David Geffen
David Geffen is a producer whose BroadwayWorld credits include M. Butterfly, Social Security, and Good. Awards include Tony Awards for M. Butterfly (1988).
Date of Birth: February 21, 1943 (83)
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Photos
Kevin Kern, John Treacy Egan, Corey Cott, Tony Yazbeck, Chris Dwan, Alex Newell and cast performing during the MCP Production of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" Concert at the David Geffen Hall on February 18, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019
Jaap van Zweden conducts the New York Philharmonic performing Bartók "Bluebeaerd's Castle" with baritone Johannes Martin Kränzle and soprano Nina St;emme at David Geffen Hall, 9/26/19. Photo by Chris Lee
Date:
10/04/2019
From: Photo Flash: BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE / ERWARTUNG at the New York Philharmonic
Jaap van Zweden conducts the New York Philharmonic performing Bartók "Bluebeaerd's Castle" with baritone Johannes Martin Kränzle and soprano Nina St;emme at David Geffen Hall, 9/26/19. Photo by Chris Lee
Date:
10/04/2019
From: Photo Flash: BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE / ERWARTUNG at the New York Philharmonic
Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Play
David Geffen, M. Butterfly
winner
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Musical
David Geffen, Cats
winner
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Musical
David Geffen, Cats
Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Play
David Geffen, 'Master Harold'...and the Boys
Videos
Video: Ingrid Michaelson Sings 'The Way I Am' at Lincoln Center
by Michael Major - 2026-04-07 12:33:33
Video: Christy Altomare, John Bolton, Alex Joseph Greyson & More Are Bringing Back ANASTASIA
by Joey Mervis - 2025-02-05 13:05:38
News
Cast Set For MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at Yale Rep
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Yale Repertory Theatre will present August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at the University Theatre in New Haven, with Timothy Douglas directing a cast led by Terence Archie and Maiesha McQueen.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Yale Repertory Theatre will present August Wilson's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at the University Theatre in New Haven, with Timothy Douglas directing a cast led by Terence Archie and Maiesha McQueen.
Juilliard Jazz to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Apollo Collaboration
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Juilliard Jazz will mark its 25th anniversary season with performances at Dizzy's Club, Birdland Theater, and David Geffen Hall, plus a new partnership with the Apollo honoring Miles Davis.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Juilliard Jazz will mark its 25th anniversary season with performances at Dizzy's Club, Birdland Theater, and David Geffen Hall, plus a new partnership with the Apollo honoring Miles Davis.
Academy Museum to Present September Film Series and Public Programs
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026
The Academy Museum will screen MARIE ANTOINETTE with Sofia Coppola, THE KING OF COMEDY with Jason Bateman, and a John Carpenter retrospective among its September film and education programming.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026
The Academy Museum will screen MARIE ANTOINETTE with Sofia Coppola, THE KING OF COMEDY with Jason Bateman, and a John Carpenter retrospective among its September film and education programming.
Christina Anderson and S. Shakthidharan Receive Windham-Campbell Prize For Drama
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026
American playwright Christina Anderson and Sri Lankan-Australian playwright S. Shakthidharan were the recipients of this year's Windham-Campbell prize for drama. They were each awarded $175,000.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026
American playwright Christina Anderson and Sri Lankan-Australian playwright S. Shakthidharan were the recipients of this year's Windham-Campbell prize for drama. They were each awarded $175,000.
Geffen Playhouse to Honor Bebe Neuwirth, Chris Paul, Harold A. Brown
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Geffen Playhouse will present its annual Backstage at the Geffen fundraiser, honoring Bebe Neuwirth, Chris Paul and Harold A. Brown with awards recognizing artistic and community impact.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Geffen Playhouse will present its annual Backstage at the Geffen fundraiser, honoring Bebe Neuwirth, Chris Paul and Harold A. Brown with awards recognizing artistic and community impact.
Photos: New York Philharmonic to Tour Europe with Gustavo Dudamel, Oct. 9-22, 2026
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Gustavo Dudamel will lead the New York Philharmonic on a European tour from October 9-22, 2026, with stops in Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Berlin, Hamburg and Vienna, marking his first tour as music director.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Gustavo Dudamel will lead the New York Philharmonic on a European tour from October 9-22, 2026, with stops in Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Berlin, Hamburg and Vienna, marking his first tour as music director.
The People’s Theatre Reveals 2026 Playwrights Unit Cohort
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Jaya S. Basu, Isabelle Fereshteh Sanatdar Stevens, and Andrew Aaron Valdez will develop new full-length plays through The People's Theatre's Playwrights Unit, culminating in the New Horizons Play Reading Festival in Inwood.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Jaya S. Basu, Isabelle Fereshteh Sanatdar Stevens, and Andrew Aaron Valdez will develop new full-length plays through The People's Theatre's Playwrights Unit, culminating in the New Horizons Play Reading Festival in Inwood.
Aaron Tveit, Liev Schreiber and More to Join NY Philharmonic & Gustavo Dudamel at Radio City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
Gustavo Dudamel will begin his tenure as the New York Philharmonic’s Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Music & Artistic Director by conducting a one-night-only concert at Radio City Music Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
Gustavo Dudamel will begin his tenure as the New York Philharmonic’s Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Music & Artistic Director by conducting a one-night-only concert at Radio City Music Hall.
