David Thompson

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Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Benanti, Ramin Karimloo and More to Join Scott Ellis Tribute Concert (Apr 10, 2026)

Photos: Inside The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus HARMONY Benefit (Mar 26, 2026)

GUYS AND DOLLS, A CHRISTMAS CAROL and More Set for Gulfshore Playhouse 2026-2027 Season (Feb 24, 2026)

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Presenters Scott Ellis, Debra Monk, David Thompson Shawn Salley

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03/26/2026

From: Photos: Inside The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus HARMONY Benefit

David Thompson and Sharon Washington

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05/08/2023

From: Photos: Meet the 2023 Tony Nominees!

David Thompson

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05/08/2023

From: Photos: Meet the 2023 Tony Nominees!

Tom Kirdahy, Sam Davis, Kai Harada, Sharon Washington, Beowulf Boritt, Susan Stroman, Photo

Tom Kirdahy, Sam Davis, Kai Harada, Sharon Washington, Beowulf Boritt, Susan Stroman, Ken Billington, Daryl Waters, David Thompson

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05/04/2023

From: Photos: The 2023 Tony Award Nominees Meet the Press!

David Thompson

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05/04/2023

From: Photos: The 2023 Tony Award Nominees Meet the Press!

David Thompson

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04/29/2023

From: Photos: Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at NEW YORK, NEW YORK! Opening Night!

David Thompson

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04/29/2023

From: Photos: Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at NEW YORK, NEW YORK! Opening Night!

Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, Susan Stroman, Sharon Washington and David Thompson

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04/29/2023

From: Photos: Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at NEW YORK, NEW YORK! Opening Night!

John Kander and David Thompson

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03/25/2023

From: Photos: Go Inside the Unveiling of 'Kander & Ebb Way' in Honor of NEW YORK, NEW YORK's First Preview

Tom Kirdahy, David Thompson and Mayor Eric Adams of New York City

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03/25/2023

From: Photos: Go Inside the Unveiling of 'Kander & Ebb Way' in Honor of NEW YORK, NEW YORK's First Preview

Tom Kirdahy, David Thompson, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City, Sharon Washington and Photo

Tom Kirdahy, David Thompson, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City, Sharon Washington and Sonia Friedman

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03/25/2023

From: Photos: Go Inside the Unveiling of 'Kander & Ebb Way' in Honor of NEW YORK, NEW YORK's First Preview

David Thompson

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03/25/2023

From: Photos: Go Inside the Unveiling of 'Kander & Ebb Way' in Honor of NEW YORK, NEW YORK's First Preview

John Kander, Anna Uzele, David Thompson and Colton Ryan

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03/25/2023

From: Photos: Go Inside the Unveiling of 'Kander & Ebb Way' in Honor of NEW YORK, NEW YORK's First Preview

John Kander and David Thompson

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03/25/2023

From: Photos: Go Inside the Unveiling of 'Kander & Ebb Way' in Honor of NEW YORK, NEW YORK's First Preview

Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, David Thompson, Sharon Washington and Tom Kirdahy

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03/25/2023

From: Photos: Go Inside the Unveiling of 'Kander & Ebb Way' in Honor of NEW YORK, NEW YORK's First Preview

Sharon Washington, Sonia Friedman, Anna Uzele, John Kander, Colton Ryan, Lin-Manuel M Photo

Sharon Washington, Sonia Friedman, Anna Uzele, John Kander, Colton Ryan, Lin-Manuel Miranda, David Thompson and Tom Kirdahy

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03/25/2023

From: Photos: Go Inside the Unveiling of 'Kander & Ebb Way' in Honor of NEW YORK, NEW YORK's First Preview

Sonia Friedman, Sharon Washington, Anna Uzele, John Kander, Colton Ryan, David Thomps Photo

Sonia Friedman, Sharon Washington, Anna Uzele, John Kander, Colton Ryan, David Thompson, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tom Kirdahy

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03/25/2023

From: Photos: Go Inside the Unveiling of 'Kander & Ebb Way' in Honor of NEW YORK, NEW YORK's First Preview

Colton Ryan, Susan Stroman, David Thompson

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03/10/2023

From: Photos: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Company Gets Ready for Broadway

Additional Lyrics Lin-Manuel Miranda, Music/Lyrics John Kander, Director/Choreographe Photo

Additional Lyrics Lin-Manuel Miranda, Music/Lyrics John Kander, Director/Choreographer, Susan Stroman, Co-Writer Sharon Washington, Writer David Thompson, Producers Tom Kirdahy and Sonia Friedman

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02/24/2023

From: Photos: The Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK Meets the Press

Additional Lyrics Lin-Manuel Miranda, Music/Lyrics John Kander, Director/Choreographer, Susan Stroman, Co-Writer Sharon Washington and Writer David Thompson

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02/24/2023

From: Photos: The Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK Meets the Press

Producer Sonia Friedman and Writer David Thompson

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02/24/2023

From: Photos: The Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK Meets the Press

Jason Robert Brown, Susan Stroman, Hal Prince and David Thompson during the press day Photo

Jason Robert Brown, Susan Stroman, Hal Prince and David Thompson during the press day preview of 'Prince of Broadway' at SIR Studio on October 5, 2015 in New York City.

