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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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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.
MEAN GIRLS Comes To Fox Performing Arts Center This December Photo
MEAN GIRLS Comes To Fox Performing Arts Center This December

The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series and will take the Fox Performing Arts Center stage Dec. 30–31, 2024.
MEAN GIRLS is Coming to The Emerson Colonial Theatre Photo
MEAN GIRLS is Coming to The Emerson Colonial Theatre

The Emerson Colonial Theatre will present the North American Tour of Mean Girls – the musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film – will be coming to Boston. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Majestic Theatre Photo
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Majestic Theatre

The show’s depiction of high school life was completely accurate (just like the movie). And the lessons Tina Fey wrote into the script were as important as ever. The stage came to life with teenage energy and angst, along with some incredible dance numbers!
MEAN GIRLS Will Make Delaware Debut This Week At The Playhouse On Rodney Square Photo
MEAN GIRLS Will Make Delaware Debut This Week At The Playhouse On Rodney Square

The North American Tour of Mean Girls, the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film, will be coming to The Playhouse on Rodney Square this week as part of the 2024-2025 Broadway in Wilmington Season.
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell And More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THON Photo
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell And More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THON

Stars in the House has announced Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more for the second annual Election Day Vote-A-Thon.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vot Photo
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vote-A-Thon

“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.
MEAN GIRLS Extends West End Booking Photo
MEAN GIRLS Extends West End Booking

The producers of MEAN GIRLS in the West End have announced that the musical is extending to 8 June 2025 with over 75,000 new tickets released for sale.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Key Bank State Photo
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Key Bank State

With that in mind, depending on your place in the pecking order, you may or may not be ready to immerse yourself into MEAN GIRLS, the stage-show with music by Jeff Richmond, lyrics by Nell Benjamin, and a book by the queen of television comedy, Tina Fey.
Sketch Comedy Web Series THE WRITERS ROOM to Host Premiere Party At Young Ethel's Photo
Sketch Comedy Web Series THE WRITERS ROOM to Host Premiere Party At Young Ethel's

Explore the creative process behind THE WRITERS ROOM, a new sketch comedy web series, at its premiere party at Young Ethel's, featuring stand-up, improv, and music performances. Learn how to attend.
INSIDE COMEDY Season 4 to Receive International Broadcast Photo
INSIDE COMEDY Season 4 to Receive International Broadcast

Clay Epstein’s Film Mode Entertainment has announced the resurgence of the renowned comedy series, Inside Comedy which aired to critical acclaim starting on Showtime in 2012 and ran for four consecutive seasons.
Joe Posa and Seth Sikes to Honor Streisand, Minnelli & More at The Green Room 42 Photo
Joe Posa and Seth Sikes to Honor Streisand, Minnelli & More at The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Joe Posa and Seth Sikes in “Tributes,” a loving homage to female leading legends. Learn more and see how to attend.
The Second City New York Unveils A New Era; New Shows, Stand-Up Spotlight, And More Photo
The Second City New York Unveils A New Era; New Shows, Stand-Up Spotlight, And More

The Second City New York announced new comedy shows, a stand-up spotlight, and its debut at the 2024 New York Comedy Festival, marking a significant expansion in its comedic offerings.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at National Theatre Photo
Review: MEAN GIRLS at National Theatre

It was 20 years ago when 'Mean Girl' first hit movie theaters, cementing a certain kind of malevolent high school clique even as it launched a million memes, introduced a generation of actresses and established a pink dress code for its female fans years before “Barbie.” A rite of passage in itself, “Mean Girls” has never really gone away.
Ars Nova Reveals 2024-2025 Residencies & More Fall 2024 Programming Photo
Ars Nova Reveals 2024-2025 Residencies & More Fall 2024 Programming

Ars Nova has revealed its artists for the 2024-2025 season. Ars Nova has also revealed additional programming in its original home at 511 W 54th Street and on its digital platform, Ars Nova Supra. Learn more!
Australian Theatre Festival NYC Unveils 2024 Season Photo
Australian Theatre Festival NYC Unveils 2024 Season

The Australian Theatre Festival NYC revealed its 2024 season, celebrating five years with a diverse lineup of Australian stories and artists. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
North Texas Performing Arts Reveals 3rd Annual 2024 Stardust Award Honorees Photo
North Texas Performing Arts Reveals 3rd Annual 2024 Stardust Award Honorees

North Texas Performing Arts revealed the 2024 Stardust Award honorees, recognizing arts leaders and educators from North Texas for their contributions to the community and performing arts heritage. Learn more about the honorees!
Michael 'Suitkace' Capito to Perform at The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
Michael 'Suitkace' Capito to Perform at The Green Room 42 This Month

Michael 'Suitkace' Capito will return to The Green Room 42 with 'Lost Luggage', exploring his journey from musical theatre geek to breakdancer, featuring songs from Disney to Wu-Tang Clan. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, LERNER & LOEWE Comes To The Green Room 42 Photo
LIGHTS, CAMERA, LERNER & LOEWE Comes To The Green Room 42

The Green Room 42 will present a special concert 'Lights, Camera, Lerner & Loewe' on November 5th at 9:30pm, featuring Ben Davis, Hannah Elless, E. Clayton Cornelious, and Valerie Torres-Rosario.
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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; Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mean Girls.

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