Patrick Yim's BAMBOO GROVE Album Out Now on PENTATONE
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Violinist and violist Patrick Yim released BAMBOO GROVE on PENTATONE, featuring world premiere recordings created with composers Chen Yi and Zhou Long, recorded during a residency at the University of Notre Dame.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Violinist and violist Patrick Yim released BAMBOO GROVE on PENTATONE, featuring world premiere recordings created with composers Chen Yi and Zhou Long, recorded during a residency at the University of Notre Dame.
Life Jacket & Page 73 Name Four Writers for 2026 WRITERS ROOM Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
Justin Halle, Dhari Noel, Audley Puglisi and Danielle Stagger were selected for the Writers Room, a three-week residency in Upstate New York for early-career LGBTQ+ playwrights.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
Justin Halle, Dhari Noel, Audley Puglisi and Danielle Stagger were selected for the Writers Room, a three-week residency in Upstate New York for early-career LGBTQ+ playwrights.
Life Jacket Theatre Company and Page 73 Select Playwrights for 2026 Writers Room
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
Life Jacket Theatre Company and Page 73 have revealed the four playwrights selected for the 2026 Writers Room, a new three-week immersive residency in Upstate New York for early-career LGBTQ+ playwrights.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
Life Jacket Theatre Company and Page 73 have revealed the four playwrights selected for the 2026 Writers Room, a new three-week immersive residency in Upstate New York for early-career LGBTQ+ playwrights.
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Concert at Lincoln Center Launches Open Casting Submissions
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
Open submissions are now being accepted for Manhattan Concert Productions' THE PRINCE OF EGYPT in concert at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, directed by Sammi Cannold.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
Open submissions are now being accepted for Manhattan Concert Productions' THE PRINCE OF EGYPT in concert at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, directed by Sammi Cannold.
LEAN-TO to Make World Premiere at 59E59 Theaters This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026
Playwright Stephen Sheffer's new play LEAN-TO, directed by Jesse Jou, will run Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters, presented by New Light Theater Project and Pendragon Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026
Playwright Stephen Sheffer's new play LEAN-TO, directed by Jesse Jou, will run Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters, presented by New Light Theater Project and Pendragon Theatre.
Stephen Sheffer's LEAN-TO to Make World Premiere at 59E59 Theaters
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
New Light Theater Project and Pendragon Theatre will present Stephen Sheffer's new play about a hiker and a couple forced to share a woodland shelter, directed by Jesse Jou Off-Broadway.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
New Light Theater Project and Pendragon Theatre will present Stephen Sheffer's new play about a hiker and a couple forced to share a woodland shelter, directed by Jesse Jou Off-Broadway.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 8/6/2026; Jobs In Operations, Dramaturgy, and More
by - Aug 6, 2026
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8/6/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
by - Aug 6, 2026
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8/6/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
ACADEMY MUSEUM Sets Upcoming Film, Education and Public Programs
by Rachel Stone - Aug 6, 2026
The Academy Museum has outlined a slate of upcoming film screenings, education initiatives and public programs, though specific details from the press release were not fully retrievable.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 6, 2026
The Academy Museum has outlined a slate of upcoming film screenings, education initiatives and public programs, though specific details from the press release were not fully retrievable.
STREET DANCE TAKEOVER to Bring Beats and Battles to Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026
Chris Tucker will bring his stand-up comedy tour to Prudential Hall at NJPAC on October 2. Tickets go on sale July 31.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026
Chris Tucker will bring his stand-up comedy tour to Prudential Hall at NJPAC on October 2. Tickets go on sale July 31.
Newport Classical to Launch 2026-2027 Chamber Series With Twelve Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
Newport Classical announced its sixth full-season Chamber Series, presenting twelve concerts at its Recital Hall in downtown Newport, with tickets going on sale to the public this summer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
Newport Classical announced its sixth full-season Chamber Series, presenting twelve concerts at its Recital Hall in downtown Newport, with tickets going on sale to the public this summer.
NY Philharmonic to Add Concerts and Artists to Dudamel's First Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
The New York Philharmonic has revealed additions to its upcoming season, including newly added concerts, artists, repertoire and discussion series for Gustavo Dudamel's inaugural season as music and artistic director.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
The New York Philharmonic has revealed additions to its upcoming season, including newly added concerts, artists, repertoire and discussion series for Gustavo Dudamel's inaugural season as music and artistic director.
MANNING to Make West Coast Premiere at Crowded Fire Theater in San Francisco
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
Crowded Fire Theater will present the West Coast premiere of MANNING, a play by Benjamin Benne directed by Adin Walker, at the Potrero Stage in San Francisco.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
Crowded Fire Theater will present the West Coast premiere of MANNING, a play by Benjamin Benne directed by Adin Walker, at the Potrero Stage in San Francisco.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has David Geffen been nominated for?
Best Play (Tony Awards) for M. Butterfly, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Cats, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Cats and Best Play (Tony Awards) for 'Master Harold'...and the Boys.
What awards has David Geffen won?
Best Play (Tony Awards) for M. Butterfly. Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Cats. Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Cats.
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