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08/06/2019

From: Photo Flashback: Remembering Hal Prince

David Thompson, Susan Stroman, Hal Prince and Jason Robert Brown attend the Meet & Gr Photo

David Thompson, Susan Stroman, Hal Prince and Jason Robert Brown attend the Meet & Greet for the Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway Premiere of 'Prince of Broadway' at the MTC Studios on July 20, 2017 in New York City.

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08/06/2019

From: Photo Flashback: Remembering Hal Prince

First Row: David Thompson, Susan Stroman, Hal Prince and Jason Robert Brown. Second R Photo

First Row: David Thompson, Susan Stroman, Hal Prince and Jason Robert Brown. Second Row: Michael Xavier, Karen Ziemba, Janet Dacal, Bryonha Marie Parham, Chuck Cooper, Kaley Ann Voorhees, Emily Skinner, Brandon Uranowitz and Tony Yazbeck attends the Meet & Greet for the Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway Premiere of 'Prince of Broadway' at the MTC Studios on July 20, 2017 in New York City.

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08/06/2019

From: Photo Flashback: Remembering Hal Prince

Jason Robert Brown, Emily Skinner, Josh Grisetti, Nancy Opel, Bryonha Marie Parham, N Photo

Jason Robert Brown, Emily Skinner, Josh Grisetti, Nancy Opel, Bryonha Marie Parham, Nancy Opel, Shuler Hensley, Susan Stroman, Hal Prince, Ramin Karimloo, Mariand Torres, Tony Yazbeck, Kaley Ann Voorhees, Reon Yuzuki and David Thompson during the press day preview of 'Prince of Broadway' at SIR Studio on October 5, 2015 in New York City.

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08/06/2019

From: Photo Flashback: Remembering Hal Prince

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Productions

Chicago (Non-Equity)

[US Tour, 2022]

Script Adaptation

Prince of Broadway

[International Tour, 2015]

Book

The Scottsboro Boys

[West End, 2014]

Book

Flora, the Red Menace

[Los Angeles, 2008]

Script Adaptation

70, Girls, 70

[Off-Broadway, 2006]

Adaptation

No Strings

[Off-Broadway, 2003]

Adaptation

Dear World

[Regional (US), 2002]

Book Revisions

Dear World

[Chester, CT (Regional), 2000]

Book Revisions

Dear World

[New York, 1998]

Book Revisions

Chicago

[West End, 1997]

Adaptation

Chicago

[Broadway, 1996]

Script Adaptation

Chicago

[Off-Broadway, 1996]

Adaptation

Flora, the Red Menace

[Off-Broadway, 1987]

Book Revisions

Writing

New York, New York

Book

The Scottsboro Boys

Bookwriter

Prince of Broadway

Bookwriter

The Beast in the Jungle

Bookwriter

And the World Goes 'Round

Conceiver
Conceiver

Conceiver

Author
Bookwriter

Conceiver
Bookwriter

Bookwriter
Bookwriter

Movies

Martha Marcy May Marlene
[ 2011 ] Bartender

All Wifed Out
[ 2012 ] Fanny

Saudade?
[ 2012 ] Manny

1
[ 2013 ] Kyle

A Walk Among the Tombstones
[ 2014 ] Albert

10 Things I Hate About Life
[ 2014 ] Curt

Moon and Sun
[ 2014 ] Patrick

The Missing Girl
[ 2015 ] J. Lee

Keep in Touch
[ 2015 ] Officer Dugan

Up the River
[ 2015 ] Willy

Diverge
[ 2016 ] Brad

Here Alone
[ 2016 ] Chris

The Meyerowitz Stories
[ 2017 ] Brian

Imitation Girl
[ 2017 ] Max

The Truth About Lies
[ 2018 ] Andy

Rosy
[ 2018 ] Eddie

Glass
[ 2019 ] Daryl

The Day Shall Come
[ 2019 ] Stevie Book

Vampires vs. the Bronx
[ 2020 ] Alexis

Over/Under
[ 2022 ] David Steinberg

It's What's Inside
[ 2024 ] Forbes

Mountainhead
[ 2025 ] Leo

TV Shows

Mozart in the Jungle
Craig G

Watson
[ 2024-2025 ] Cameron Phipps

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Book of a Musical

David Thompson, New York, New York

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Book of a Musical

David Thompson, The Scottsboro Boys

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

David Thompson, The Scottsboro Boys

Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Book of a Musical

David Thompson, Steel Pier

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Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Opens Up About Collaborating on Kander & Ebb's NEW YORK, NE Video

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Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Video

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by A.A. Cristi - 2020-02-10 23:38:56

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026

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Photos: Inside The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus HARMONY Benefit Photo

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by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus held its annual gala fundraising benefit Harmony on Monday, March 23, 2026 at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street). Check out photos here!

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Gulfshore Playhouse has announced its 2026–2027 season at the Baker Theatre and Education Center. The lineup includes THE WORLD GOES ’ROUND, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, HEIST, FUNDRAISER: A PLAY, GUYS AND DOLLS, JOB, and TARTUFFE.

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by Jerri Shafer - Nov 21, 2025

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has David Thompson written?

David Thompson has written 9 shows including 70, Girls, 70 (Author), And the World Goes 'Round (Conceiver), Steel Pier (Conceiver), Thou Shalt Not (Bookwriter), The Look of Love (Conceiver), The Scottsboro Boys (Bookwriter), Prince of Broadway (Bookwriter), The Beast in the Jungle (Bookwriter), New York, New York (Book).

What awards has David Thompson been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for New York, New York, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Steel Pier.

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