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BIO

David Lindsay-Abaire was most recently nominated for two Tony Awards for his work on Shrek The Musical: Best Book of a Musical and Best Score (with composer Jeanine Tesori). Prior to that he was awarded the 2008 Ed Kleban Award as America's most promising musical theatre lyricist and the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play Rabbit Hole, which premiered on Broadway at MTC. Rabbit Hole also received five Tony Award nominations, including Best Play, and the Spirit of America Award. His other shows include Fuddy Meers, Kimberly Akimbo, Wonder of the World, High Fidelity and A Devil Inside, among others. In addition to his work in theatre, David's screen adaptation of Rabbit Hole is scheduled for release this month. It stars Nicole Kidman and is directed by John Cameron Mitchell. David is a proud New Dramatists alum, a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and the Juilliard School, as well as a member of the WGA and the Dramatists Guild Council.

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Productions

Shrek The MusicalShrek The Musical
 
[West End, 2024] [Replacement]
Book and Lyrics[Replacement]
Shrek the Musical (Non-Equity)Shrek the Musical (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Book
RipcordRipcord
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Writer

Writing

Fuddy Meers
Playwright
Kimberly Akimbo
Playwright
Rabbit Hole
Playwright
Good People
Playwright
Ripcord
Author
High Fidelity
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Shrek the Musical
Bookwriter
Lyricist

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Book of a Musical

David Lindsay-Abaire, Kimberly Akimbo


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

David Lindsay-AbaireKimberly Akimbo

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lyrics

David Lindsay-Abaire, Kimberly Akimbo


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Best Musical

David Lindsay-AbaireKimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

David Lindsay-Abaire, Kimberly Akimbo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Score

David Lindsay-AbaireKimberly Akimbo

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Play

David Lindsay-Abaire, Good People

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Play

David Lindsay-Abaire, Good People

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Book of a Musical

David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek The Musical

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek The Musical


winner
- 2008 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

David Lindsay-Abaire

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek the Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Lyrics

David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek the Musical


winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 2007 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

David Lindsay-Abaire, Rabbit Hole

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Play

David Lindsay-Abaire, Rabbit Hole

Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play

David Lindsay-AbaireWonder of the World

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

David Lindsay-Abaire, Fuddy Meers

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Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hollywood Pantages Theatre Photo
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hollywood Pantages Theatre

The show is vibrant and candy-colored, featuring an earnest cohort of character actors perfectly placed into their roles, but with a stirring score by Jeanine Tesori and witty book by David Lindsay-Abaire, the piece is an instant classic of contemporary musical theatre.
Tickets for Season's Final Five Broadway Shows on Sale at The Smith Center Photo
Tickets for Season's Final Five Broadway Shows on Sale at The Smith Center

Going on sale Friday, October 18: the final five shows of The Smith Center’s 2024-2025 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas® Series. The season features productions direct from Broadway that have been collectively showered with multiple Tony Awards®, Drama Desk Awards and Olivier Awards.
Review: A NIGHT FOR BALTIMORE at Everyman Theatre Photo
Review: A NIGHT FOR BALTIMORE at Everyman Theatre

What did our critic think of A NIGHT FOR BALTIMORE AT THE EVERYMAN at Everyman Theatre?
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Comes to Los Angeles Next Week Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO Comes to Los Angeles Next Week

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and the most critically-acclaimed musical of its season, will make its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited three-week engagement, from October 15 – November 3, 2024.
Interview: Emily Koch's Excited KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Playing at Her Hometown's Pantages Photo
Interview: Emily Koch's Excited KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Playing at Her Hometown's Pantages

Next up at the Pantages, the Tony Award-winning KIMBERLY AKIMBO opening October 15, 2024. Jessica Stone directs the cast of: Carolee Carmello, Miguel Gil, Jim Hogan, Emily Koch, Dana Steingold, Grace Capeless, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Darron Hayes, Pierce Wheeler; with Sarah Lynn Marion, Regene Seven Odon, Marcus Phillips, Bailey Ryon, Brandon Springman and Valerie Wright. Got a chance to pepper Emily with some behind-the-scenes queries.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Broadway San Diego Photo
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Broadway San Diego

'Kimberly Akimbo' brings teenage angst, youthful enthusiasm, and a little bit of ice skating and committing a felony to Broadway San Diego at the Civic Theatre through October 13, 2024.
MTI Acquires Rights to KIMBERLY AKIMBO Photo
MTI Acquires Rights to KIMBERLY AKIMBO

