Alex Timbers
Latest News on Alex Timbers:
Matthew Morrison Will Return to Broadway in JUST IN TIME (Feb 19, 2026)
JUST IN TIME Will Announce Interim 'Bobby Darin' Tomorrow (Feb 18, 2026)
Photos: Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, Jake Shane, and Jenny Slate Join ALL OUT (Feb 18, 2026)
Matthew Morrison Will Return to Broadway in JUST IN TIME (Feb 19, 2026)
JUST IN TIME Will Announce Interim 'Bobby Darin' Tomorrow (Feb 18, 2026)
Photos: Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, Jake Shane, and Jenny Slate Join ALL OUT (Feb 18, 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: 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/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
News
Matthew Morrison Will Return to Broadway in JUST IN TIME
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Screen Actors Guild Award winner and Tony Award, Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Morrison will star as Bobby Darin in the Broadway musical JUST IN TIME.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Screen Actors Guild Award winner and Tony Award, Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Morrison will star as Bobby Darin in the Broadway musical JUST IN TIME.
JUST IN TIME Will Announce Interim 'Bobby Darin' Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2026
Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff will play his final performance on Sunday, March 29, 2026. A replacement to cover performances between Groff and Jordan has not yet been announced, but the news will come tomorrow, February 19.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2026
Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff will play his final performance on Sunday, March 29, 2026. A replacement to cover performances between Groff and Jordan has not yet been announced, but the news will come tomorrow, February 19.
Photos: Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, Jake Shane, and Jenny Slate Join ALL OUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
Last Night, Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, Jake Shane, and Jenny Slate all made their Broadway debuts in All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich at the Nederlander Theatre. See photos from curtain call.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
Last Night, Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, Jake Shane, and Jenny Slate all made their Broadway debuts in All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich at the Nederlander Theatre. See photos from curtain call.
Photos: Alix Earle Visits Jake Shane at ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 18, 2026
Alix Earle paid a visit to All Out: Comedy About Ambition to cheer on her friend Jake Shane, who recently made his Broadway debut in the show. Check out photos of Jake Shane with Alix Earle here!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 18, 2026
Alix Earle paid a visit to All Out: Comedy About Ambition to cheer on her friend Jake Shane, who recently made his Broadway debut in the show. Check out photos of Jake Shane with Alix Earle here!
Photos: Nicholas Braun, Ray Romano, Jenny Slate and Jake Shane Join ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 18, 2026
The final rotating cast of All Out: Comedy About Ambition has taken the stage! The cast now stars Nicholas Braun, Ray Romano, Jenny Slate and Jake Shane. Check out photos of the new cast's first bows here!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 18, 2026
The final rotating cast of All Out: Comedy About Ambition has taken the stage! The cast now stars Nicholas Braun, Ray Romano, Jenny Slate and Jake Shane. Check out photos of the new cast's first bows here!
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL To Return To Sydney In March 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
Global Creatures has announced that MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will return to Sydney in March 2027, promising another spectacular season of this beloved production.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
Global Creatures has announced that MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will return to Sydney in March 2027, promising another spectacular season of this beloved production.
Video: Ray Romano Reveals Why He's Making His Broadway Debut in ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 16, 2026
On Tuesday, February 17, actor and comedian Ray Romano will be making his Broadway debut in All Out: Comedy About Ambition, the show from Simon Rich. Ahead of his first performance, he visited TODAY to talk all about it.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 16, 2026
On Tuesday, February 17, actor and comedian Ray Romano will be making his Broadway debut in All Out: Comedy About Ambition, the show from Simon Rich. Ahead of his first performance, he visited TODAY to talk all about it.
Video: 'Come What May' from Netherlands Production of MOULIN ROUGE!
by Joshua Wright - Feb 16, 2026
Get a first look at April Darby (Satine) and Martijn Noort (Christian) performing 'Come What May' from the Netherlands production of Moulin Rouge! The production is performed in Dutch with all the well-known hit songs performed with original lyrics in English.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 16, 2026
Get a first look at April Darby (Satine) and Martijn Noort (Christian) performing 'Come What May' from the Netherlands production of Moulin Rouge! The production is performed in Dutch with all the well-known hit songs performed with original lyrics in English.
