Alex Timbers
Andy Karl Will Lead BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in Perth (May 21, 2026)
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Will Open at QPAC in June Starring Andy Karl (May 21, 2026)
Video: Eric Anderson Returns to MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway (May 20, 2026)
BIO
Alex Timbers is a Tony-nominated writer-director and the recipient of Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as two OBIE Awards.
Credits include: The Pee-wee Herman Show, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (also book writer; Drama Desk, Lortel, and OCC Awards, Tony nomination), A Very Merry Unauthorized Pageant (OBIE Award, Garland Award-Best Director), Gutenberg! The Musical! (Drama Desk nom. - Best Director of a Musical), Peter and the Starcatcher (co-director, OBIE Award- Best Director), Hell House (Drama Desk nom. - Unique Theatrical Experience).
Alex was President of the Yale Dramat and is the Artistic Director of downtown company Les Freres Corbusier.
Photos
Alex Timbers with Robert Petkoff and Bahiyah Hibah (Moulin Rouge); Julia Grondin, Khori Michelle Petinaud, and Larkin Reilly (Just in Time); Justin Collette and Isabella Esler (Beetlejuice), and Gracie Lawrence and Clyde Lawrence (All Out)
From: Photo: Alex Timbers Makes History by Having Four Shows Running on Broadway
Alex Timbers, Simon Rich, Jon Stewart, Eric Andre, Ike Barinholtz, Abbi Jacobson, Clyde Lawrence, Gracie Lawrence, The Band Lawrence, Matt Lipkins, Kevin Del Aguila, Olivia Puckett and The Company of "All Out: Comedy About Ambition"
From: Photos: ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gala Performance
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Productions
Writing
Playwright
Awards and Nominations
Alex Timbers, Bat Boy: The Musical
Alex Timbers, Just in Time
Alex Timbers, Just in Time
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Alex Timbers, Gutenberg! The Musical!
winner
Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Alex Timbers
Alex Timbers, Rocky
Alex Timbers, Rocky
winner
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Alex Timbers , Here Lies Love
winner
Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher
Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher
winner
Alex Timbers, Peter And The Starcatcher
winner
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
winner
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Alex Timbers, Gutenberg! The Musica
winner
Alex Timbers, A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant
Videos
Video: Bernadette Peters Dances With Jonathan Groff at JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - 2026-03-18 10:08:21
Video: NYC Public School Students Sing 'Beyond the Sea' For Jonathan Groff
by Michael Major - 2026-02-26 16:36:07
Video: Jake Shane Looks Back at THROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE School Audition
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-26 12:06:50
Video: Jenny Slate Enjoys Watching Videos of PETER PAN Stage Mishaps
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-25 10:34:40
Video: Ray Romano Shares How His 'Year of Yes' Led to Broadway's ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-24 15:16:03
Video: Matthew Morrison Talks 'Homecoming' to Broadway After Ten-Year Hiatus
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-24 13:46:00
Video: Ray Romano Reveals Why He's Making His Broadway Debut in ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-16 15:15:43
Video: 'Come What May' from Netherlands Production of MOULIN ROUGE!
by Joshua Wright - 2026-02-16 13:31:45
Video: How JUST IN TIME Was Redesigned For Its Relaxed Performance
by Michael Major - 2026-02-09 12:49:57
Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Perform 'Beyond the Sea' From JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-05 10:14:27
Video/Photos: Watch the Official Trailer for THE MUPPET SHOW Special; Maya Rudolph Confirmed as Guest Star
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-23 12:13:41
Video: Sarah Silverman Looks Back on Early Theater Experiences on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-21 14:02:33
Video: Wayne Brady Talks ALL OUT, Working at Disney, and Being A Blerd
by Survival Jobs - 2026-01-12 14:31:51
Video: Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen Join THE MUPPET SHOW in New Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-02 11:28:56
Video: First-Look at THE MUPPET SHOW Special Event Coming in 2026
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-17 10:09:42
Video: Lawrence Celebrates ALL OUT's First Broadway Performance with Pop-Up Concert
by Gillian Blum - 2025-12-13 18:17:15
Video: Sarah Hyland Recalls Mishap During First Performance of JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-03 15:10:55
News
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Broadway star Andy Karl will lead the Perth season of BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Crown Theatre, with Jenni Little joining as Barbara Maitland while Elise McCann takes parental leave. Several cast members reprise their roles from Melbourne.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
The eight-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway production BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL is set to open at QPAC's Lyric Theatre in Brisbane, led by Broadway star Andy Karl, with Australian performer Jenni Little joining the cast as Barbara Maitland.