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of Kimberly Akimbo, the winner of the most Tony Awards of the 2022-2023 season, including Best Musical.
SHREK THE MUSICAL Arrives At The Washington Pavilion This Month Photo
SHREK THE MUSICAL Arrives At The Washington Pavilion This Month

SHREK THE MUSICAL will be performed at the Washington Pavilion from October 24–26, 2024. This family-friendly show brings the beloved characters of Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey to life on stage.
THE WIZARD OF OZ Adaptations and Spin-Offs to Watch Before WICKED: A Guide Photo
THE WIZARD OF OZ Adaptations and Spin-Offs to Watch Before WICKED: A Guide

To prepare for the big moment of seeing the tale on screen, BroadwayWorld has put together a list of film projects that we think are worth viewing or revisiting before Wicked flies into theaters on November 22.
Gooseberry Park Players Will Perform SHREK THE MUSICAL in 2025 Photo
Gooseberry Park Players Will Perform SHREK THE MUSICAL in 2025

Gooseberry Park Players have announced that Shrek the Musical will be its 2025 production! This hilarious, heartwarming and unforgettable fairy tale is packed with opportunities for students to “ogre-achieve” in the company's 43rd season.
Tony-Winning Musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO Is Coming To The Eccles Theater Photo
Tony-Winning Musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO Is Coming To The Eccles Theater

Zions Bank Broadway at the Eccles has announced that individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, are now on sale.
SHREK THE MUSICAL Comes to Madison in October Photo
SHREK THE MUSICAL Comes to Madison in October

A fun-filled, family-friendly adventure is coming to Madison this fall. “Shrek the Musical,” the Tony Award®-winning hit musical based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, will stop at Overture Center as part of the show’s cross-country national tour. Audiences can expect a Shrek that feels both familiar and refreshingly new, inviting everyone to “fall in love all ogre again.”
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Van Wezel Photo
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Van Wezel

In a fun and heartwarming tale that many of us know well, 'Shrek the Musical' tells the story of an embittered ogre named Shrek whose peaceful swamp home is taken over by fairy tale creatures banished by the power-hungry Lord Farquaad. With the comical Donkey by his side, Shrek strikes a deal with Farquaad to save Princess Fiona and, in return, secure the rights to his beloved swamp.
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Capital One Hall Photo
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Capital One Hall

What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Capital One Hall?
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Reynolds Performance Hall Photo
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Reynolds Performance Hall

What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Reynolds Performance Hall?
KIMBERLY AKIMBO is Coming to BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO is Coming to BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre

The five-time Tony Award winning musical, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, will perform a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Curran Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: SHREK: THE MUSICAL at Emerson Colonial Theatre Photo
Review: SHREK: THE MUSICAL at Emerson Colonial Theatre

What did our critic think of SHREK: THE MUSICAL at Emerson Colonial Theatre?
Single Tickets Now on Sale for 7 Fabulous Fox Broadway Season Shows - SHUCKED, MEAN G Photo
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KIMBERLY AKIMBO to Have Seattle Premiere at The Paramount Theatre Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO to Have Seattle Premiere at The Paramount Theatre

Individual tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, will go on sale in Seattle starting Tuesday, September 17 at 10am. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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Jocelyn Bioh Wins 2024 Horton Foote Prize for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING

The 2024 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Jocelyn Bioh for her play, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has David Lindsay-Abaire written?

David Lindsay-Abaire has written 14 shows including Betty Boop Project (Bookwriter), My Man Godfrey (Bookwriter), Fuddy Meers (Playwright), Wonder of the World (Author), Kimberly Akimbo (Playwright), The 24 Hour Plays 2003 (Playwright), The 24 Hour Plays 2004 (Playwright), The 24 Hour Plays 2005 (Playwright), Rabbit Hole (Playwright), High Fidelity (Bookwriter), The 24 Hour Plays 2007 (Playwright), Good People (Playwright), Ripcord (Author), Shrek the Musical (Bookwriter).

What awards has David Lindsay-Abaire been nominated for?

David Lindsay-Abaire has received numerous nominations for his work, including: - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Outstanding Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Good People - Best Play (Tony Awards) for Good People - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shrek The Musical - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Shrek The Musical - Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shrek The Musical - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Shrek The Musical - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Rabbit Hole - Best Play (Tony Awards) for Rabbit Hole - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Wonder of the World - John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fuddy Meers.

What awards has David Lindsay-Abaire won?

David Lindsay-Abaire has won several prestigious awards, including: - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo - Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Rabbit Hole.

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