellis Reveal How They Updated TOOTSIE for 2019
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2019-06-06 16:01:00
WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-06-06 20:01:00
News
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off on THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Joshua Wright - Feb 26, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is now on stage at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. What did the critics think? Directed by Tony nominee Anne Kauffman, the production is making its regional premiere through March 16, 2025, in the Kreeger Theater, kicking off the second half of Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif’s inaugural season.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 26, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is now on stage at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. What did the critics think? Directed by Tony nominee Anne Kauffman, the production is making its regional premiere through March 16, 2025, in the Kreeger Theater, kicking off the second half of Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif’s inaugural season.
Video: Liz Larsen and Aria Kane Perform 'To Me' from THE BEDWETTER
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video of Liz Larsen and Aria Kane performing the song 'To Me'!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video of Liz Larsen and Aria Kane performing the song 'To Me'!
Up on the Marquee: DEAD OUTLAW
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 25, 2025
Dead Outlaw is getting ready for Broadway! Written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and directed by David Cromer, Dead Outlaw will open on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on April 27, 2025. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee!
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 25, 2025
Dead Outlaw is getting ready for Broadway! Written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and directed by David Cromer, Dead Outlaw will open on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on April 27, 2025. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee!
Video: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video from the production!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is playing now at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new video from the production!
Videos You Missed This Week: BOOP!, OH, MARY! and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 21, 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 21, 2025 with videos from , and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 21, 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 21, 2025 with videos from , and more!
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Will Offer Discount Tickets Through Digital Lottery and General Rush
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
The new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will launch Digital Lottery and General Rush policies, to allow fans to get discount tickets to the upcoming production. Learn more here about how to get cheap tickets to the show!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
The new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will launch Digital Lottery and General Rush policies, to allow fans to get discount tickets to the upcoming production. Learn more here about how to get cheap tickets to the show!
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.
Review: THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Dara Homer - Feb 15, 2025
Based on comedian Sarah Silverman’s memoir, The Bedwetter uses brazen humor to explore themes of broken family bonds, depression, and being different.
by Dara Homer - Feb 15, 2025
Based on comedian Sarah Silverman’s memoir, The Bedwetter uses brazen humor to explore themes of broken family bonds, depression, and being different.
Review: TOOTSIE al Teatro Sistina
by Ettore Farrattini - Feb 15, 2025
TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA UN ALTRO CELEBRE FILM RIVIVE SULLA SCENA IN UN ALLESTIMENTO ACCATTIVANTE E ESTREMAMENTE BEN CURATO
by Ettore Farrattini - Feb 15, 2025
TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA UN ALTRO CELEBRE FILM RIVIVE SULLA SCENA IN UN ALLESTIMENTO ACCATTIVANTE E ESTREMAMENTE BEN CURATO
Videos You Missed This Week: DEAD OUTLAW, PURPOSE and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 14, 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 14, 2025 with videos from Dead Outlaw, Redwood, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 14, 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 14, 2025 with videos from Dead Outlaw, Redwood, and more!
Video: First Listen to 'Normal' from DEAD OUTLAW
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2025
Get a first listen to 'Normal' from the upcoming Broadway run of Dead Outlaw, which made its premiere off-Broadway last year. Written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and directed by David Cromer, Dead Outlaw will open on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on April 27, 2025.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2025
Get a first listen to 'Normal' from the upcoming Broadway run of Dead Outlaw, which made its premiere off-Broadway last year. Written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and directed by David Cromer, Dead Outlaw will open on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on April 27, 2025.
Photos: Shoshana Bean and More in THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new production photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage, starring Aria Kane, Shoshana Bean, and more. Check out all new production photos here!
Video: Shoshana Bean and Liz Larsen Discuss THE BEDWETTER
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. See what stars Shoshana Bean and Liz Larsen have to say about the production in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025
Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical is currently in rehearsals at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. See what stars Shoshana Bean and Liz Larsen have to say about the production in the video here!
Cast Set for DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Austin Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the musical comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Jeffrey Lane. See who is starring and learn more about the production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast and creatives for the musical comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Jeffrey Lane. See who is starring and learn more about the production.
20 Great Audition Songs for Baritones & Basses
by Sarah Lasko - Jan 22, 2025
If you’re a baritone or bass singer looking to refresh your go-to audition material, here’s a list of musical theatre songs to help you showcase your range and talent to the folks behind the audition table.
by Sarah Lasko - Jan 22, 2025
If you’re a baritone or bass singer looking to refresh your go-to audition material, here’s a list of musical theatre songs to help you showcase your range and talent to the folks behind the audition table.
Andrew Durand and the Cast of DEAD OUTLAW Will Reprise Roles on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
The cast and creative team have been announced for the Broadway run of Dead Outlaw, which made its premiere off-Broadway last year. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
The cast and creative team have been announced for the Broadway run of Dead Outlaw, which made its premiere off-Broadway last year. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
Theatre Now Awarded NAMT Writers Residency Grant
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
Theatre Now New York has been awarded a Writers Residency Grant through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals by the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT).
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
Theatre Now New York has been awarded a Writers Residency Grant through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals by the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT).
Photos: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Begins Rehearsals on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
Rehearsals have begun for the new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB in New York City. Check out rehearsal photos of the new Broadway production and learn more about the show!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
Rehearsals have begun for the new Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB in New York City. Check out rehearsal photos of the new Broadway production and learn more about the show!
Ashley Blanchet & More Join Shoshana Bean-Led THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for two-time Emmy Award–winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for two-time Emmy Award–winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.
25 Broadway People to Watch in 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 5, 2025
Who should you keep your eye on as the spring season begins and awards season approaches? Check out our list of just 25 performers and creatives to watch out for in the new year!
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 5, 2025
Who should you keep your eye on as the spring season begins and awards season approaches? Check out our list of just 25 performers and creatives to watch out for in the new year!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has David Yazbek written?
David Yazbek has written 7 shows including Mojo (Music), The Full Monty (Composer), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Composer), Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown (Lyricist), The Band's Visit (Music and Lyrics), Tootsie (Composer & Lyricist), Dead Outlaw (Music & Lyrics).
What awards has David Yazbek been nominated for?
Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Tootsie, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Full Monty, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty.
What awards has David Yazbek won?
David Yazbek has won several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Band's Visit - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty.
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