Alex Timbers
Latest News on Alex Timbers:
Video: Sarah Hyland Recalls Mishap During First Performance of JUST IN TIME (Dec 3, 2025)
Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez & Adéa Michelle Sessoms Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL North American Tour (Dec 3, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 3, 2025- Grosses Hit $48,363,979 and More (Dec 3, 2025)
Video: Sarah Hyland Recalls Mishap During First Performance of JUST IN TIME (Dec 3, 2025)
Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez & Adéa Michelle Sessoms Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL North American Tour (Dec 3, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 3, 2025- Grosses Hit $48,363,979 and More (Dec 3, 2025)
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.
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Productions
Writing
Conceiver
Playwright
Playwright
Developed by
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Just in Time
Drama League Awards - 2025 - OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL
Alex Timbers, Just in Time
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Gutenberg! The Musical!
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Direction of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Drama League Awards - 2019 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing
Alex Timbers
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Rocky
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Rocky
winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Director
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers , Here Lies Love
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Play
Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Play
Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher
winner
Obie Awards - 2011 - Directing
Alex Timbers, Peter And The Starcatcher
winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Musical
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Book of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Alex Timbers, Gutenberg! The Musica
winner
Obie Awards - 2004 - Special Citations
Alex Timbers, A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant
Videos
Video: Alex Brightman Sees BEETLEJUICE on Broadway For the First Time
by Michael Major - 2025-10-31 11:52:23
Videos: Inside Rehearsals For BAT BOY at New York City Center
by Michael Major - 2025-10-21 12:00:05
Video: Taylor Trensch & Gabi Carrubba Sing 'Mine, All Mine' from BAT BOY
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-10-16 16:39:23
Video: Andrew Resnick Unpacks the Music of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-10-07 15:15:40
Video: Jonathan Groff Performs 'Mack The Knife' From JUST IN TIME on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2025-09-19 06:17:05
BEETLEJUICE Will Celebrate Return to Broadway With '41 Days of October' Events
by Stephi Wild - 2025-09-04 09:30:40
Video: Erika Henningsen & Jonathan Groff Sing 'Irresistible You' From JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - 2025-08-26 15:00:20
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Dances With Jonathan Groff at JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - 2025-08-20 11:40:29
Video: Jonathan Groff Records the JUST IN TIME Cast Recording
by Michael Major - 2025-07-30 11:30:20
Video: Andrew Rannells, Nick Kroll, & Jimmy Fallon Reminisce About ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-06 15:38:03
Video: Gracie Lawrence Performs Stripped-Down Version of 'Who’s Sorry Now?'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-04 11:40:59
News
Video: Sarah Hyland Recalls Mishap During First Performance of JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2025
Following her run as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby earlier this year, Sarah Hyland is back treading the boards in Just in Time, taking on the role of the iconic Connie Francis.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2025
Following her run as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby earlier this year, Sarah Hyland is back treading the boards in Just in Time, taking on the role of the iconic Connie Francis.
Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez & Adéa Michelle Sessoms Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL North American Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The North American tour of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will welcome new principal cast members this December. Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez, and Adéa Michelle Sessoms will join the company beginning December 23 in San Francisco.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The North American tour of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will welcome new principal cast members this December. Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez, and Adéa Michelle Sessoms will join the company beginning December 23 in San Francisco.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 3, 2025- Grosses Hit $48,363,979 and More
by - Dec 3, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 3, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Ike Barinholtz, Jenny Slate and More Complete Cast of ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION BY SIMON RICH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
The final cast and creative team has been set for the world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
The final cast and creative team has been set for the world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers.
Spotlight on Plays: December 2025
by Team BWW - Dec 2, 2025
The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in December 2025.
by Team BWW - Dec 2, 2025
The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in December 2025.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards; LADY MACBETH PLAYED WING DEFENCE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Hot Tickets of the Week: DEATH BECOMES HER, ALADDIN & More
by Team BWW - Dec 1, 2025
Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, with special holiday savings available. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets (and a great deal!) to right now.
by Team BWW - Dec 1, 2025
Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, with special holiday savings available. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets (and a great deal!) to right now.
JUST IN TIME Standby Matt Magnusson Makes 'Bobby Darin' Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2025
Broadway standby, Matt Magnusson, is making his debut in the leading role of 'Bobby Darin' in today's performances of the hit musical, Just in Time.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2025
Broadway standby, Matt Magnusson, is making his debut in the leading role of 'Bobby Darin' in today's performances of the hit musical, Just in Time.
Black Friday Deals: DEATH BECOMES HER, SIX, ALADDIN & More
by Team BWW - Nov 28, 2025
Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, with special Black Friday savings available. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets (and a great deal!) to right now.
by Team BWW - Nov 28, 2025
Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, with special Black Friday savings available. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets (and a great deal!) to right now.
