Alex Timbers
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BIO
Alex Timbers is a Tony-nominated writer-director and the recipient of Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as two OBIE Awards.
Credits include: The Pee-wee Herman Show, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (also book writer; Drama Desk, Lortel, and OCC Awards, Tony nomination), A Very Merry Unauthorized Pageant (OBIE Award, Garland Award-Best Director), Gutenberg! The Musical! (Drama Desk nom. - Best Director of a Musical), Peter and the Starcatcher (co-director, OBIE Award- Best Director), Hell House (Drama Desk nom. - Unique Theatrical Experience).
Alex was President of the Yale Dramat and is the Artistic Director of downtown company Les Freres Corbusier.
Photos
Alex Timbers with Robert Petkoff and Bahiyah Hibah (Moulin Rouge); Julia Grondin, Khori Michelle Petinaud, and Larkin Reilly (Just in Time); Justin Collette and Isabella Esler (Beetlejuice), and Gracie Lawrence and Clyde Lawrence (All Out)
From: Photo: Alex Timbers Makes History by Having Four Shows Running on Broadway
Alex Timbers, Simon Rich, Jon Stewart, Eric Andre, Ike Barinholtz, Abbi Jacobson, Clyde Lawrence, Gracie Lawrence, The Band Lawrence, Matt Lipkins, Kevin Del Aguila, Olivia Puckett and The Company of "All Out: Comedy About Ambition"
From: Photos: ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gala Performance
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Awards and Nominations
Alex Timbers, Bat Boy: The Musical
Alex Timbers, Just in Time
Alex Timbers, Just in Time
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Alex Timbers, Gutenberg! The Musical!
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Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge!
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Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge!
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Alex Timbers
Alex Timbers, Rocky
Alex Timbers, Rocky
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Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
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Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher
Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher
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Alex Timbers, Peter And The Starcatcher
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Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
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Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Alex Timbers, Gutenberg! The Musica
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Alex Timbers, A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant
Videos
Exclusive: Watch the BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL West End Trailer
by Michael Major - 2026-07-22 10:49:54
Video: JUST IN TIME Star Jeremy Jordan Performs 'Mack the Knife'
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-07-16 21:23:08
Video: Kelsie Watts Performs 'Firework' in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-05-07 10:30:20
Video: Bernadette Peters Dances With Jonathan Groff at JUST IN TIME
by Michael Major - 2026-03-18 10:08:21
Video: NYC Public School Students Sing 'Beyond the Sea' For Jonathan Groff
by Michael Major - 2026-02-26 16:36:07
Video: Jake Shane Looks Back at THROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE School Audition
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-26 12:06:50
Video: Jenny Slate Enjoys Watching Videos of PETER PAN Stage Mishaps
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-25 10:34:40
Video: Ray Romano Shares How His 'Year of Yes' Led to Broadway's ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-24 15:16:03
Video: Matthew Morrison Talks 'Homecoming' to Broadway After Ten-Year Hiatus
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-24 13:46:00
Video: Ray Romano Reveals Why He's Making His Broadway Debut in ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-16 15:15:43
Video: 'Come What May' from Netherlands Production of MOULIN ROUGE!
