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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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David Lindsay-Abaire Awards and Nominations


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Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Book of a Musical

David Lindsay-Abaire, Kimberly Akimbo


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Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

David Lindsay-AbaireKimberly Akimbo

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lyrics

David Lindsay-Abaire, Kimberly Akimbo


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Best Musical

David Lindsay-AbaireKimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

David Lindsay-Abaire, Kimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Score

David Lindsay-AbaireKimberly Akimbo

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Play

David Lindsay-Abaire, Good People

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Play

David Lindsay-Abaire, Good People

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Book of a Musical

David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek The Musical

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek The Musical


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- 2008 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

David Lindsay-Abaire

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek the Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lyrics

David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek the Musical


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The Pulitzer Prize - 2007 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

David Lindsay-Abaire, Rabbit Hole

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Play

David Lindsay-Abaire, Rabbit Hole

Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play

David Lindsay-AbaireWonder of the World

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

David Lindsay-Abaire, Fuddy Meers

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Video: Cast of Kimberly Akimbo Kimberly Akimbo Shares Secret to Onstage Ice Skating


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Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center


What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center?

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New Subscription Packages Available for 2024-2025 Broadway at The Paramount Season


Broadway at The Paramount's new season subscription packages are availalbe for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.

All-New Tour of SHREK THE MUSICAL Comes To Wilmington This June


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FUNNY GIRL, SHUCKED & More Set for 2024-2025 Broadway In Boston Season


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The Echo Theater Company Launches New Play Competition


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Student Rush & Lottery to Launch For SHREK THE MUSICAL At The Fox Theatre


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Broadway in Atlanta Offers Student Rush and Lottery for SHREK The Musical


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Video: Watch a New Trailer For Reimagined SHREK THE MUSICAL Tour


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David Lindsay-Abaire FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has David Lindsay-Abaire written?

David Lindsay-Abaire has written 14 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), Shrek the Musical (Bookwriter).

What awards has David Lindsay-Abaire been nominated for?

David Lindsay-Abaire has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career, including Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score for "Kimberly Akimbo" at the Tony Awards. He also received nominations for Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for the same show. Lindsay-Abaire's work on "Good People" earned him nominations for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Play at the Tony Awards. Additionally, his contributions to "Shrek The Musical" garnered nominations for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score at the Tony Awards, as well as Outstanding Book of a Musical and Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards. He won The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Rabbit Hole" and received a nomination for Best Play at the Tony Awards. Lindsay-Abaire's talent was further recognized with The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play for "Wonder of the World" at the Helen Hayes Awards and the John Gassner Playwriting Award for "Fuddy Meers" at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

What awards has David Lindsay-Abaire won?

David Lindsay-Abaire has won several prestigious awards for his work. These include Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Kimberly Akimbo," Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Kimberly Akimbo," Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Kimberly Akimbo," Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist for an undisclosed work, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Rabbit Hole."

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