Alex Timbers
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!
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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.
Photos
Alex Timbers with Robert Petkoff and Bahiyah Hibah (Moulin Rouge); Julia Grondin, Khori Michelle Petinaud, and Larkin Reilly (Just in Time); Justin Collette and Isabella Esler (Beetlejuice), and Gracie Lawrence and Clyde Lawrence (All Out)
From: Photo: Alex Timbers Makes History by Having Four Shows Running on Broadway
Alex Timbers, Simon Rich, Jon Stewart, Eric Andre, Ike Barinholtz, Abbi Jacobson, Clyde Lawrence, Gracie Lawrence, The Band Lawrence, Matt Lipkins, Kevin Del Aguila, Olivia Puckett and The Company of "All Out: Comedy About Ambition"
From: Photos: ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gala Performance
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Awards and Nominations
Alex Timbers, Bat Boy: The Musical
Alex Timbers, Just in Time
Alex Timbers, Just in Time
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Alex Timbers, Gutenberg! The Musical!
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Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge!
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Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge!
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Alex Timbers
Alex Timbers, Rocky
Alex Timbers, Rocky
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Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
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Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher
Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher
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Alex Timbers, Peter And The Starcatcher
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Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
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Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Alex Timbers, Gutenberg! The Musica
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Alex Timbers, A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant
Videos
Video: Jeremy Jordan Is Doing Bobby Darin His Way in JUST IN TIME
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2026-09-02 15:43:40
Exclusive: Watch the BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL West End Trailer
by Michael Major - 2026-07-22 10:49:54
Video: JUST IN TIME Star Jeremy Jordan Performs 'Mack the Knife'
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-07-16 21:23:08
Video: Kelsie Watts Performs 'Firework' in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-05-07 10:30:20
Video: Bernadette Peters Dances With Jonathan Groff at JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - 2026-03-18 10:08:21
Video: NYC Public School Students Sing 'Beyond the Sea' For Jonathan Groff
by Michael Major - 2026-02-26 16:36:07
Video: Jake Shane Looks Back at THROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE School Audition
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-26 12:06:50
Video: Jenny Slate Enjoys Watching Videos of PETER PAN Stage Mishaps
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-25 10:34:40
Video: Ray Romano Shares How His 'Year of Yes' Led to Broadway's ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-24 15:16:03
Video: Matthew Morrison Talks 'Homecoming' to Broadway After Ten-Year Hiatus
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-24 13:46:00
Video: Ray Romano Reveals Why He's Making His Broadway Debut in ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-16 15:15:43
Video: 'Come What May' from Netherlands Production of MOULIN ROUGE!
by Joshua Wright - 2026-02-16 13:31:45
Video: How JUST IN TIME Was Redesigned For Its Relaxed Performance
by Michael Major - 2026-02-09 12:49:57
Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Perform 'Beyond the Sea' From JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-05 10:14:27
Video: MOULIN ROUGE!’s Bahiyah Hibah Talks 2,000 Shows, Creative Hustle & More
by Survival Jobs - 2026-01-29 15:34:18
Video/Photos: Watch the Official Trailer for THE MUPPET SHOW Special; Maya Rudolph Confirmed as Guest Star
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-23 12:13:41
Video: Sarah Silverman Looks Back on Early Theater Experiences on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-21 14:02:33
Video: Wayne Brady Talks ALL OUT, Working at Disney, and Being A Blerd
by Survival Jobs - 2026-01-12 14:31:51
Video: Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen Join THE MUPPET SHOW in New Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-02 11:28:56
News
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 4, 2026
Just last weekend, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, played its final performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, following 24 previews and 2297 regular performances. Watch videos from the special performance here and check out photos from inside the final show and after party here.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
Skylight Theatre will present the world premiere of RORSCHACH, written by Kelly Younger and directed by Cameron Watson, marking the first production of the theatre's upcoming season.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
The West End production of Beetlejuice The Musical has moved up its closing date and will play its final performance at London's Prince Edward Theatre on January 2, 2027.
by Adela González Pérez - Sep 3, 2026
Stage Entertainment convoca un proceso de selección abierto hasta el 13 de septiembre de 2026 para encontrar a los protagonistas de la gran superproducción de Broadway
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Sep 2, 2026
Jeremy Jordan is having a ball as Bobby Darin in Just in Time—but stepping into the high-energy Broadway musical has challenged the Tony nominee in ways he didn’t necessarily expect. Watch this video as Jeremy as he chats more about stepping into Bobby Darin’s shoes, his favorite moments in Just in Time, working with the show’s cast and big band, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026
Following the final performance of Moulin Rouge! on Broadway, several former actors who played the roles of Christian and Satine took the stage to perform 'Come What May.' Watch the video here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
The New York City Center Gala production of Bat Boy: The Musical (New York City Center Cast Recording) is available in digital and streaming formats. Listen now!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026
Gracie Lawrence and Jonathan Groff reimagine a song from their Tony-nominated JUST IN TIME performances for LAWRENCE's new single, part of the band's upcoming EP OFFICE PARTY.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026
Ghostlight Records and Yellow Sound Label will release the New York City Center cast recording of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, featuring new songs and an all-star cast led by Taylor Trensch.
by - Aug 27, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Michael Major - Aug 26, 2026
Could there be a future for the recent City Center production of the cult classic musical? Nearly a year after the musical returned to New York City with an Alex Timbers-directed production, a mysterious new Instagram account has been launched.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
Tickets are now on sale for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, set to play three performances at Omaha's Orpheum Theater in November, with prices starting at $43.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
The national tour of JUST IN TIME, the 2025 Grammy Award nominated new musical about the great American entertainer Bobby Darin will go on sale in Schenectady.
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 30, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which concludes its run at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, following 24 previews and 2297 regular performances. The theatre will soon be home to Paddington, which begins performances on March 30, 2027.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 30, 2026
Much has been written and expressed about how few new Broadway musicals—six—hit the boards last season. The Broadway landscape is experiencing several challenges at the moment, largely tied to the American economy as a whole. In addition, the number of new musicals per season always fluctuates. In particular, the post-pandemic seasons stuffed with productions that were waiting in the docket were bound to cause a few course-correcting smaller slates in subsequent years.
by - Aug 19, 2026
new Connie Francis has entered the Copa! ✨ For ten weeks only, Ariana Madix (Chicago on Broadway, St. Denis Medical, Love Island USA) will play Connie Francis in Just In Time.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
Aaron Tveit is returning to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. Get a first look at photos of Tveit as Christian alongside Kelsie Watts who plays Satine!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of “Christian” in the Moulin Rouge! The Musical's world premiere and on Broadway, is returning to the show!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Emmy Award nominated television host Ariana Madix (“Love Island USA”) will star as Connie Francis in JUST IN TIME at Circle in the Square Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
Breakout star from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” and “Dancing With The Stars,” Whitney Leavitt will star as Sandra Dee in Just in Time on Broadway at Circle in the Square Theatre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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).
OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL (Drama League Awards) for Bat Boy: The Musical, 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.
Alex Timbers has received several prestigious awards in recognition of his work in theater. His accolades include: - 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 (The Lortels) for Here Lies Love - Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher - Directing (Obie Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher - Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson - Special Citations (Obie Awards) for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant.
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