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Birth Place: Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA

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BIO

Tina Fey is a writer, actor, and producer known for her award-winning series "30 Rock" and for nine seasons on "Saturday Night Live" (Weekend Update, Sarah Palin, Mom Jeans.) Films: Sisters, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Date Night, Mean Girls (her first screenplay). In 2010 she became the youngest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Her book Bossypants has sold 2.5 million copies. She co-created "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" (Netflix) and is an Executive Producer on "Great News" (NBC). She is thrilled to make her Broadway debut as a writer and not as a dancer in Cats as previously stress-dreamt. She lives in NYC with her husband Jeff Richmond and their two fancy daughters.

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STAGE CREDITS

New York Spring Spectacular New York Spring Spectacular
[Off-Broadway]
Radio City Musical Hall Production, 2015
Cameo

Productions

Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[West End, 2024]
Book
Mean Girls (Non-Equity)Mean Girls (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Book Writer
Mean GirlsMean Girls
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Bookwriter

Writing

Mean Girls
Bookwriter

Movies

Martin & Orloff
[ 2002 ] Southern Woman
Mean Girls
[ 2004 ] Ms. Norbury
Beer League
[ 2006 ] Front Desk Girl
Man of the Year
[ 2006 ] Tina Fey
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters
[ 2007 ] Burrito
Baby Mama
[ 2008 ] Kate
Ponyo
[ 2008 ] Lisa
The Invention of Lying
[ 2009 ] Shelley
Date Night
[ 2010 ] Claire Foster
Megamind
[ 2010 ] Roxanne Ritchi
Admission
[ 2013 ] Portia Nathan
Muppets Most Wanted
[ 2014 ] Nadya
This Is Where I Leave You
[ 2014 ] Wendy Altman
Sisters
[ 2015 ] Kate Ellis
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
[ 2016 ] Kim Baker
Wine Country
[ 2019 ] Tammy
Soul
[ 2020 ] 22
Free Guy
[ 2021 ] Vacuuming Mom

TV Shows

30 Rock
Liz Lemon, Doris, Gladys Ormphby
Great News
Diana St. Tropez
Only Murders in the Building
Cinda Canning
Saturday Night Live
Weekend Update Anchor, Governor Sarah Palin
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Andrea Bayden, Marcia Clark

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Book of a Musical

Tina Fey, Mean Girls


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Tina Fey, Mean Girls


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Tina Fey, Mean Girls

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Book of a Musical

Tina Fey, Mean Girls

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Julia Lester Joins Netflix Comedy Series THE FOUR SEASONS Photo
Julia Lester Joins Netflix Comedy Series THE FOUR SEASONS

Tony-nominated performer Julia Lester is the latest addition to The Four Seasons, the upcoming Netflix comedy series from Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield.
Conan O’Brien to Receive the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Photo
Conan O’Brien to Receive the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Conan O’Brien on March 23, 2025, in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
THE SECOND CITY 65TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW Announced At Paramount's Copley Theatre Photo
THE SECOND CITY 65TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW Announced At Paramount's Copley Theatre

The Second City is celebrating 65 years, and they're bringing they're legendary laughfest to Paramount's Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, for a two-week summer run, June 17-28, 2025.
MEAN GIRLS is Coming to Theatre Under The Stars This Month Photo
MEAN GIRLS is Coming to Theatre Under The Stars This Month

Theatre Under The Stars will launch the second half of its 2024/25 Season with the North American Tour of Mean Girls. The musical comedy, adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film, will begin this month. Find out how to get tickets.
Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS Tour as Cady Heron Photo
Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS Tour as Cady Heron

The National Tour of Mean Girls has found its new Cady Heron! Katie Yeomans, formerly the standby for Cady on tour, has taken over the role full-time for the remainder of the 2024/25 tour.
THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS Comes To The Green Room 42 Photo
THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS Comes To The Green Room 42

The Green Room 42 will present Bligh Voth, Joel de Candio, and Nolan Bonvouloir in 'The Sondheim Sessions'. The popular NYC Sondheim series returns following successful shows in 2023 and 2024.
Ali Ewoldt to Join WOMEN OF THE WINGS at The Green Room 42 Photo
Ali Ewoldt to Join WOMEN OF THE WINGS at The Green Room 42