by Joshua Wright - 2026-02-16 13:31:45
Video: How JUST IN TIME Was Redesigned For Its Relaxed Performance
by Michael Major - 2026-02-09 12:49:57
Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Perform 'Beyond the Sea' From JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-05 10:14:27
Video: MOULIN ROUGE!’s Bahiyah Hibah Talks 2,000 Shows, Creative Hustle & More
by Survival Jobs - 2026-01-29 15:34:18
Video/Photos: Watch the Official Trailer for THE MUPPET SHOW Special; Maya Rudolph Confirmed as Guest Star
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-23 12:13:41
Video: Sarah Silverman Looks Back on Early Theater Experiences on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-21 14:02:33
Video: Wayne Brady Talks ALL OUT, Working at Disney, and Being A Blerd
by Survival Jobs - 2026-01-12 14:31:51
Video: Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen Join THE MUPPET SHOW in New Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-02 11:28:56
Video: First-Look at THE MUPPET SHOW Special Event Coming in 2026
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-17 10:09:42
News
by - Aug 19, 2026
new Connie Francis has entered the Copa! ✨ For ten weeks only, Ariana Madix (Chicago on Broadway, St. Denis Medical, Love Island USA) will play Connie Francis in Just In Time.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
Aaron Tveit is returning to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. Get a first look at photos of Tveit as Christian alongside Kelsie Watts who plays Satine!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of “Christian” in the Moulin Rouge! The Musical's world premiere and on Broadway, is returning to the show!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Emmy Award nominated television host Ariana Madix (“Love Island USA”) will star as Connie Francis in JUST IN TIME at Circle in the Square Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
Breakout star from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” and “Dancing With The Stars,” Whitney Leavitt will star as Sandra Dee in Just in Time on Broadway at Circle in the Square Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
The Drama League has revealed the performers and special guests for Drama at the Disco Vol. 3: A Drama League Benefit honoring 2026 Arts Ally Award honoree, Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer Tom Kirdahy.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2026
The Tank will present the New York premiere of VERY BLUE LIGHT by Daphne Silbiger, following two women reuniting with a childhood friend in Marfa, Texas amid shifting politics and technology.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2026
Molly FitzMaurice will leave her role at The Tank to become Festival Producer of Under the Radar, with Kaaron Briscoe stepping in as Interim Managing Producer.
by - Aug 7, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
Atlantic Records has released four brand new singles from Just in Time on Broadway, featuring Jeremy Jordan. Learn more about the show and listen to the songs here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2026
Atlantic Records will release four brand new singles from JUST IN TIME, Broadway’s sold-out smash hit musical. The songs feature two-time Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan as Bobby Darin. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you and exclusive first listen of 'This Could Be The Start Of Something Big / Just In Time' right here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 29, 2026
The New York City premiere of Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes has officially opened at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026
Reviews are in for Broad Strokes, Cat Cohen's autobiographical one-woman musical comedy about mortality, recovery, and self-discovery. The limited Off-Broadway engagement continues through September 5.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
Ahead of Opening Night, the New York City premiere of Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes will extend due to popular demand. Learn more about how to get tickets here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of “Christian” in Moulin Rouge! The Musical's world premiere and on Broadway, will return one final time for a strictly limited engagement of 15 performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
After 23 years as Artistic Director of The Public Theater, Oskar Eustis will step down when his current contract concludes in 2028, at the end of The Public Theater's 60th anniversary season.
by Michael Major - Jul 22, 2026
The ghost with the most has officially taken over the West End! Watch the exclusive video of the official trailer for Beetlejuice the Musical, now playing at the Prince Edward Theatre in London.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 22, 2026
The limited Off-Broadway engagement of Broad Strokes, a new one-woman musical comedy from Cat Cohen, has officially begun! Broad Strokes premieres in New York City this summer following a sold out run at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.Check out first photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026
Four-time Olivier Award-nominee Summer Strallen, will take on the role of Delia Deetz in the London production of Beetlejuice The Musical for a strictly limited season. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
A new performance video from JUST IN TIME has been released, featuring Jeremy Jordan performing Bobby Darin's iconic hit 'Mack the Knife.' The Broadway musical, directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, is now playing on Broadway.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Alex Timbers has written 4 shows including A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant (Conceiver), Boozy (Conceiver), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Bookwriter), Just in Time (Developed by).
OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL (Drama League Awards) for Bat Boy: The Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Just in Time, OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL (Drama League Awards) for Just in Time, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Gutenberg! The Musical!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rocky, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Rocky, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Here Lies Love, Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher , Directing (Obie Awards) for Peter And The Starcatcher, Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Gutenberg! The Musica and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant.
Alex Timbers has received several prestigious awards in recognition of his work in theater. His accolades include: - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge! - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge! - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards) - Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Here Lies Love - Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher - Directing (Obie Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher - Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson - Special Citations (Obie Awards) for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant.
