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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


MEAN GIRLS & More Lead Boston's April 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 28, 2025

Boston 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 April 2025 include Mean Girls on tour and more.
HAMILTON's Renée Elise Goldsberry Comes to The Carpenter Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry will inspire audiences with her optimism, energy, and magnificent voice in April. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
WAITRESS & More Leads Dallas' April 2025 Top Picks
by Joshua Wright - Mar 27, 2025

Dallas 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 April 2025 include Dallas Theatre Center's Waitress and more.
HAMILTEN: A DECADE OF LEGACY Comes to The Green Room 42 in April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present HamilTen: A Decade of Legacy, a spectacular 10th-anniversary tribute to Hamilton, celebrating the music, the legacy, and the revolution that redefined Broadway.
WICKED, MEAN GIRLS, & More 2024 Films Recognized as Gender-Balanced Productions
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2025

Wicked, Mean Girls, Moana 2, and more popular 2024 films have met the ReFrame Stamp criteria for gender-balanced production, according to a new report.
GOTTA SING With Kenneth Gartman Comes To The Green Room 42 This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present “Gotta Sing with Kenneth Gartman” on Saturday, March 29th at 1:00 pm. Host and Music Director Kenneth Gartman shines a light on some of NYC's best musical theatre talent each month in a cabaret series - Gotta Sing.
Cast Set for The Second City e.t.c.'s 49th Revue, Celebrating 65 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

The Second City has revealed the cast and crew of The Second City e.t.c.’s 49th Revue. Second City Mainstage and e.t.c. alum Anthony LeBlanc will direct this production. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Jason Alexander-Directed SWEENEY TODD and More Set For La Mirada's 2025/2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment have announced its 2025/2026 season of shows. The season will include a production of Sweeney Todd, directed by Jason Alexander.
Randolph High School To Present MEAN GIRLS: HIGH SCHOOL VERSION
by Emmy Rice - Mar 23, 2025

Randolph High School Drama Club has announced its spring musical Mean Girls: High School Version. Check here for more details.
Video: Colman Domingo, Steve Carell, & More Star in THE FOUR SEASONS Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 20, 2025

Netflix has debuted the first official teaser and date announcement for The Four Seasons, a new comedy series starring Colman Domingo and Steve Carell. Watch the first teaser now!
MEAN GIRLS Will Close in London Ahead of 2026 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

The award-winning West End production of MEAN GIRLS will complete its run at the Savoy Theatre on Sunday 8 June at the end of the current booking period, ahead of a UK Tour in 2026.
David Letterman and Paul Shaffer Reunite for Exclusive Conversation at PAC NYC
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 17, 2025

The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) will welcome back award-winning comedian and television broadcaster David Letterman to host “Conversations: David Letterman with Paul Shaffer” on April 10, 2025 at 7:00PM.
Daniel Radcliffe to Star Alongside Tracy Morgan in New NBC Comedy Pilot
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

Tony-winner Daniel Radcliffe has joined the cast of a new comedy pilot from 30 Rock creators Robert Carlock and Tina Fey. Radcliffe joins the previously announced Tracy Morgan, who leads the show as Reggie, a disgraced former football player on a mission to rehabilitate his image.
MEAN GIRLS National Tour Comes To The Ordway In April
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present the North American Tour of Mean Girls—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film—April 8-13, 2025.
Video: Watch New Footage From MEAN GIRLS in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

All new footage has been released from MEAN GIRLS in the West End! Check out the video here and learn more about Mean Girls and how to get tickets to this production.
Photos: Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

New production photos have been released from the North American tour of MEAN GIRLS, featuring the tour's new Cady Heron, Katie Yeomans. Check out the photos here!
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.

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?

Tina Fey has won several awards, including Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Mean Girls. She also received the Outstanding Book of a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Mean Girls and the Outstanding Book of a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Mean Girls.

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