Jeanine Tesori
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Lucy Moss, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Jeanine Tesori, Antoinette Nwandu, Christina Anderson, Masi Asare, Lynn Nottage

Alison Saar, Masi Asare, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Christina Anderson, Jeanine Tesori, Lynne Nottage, Lucy Moss, Antoinette Nwandu, Taye Hansberry, LaChanze
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Jeanine Tesori Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Music | ||
Jeanine Tesori, Kimberly Akimbo | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Score | ||
Jeanine Tesori, Kimberly Akimbo | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Music | ||
Jeanine Tesori, Soft Power | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding New Score ![]() |
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Jeanine Tesori, Soft Power | ||
The Lortels - 2015 - Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee ![]() |
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Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre ![]() |
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Jeanine Tesori, Fun Home | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Music | ||
Jeanine Tesori, Fun Home | ||
The Pulitzer Prize - 2014 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama | ||
Jeanine Tesori, Fun Home | ||
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
Jeanine Tesori, Shrek The Musical | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Music | ||
Jeanine Tesori, Shrek the Musical | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Music ![]() |
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Jeanine Tesori, Caroline, or Change | ||
Obie Awards - 2004 - Special Citations ![]() |
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Jeanine Tesori, Caroline, or Change | ||
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best New Musical | ||
Jeanine Tesori, Thoroughly Modern Millie | ||
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
Jeanine Tesori, Caroline, or Change | ||
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
Jeanine Tesori, Thoroughly Modern Millie | ||
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
Jeanine Tesori, Twelfth Night | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Music | ||
Jeanine Tesori, Violet | ||
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Musical ![]() |
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Jeanine Tesori, Violet | ||
Obie Awards - 1997 - Special Citations music for Violet ![]() |
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Richard Rodgers Award - 1997 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award ![]() |
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Jeanine Tesori News

by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Aug 13, 2022
The third production at the Copley Theatre in Aurora is the 3 time Tony winning musical (2015 Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score) Fun Home. It was adapted from the 2006 memoir of Alison Bechdel. It is the story of Alison's journey discovering her own sexuality and her relationship with her closeted gay father Bruce as she tries to discover the truth about his mysterious life.

by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2022
Music Theater Works, currently presenting the regional premiere of Zorro: The Musical through August 21, is proud to announce its 2023 season of productions at the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd.

by Robert Encila-Celdran - Aug 9, 2022
Here lies a critical distinction between Middle Alison and Bruce. In spite of the initial tumult around her sexual revelation, she revels in her transparent admission, only to discover that her father has been harboring secrets as a homosexual. His enduring shame from illicit affairs, coupled with his inability to accept the pain caused by his gradual unmooring of ethics (sleeping with hired help and seducing underage students) leads him to a tragic decision to end his own life.

by Team BWW - Aug 6, 2022
A new Broadway season has officially begun! Two Broadway shows (Into the Woods and The Kite Runner) have already kicked off the 2022/23 theatre season this summer and a whole lot more are on the way. As the weather starts to cool, get ready for 15 (and counting) new productions, which will take their first Broadway bows this autumn. What are the best shows on Broadway this fall...?

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2022
Black Theatre United has engaged Christina Alexander of Alexander Consulting Group to create a digital Unconscious Bias and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility & Belonging (EDIAB) training program for use by the entire theatrical industry.

by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2022
The complete cast and creative team have been announced for the first Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Joining the cast are Nadia Daniel and Jurnee Elizabeth Swan. Rounding out the company are Shirine Babb, Charles Browning, Peter Jay Fernandez, Sharina Martin, Warner Miller, Doron JePaul Mitchell and Kim Sullivan.

by Jennifer Broski - Jul 26, 2022
The Dramatists Guild celebrated their 2022 Awards, honoring winners of the 2021 and 2022 seasons. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet below!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2022
The New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant), will star Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2022
The Broadway Sinfonietta and Sony Masterworks Broadway have released a new single, “You’re Gonna Hear From Me,” performed by Solea Pfeiffer, available now on all digital service providers. Watch them perform perform it in the recording studio here!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2022
Atlantic Theater Company has announced productions for its 2022-2023 season. Atlantic’s 2022-2023 season will include the world premiere musical Cornelia Street, with a book by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, music and lyrics by Mark Eitzel, directed by Tony Award nominee Neil Pepe and more.
Jeanine Tesori Videos

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2022
The Broadway Sinfonietta and Sony Masterworks Broadway have released a new single, “You’re Gonna Hear From Me,” performed by Solea Pfeiffer, available now on all digital service providers. Watch them perform perform it in the recording studio here!

by Michael Major - Apr 22, 2022
Rachel Zegler put her musical knowledge to the test while playing a game of Song Association with ELLE Magazine, including tracks from Chicago, Wicked, Waitress, Great Showman, Shrek, Funny Girl, Rent, West Side Story, and more. Plus, see how Andrew Lloyd Webber responded to her rendition of songs from Phantom and Cats!

by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2022
On a new episode of Stephen Colbert's 'Dream Role Goals,' Sutton Foster revealed her musical theatre dream roles. Foster discusses which Broadway roles she'd like to take one, including parts in Gypsy, Hello, Dolly!, and Funny Girl.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 25, 2022
Bringing together Maestra friends and supporters from around the world, Amplify 2022 presented by American Express, will take place both in-person and virtually to raise money and highlight Maestra's programs which provide support, visibility, and community for the women and nonbinary music makers in the theater industry. Watch as Maestra founder and President Georgia Stitt tells us all about the latest Maestra updates and shares what's in store for the big night!

by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2022
Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster returned to The Late Show last night to share stories about working with her The Music Man co-star Hugh Jackman, and to give Stephen Colbert something special she made by hand in her dressing room.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 20, 2022
A Costume Featurette from Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” featuring 2022 Critics Choice Nominee and Tony Award® and Emmy Award® winning costume designer, Paul Tazewell, has been released.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 20, 2021
Roundabout Theatre Company has released the studio recording of Caroline, or Change (The New Broadway Cast Recording) from Broadway Records/Roundabout Records, with the physical release date set for January 14, 2022.

by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2021
Ariana DeBose appeared on the Late Late Show With James Corden to discuss her Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award-nominated performance in West Side Story. In the interview, DeBose discusses Audra McDonald stopping her in the airport after finding out about her award nominations. Watch the segment, also featuring RuPaul, now!

by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2021
Steven Spielberg spoke on casting Mike First as Riff in this new adaption of West Side Story in the new 'Steven on Mike' featurette. The film also stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, David Alvarez, Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, Brian D'Arcy James, and more.

by Michael Major - Dec 10, 2021
A new teaser for West Side Story has been released! The 'Celebrate Tonight' trailer features new footage of Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, Josh Andrés Rivera, and David Alvarez in the new film. Watch the new teaser now!