Alex Timbers
Latest News on Alex Timbers:
NY City Center Season Will Include Alex Timbers-Helmed BAT BOY; Billy Porter in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Jun 10, 2025)
Review: BEETLEJUICE at Ed Mirvish Theatre (Jun 10, 2025)
Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas Will Lead MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway (Jun 10, 2025)
NY City Center Season Will Include Alex Timbers-Helmed BAT BOY; Billy Porter in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Jun 10, 2025)
Review: BEETLEJUICE at Ed Mirvish Theatre (Jun 10, 2025)
Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas Will Lead MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway (Jun 10, 2025)
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.
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Just in Time
Drama League Awards - 2025 - OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL
Alex Timbers, Just in Time
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Gutenberg! The Musical!
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Direction of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge!
winner
Drama League Awards - 2019 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing
Alex Timbers
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Rocky
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Rocky
winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Director
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Here Lies Love
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers , Here Lies Love
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Play
Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Play
Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher
winner
Obie Awards - 2011 - Directing
Alex Timbers, Peter And The Starcatcher
winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Musical
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Book of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Alex Timbers, Gutenberg! The Musica
winner
Obie Awards - 2004 - Special Citations
Alex Timbers, A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant
Videos
Video: Andrew Rannells, Nick Kroll, & Jimmy Fallon Reminisce About ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-06 15:38:03
Video: Gracie Lawrence Performs Stripped-Down Version of 'Who’s Sorry Now?'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-04 11:40:59
Video: Jonathan Groff Shares the Secret for Avoiding Dry Mouth Onstage
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-13 16:12:43
Video: JUST IN TIME Stars Demonstrate Hilarious Close Contact Singing on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-07 10:27:19
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! Stars Solea Pfeiffer & Jordan Fisher Perform 'Your Song' on TODAY
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-05-01 16:54:39
Video: Jonathan Groff and the JUST IN TIME Cast Perform 'Beyond the Sea' on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-30 07:17:28
Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Teach Bobby Darin's Dances on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-28 14:13:55
Video: Watch Gracie Lawrence Perform 'Who's Sorry Now' From JUST IN TIME
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-18 16:29:08
Video: Jonathan Groff Recalls Seven-Year Journey to JUST IN TIME on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-01 10:33:46
Video: Solea Pfeiffer Performs 'Firework' From MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-18 15:13:31
Video: Jonathan Groff is Bringing His Passion Project to Broadway
by Joey Mervis - 2025-02-06 12:26:48
Video: Jimmy Fallon Joins the Cast of ALL IN: A COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-29 09:45:52
Video: Watch BEETLEJUICE Australia Star Karis Oka Sing 'Dead Mom'
by Michael Major - 2025-01-21 12:10:35
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant & More Take First Bows in ALL IN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-01-15 13:11:24
Video: Andrew Rannells Talks CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE Experience with Josh Gad
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-01-08 10:41:42
Video: How Simon Rich Chose the Stories in ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-20 13:04:28
News
NY City Center Season Will Include Alex Timbers-Helmed BAT BOY; Billy Porter in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2025
A new season is coming at New York City Center! The 2025 – 2026 Season will be the first planned by newly appointed VP & Artistic Director, Musical Theater Jenny Gersten. We have all of the details here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2025
A new season is coming at New York City Center! The 2025 – 2026 Season will be the first planned by newly appointed VP & Artistic Director, Musical Theater Jenny Gersten. We have all of the details here!
