Jeanine Tesori
Maria Friedman Will Lead KIMBERLY AKIMBO European Premiere at Hampstead Theatre (Apr 16, 2026)
Video: First Look at SHREK THE MUSICAL in Brazil (Apr 15, 2026)
Kerry Butler to Join Tribute Concert for Marc Shaiman at TCNJ (Apr 14, 2026)
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[ 2021 ] Aspiring Composer and Lyricist #22
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Jeanine Tesori, Kimberly Akimbo
Jeanine Tesori, Kimberly Akimbo
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Jeanine Tesori, Kimberly Akimbo
Jeanine Tesori, Kimberly Akimbo
Jeanine Tesori, Soft Power
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Jeanine Tesori, Soft Power
Jeanine TesoriSoft Power
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Jeanine Tesori, Fun Home
Jeanine Tesori, Fun Home
Jeanine Tesori, Fun Home
Jeanine Tesori, Shrek The Musical
Jeanine Tesori, Shrek the Musical
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Jeanine Tesori, Caroline, or Change
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Jeanine Tesori, Caroline, or Change
Jeanine Tesori, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Jeanine Tesori, Caroline, or Change
Jeanine Tesori, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Jeanine Tesori, Twelfth Night
Jeanine Tesori, Violet
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Jeanine Tesori, Violet
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Videos
Video: Louise Pitre Leads Canadian Premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by Joshua Wright - 2026-01-22 11:12:19
Video: Sam Pinkleton Reacts to Tony Win for Best Director of a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-09 00:08:35
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-20 07:44:29
Video: BLUE By Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson At Chicago Lyric Opera
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-11-19 18:29:46
Video: First Look at Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED at the Met Opera
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-16 16:16:32
Video: Jeanine Tesori and Michael Mayer on the Met Opera's GROUNDED
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-11 17:39:07
Video: Carolee Carmello and Miguel Gil Sing 'Now' at KIMBERLY AKIMBO Tour Sitzprobe
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-09-01 10:37:54
Exclusive Video: First Look at SOFT POWER at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-13 12:00:20
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals & Learn About Signature Theatre's Revised SOFT POWER
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-31 13:34:25
Exclusive: 'I'm With Her' from Signature Theatre's Revised SOFT POWER
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-24 10:00:20
Video: Watch 'Democracy (Reprise)' from SOFT POWER at Signature Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-15 15:51:42
Video: Watch LaChanze Discuss Becoming a Broadway Producer on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-02-18 10:17:21
News
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
Three-time Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman will star as Kimberly in the European premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre, directed by Michael Longhurst.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 15, 2026
Get a first look at footage of Brazil production of SHREK THE MUSICAL, the beloved stage adaptation of DreamWorks' animated film, now playing for a limited season at the Teatro Renault in São Paulo.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
The College of New Jersey's Lyric Theatre will present From Hollywood to Hairspray: The Music of Marc Shaiman, featuring Tony Award nominee Kerry Butler performing songs from Hairspray, Smash, and Some Like It Hot.
by Alyson Eng - Apr 14, 2026
A teenager with a dysfunctional family, a first crush, and a body that refuses to follow the rules of time. It’s an unusual combination, and one that has helped set KIMBERLY AKIMBO apart from other coming-of-age stories. At the Stanley BFL Canada Stage in Vancouver, BC, the Arts Club Theatre Company’s latest production brings that story to life.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Shrek the Musical will come to Aspire Community Theatre this month. Performances run April 24 - May 3. Learn more about the upcoming show and how to get tickets here!
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
Orlando is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks in Florida for Spring 2026!
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 2, 2026
SomeBODY once told me that Shrek The Musical Jr. would be a fun night at the theatre, but what I experienced at The Royal Theatre in Benton was a joyful, high-energy celebration of young talent, teamwork, and the kind of storytelling that reminds us all why we fell in love with theatre in the first place.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music revealed the ten finalists for the 2026 LENYA COMPETITION, set for at Kilbourn Hall in Rochester, NY. The competition highlights exceptional singing actors from around the world.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
American Stage has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, featuring gender-bent classics and world premieres, beloved musicals and immersive outdoor experiences.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026
Deaf Broadway presented an ASL production of Violet at Lincoln Center. The musical featured an all-Deaf cast and accessibility technology. The production was part of Jeanine Tesori’s Visionary Artist year. See photos of the performance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026
San Diego Junior Theatre will present Shrek The Musical, the hilarious and heartwarming stage adaptation of the beloved DreamWorks film. Featuring all the fan favorite characters including Donkey, Princess Fiona, and a chorus of fairy tale misfits.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026
The Arts Club Theatre Company will present the Western Canadian premiere of Kimberly Akimbo. Directed by Ashlie Corcoran, this Tony Award-winning musical by David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori offers a unique blend of humor and poignancy.
by Jarrod Michael - Mar 4, 2026
The national tour of Kimberly Akimbo arrives as one of the most resonant productions on the touring circuit this season. Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical, this adaptation of the play by David Lindsay-Abaire features a witty and emotional score by Jeanine Tesori.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026
Kimberly Akimbo, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is coming to East Lansing for its premiere in Cobb Great Hall.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026
Theater and television stars Caissie Levy, Adam Kantor and Jo Lampert will perform, and comedian and advocate Dana Goldberg will host an upcoming gala supporting Jewish Queer Youth (JQY).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has named Darren Edward Johnston as Associate Artistic Director of Commercial Strategy and Partnership.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026
Lincoln Center has announced its March 2026 lineup, including American Songbook curated by Clint Ramos, a Deaf Broadway presentation of Violet, and Black Girl Magic Ball: Matriarchs.
by Jared Fessler - Feb 25, 2026
Some musicals are flashy and loud, but Kimberly Akimbo captivates quietly, drawing you in with humor, heart, and honesty. From the first moment on stage, it becomes clear that this is a story about people — messy, awkward, hopeful people — rather than spectacle.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026
Get ready for a fairy tale with a twist as Shrek The Musical comes to the Steena Murray Mainstage at Chandler Center for the Arts, for a three-performance run.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Jeanine Tesori has written 6 shows including Don Juan de Marco (Composer), Violet (Composer), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Composer), Caroline, or Change (Composer), Fun Home (Composer), Shrek the Musical (Composer).
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kimberly Akimbo, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Soft Power, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Soft Power, Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Soft Power, Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels), Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Fun Home, Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Fun Home, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Shrek The Musical, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Shrek the Musical, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Caroline, or Change, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Caroline, or Change, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Caroline, or Change, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Twelfth Night, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Violet, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Violet, Special Citations music for Violet (Obie Awards) and Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).
Jeanine Tesori has received several prestigious awards, including: - 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 - Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Soft Power - Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels) - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Fun Home - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Caroline, or Change - Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Caroline, or Change - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Violet - Special Citations music for Violet (Obie Awards) - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award)
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