by Michael Major - May 20, 2026
Eric Anderson is back, chickens! The Broadway favorite made his return to Moulin Rouge! the Musical as 'Harold Zidler' for the musical's final months at the Al Hirschfeld. Watch a video of Anderson's first curtain call back in the role!
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2026
UST IN TIME has recouped its $12.5 million capitalization during its record-breaking run. JUST IN TIME is the first Broadway Musical of the 2024-2025 season to recoup.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical, a new musical featuring the songs of five-time Grammy Award-winning comedic legend 'Weird Al' Yankovic, is being developed for the stage.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Olivia Holt will return to Broadway, joining the cast of Just in Time as Connie Francis beginning this month at Circle in the Square Theatre. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
A new video has been released featuring Kelsie Watts performing Katy Perry's hit song, “Firework” as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. Check out the performance below.
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, the company of JUST IN TIME celebrated its anniversary and welcomed new cast members Jeremy Jordan (Newsies), Isa Briones (“The Pitt”), Carrie St. Louis (Wicked), Debbie Gravitte (Jerome Robbins' Broadway), Jessica Mallare White (The Great Gatsby) and Tristen Buettel (Boop! The Musical). Go inside the show's anniversary celebration in new photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
The Huntington has revealed a slate of five Pride events spanning drag, comedy, trivia, and pre-Off-Broadway performances as part of its Huntington Hosts initiative.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
The Drama League has revealed the twenty-five stage directors receiving the 2026 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and exchange opportunities collectively known as The Directors Project.
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
Four songs have been released from Just In Time, featuring two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies) as Bobby Darin and Isa Briones (“The Pitt”) as Connie Francis.
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
The Broadway touring production of BEETLEJUICE will play a one-night-only Melbourne premiere engagement at the King Center, closing out the Broadway at the King Center Series.
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
Jeremy Jordan was recently joined by his real-life wife, Ashley Spencer, in a sweet moment during a performance of Just In Time. Check out the video of the interaction here!
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
The eight-time Tony Award-nominated BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL will close its Australian national tour at Sydney's Capitol Theatre, with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 3, 2026
Michael Cassel Group, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Langley Park Productions has announced that BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL will play Adelaide in October. BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL features music and lyrics by Australia’s own Eddie Perfect.
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Patrick Clanton, a company member of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, will step into the role of Harold Zidler for a limited run, filling in before Eric Anderson returns to the part.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026
Jeremy Jordan and the cast of Just in Time joined TODAY on Tuesday morning for a live performance of Beyond the Sea as part of the Citi Concert Series. Check it out now!
by Joshua Wright - Apr 27, 2026
Three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Megan Thee Stallion will play her final performance as 'Harold Zidler' in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical this Friday, May 1, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
by Team BWW - Apr 28, 2026
Ready to see your next West End show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to the week of April 27, 2026!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Alex Timbers has written 4 shows including A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant (Conceiver), Boozy (Conceiver), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Bookwriter), Just in Time (Developed by).
OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL (Drama League Awards) for Bat Boy: The Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Just in Time, OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL (Drama League Awards) for Just in Time, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Gutenberg! The Musical!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rocky, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Rocky, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Here Lies Love, Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher , Directing (Obie Awards) for Peter And The Starcatcher, Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Gutenberg! The Musica and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant.
Alex Timbers has received several awards for his work in theater, including: - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge! - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge! - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards) - Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Here Lies Love - Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher - Directing (Obie Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher - Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson - Special Citations (Obie Awards) for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant
Videos