Review: BEETLEJUICE at Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Samantha Wu - Jun 10, 2025
As a downtrodden teen clad in black while mournfully proclaiming that I, myself, am strange and unusual, the iconic Tim Burton film Beetlejuice was kept close to my dark heart. Eerily bizarre and chock full of campy yet raunchy humor, Beetlejuice didn't instill fear but rather brought delight in what is otherwise a morbid subject - death. Now, on the heels of the recently released Beetlejuce sequel, the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre welcomes the zany Beetle demon himself to shock and spook Toronto audiences.
by Samantha Wu - Jun 10, 2025
As a downtrodden teen clad in black while mournfully proclaiming that I, myself, am strange and unusual, the iconic Tim Burton film Beetlejuice was kept close to my dark heart. Eerily bizarre and chock full of campy yet raunchy humor, Beetlejuice didn't instill fear but rather brought delight in what is otherwise a morbid subject - death. Now, on the heels of the recently released Beetlejuce sequel, the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre welcomes the zany Beetle demon himself to shock and spook Toronto audiences.
Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas Will Lead MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025
Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas will be Broadway’s next Satine and Christian, respectively, in Moulin Rouge! the Musical on Broadway. They join alongside Wayne Brady as Harold Zidler and Taye Diggs as The Duke of Monroth.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025
Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas will be Broadway’s next Satine and Christian, respectively, in Moulin Rouge! the Musical on Broadway. They join alongside Wayne Brady as Harold Zidler and Taye Diggs as The Duke of Monroth.
Video: JUST IN TIME Performs at the Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2025
Jonathan Groff and the cast of Just in Time took the stage at Radio City Music Hall earlier tonight to perform a medley of 'Mack the Knife/That's All/ Once in a Lifetime' at the 78th Annual Tony Awards. Watch the performance here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2025
Jonathan Groff and the cast of Just in Time took the stage at Radio City Music Hall earlier tonight to perform a medley of 'Mack the Knife/That's All/ Once in a Lifetime' at the 78th Annual Tony Awards. Watch the performance here!
Video: Andrew Rannells, Nick Kroll, & Jimmy Fallon Reminisce About ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 6, 2025
On Thursday, Andrew Rannells and Nick Kroll bonded with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show about their experiences in the recent Broadway play, All In: Comedy About Love, in which all three of them starred. Watch their appearance now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 6, 2025
On Thursday, Andrew Rannells and Nick Kroll bonded with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show about their experiences in the recent Broadway play, All In: Comedy About Love, in which all three of them starred. Watch their appearance now.
Video: JUST IN TIME on Broadway Starring Jonathan Groff
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025
You can now get a first look at footage of the new musical JUST IN TIME, starring Jonathan Groff. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025
You can now get a first look at footage of the new musical JUST IN TIME, starring Jonathan Groff. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Gracie Lawrence Performs Stripped-Down Version of 'Who’s Sorry Now?'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2025
The band Lawrence has released a new 'stripped-down' version of “Who’s Sorry Now?” performed by Gracie Lawrence (as Connie Francis) and Andrew Resnick (music director and orchestrator) from the hit Broadway musical Just in Time. Watch the performance!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2025
The band Lawrence has released a new 'stripped-down' version of “Who’s Sorry Now?” performed by Gracie Lawrence (as Connie Francis) and Andrew Resnick (music director and orchestrator) from the hit Broadway musical Just in Time. Watch the performance!
EUROVISION SONG CONTEST Musical in Development From Will Ferrell and More
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025
A new musical is in development based on the Netflix motion picture, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, from Will Ferrell and more. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025
A new musical is in development based on the Netflix motion picture, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, from Will Ferrell and more. Learn more here!
BEETLEJUICE Will Return to Broadway This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2025
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL will return to Broadway for the 3rd time, when the First National Tour begins performances Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at The Palace Theatre. We have all of the details here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2025
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL will return to Broadway for the 3rd time, when the First National Tour begins performances Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at The Palace Theatre. We have all of the details here!
Patti LuPone, Lea Salonga, 2025/2026 Broadway Touring Season & More Announced For McCallum Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jun 2, 2025
The McCallum Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 season lineup, including Broadway musicals like Moulin Rouge! and Hadestown, performances by Sutton Foster and Patti LuPone, orchestras led by Riccardo Muti and Gustavo Dudamel, and more. Tickets are available June 2.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 2, 2025
The McCallum Theatre has announced its 2025–2026 season lineup, including Broadway musicals like Moulin Rouge! and Hadestown, performances by Sutton Foster and Patti LuPone, orchestras led by Riccardo Muti and Gustavo Dudamel, and more. Tickets are available June 2.
DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chance To Vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025
This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025
This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025
Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025
Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!
Bucks County Playhouse Names Shannon Lewis, Eric Rosen and John Tartaglia as Artistic Associates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse has appointed three acclaimed artists — choreographer Shannon Lewis, writer/director Eric Rosen and actor and director John Tartaglia — as new Playhouse Artistic Associates. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse has appointed three acclaimed artists — choreographer Shannon Lewis, writer/director Eric Rosen and actor and director John Tartaglia — as new Playhouse Artistic Associates. Learn more!
Video: Jonathan Groff Loves Bringing Bobby Darin to the Laps of Broadway Audiences
by Joey Mervis - May 30, 2025
Watch in this video as Jonathan Groff chats more about recreating Darin's life onstage, the process of developingJust In Time from nothing, and so much more.
by Joey Mervis - May 30, 2025
Watch in this video as Jonathan Groff chats more about recreating Darin's life onstage, the process of developingJust In Time from nothing, and so much more.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at Majestic Theatre
by Jill Ripa - May 29, 2025
The show truly left us wanting more, and I highly recommend seeing this touring show if you get the chance!
by Jill Ripa - May 29, 2025
The show truly left us wanting more, and I highly recommend seeing this touring show if you get the chance!
JUST IN TIME Releases New Block Of Tickets Through January 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025
A new block of tickets for the six-time Tony Award nominated new Broadway musical JUST IN TIME starring Tony Award Winner and 2025 Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff is now on sale.
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025
A new block of tickets for the six-time Tony Award nominated new Broadway musical JUST IN TIME starring Tony Award Winner and 2025 Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff is now on sale.
1 Week Left for the BWW Awards; MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Leading Over MINCEMEAT & DEATH BECOMES HER
by BWW Awards - May 27, 2025
The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
by BWW Awards - May 27, 2025
The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
Photos: Jonathan Groff & JUST IN TIME Cast Visit GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025
Jonathan Groff and the cast of Just in Time joined Good Morning America on Friday to perform from the Tony-nominated musical. Take a look at photos from their visit here, including some from their upbeat performance of Bobby Darin's iconic Splish Splash!
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025
Jonathan Groff and the cast of Just in Time joined Good Morning America on Friday to perform from the Tony-nominated musical. Take a look at photos from their visit here, including some from their upbeat performance of Bobby Darin's iconic Splish Splash!
Video: Jonathan Groff Performs 'Splish Splash' From JUST IN TIME on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025
On Friday morning, Jonathan Groff took the stage on Good Morning America for a live performance from the Tony-nominated musical Just in Time. During his visit, the Tony-winner sang the iconic 'Splish Splash' as originated by Bobby Darin. Watch the performance now!
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025
On Friday morning, Jonathan Groff took the stage on Good Morning America for a live performance from the Tony-nominated musical Just in Time. During his visit, the Tony-winner sang the iconic 'Splish Splash' as originated by Bobby Darin. Watch the performance now!
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - May 22, 2025
MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical, is an electric jukebox musical based on the 2001 film Moulin Rouge! directed by Baz Luhrmann. The stage adaptation, like the movie, is a visually extravagant love story set in the Montmartre district of Paris at the turn of the 20th century. It opened on Broadway in 2019.
by Joni Lorraine - May 22, 2025
MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical, is an electric jukebox musical based on the 2001 film Moulin Rouge! directed by Baz Luhrmann. The stage adaptation, like the movie, is a visually extravagant love story set in the Montmartre district of Paris at the turn of the 20th century. It opened on Broadway in 2019.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Alex Timbers written?
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).
What awards has Alex Timbers been nominated for?
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.
What awards has Alex Timbers won?
Alex Timbers has won the Outstanding Director of a Musical award (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, and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant.
Videos