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STAGE CREDITS

Sweet Charity
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1986
Helene (Understudy)
(Unknown)
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Jerry's Girls
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Performer

Productions

Bob Fosse's Dancin'Bob Fosse's Dancin'
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Text Consultation and Additional Material
Bella: An American Tall TaleBella: An American Tall Tale
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Vocal Arrangements
Miracle Brothers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Music Arranger
House of Flowers
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Adaptation

Writing

Miracle Brothers
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Bella: An American Tall Tale
Book, Music, and Lyrics
Fly
Lyricist
Miracle Brothers
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist

Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2007 - Voice Judges

Kirsten Childs


winner
Obie Awards - 2001 - Music and Lyrics

Kirsten Childs, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Kirsten Childs, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lyrics

Kirsten Childs, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Music

Kirsten Childs, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin


winner
- 1999 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

Kirsten Childs

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Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and More to Perform at 54 Below in Jan Photo
Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and More to Perform at 54 Below in January
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. 
Vineyard Theatre Artistic Director Douglas Aibel to Step Down Photo
Vineyard Theatre Artistic Director Douglas Aibel to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025

Douglas Aibel will step down as Artistic Director of Vineyard Theatre, a position he has held since 1985, and in partnership with Sarah Stern since 2011. Learn more!
GREAT EXPECTATIONS and More Set for The Acting Company 2025-26 Season Photo
GREAT EXPECTATIONS and More Set for The Acting Company 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025

The Acting Company has revealed its 2025-26 Season of programming. The season features Dickens' Great Expectations in a World Premiere Adaptation by Nikki Massoud, and more.
Erica Rotstein Will Succeed Kathy Evans as Executive Director of Rhinebeck Writers Re Photo
Erica Rotstein Will Succeed Kathy Evans as Executive Director of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

The Board of Directors of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat announced that, after a nation-wide search, Erica Rotstein has been chosen to succeed Founding Executive Director Kathy Evans as Executive Director.
Kirsten Childs, Grey Henson, Eric Ulloa and More Lead 4th Season of Barn on Fire Res Photo
Kirsten Childs, Grey Henson, Eric Ulloa and More Lead 4th Season of Barn on Fire Residency
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

This summer, New York Theatre Barn and the Fire Island Pines Arts Project will join forces for the 4th annual season of Barn on Fire. Learn more about the lineup here!
Photos: Dramatists Guild Awards Honor David Henry Hwang, Shaina Taub and More Photo
Photos: Dramatists Guild Awards Honor David Henry Hwang, Shaina Taub and More
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025

Last night, the Dramatists Guild of America honored the recipients of their 2025 Awards with a ceremony at Green Fig at which playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists celebrated their fellow theatre writers. Check out photos here!
Patrick Ball Will Lead HAMLET at The Mark Taper Forum Photo
Patrick Ball Will Lead HAMLET at The Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Center Theatre Group presents the premiere of a new, Hitchcockian noir take on Hamlet by William Shakespeare, from director Robert O'Hara. Learn more here!
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grant Recip Photo
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2024/2025 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.
Theatre Now Awarded NAMT Writers Residency Grant Photo
Theatre Now Awarded NAMT Writers Residency Grant
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

Theatre Now New York has been awarded a Writers Residency Grant through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals by the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT).
World Premiere Play & More Set for The Sankofa Collective Season 11 Photo
World Premiere Play & More Set for The Sankofa Collective Season 11
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025

The Sankofa Collective has revealed the 2024-25 season, including exciting benefit concerts, a modern twist on classics and a world premiere play. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
See Linda Eder, Derek Klena & More Next Week at 54 Below Photo
See Linda Eder, Derek Klena & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder, Derek Klena and more.
Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January Photo
Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.
United Hospital Fund Releases Free Guide for Dramatists and on Finding Affordable Hea Photo
United Hospital Fund Releases Free Guide for Dramatists and on Finding Affordable Health Coverage
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

United Hospital Fund, with grant support from Venturous Theater Fund, has released Risky Business: A Guide for Dramatists (and Other Theater Workers) on Finding Affordable Health Coverage and Care,.
Photos: BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Premieres New Works In NYC Photo
Photos: BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Premieres New Works In NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

The BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop presented top works during two seatings at this year’s fall showcase on Thursday, October 24 at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in New York City. See photos from the event.
Playwrights Horizons Renames Mainstage 'The Judith O. Rubin Theater' After Longtime B Photo
Playwrights Horizons Renames Mainstage 'The Judith O. Rubin Theater' After Longtime Board Chair
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Playwrights Horizons  has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Announces Grant Recipients For 2023/2024 Photo
National Alliance For Musical Theatre Announces Grant Recipients For 2023/2024
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2024

The cast for the upcoming production of THE LION KING at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco has been announced, featuring a mix of new and returning performers.
Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl Join Dramatists Guild Council Photo
Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl Join Dramatists Guild Council
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl have joined The Dramatists Guild Council, the leadership team of the Guild.
Review: THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN at Creative Cauldron Photo
Review: THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN at Creative Cauldron
by Pamela Roberts - May 28, 2024

Creative Cauldron stages a positively effervescent musical, THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN, a coming-of-age story that ably balances light humorous moments with pointed questions of growing up a Black woman in the latter part of the 20th century.
Video: Elizabeth Stanley Sings 'Back To Before' from RAGTIME at 54 Below Photo
Video: Elizabeth Stanley Sings 'Back To Before' from RAGTIME at 54 Below
by Joshua Wright - May 9, 2024

Watch as Tony Award nominee Elizabeth Stanley sings 'Back to Before' from Ragtime at 54 Below. In celebration of Women’s History Month, acclaimed women musical theatre writers who are Council members of the Dramatists Guild of America gathered at 54 Below to share stories and introduce some of the songs they’ve written from Broadway and beyond.
Creative Cauldron Closes 2023-24 Season With THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELE Photo
Creative Cauldron Closes 2023-24 Season With THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2024

In May, Creative Cauldron will present The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin. A show about a girl who is stuck between two worlds within her own identity, as she strives to make a name for herself in the bright lights of Broadway.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kirsten Childs been in?

Kirsten Childs has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Kirsten Childs been in?

Kirsten Childs has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Kirsten Childs been nominated for?

Voice Judges (Obie Awards), Music and Lyrics (Obie Awards) for The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .

What awards has Kirsten Childs won?

Kirsten Childs has received several prestigious awards for her work. She won Voice Judges and Music and Lyrics at the Obie Awards for The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin. Additionally, she earned multiple Drama Desk Awards for the same musical, including Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Lyrics, and Outstanding Music. Early in her career, she was recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

How many shows has Kirsten Childs written?

Kirsten Childs has written 7 shows including The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin (Bookwriter), Miracle Brothers (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Miracle Brothers (Bookwriter), If You Give A Mouse A Cookie & Other Story Books (Adaptation), Doris to Darlene A Cautionary Valentine (Songs), Bella: An American Tall Tale (Book, Music, and Lyrics), Fly (Lyricist).

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