Jeanine Tesori
Latest News on Jeanine Tesori:
Sam Pinkleton to Direct THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Reading at The Muny (Jan 16, 2025)
WICKED, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for 2025-26 Broadway In Birmingham Season (Jan 15, 2025)
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Keller Auditorium (Jan 15, 2025)
Sam Pinkleton to Direct THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Reading at The Muny (Jan 16, 2025)
WICKED, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for 2025-26 Broadway In Birmingham Season (Jan 15, 2025)
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Keller Auditorium (Jan 15, 2025)
Photos
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
Date:
12/09/2021
From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Atlantic Theater Company
Productions
Writing
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Movies
Nights in Rodanthe
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[ 2021 ] Aspiring Composer and Lyricist #22
[ 2021 ] Aspiring Composer and Lyricist #22
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Jeanine Tesori, Kimberly Akimbo
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Music
Jeanine Tesori, Kimberly Akimbo
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Best Musical
Jeanine Tesori, Kimberly Akimbo
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Score
Jeanine Tesori, Kimberly Akimbo
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Music
Jeanine Tesori, Soft Power
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding New Score
Jeanine Tesori, Soft Power
The Pulitzer Prize - 2020 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Jeanine TesoriSoft Power
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The Lortels - 2015 - Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee
Jeanine Tesori
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Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Jeanine Tesori, Fun Home
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Music
Jeanine Tesori, Fun Home
The Pulitzer Prize - 2014 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Jeanine Tesori, Fun Home
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Jeanine Tesori, Shrek The Musical
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Music
Jeanine Tesori, Shrek the Musical
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Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Music
Jeanine Tesori, Caroline, or Change
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Obie Awards - 2004 - Special Citations
Jeanine Tesori, Caroline, or Change
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best New Musical
Jeanine Tesori, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Jeanine Tesori, Caroline, or Change
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Jeanine Tesori, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Jeanine Tesori, Twelfth Night
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Music
Jeanine Tesori, Violet
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Musical
Jeanine Tesori, Violet
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Obie Awards - 1997 - Special Citations music for Violet
Jeanine Tesori
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Richard Rodgers Award - 1997 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award
Jeanine Tesori
Videos
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - 11/20/2024
Video: BLUE By Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson At Chicago Lyric Opera
by A.A. Cristi - 11/19/2024
Video: Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Sing 'Now' at KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Sitzprobe
by Blair Ingenthron - 09/01/2024
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals & Learn About Signature Theatre's Revised SOFT POWER
by Joshua Wright - 07/31/2024
Video: Watch 'Democracy (Reprise)' from SOFT POWER at Signature Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 06/15/2024
Video: Watch LaChanze Discuss Becoming a Broadway Producer on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 02/18/2024
Video: Watch KIMBERLY AKIMBO Perform 'This Time' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - 02/07/2024
VIDEO: Washington National Opera Presents The 11th Season Of American Opera Initiative Featuring Three World Premieres
by Joshua Wright - 01/16/2024
VIDEO: KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Steven Boyer and Alli Mauzey Talk Food & Drinks Near the Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - 10/15/2023
News
Sam Pinkleton to Direct THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Reading at The Muny
The Muny will be presenting a two-week reading of Thoroughly Modern Millie directed by Sam Pinkleton. Learn more about the upcoming reading and about The Muny's season.
The Muny will be presenting a two-week reading of Thoroughly Modern Millie directed by Sam Pinkleton. Learn more about the upcoming reading and about The Muny's season.
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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 10, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED Sets GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET Airing
PBS has set the premiere of Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera Grounded as part of their Great Performances at the Met series. Based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play and featuring mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo, Grounded will air Friday, March 21, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.
PBS has set the premiere of Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera Grounded as part of their Great Performances at the Met series. Based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play and featuring mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo, Grounded will air Friday, March 21, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.
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.
Theater Latté Da Announces Local Premiere Of Milo Cramer's SCHOOL PICTURES At The Ritz Theater
Theater Latté Da has announced the cast and creative team for the local premiere of the thought-provoking, delightful solo show SCHOOL PICTURES, written and performed by Milo Cramer and directed by the show's original director Morgan Green.
Theater Latté Da has announced the cast and creative team for the local premiere of the thought-provoking, delightful solo show SCHOOL PICTURES, written and performed by Milo Cramer and directed by the show's original director Morgan Green.
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.
Review: 42E RUE FAIT SON SHOW 2024 at La Maison de la Radio
The 7th edition of a celebration of musicals in Paris.
The 7th edition of a celebration of musicals in Paris.
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 Jeanine Tesori written?
Jeanine Tesori has written 6 shows including Don Juan de Marco (Composer), Violet (Composer), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Composer), Caroline, or Change (Composer), Fun Home (Composer), Shrek the Musical (Composer).
What awards has Jeanine Tesori been nominated for?
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Soft Power, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Soft Power, Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Soft Power, Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels), Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Fun Home, Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Fun Home, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Shrek The Musical, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Shrek the Musical, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Caroline, or Change, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Caroline, or Change, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Caroline, or Change, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Twelfth Night, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Violet, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Violet, Special Citations music for Violet (Obie Awards) and Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).
What awards has Jeanine Tesori won?
Jeanine Tesori has received several prestigious awards throughout her career, including: - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Kimberly Akimbo. - Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Kimberly Akimbo. - Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Soft Power. - Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee at The Lortels. - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Fun Home. - Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Caroline, or Change. - Special Citations at the Obie Awards for Caroline, or Change. - Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Violet. - Special Citations for music at the Obie Awards for Violet. - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).
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