Jeanine Tesori
Latest News on Jeanine Tesori:
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, THE WIZ And More Come To The Smith Center In 2025 (Jan 2, 2025)
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Kicks Off the New Year at Broadway Sacramento (Jan 1, 2025)
CENTERstage Productions to Kick Off 2025 With SHREK THE MUSICAL (Dec 31, 2024)
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, THE WIZ And More Come To The Smith Center In 2025 (Jan 2, 2025)
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Kicks Off the New Year at Broadway Sacramento (Jan 1, 2025)
CENTERstage Productions to Kick Off 2025 With SHREK THE MUSICAL (Dec 31, 2024)
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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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[ 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 - Nov 20, 2024
Video: BLUE By Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson At Chicago Lyric Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2024
Video: Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Sing 'Now' at KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Sitzprobe
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 1, 2024
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals & Learn About Signature Theatre's Revised SOFT POWER
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2024
Exclusive: 'I'm With Her' from Signature Theatre's Revised SOFT POWER
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2024
Video: Watch 'Democracy (Reprise)' from SOFT POWER at Signature Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 15, 2024
Video: Watch LaChanze Discuss Becoming a Broadway Producer on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2024
Video: Watch KIMBERLY AKIMBO Perform 'This Time' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2024
VIDEO: Washington National Opera Presents The 11th Season Of American Opera Initiative Featuring Three World Premieres
by Joshua Wright - Jan 16, 2024
VIDEO: KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Steven Boyer and Alli Mauzey Talk Food & Drinks Near the Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 15, 2023
News
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.
FUN HOME: BEHIND THE SHOW BACKSTORY to be Presented at Porchlight
Porchlight Music Theatre will present Fun Home: Behind the Show Backstory with Artistic Director Michael Weber in December. Learn more about the program and see how to purchase tickets.
Porchlight Music Theatre will present Fun Home: Behind the Show Backstory with Artistic Director Michael Weber in December. Learn more about the program and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Video: BLUE By Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson At Chicago Lyric Opera
An intimate look at family, faith, and community in times of grief and healing, Blue makes its Chicago premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago from November 16 to December 1, 2024. See highlights from the production.
An intimate look at family, faith, and community in times of grief and healing, Blue makes its Chicago premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago from November 16 to December 1, 2024. See highlights from the production.
Video: LaChanze Takes On 'Heaven on Their Minds' at Miscast
Tony winner LaChanze appears in the latest flashback performance from MCC Theater's MISCAST23! Watch as she sings 'Heaven on Their Minds' from Jesus Christ Superstar in this video.
Tony winner LaChanze appears in the latest flashback performance from MCC Theater's MISCAST23! Watch as she sings 'Heaven on Their Minds' from Jesus Christ Superstar in this video.
Photos: Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s BLUE Opens At Chicago Lyric Opera
An intimate look at family, faith, and community in times of grief and healing, Blue makes its Chicago premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago from November 16 to December 1, 2024. See photos of the production.
An intimate look at family, faith, and community in times of grief and healing, Blue makes its Chicago premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago from November 16 to December 1, 2024. See photos of the production.
Tickets to KIMBERLY AKIMBO in Boston On Sale Now
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning production of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, presented by Broadway In Boston, are now available. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning production of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, presented by Broadway In Boston, are now available. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO to Make Columbus Premiere at the Ohio Theatre
Broadway in Columbus will present the Columbus premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, for eight shows in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway in Columbus will present the Columbus premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, for eight shows in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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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