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Kirsten Childs STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1986
Helene (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Performer

Kirsten Childs Productions

 
[Broadway, 2023]
Text Consultation and Additional Material
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Vocal Arrangements
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Music Arranger
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Adaptation

Writing

Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Book, Music, and Lyrics
Lyricist
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist

Kirsten Childs Awards and Nominations

Obie Awards - 2001 - Music and Lyrics

Kirsten Childs, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin

Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Kirsten Childs, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin

Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lyrics

Kirsten Childs, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin

Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Music

Kirsten Childs, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin

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Huey Lewis Musical THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Will Arrive on Broadway in 2024

As BroadwayWorld first reported in September, The Heart of Rock and Roll is coming to Broadway! Producers Hunter Arnold, Tyler Mitchell and Kayla Greenspan announced that the new musical inspired by the iconic songs of Huey Lewis and The News, will open on Broadway at The James Earl Jones Theatre.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals Grant Recipients for 2023/2024

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the 12 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Frank Young Fund for New Musicals Project Development & Production Grants and the 10 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Impact & Exploration Fund.

Darius de Haas Will Lead BILLY STRAYHORN: SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR at Pittsburgh Public Theater

 Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the full cast and creative team of its upcoming world premiere musical Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For, starring Darius de Haas as legendary jazz composer Billy Strayhorn.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Appoints Tim Bond as New Artistic Director

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival Board of Directors has announced its appointment of Tim Bond as its new Artistic Director, effective September 1. The position will be a homecoming for Bond, who served as an Associate Artistic Director at OSF for 11 seasons from 1996 to 2007.

Creative Cauldron Sets 2023-24 Season, Final Season at Pearson Square Location

The 2023-24 Season will mark Creative Cauldron’s final season at its current home in Pearson Square, before moving to a new black box theater in the Broad and Washington project.

BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Plays Final Performance on Broadway

The Broadway revival of Bob Fosse's DANCIN' will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, May 14, 2023, following 17 preview performances and 65 regular performances.

Dallas Theater Center To Host Annual RENAISSANCE CENTERSTAGE Gala

Dallas Theater Center's annual fundraising gala, Renaissance Centerstage, will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre.

BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' To Close On Broadway This Month

The Broadway revival of Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ has announced its closing date.

Tickets on Sale Now for New York Stage and Film 2023 Summer Season Featuring A WRINKLE IN TIME & More

Tickets are now on sale for New York Stage and Film'S 2023 Summer Season July 14-August 6 at Marist College.

2023-24 Season Revealed at Creative Cauldron

 The 2023-24 Season will mark Creative Cauldron’s final season at its current home in Pearson Square, before moving to a new black box theater in the Broad and Washington project.  Learn more about the lineup here!

Programming Added to Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival

The Cleveland Orchestra announced updates to its inaugural Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival: The American Dream, which takes place this spring at Severance Music Center and with Cleveland partner organizations.

INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD, A DOLL'S HOUSE & More Lead in Nominations for 2023 Drama League Awards

The Drama League has announced the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominees. See the full list!

Tim Sanford and Aimée Hayes Launch The Tent Theater Company, Dedicated to Supporting Elder Playwrights

Tim Sanford, former artistic director of Playwrights Horizons, and Aimée Hayes, former producing artistic director of Southern Rep, have launched The Tent Theater Company.

54 Below to Transition to Nonprofit Status

54 Below, the celebrated Times Square cabaret venue has transitioned to nonprofit status.

New Muhammad Ali Musical ALI Will Have its World Premiere In Louisville in Fall 2024

The World Premiere of ALI will be presented in Ali's hometown of Louisville, at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, in Fall 2024. Learn more about the show here!

New Laurence Fishburne Play, A WRINKLE IN TIME Workshop & More Set for New York Stage and Film 2023 Summer Season

New York Stage and Film returns to Marist College July 14-August 6 for their 2023 Summer Season. See the full programming, and learn how to purchase tickes!

Industry Pro Newsletter: UK Extends Tax Relief, Room Won't Come to Broadway

While the UK grapples with unruly audiences (not an issue unique to the West End by any means), one critic makes the case that the way we are discussing unruly audiences doesn’t have the best interest of the art form in mind - that it gives it a sense of snobbishness that doesn’t invite more audiences in to enjoy a show.

Dallas Theater Center To Host Annual Centerstage Gala This May

Tickets are now available for Dallas Theater Center's annual fundraising Gala, Renaissance Centerstage, to take place at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Photos: The Company of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Meets the Press!

See photos of the company of DANCIN' meeting the press!

Mid-Career Playwrights Struggle to Get Support in Youth-Focused Industry

Theater is often focused on the young. One would think this is only true on the stage—actors and appearance receive the bulk of attention. But behind-the-scenes it is that way too. With a few exceptions for established writers like Tom Stoppard, emerging writers are given way more attention than older ones.

Kirsten Childs FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Kirsten Childs has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Kirsten Childs has not appeared in the West End

Kirsten Childs has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She received nominations for Voice Judges and Music and Lyrics at the Obie Awards for her work on "The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin." Additionally, she was nominated for Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Lyrics, and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for the same show. Kirsten Childs has also been recognized as a Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

Kirsten Childs has won several awards for her work in the Broadway show "The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin." She has received Voice Judges (Obie Awards) and Music and Lyrics (Obie Awards) for the show. Additionally, she has won Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards), and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for her contributions to the same production. Kirsten Childs has also been recognized as a Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.

Kirsten Childs has written 7 shows including The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin (Bookwriter), Miracle Brothers (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Miracle Brothers (Bookwriter), If You Give A Mouse A Cookie & Other Story Books (Adaptation), Doris to Darlene A Cautionary Valentine (Songs), Bella: An American Tall Tale (Book, Music, and Lyrics), Fly (Lyricist).

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