David Yazbek
Emmy Award Winner Sally Struthers THE FULL MONTY To Play The Gateway Playhouse (Mar 3, 2026)
Australian Premiere of TOOTSIE Set for Teatro at the Italian Forum in 2026 (Feb 16, 2026)
David Yazbek to Perform at Miami New Drama's BROADWAY ON THE BEACH Series (Feb 11, 2026)
BIO
David Yazbek has become one of Broadway's preeminent composer/lyricists. Three of his shows, The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown have been nominated for Best Score Tony Awards. He is a Tony Award winner for his most recent musical, The Band's Visit, which opened on Broadway to rave reviews and has been named to every Best of the Year list for 2017. The show also received 10 Tony Awards, as well as the Lucille Lortel Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, and the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical. He's also received three Grammy nominations and a Drama Desk Award. Yazbek won an Outstanding Writing Emmy Award for his stint on "Late Night with David Letterman." He scored the last season of HBO's "Boardwalk Empire," wrote the theme song to "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego," and has written hundreds of songs, scripts, scores and jingles for adult and children's TV. As a recording artist, Yazbek is responsible for five albums—The Laughing Man, Tock, Damascus, Tape Recorder, and Evil Monkey Man. He has written and/or produced for such acts as XTC, Ruben Blades, The Persuasions, Joe Jackson, Tito Puente and many others. As a performer, he and his band are engaged in an ongoing series of monthly shows at NYC's 54 Below club.
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Awards and Nominations
David Yazbek, Dead Outlaw
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David Yazbek, Dead Outlaw
David Yazbek, Dead Outlaw
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David Yazbek, Dead Outlaw
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David Yazbek, Tootsie
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David Yazbek, Tootsie
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David Yazbek, Tootsie
David Yazbek, Tootsie
David Yazbek, Tootsie
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David Yazbek, The Band's Visit
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David Yazbek, The Band's Visit
David Yazbek, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
David Yazbek, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
David Yazbek, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
David Yazbek, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
David Yazbek, The Full Monty
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David Yazbek, The Full Monty
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David Yazbek, The Full Monty
Videos
Video: Get a First Look at TOOTSIE at Maine State Music Theatre
by Michael Major - 2025-06-17 13:54:06
Video: Inside DEAD OUTLAW's Show-Stopping 'Something From Nothing'
by Michael Major - 2025-06-02 13:59:38
Video: Andrew Durand & Julia Knitel Perform 'Normal' in DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-05-29 12:00:20
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of DEAD OUTLAW with Andrew Durand in STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-21 12:12:02
Video: 'Killed a Man in Maine' From DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-05-19 17:07:20
Video: Shoshana Bean Performs 'You Can't Fix Her' from THE BEDWETTER
by Michael Major - 2025-03-12 09:50:51
Video: Liz Larsen and Aria Kane Perform 'To Me' from THE BEDWETTER
by Stephi Wild - 2025-02-26 06:43:54
Video: Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow Talk THE ROOMMATE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-09-01 12:20:06
VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo & Hadley Fraser Sing 'Dirty Rotten Number' from DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-13 14:46:33
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of New Musical by THE BAND'S VISIT Creators, DEAD OUTLAW
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-03-02 16:00:20
Exclusive: Roberto Araujo Gives Sneak Peek of I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-11-15 16:15:39
News
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
The Gateway Playhouse will present THE FULL MONTY from March 13 through April 12, 2026. The production will feature Emmy Award winner Sally Struthers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026
Tootsie will make its Australian premiere this May at Teatro at the Italian Forum in Sydney. Tootsie is the story of a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
Miami New Drama is launching “Broadway at the Beach,” a new series that brings award-winning Broadway talent to Miami Beach’s Colony Theatre. The inaugural event will feature Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winning composer David Yazbek.
