David Lindsay-Abaire
David Lindsay-Abaire was most recently nominated for two Tony Awards for his work on Shrek The Musical: Best Book of a Musical and Best Score (with composer Jeanine Tesori). Prior to that he was awarded the 2008 Ed Kleban Award as America's most promising musical theatre lyricist and the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play Rabbit Hole, which premiered on Broadway at MTC.
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BIO
David Lindsay-Abaire was most recently nominated for two Tony Awards for his work on Shrek The Musical: Best Book of a Musical and Best Score (with composer Jeanine Tesori). Prior to that he was awarded the 2008 Ed Kleban Award as America's most promising musical theatre lyricist and the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play Rabbit Hole, which premiered on Broadway at MTC. Rabbit Hole also received five Tony Award nominations, including Best Play, and the Spirit of America Award. His other shows include Fuddy Meers, Kimberly Akimbo, Wonder of the World, High Fidelity and A Devil Inside, among others. In addition to his work in theatre, David's screen adaptation of Rabbit Hole is scheduled for release this month. It stars Nicole Kidman and is directed by John Cameron Mitchell. David is a proud New Dramatists alum, a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and the Juilliard School, as well as a member of the WGA and the Dramatists Guild Council.
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Productions
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Awards and Nominations
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David Lindsay-Abaire, Kimberly Akimbo
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Videos
Video: ‘Great Adventure’ From KIMBERLY AKIMBO European Premiere at the Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2026-09-02 07:13:09
Video: Inside the Sitzprobe for KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre
by Rachel Stone - 2026-08-27 10:05:28
Video: Anika Noni Rose Praises Diverse Perspectives in THE BALUSTERS: 'We Are Running the Gamut'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-28 16:07:20
Video: Meet the Broadway Ensemble at the Heart of THE BALUSTERS
by Luka Vonier - 2026-03-09 14:24:31
Video: Louise Pitre Leads Canadian Premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by Joshua Wright - 2026-01-22 11:12:19
Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Talks Returning to Broadway in THE BALUSTERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-17 17:13:01
Video: Exclusive Clip of Renée Elise Goldsberry SATISIFED Doc Highlights Early Days of Ham4Ham
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-24 10:00:20
News
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
The 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY will return to Todd Haimes Theatre to honor director Thomas Kail and benefit the organization's arts programming and educational initiatives.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026
You can now check out the trailer for the European Premiere of Kimberly Akimbo – the Tony Award-winning musical with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori at Hampstead Theatre.
by Michael Gioia - Sep 23, 2026
Maria Friedman may be starring in the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Kimberly Akimbo,' but she feels musicals aren’t appreciated there as much as they are in the United States.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026
Tangent Theatre Company will present a special fall reading of Clifford Odets' THE COUNTRY GIRL, made possible through a New York state project grant. The eight-actor ensemble cast includes Sean Cullen, Maggie Adams McDowell, and Michael Rhodes.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
New 42 has added J. Harrison Ghee, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Joshua Henry, and more to its Artist Council, a group of professional artists who serve as ambassadors.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026
Stage Door Theatre has revealed its 53rd mainstage season featuring five productions including works by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwrights and a co-production with the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.
by Courtney Castelino - Sep 14, 2026
With classics, contemporary gems, and a Halloween chill, this year’s lineup offers something irresistible for every kind of theatregoer.
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Sep 10, 2026
Hampstead Theatre is not your typical destination for the UK premiere of a Tony-winning musical - but then Kimberly Akimbo is far from your typical musical. More interested in nuanced characters and complex feelings than tap numbers and top Cs, this deeply moving story of a teenage girl quite literally running out of time is refreshing and full of heart.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026
The 2026 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Talene Monahon for her play Meet the Cartozians. Ms. Monahon will be honored at a private celebration at New York’s Lotos Club.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Ahead of the official opening night, Hampstead Theatre has released all new production photos for the European Premiere of Kimberly Akimbo. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Hampstead Theatre has released a new video, giving audiences a first listen to ‘Great Adventure’ from the European premiere of Kimberly Akimbo ahead of its official opening. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026
Playful People Productions will present two casts of SHREK THE MUSICAL JR at Historic Hoover Theater in San Jose, featuring performers ages five to seventeen in the family musical.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 30, 2026
Watch Maria Friedman and Alice Fearn break down each video song from Kimberly Akimbo, discussing 'Better' and 'This Time' with the creative team.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026
The Old Globe has announced its 2027 season, featuring Jay O. Sanders as King Lear, the world premiere of August Rush: A New Musical, new plays by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, Susan Yassky and JuCoby Johnson, and more.
by Evan Henerson - Aug 27, 2026
TP’s production of Abaire’s KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the 2000 play, not the musical, is a potent concoction of pitch-black humor, family dysfunction and unexpected does of sweetness that one would not expect out of a tale this offbeat.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026
Hampstead Theatre has shared a sneak peek from the sitzprobe for its UK premiere production of Kimberly Akimbo, ahead of the musical's opening this week. Watch in this video!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for Kimberly Akimbo ahead of its UK premiere at Hampstead Theatre. Michael Longhurst’s new production of the Tony Award-winning musical will begin previews in August.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 9, 2026
What happens when two strong-willed women from opposite sides of the country come together to play two stubborn roommates who can't stand each other? Audiences are about to find out when DramaSphere presents David Lindsay-Abaire's acclaimed comedy Ripcord at Grace Church in Utica.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026
Kelly McCreary, Tamberla Perry and John Clarence Stewart headline the world premiere of Janine Nabers' new play about former child stars confronting a family scandal.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
Mark Twain Tonight! will come to the Washington Pavilion next year, starring Richard Thomas. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
David Lindsay-Abaire has written 15 shows including Betty Boop Project (Bookwriter), My Man Godfrey (Bookwriter), Fuddy Meers (Playwright), Wonder of the World (Author), Kimberly Akimbo (Playwright), The 24 Hour Plays 2003 (Playwright), The 24 Hour Plays 2004 (Playwright), The 24 Hour Plays 2005 (Playwright), Rabbit Hole (Playwright), High Fidelity (Bookwriter), The 24 Hour Plays 2007 (Playwright), Good People (Playwright), Ripcord (Author), The Balusters (Writer), Shrek the Musical (Bookwriter).
Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Good People, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Good People, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shrek The Musical, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Shrek The Musical, Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for , Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shrek the Musical , Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Shrek the Musical, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Rabbit Hole, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Rabbit Hole, The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Wonder of the World and John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fuddy Meers .
David Lindsay-Abaire has won the following awards: Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo; Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo; Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo; Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist; and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Rabbit Hole.
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