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David Yazbek has become one of Broadway's preeminent composer/lyricists. Three of his shows, The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown have been nominated for Best Score Tony Awards. He is a Tony Award winner for his most recent musical, The Band's Visit, which opened on Broadway to rave reviews and has been named to every Best of the Year list for 2017. The show also received 10 Tony Awards, as well as the Lucille Lortel Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, and the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical. He's also received three Grammy nominations and a Drama Desk Award. Yazbek won an Outstanding Writing Emmy Award for his stint on "Late Night with David Letterman." He scored the last season of HBO's "Boardwalk Empire," wrote the theme song to "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego," and has written hundreds of songs, scripts, scores and jingles for adult and children's TV. As a recording artist, Yazbek is responsible for five albums—The Laughing Man, Tock, Damascus, Tape Recorder, and Evil Monkey Man. He has written and/or produced for such acts as XTC, Ruben Blades, The Persuasions, Joe Jackson, Tito Puente and many others. As a performer, he and his band are engaged in an ongoing series of monthly shows at NYC's 54 Below club.

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Productions

Dead OutlawDead Outlaw
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Orchestrator
Lyricist
Composer
Buena Vista Social ClubBuena Vista Social Club
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Music Team Leader
The RoommateThe Roommate
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Original Music
Dead OutlawDead Outlaw
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Orchestration
Buena Vista Social ClubBuena Vista Social Club
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Creative Consultant
The Band's VisitThe Band's Visit
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Music & Lyrics[Replacement]
Fish In the DarkFish In the Dark
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Original Music
Much Ado About NothingMuch Ado About Nothing
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Original Music
Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsDirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[West End, 2014]
Music and Lyrics
Women On The Verge Of A Nervous BreakdownWomen On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Orchestrator (Additional Orchestrations)
Burleigh Grime$
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Composer (Original Music)
Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsDirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Vocal Music Arranger
Bombay DreamsBombay Dreams
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Lyrics (additional)
Sea of Tranquility
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Composer (Original Music)
Boys' Life
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Composer (Original Music)

Writing

Mojo
Music
Dead Outlaw
Music & Lyrics
The Band's Visit
Music and Lyrics
Tootsie
Composer & Lyricist
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Composer
Lyricist
The Full Monty
Composer
Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2025 - BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Music and/or Lyrics)

David Yazbek, Dead Outlaw


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lyrics

David Yazbek, Dead Outlaw

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Music

David Yazbek, Dead Outlaw

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Orchestrations

David YazbekDead Outlaw


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Best Musical

David YazbekDead Outlaw

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

David YazbekDead Outlaw

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

David Yazbek, Dead Outlaw


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Lyrics

David Yazbek, Tootsie


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Music

David Yazbek, Tootsie


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Best Musical

David Yazbek, Tootsie

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding New Score

David Yazbek, Tootsie

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

David Yazbek, Tootsie


winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

David Yazbek, The Band's Visit


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

David Yazbek, The Band's Visit

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Music

David Yazbek, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Orchestrations

David Yazbek, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

David Yazbek, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

David Yazbek, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

David Yazbek, The Full Monty


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lyrics

David Yazbek, The Full Monty


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Music

David Yazbek, The Full Monty

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Australian Premiere of TOOTSIE Set for Teatro at the Italian Forum in 2026 Photo
Australian Premiere of TOOTSIE Set for Teatro at the Italian Forum in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026

Tootsie will make its Australian premiere this May at Teatro at the Italian Forum in Sydney. Tootsie is the story of a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime.
David Yazbek to Perform at Miami New Drama's BROADWAY ON THE BEACH Series Photo
David Yazbek to Perform at Miami New Drama's BROADWAY ON THE BEACH Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026

Miami New Drama is launching “Broadway at the Beach,” a new series that brings award-winning Broadway talent to Miami Beach’s  Colony Theatre. The inaugural event will  feature Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winning composer David Yazbek.
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Plays Surprise Bad Bunny Tribute Photo
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Plays Surprise Bad Bunny Tribute
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2026

Buena Vista Social Club paid tribute to Bad Bunny just before the Super Bowl on Sunday. During 'El cuarto de Tula,' guitarist Renesito Avich played improvised some of 'DtMF,' one of the Grammy-winners biggest hits. Watch the video!
Spotlight: DAVID YAZBEK: MY BROADWAY at Segal Centre for Performing Arts Photo
Spotlight: DAVID YAZBEK: MY BROADWAY at Segal Centre for Performing Arts
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 4, 2026

Experience Broadway Royalty Live at the Segal Centre. For one week only, David Yazbek – Tony®, Grammy® & Emmy® Award-winning composer – takes the stage for a rare, intimate performance at the grand piano.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Wins 2026 GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album Photo
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Wins 2026 GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026

Buena Vista Social Club has won the GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album at the 68th GRAMMYs! The GRAMMY will be awarded to producers Marco Paguia, Dean Sharenow and David Yazbek.
Listen to the 2026 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album Photo
Listen to the 2026 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026

