Alex Timbers
Latest News on Alex Timbers:
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL to Play Perth in 2026 (Feb 1, 2026)
Video: Watch a New Sneak Peek Clip From THE MUPPET SHOW Special (Jan 30, 2026)
Video: MOULIN ROUGE!’s Bahiyah Hibah Talks 2,000 Shows, Creative Hustle & More (Jan 29, 2026)
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL to Play Perth in 2026 (Feb 1, 2026)
Video: Watch a New Sneak Peek Clip From THE MUPPET SHOW Special (Jan 30, 2026)
Video: MOULIN ROUGE!’s Bahiyah Hibah Talks 2,000 Shows, Creative Hustle & More (Jan 29, 2026)
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)
Date:
12/22/2025
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"
Date:
12/19/2025
From: Photos: ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gala Performance
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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/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
Video: First-Look at THE MUPPET SHOW Special Event Coming in 2026
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-17 10:09:42
Video: Lawrence Celebrates ALL OUT's First Broadway Performance with Pop-Up Concert
by Gillian Blum - 2025-12-13 18:17:15
Video: Sarah Hyland Recalls Mishap During First Performance of JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-03 15:10:55
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
News
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL to Play Perth in 2026
by Gillian Blum - Feb 1, 2026
Michael Cassel Group, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Langley Park Productions announced that the eight-time Tony Award-nominated hit musical Beetlejuice The Musical will play in Perth in 2026.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 1, 2026
Michael Cassel Group, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Langley Park Productions announced that the eight-time Tony Award-nominated hit musical Beetlejuice The Musical will play in Perth in 2026.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Delivers Bold Visuals and Pop Powered Romance
by Alyson Eng - Jan 24, 2026
There is nothing that signals MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL faster than the words, “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?” From the show's opening moments, the production strongly announced its arrival in Vancouver, BC with confidence and attitude. This week, Broadway Across Canada brought the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical, MOULIN ROUGE! to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
by Alyson Eng - Jan 24, 2026
There is nothing that signals MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL faster than the words, “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?” From the show's opening moments, the production strongly announced its arrival in Vancouver, BC with confidence and attitude. This week, Broadway Across Canada brought the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical, MOULIN ROUGE! to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Photos: Sarah Silverman, Heidi Gardner, and More Join ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 21, 2026
The rotating cast of All Out: Comedy About Ambition is now starring Jason Mantzoukas, Craig Robinson, Heidi Gardner and Sarah Silverman. Check out photos of the new cast's first bows here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 21, 2026
The rotating cast of All Out: Comedy About Ambition is now starring Jason Mantzoukas, Craig Robinson, Heidi Gardner and Sarah Silverman. Check out photos of the new cast's first bows here!
BEETLEJUICE to Hold Open Auditions For The Role Of Lydia Deetz in Central London
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Crossroads Live and Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures will be holding open auditions in Central London for the role of Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice: The Musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Crossroads Live and Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures will be holding open auditions in Central London for the role of Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice: The Musical.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 12, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - Jan 12, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Melbourne Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
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, including Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Moulin Rouge!, and the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards. He received Outstanding Director at The Lortels for Here Lies Love and Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Peter and the Starcatcher. Additionally, he won Directing at the Obie Awards for Peter and the Starcatcher, Outstanding Musical at The Lortels for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, and Special Citations at the Obie Awards for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant.
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