THE MUPPET SHOW Special Brings in 7.58 Million Viewers in First 8 Days
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
The Muppet Show returned with a bang earlier this month, raking in views across Disney+ and ABC. The special episode, directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, saw 7.58 million viewers in the eight days since its February 4 debut.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
The Muppet Show returned with a bang earlier this month, raking in views across Disney+ and ABC. The special episode, directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, saw 7.58 million viewers in the eight days since its February 4 debut.
Alex Timbers and More Complete the Lineup for Prospect Musicals 2026 IGNITE Concert Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Prospect Musicals revealed the full line-up of events for the 2026 IGNITE Concert Festival of work-in-process musicals and related events. Prospect Musicals’ IGNITE Concert Festival is a three-week celebration featuring ten different events.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Prospect Musicals revealed the full line-up of events for the 2026 IGNITE Concert Festival of work-in-process musicals and related events. Prospect Musicals’ IGNITE Concert Festival is a three-week celebration featuring ten different events.
Kelsie Watts To Join MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway As 'Satine'
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome recording artist and Broadway sensation Kelsie Watts in the role of “Satine” beginning Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome recording artist and Broadway sensation Kelsie Watts in the role of “Satine” beginning Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Arianna Rosario and Nicci Claspell Will Join MOULIN ROUGE! as 'Satine' and Alternate
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Arianna Rosario in the role of “Satine” and Nicci Claspell joins the company during this period as the “Satine” Alternate. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Arianna Rosario in the role of “Satine” and Nicci Claspell joins the company during this period as the “Satine” Alternate. Learn more here!
Alex Brightman, Erika Henningsen, Joel Perez and More Lead THE PRINCESS BRIDE Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
A workshop of the highly-anticipated stage musical adaptation of The Princess Bride recently took place featuring an impressive cast stacked with Broadway luminaries.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
A workshop of the highly-anticipated stage musical adaptation of The Princess Bride recently took place featuring an impressive cast stacked with Broadway luminaries.
BEETLEJUICE to Return to San Jose’s Center for Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
The North American Tour of Beetlejuice, the edgy and irreverent Broadway musical comedy, will return to San Jose’s Center for Performing Arts for a limited engagement.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
The North American Tour of Beetlejuice, the edgy and irreverent Broadway musical comedy, will return to San Jose’s Center for Performing Arts for a limited engagement.
13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL Will Make North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026
The 2026/27 Operation Mirvish Theatre Season has been announced at the Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, including the North American premiere of 13 Going on 30 - The Musical. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026
The 2026/27 Operation Mirvish Theatre Season has been announced at the Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, including the North American premiere of 13 Going on 30 - The Musical. Learn more here!
Hot Tickets of the Week: THE OUTSIDERS, THE LOST BOYS & More
by Team BWW - Feb 9, 2026
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. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week, starting February 9, 2026.
by Team BWW - Feb 9, 2026
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. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week, starting February 9, 2026.
Video: How JUST IN TIME Was Redesigned For Its Relaxed Performance
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2026
Lighting designer Justin Townsend is sharing how Just In Time became an 'all-access' experience for its recent relaxed performance for TDF. Watch a video of him explaining how they prepared for the show.
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2026
Lighting designer Justin Townsend is sharing how Just In Time became an 'all-access' experience for its recent relaxed performance for TDF. Watch a video of him explaining how they prepared for the show.
Jake Shane to Make Broadway Debut in ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026
Jake Shane will make his Broadway debut in All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich at the Nederlander Theatre. The current cast of All Out includes Sarah Silverman, Heidi Gardner, Jason Mantzoukas, and Craig Robinson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026
Jake Shane will make his Broadway debut in All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich at the Nederlander Theatre. The current cast of All Out includes Sarah Silverman, Heidi Gardner, Jason Mantzoukas, and Craig Robinson.
Tickets Now on Sale for BEETLEJUICE in Jacksonville
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026
It’s showtime! Single tickets are now available for the Jacksonville presentation of BEETLEJUICE, taking place May 12-17, from The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville is sponsored by VyStar Credit Union.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026
It’s showtime! Single tickets are now available for the Jacksonville presentation of BEETLEJUICE, taking place May 12-17, from The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville is sponsored by VyStar Credit Union.
MOULIN ROUGE! Sets Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2026
The curtain will soon close on the Moulin Rouge! The Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will play its final performance on July 26, 2026.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2026
The curtain will soon close on the Moulin Rouge! The Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will play its final performance on July 26, 2026.
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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