Before the 2026 winner is announced on Sunday, February 1, take a listen to all five of the 2026 Grammy-nominated albums, including Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy, Just in Time, and Maybe Happy Ending. 
David Yazbek Will Perform in Mountain View in February Photo
David Yazbek Will Perform in Mountain View in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

Hershey Felder Presents has announced a rare and intimate theatrical event with David Yazbek: My Broadway featuring Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning composer David Yazbek. Learn more here!
Review: TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA Photo
Review: TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 25, 2026

TOOTSIE at TEATRO SISTINA? UN GRADITO ANCHE IN QUESTA STAGIONE DEL MUSICAL TRATTO DAL CELEBRE FILM CON DUSTIN HOFFMAN
Will Kelley Set to Debut at 54 Below with 'FOR THE RECORD' on February 5 Photo
Will Kelley Set to Debut at 54 Below with 'FOR THE RECORD' on February 5
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

Will Kelley will make his debut at 54 Below with his solo show 'FOR THE RECORD' on February 5, 2026. Directed by Faith Prince and Michael Kirk Lane, with musical direction by John Bronston, the show promises an evening rich with Broadway and cabaret influences.
DAVID YAZBEK: MY BROADWAY is Coming to The Segal Centre Photo
DAVID YAZBEK: MY BROADWAY is Coming to The Segal Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

The Segal Centre will present My Broadway, a new show by David Yazbek, in January 2026. This event marks a significant addition to the Centre's season, showcasing Yazbek's contributions to musical theatre.
Previews: TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA Photo
Previews: TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 20, 2026

Dopo il grande successo di pubblico e critica ottenuto nel Tour della scorsa Stagione, torna in scena nei teatri italiani 'Tootsie', il Musical firmato e adattato in italiano da Massimo Romeo Piparo tratto dal famoso film del 1982 di Sydney Pollack con l'indimenticabile interpretazione di Dustin Hoffman.
The Barnstormers Theatre Reveals 2026 Season Photo
The Barnstormers Theatre Reveals 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, NH, has announced its 96th season lineup, starting June 25, 2026, with a mix of comedy, romance, and mystery. Season tickets are now available, with flexible options starting January 26.
Previews: TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA Photo
Previews: TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 9, 2026

Dopo il grande successo di pubblico e critica ottenuto nel Tour della scorsa Stagione, torna in scena al Sistina, dal 22 gennaio al 1 febbraio, “Tootsie”, il Musical firmato e adattato in italiano da Massimo Romeo Piparo tratto dal famoso film del 1982 di Sydney Pollack con l’indimenticabile interpretazione di Dustin Hoffman. 
Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and More to Perform at 54 Below in Jan Photo
Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2025

In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more. 
Review: FRONT PORCH CABARET Announces its Biggest Get Yet at Front Porch Theatricals Photo
Review: FRONT PORCH CABARET Announces its Biggest Get Yet at Front Porch Theatricals
by Greg Kerestan - Dec 3, 2025

The only constant is change, as anyone will tell you, and Front Porch Theatricals has always epitomized that. Other than knowing their shows are going to be good, you could go in knowing everything or nothing (more often nothing) about their curated picks and walk out satisfied.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB on Broadway Releases New Block of Tickets Photo
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB on Broadway Releases New Block of Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025

A new block of tickets for Buena Vista Social Club is now on sale for performances at Broadway’s Schoenfeld Theatre. Buena Vista Social Club won 5 Tony Awards.
See David Yazbek and More Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
See David Yazbek and More Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including David Yazbek, Mary Porter, Maggie Solimine and more.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, GYPSY & More Nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album at 2026 GRA Photo
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, GYPSY & More Nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album at 2026 GRAMMYS
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025

The cast albums for Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy, Just in Time, and Maybe Happy Ending have all been nominated for Best Musical Theatre Album at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
PHOTOS: TOOTSIE conquista Barcelona con su estreno en el Teatre Apolo Photo
PHOTOS: TOOTSIE conquista Barcelona con su estreno en el Teatre Apolo
by Laia Galiana Massanet - Oct 23, 2025

El musical basado en la icónica película de 1982 deslumbra al público en una noche llena de humor, emoción y talento
TOOTSIE llega a Barcelona esta semana Photo
TOOTSIE llega a Barcelona esta semana
by Laia Galiana Massanet - Oct 7, 2025

La sitcom musical aterriza en el Teatre Apolo el 10 de octubre
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has David Yazbek written?

David Yazbek has written 7 shows including Mojo (Music), The Full Monty (Composer), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Composer), Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown (Lyricist), The Band's Visit (Music and Lyrics), Tootsie (Composer & Lyricist), Dead Outlaw (Music & Lyrics).

What awards has David Yazbek been nominated for?

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Music and/or Lyrics) (Tony Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Tootsie, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Full Monty, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty.

What awards has David Yazbek won?

David Yazbek has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics for Dead Outlaw, as well as the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical for the same show. For Tootsie, Yazbek earned the Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music, along with the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. He won the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for The Band's Visit, in addition to the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) for the same production. Yazbek also received Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music for The Full Monty.

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