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Tina Fey

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

[Off-Broadway]
Radio City Musical Hall Production, 2015
Cameo

Productions

 
[West End, 2024]
Book
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Book Writer
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Bookwriter

Writing

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
Mean Girls
[ 2024 ] Screenplay

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

Videos

News


Interview: Cheryl Stern of FUNNY GIRL at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - Feb 27, 2025

Cheryl Stern is a powerhouse performer and storyteller with an incredible career spanning Broadway, national tours, TV, and beyond. Next week, she'll be in town with the National Tour of FUNNY GIRL, playing Mrs. Strakosh and stepping into the role of Fanny Brice at select performances. 
Rachel Green Comes to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present Rachel Green in I've Gotta Be Me. Rachel Green takes you on a funny, sexy and whimsical journey through her life via storytelling, standup comedy, singing and violin.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Broadway Sacramento
by Courtney Symes - Feb 21, 2025

It’s so fetch! The national tour of Mean Girls has stopped at Broadway Sacramento, bringing with it a whirlwind of artsy teen angst and bright pink attitude. It is based on the 2004 hit film by the same name and premiered on Broadway in 2018. It was nominated for twelve Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Its book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin instantly captured the hearts of teen girls across the country, solidifying its status in pop culture.
AVENUE Q Director Jason Moore Tapped for LEGALLY BLONDE Prequel Series ELLE
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2025

Stage and film director Jason Moore, who helmed Broadway's Avenue Q, Shrek the Musical, and the first Pitch Perfect movie, will pick up the directing reins for the first two episodes of Amazon MGM's Elle.
Interview: Jimmy Tingle Brings HUMOR AND HOPE FOR HUMANITY to City Winery
by Brett Singer - Feb 20, 2025

Comedian Jimmy Tingle (Comedy Central) is bringing back his show Humor and Hope for Humanity, this time to City Winery on February 21st at 7:30 pm. Jimmy will speak to the challenges of the day with comedic insight, compassion and common sense.
HERMAN SINGS HERMAN Comes To The Green Room 42 In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present Michelle Beth Herman in Before the Parade Passes By: Herman Sings Herman on March 2nd, 2025. Featuring beloved songs from Mame, Hello, Dolly!, La Cage aux Folles, Mack and Mabel, and more.
Photos: John Mulaney, Martin Short, Nick Jonas & More in SNL50 Special
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2025

Last night, NBC hosted the star-studded SNL50: The Anniversary Special. Numerous stars and SNL alums were present during the ceremony including John Mulaney, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ana Gasteyer, Fred Armisen, Maya Rudolph, Bowen Yang, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening here!
Review: Land O Lakes High School’s Production of MEAN GIRLS: THE MUSICAL
by Peter Nason - Feb 17, 2025

After experiencing it, and after the cast and crew put on one hell of a show, I just couldn’t shake my disdain for the actual material.   It sometimes seemed unworthy of these delightful performers.
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Mulaney, Nathan Lane & More in SNL50 Musical Sketch
by Joshua Wright - Feb 17, 2025

On tonight's star-studded lineup for NBC’s highly anticipated 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special,' John Mulaney led another one of his signature musical sketches. The segment featured songs from Les Misérables, Hamilton (with guest Lin-Manuel Miranda), The Lion King (with special guest Nathan Lane), and more.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Billy Crystal & More Join SNL50 Special
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2025

The special will include appearances by Alec Baldwin, Ana Gasteyer, Billy Crystal, Cher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Leslie Jones, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mike Myers, Miles Teller, Rachel Dratch, Rev. Al Sharpton, and more surprises.
Jena Pandya and Ashley Day Will Lead UK Premiere of COME FALL IN LOVE - The DDLJ Musical at Manchester Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Jena Pandya and Ashley Day will play lovers Simran and Rog (Roger) in Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical, the new musical comedy based on one of the biggest blockbuster films in the history of Indian cinema, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ).
Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost and Friends Come to Mohegan Sun Arena
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

Colin Jost, the comedian, writer, actor and star on 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) is scheduled to appear at  Mohegan Sun Arena. SNL co-stars Marcello Hernández and James Austin Johnson will join Jost during the epic night of laughter.    
Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, & More Join SNL Anniversary Special
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2025

The special will include appearances by Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, and more.
Bligh Voth and Joel de Candio to Present THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Bligh Voth and Joel de Candio, along with pianist Nolan Bonvouloir, will bring back THE SONDHEIM SESSIONS for one more night at The Green Rom 42. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Add Third Show at Boch Center in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Due to popular fan demand, comedy icons, writers, producers, actresses and Saturday Night Live alumni Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are adding an early show at Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston, MA. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tracy Morgan Comes to the State Theatre New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club will present Tracy Morgan in February. Learn more about Morgan and find out how to see him here!
Cult Classics Cabaret Set for The Green Room 42
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present “Celebrating Musicals Too Bold for the Mainstream” where up-and-coming talents tackle cult classics this month. Learn more about the performance here!
First Look at What's Coming to Netflix in 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2025

2025 will see the end of Stranger Things and Squid Game, the return of Wednesday, Benoit Blanc and Happy Gilmore, as well as The Witcher, Love Is Blind, Cobra Kai, Emily in Paris, Alice in Borderland and more. Watch a sneak peek trailer here!
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS)
by Jonathan Netek - Jan 30, 2025

OMG, Theatre Under the Stars just got a serious Plastics-level upgrade because MEAN GIRLS is BACK in Houston!
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Bring New Tour to the Boch Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Comedy icons, writers, producers, actresses and Saturday Night Live alumni Amy Poehler and Tina Fey announced today that their Restless Leg Tour will continue into 2025 with 12 new dates.

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 at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Mean Girls, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Mean Girls, and Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Mean Girls.

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