Ali Ewoldt will join Women of The Wings Volume 7 at The Green Room 42. Previous cast and creative announcements include Jordan Eagle, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
MEAN GIRLS Stops At The Granada Theatre In January Photo
MEAN GIRLS Stops At The Granada Theatre In January

The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film. Tickets to MEAN GIRLS are available now.
MEAN GIRLS Takes The Granada Theatre Stage In January Photo
MEAN GIRLS Takes The Granada Theatre Stage In January

The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film- as part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA Series.
MEAN GIRLS Takes The Bank Of America Performing Arts Center Stage In January Photo
MEAN GIRLS Takes The Bank Of America Performing Arts Center Stage In January

The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film.
THE FORD'S THEATRE LEGACY COMMISSIONS: A FIRST LOOK to Take Place in January Photo
THE FORD'S THEATRE LEGACY COMMISSIONS: A FIRST LOOK to Take Place in January

Ford's Theatre will present The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look, designed to serve as an artistic incubator for stories about unsung heroes responsible for changing the course of civil rights and equality in American life. Learn more!
South Asian Dancers, Actors and Singers Sought For New Musical Comedy COME FALL IN LO Photo
South Asian Dancers, Actors and Singers Sought For New Musical Comedy COME FALL IN LOVE - THE DDLJ MUSICAL

Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical will make its UK premiere at Manchester Opera House next year. Producers are looking for South Asians to join the cast. Learn more here!
ISABELLA SCOLARO: ONWARD AND UPWARD Announced At The Green Room 42 Photo
ISABELLA SCOLARO: ONWARD AND UPWARD Announced At The Green Room 42

The Green Room 42 will present Introducing: Isabella Scolaro- a solo debut performance to remember- on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7pm.
Ted Danson to Receive the 2025 Carol Burnett Award Photo
Ted Danson to Receive the 2025 Carol Burnett Award

The Golden Globes® has announced that 13-time Golden Globe® nominee and three-time winner Ted Danson has been named the Carol Burnett Award honoree for 2025.
Nick Fradiani, Abby Mueller, & More Set For TAYLOR SWIFT BY THE BOOK: IN CONCERT At G Photo
Nick Fradiani, Abby Mueller, & More Set For TAYLOR SWIFT BY THE BOOK: IN CONCERT At Green Room 42

The Green Room 42 will present TAYLOR SWIFT BY THE BOOK: IN CONCERT this December, celebrating the release of Taylor Swift By The Book: The Literature Behind The Lyrics, From Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets by Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau.
MEAN GIRLS is Now Playing at the Auditorium Theatre Photo
MEAN GIRLS is Now Playing at the Auditorium Theatre

Broadway In Chicago is presenting MEAN GIRLS – the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film – now playing at the Auditorium Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A NIGHT OF JAZZ Comes to The Green Room 42 Photo
A NIGHT OF JAZZ Comes to The Green Room 42

A Night of Jazz will be held this February at The Green Room 42! Produced by Katie Trumbull with Music Direction by Michael Cuschieri. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets to attend here!
WOMEN OF THE WINGS Volume 7 Comes to The Green Room 42 Photo
WOMEN OF THE WINGS Volume 7 Comes to The Green Room 42

Produced and directed by Megan Minutillo, 'Women of The Wings: A Celebration of Female Musical Theatre Writers' is the premiere concert series that not only celebrates the work of female musical theatre writers.
Photos: Stars Arrive at DEATH BECOMES HER on Opening Night Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at DEATH BECOMES HER on Opening Night

Stars came out for the opening of DEATH BECOMES HER at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of Kelly Rowland, Tina Knowles, Tina Fey, Brooke Shields, and more as they arrive on the opening night red carpet here!
THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Lead Chicago's Holiday 2024 Top Theatre Shows Photo
THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Lead Chicago's Holiday 2024 Top Theatre Shows

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for the holiday season include The Little Mermaid and more.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Tina Fey written?

Tina Fey has written 1 shows including Mean Girls (Bookwriter).

What awards has Tina Fey been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Mean Girls, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Mean Girls, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mean Girls and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls.

What awards has Tina Fey won?

Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Mean Girls, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Mean Girls, and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mean Girls.

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