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2026
Buena Vista Social Club paid tribute to Bad Bunny just before the Super Bowl on Sunday. During 'El cuarto de Tula,' guitarist Renesito Avich played improvised some of 'DtMF,' one of the Grammy-winners biggest hits. Watch the video!
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 4, 2026
Experience Broadway Royalty Live at the Segal Centre. For one week only, David Yazbek – Tony®, Grammy® & Emmy® Award-winning composer – takes the stage for a rare, intimate performance at the grand piano.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026
Buena Vista Social Club has won the GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album at the 68th GRAMMYs! The GRAMMY will be awarded to producers Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow and David Yazbek.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026
Before the 2026 winner is announced on Sunday, February 1, take a listen to all five of the 2026 Grammy-nominated albums, including Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy, Just in Time, and Maybe Happy Ending.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026
Hershey Felder Presents has announced a rare and intimate theatrical event with David Yazbek: My Broadway featuring Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning composer David Yazbek. Learn more here!
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 25, 2026
TOOTSIE at TEATRO SISTINA? UN GRADITO ANCHE IN QUESTA STAGIONE DEL MUSICAL TRATTO DAL CELEBRE FILM CON DUSTIN HOFFMAN
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
Will Kelley will make his debut at 54 Below with his solo show 'FOR THE RECORD' on February 5, 2026. Directed by Faith Prince and Michael Kirk Lane, with musical direction by John Bronston, the show promises an evening rich with Broadway and cabaret influences.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
The Segal Centre will present My Broadway, a new show by David Yazbek, in January 2026. This event marks a significant addition to the Centre's season, showcasing Yazbek's contributions to musical theatre.
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 20, 2026
Dopo il grande successo di pubblico e critica ottenuto nel Tour della scorsa Stagione, torna in scena nei teatri italiani 'Tootsie', il Musical firmato e adattato in italiano da Massimo Romeo Piparo tratto dal famoso film del 1982 di Sydney Pollack con l'indimenticabile interpretazione di Dustin Hoffman.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, NH, has announced its 96th season lineup, starting June 25, 2026, with a mix of comedy, romance, and mystery. Season tickets are now available, with flexible options starting January 26.
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 9, 2026
Dopo il grande successo di pubblico e critica ottenuto nel Tour della scorsa Stagione, torna in scena al Sistina, dal 22 gennaio al 1 febbraio, “Tootsie”, il Musical firmato e adattato in italiano da Massimo Romeo Piparo tratto dal famoso film del 1982 di Sydney Pollack con l’indimenticabile interpretazione di Dustin Hoffman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2025
In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more.
by Greg Kerestan - Dec 3, 2025
The only constant is change, as anyone will tell you, and Front Porch Theatricals has always epitomized that. Other than knowing their shows are going to be good, you could go in knowing everything or nothing (more often nothing) about their curated picks and walk out satisfied.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
A new block of tickets for Buena Vista Social Club is now on sale for performances at Broadway’s Schoenfeld Theatre. Buena Vista Social Club won 5 Tony Awards.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including David Yazbek, Mary Porter, Maggie Solimine and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025
The cast albums for Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy, Just in Time, and Maybe Happy Ending have all been nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
by Laia Galiana Massanet - Oct 23, 2025
El musical basado en la icónica película de 1982 deslumbra al público en una noche llena de humor, emoción y talento
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
David Yazbek has written 7 shows including Mojo (Music), The Full Monty (Composer), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Composer), Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown (Lyricist), The Band's Visit (Music and Lyrics), Tootsie (Composer & Lyricist), Dead Outlaw (Music & Lyrics).
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Music and/or Lyrics) (Tony Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Tootsie, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Full Monty, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty.
David Yazbek has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Outstanding Lyrics award from the Drama Desk Awards for Dead Outlaw, Tootsie, and The Full Monty. He also won the Outstanding Music award from the Drama Desk Awards for Tootsie and The Full Monty. Additionally, Dead Outlaw and Tootsie earned him Best Musical honors from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. For The Band's Visit, Yazbek won the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre, as well as the Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
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