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David Javerbaum

David Javerbaum is a lyricist, composer whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Dog Show: Come. Sit. Stay.

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[Off-Broadway, 2026]
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

David Javerbaum, Cry-Baby


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- 2005 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

David Javerbaum

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Seth Rudetsky Joins THE DOG SHOW Cast Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026

Seth Rudetsky will join the cast of THE DOG SHOW, a new off-Broadway comedy by David Javerbaum at The Triad Theater. The production features actors performing monologues from dogs' perspectives.
Photos: THE DOG SHOW to Open at The Triad Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2026

David Javerbaum's new comedy will officially open at The Triad Theater in a limited engagement. The production features actors performing monologues from dogs' perspectives. Check out photos of the production.
A.J. Shively and More to Star in THE DOG SHOW at The Triad Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026

The Dog Show: Come. Sit. Stay, a new comedy by 13-time Emmy winner and two-time Grammy winner David Javerbaum has revealed the full cast for the new comedy.
Review: CRY-BABY THE MUSICAL at Bellevue Little Theatre is the most fun show of this season
by Christine Swerczek - Sep 22, 2026

Most fun show of the year.If you would like to experience two hours of nonstop fun, CRY-BABY the Musical onstage at Bellevue Little Theatre is a surprise and a delight!
David Javerbaum's THE DOG SHOW is Coming to The Triad Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2026

​The Dog Show: Come. Sit. Stay, a new comedy by 13-time Emmy winner and two-time Grammy winner David Javerbaum, will play The Triad Theater in October and November.
Titanique Broadway Cast: Meet Every Star at the St. James
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

Meet the full Titanique Broadway cast! Jim Parsons, Melissa Barrera, Deborah Cox & more bring this Céline Dion-powered musical comedy to the St. James Theatre.
Review: AN ACT OF GOD at Roustabouts Theatre Co
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 14, 2026

Turns out the Almighty has a few notes for humanity, and apparently, “An Act of God”, now playing courtesy of Roustabouts Theatre Co at the Scripps Ranch Theatre through March 29th is the best place to deliver them.
Roustabouts Theatre Co. to Present AN ACT OF GOD in March
by Gillian Blum - Feb 7, 2026

This March, the Roustabouts Theatre Company will bring An Act of God to the stage, with performances running March 7 through 29 at the Scripps Ranch Theatre.
OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) Unveil 2026 Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have revealed their 2026 nominations, highlighting the best in independent theatre. The awards showcase a range of emerging and established talent in the Off-West End scene.
A History of Three-Handers on Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 5, 2025

While a lot has been written about two handers, a term for two-person shows, less has been penned about three-handers. Yet, three-person plays are just as common a genre on Broadway as pieces with only two players. Currently, Art, by Yasmina Reza, is receiving an all-star revival at the Music Box.
Photos: First look at Imagine Productions’ CRY-BABY: THE MUSICAL
by Jerri Shafer - May 2, 2025

It's 1954. Everyone likes Ike, nobody likes communism and Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker is the coolest boy in Baltimore. He's a bad boy with a good cause – truth, justice and the pursuit of rock and roll. Cry-Baby and the square rich girl, Allison, are star-crossed lovers at the center of this world.
Donna McKechnie and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Donna McKechnie, Sondheim Unplugged and more. See the full lineup here!
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more. See the full lineup here!
Video: Inside the Sitzprobe For CRY-BABY at the Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

The company and band for Cry-Baby, The Musical played together for the first time at their Sitzprobe this week, as seen in a new video released by Arcola Theatre.
David Saint Will Retire as Artistic Director of George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

George Street Playhouse has announced that Artistic Director David Saint will retire as Artistic Director at the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season.  George Street Playhouse will honor Saint at the 2025 Gala.
Cast and Creative Team Set For UK Premiere of CRY-BABY THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Arcola Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Cry-Baby, The Musical. The 17-strong cast is the largest ensemble for a production in the theatre’s history.
Review: AN ACT OF GOD at Iron Crow
by Timoth David Copney - Jan 14, 2025

Iron Crow has made a reputation for itself as the go-to theatre for queer productions on the East Coast. Fearless in its pursuit of cutting-edge theatre, it has once again tackled a tricky subject with a velvet glove in this light-hearted (though with a couple of somber edges) religious romp, An Act of God.
Arcola Theatre Reveals Spring/Summer Season of Their 25th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

Arcola Theatre has released its Spring/Summer 2025 season, with nine productions announced and tickets on sale now. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
New York Festival Of Song to Present 15th Annual A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

Experience the 15th annual A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! by the New York Festival of Song at Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, featuring Yuletide songs by Jewish composers. Learn how to attend.
Review: AN ACT OF GOD at Copley Theatre, Aurora IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Oct 10, 2024

A question from Archangel Michael to God. The newest production in the BOLD Series at the intimate Copley Theatre in Aurora is An Act of God. Alex Weisman, in his bravura Paramount Copley debut as God, delivers each of the revised Ten Commandments to the audience in a way they do not expect. Sarcasm. Anger. Bitterness. Some narcissim. If you will, this is God on a rant and trying to figure out what is good, bad, right and wrong. His help along the way are the angels Michael (Michael Turrentine in his Paramount debut) and Gabriel (Em Modaff). They are both the comic relief but also play Devil’s advocate. Under the direction of Keira Fromm in her Paramount debut, she has delivered an amazing production which should be seen more than once. The script, by David Javerbaum, was derived from tweets from the Twitter account The Tweet of God. At times, the show feels like a late night talk show where the audience is the guest. The conversation hits on topics such as religious doctrines, morality, our own human frailties, creation, faith, good and evil and other topics. You will laugh. You will groan. You might get angry. You might get sad. You might start to question yourself. You might question God. It’s OK.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has David Javerbaum written?

David Javerbaum has written 4 shows including Cry-Baby (Composer), The Fishkin Touch (Bookwriter), Suburb (Bookwriter), An Act of God (Writer).

What awards has David Javerbaum been nominated for?

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Cry-Baby and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .

What awards has David Javerbaum won?

David Javerbaum has won several notable awards in recognition of his work. He received the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist award in 2008. Additionally, he has earned a Tony Award for Best Original Score and a Daytime Emmy Award for his work on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. His contributions have also garnered nominations for the Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score for the musical An Act of God.

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