Video: Jonathan Groff & JUST IN TIME Cast Performs Medley at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 27, 2025
The cast of Just In Time, led by Jonathan Groff, hit the stage this morning to perform a medley of songs at the 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Watch the full performance, featuring a special appearance by Bowen Yang.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 27, 2025
The cast of Just In Time, led by Jonathan Groff, hit the stage this morning to perform a medley of songs at the 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Watch the full performance, featuring a special appearance by Bowen Yang.
Photos: Jonathan Groff, Sarah Hyland and More Rehearse for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 25, 2025
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is getting ready to hit the streets of New York City. BroadwayWorld was at the rehearsals to capture the performers, including Jonathan Groff, Sarah Hyland, Joshua Henry, and many more!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 25, 2025
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is getting ready to hit the streets of New York City. BroadwayWorld was at the rehearsals to capture the performers, including Jonathan Groff, Sarah Hyland, Joshua Henry, and many more!
JUST IN TIME Will Launch North American Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
Just In Time, the 2025 Tony and Grammy Award nominated new musical about the great American entertainer Bobby Darin, will launch a North American Tour in June 2027. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
Just In Time, the 2025 Tony and Grammy Award nominated new musical about the great American entertainer Bobby Darin, will launch a North American Tour in June 2027. Learn more here!
Hot Tickets of the Week: BEETLEJUICE, STRANGER THINGS & More
by Team BWW - Nov 24, 2025
Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting November 24, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!
by Team BWW - Nov 24, 2025
Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting November 24, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!
Photos: ZOMBIES Co-Stars Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly Reunite at MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 20, 2025
Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly, who have starred alongside each other in the Zombies franchise, reunited backstage at Moulin Rouge! The Musical, where Donnelly is currently starring as Satine.
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 20, 2025
Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly, who have starred alongside each other in the Zombies franchise, reunited backstage at Moulin Rouge! The Musical, where Donnelly is currently starring as Satine.
Photos: Meg Donnelly, Christian Douglas, and More in MOULIN ROUGE!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025
All new photos have been released of the current Broadway cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, now starring Meg Donnelly as Satine, Christian Douglas as Christopher, Robert Petkoff as Harold Zidler and more! Check out the photos here.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025
All new photos have been released of the current Broadway cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, now starring Meg Donnelly as Satine, Christian Douglas as Christopher, Robert Petkoff as Harold Zidler and more! Check out the photos here.
Jonathan Groff To Depart JUST IN TIME In March 2026; New Block of Tickets On Sale
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff will play his final performance in Just in Time on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Circle in the Square Theatre. A new block of tickets is now available through March 29.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff will play his final performance in Just in Time on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Circle in the Square Theatre. A new block of tickets is now available through March 29.
CHICAGO, KINKY BOOTS and More to Return to Mirvish Stages This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
Due to popular demand, David and Hannah Mirvish will present the return of four Broadway musicals to the Mirvish stages next spring! These Toronto audience favourites include Chicago and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
Due to popular demand, David and Hannah Mirvish will present the return of four Broadway musicals to the Mirvish stages next spring! These Toronto audience favourites include Chicago and more.
Spotlight on Plays: Winter 2025/26
by Team BWW - Nov 15, 2025
The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in Winter 2025/26.
by Team BWW - Nov 15, 2025
The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in Winter 2025/26.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes to Jacksonville in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025
The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville will present Moulin Rouge! The Musical March 10–15, 2026 at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025
The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville will present Moulin Rouge! The Musical March 10–15, 2026 at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at Hollywood Pantages
by Amanda Callas - Nov 12, 2025
Moulin Rouge! is an immersive, kinetic wild ride, lavishly sexy, unabashedly romantic, and breathtaking to look at. There is a determined garishness, a gaudy and deliberate trashiness, an extravagance to Moulin Rogue! that feels triumphantly tasteless and rather wonderfully liberating.
by Amanda Callas - Nov 12, 2025
Moulin Rouge! is an immersive, kinetic wild ride, lavishly sexy, unabashedly romantic, and breathtaking to look at. There is a determined garishness, a gaudy and deliberate trashiness, an extravagance to Moulin Rogue! that feels triumphantly tasteless and rather wonderfully liberating.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Alex Timbers written?
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).
What awards has Alex Timbers been nominated for?
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.
What awards has Alex Timbers won?
Alex Timbers has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Outstanding Director of a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge! He also won the Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Moulin Rouge! Additionally, he was honored with the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing by the Drama League Awards. Timbers earned the Outstanding Director award from The Lortels for Here Lies Love and won Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Peter and the Starcatcher. He received the Directing award from the Obie Awards for Peter and the Starcatcher and contributed to winning Outstanding Musical at The Lortels for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. He was recognized for Outstanding Book of a Musical by the Drama Desk Awards for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and also received Special Citations from the Obie Awards for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant.
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