Alex Timbers
Latest News on Alex Timbers:
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL to Launch Digital Lottery in Oklahoma City (Sep 6, 2024)
MOULIN ROUGE! To Welcome Solea Pfeiffer, John Cardoza & Pepe Muñoz In October (Sep 5, 2024)
Broadway Buying Guide: September 3, 2024- Long-Running Hits Top the Week (Sep 3, 2024)
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL to Launch Digital Lottery in Oklahoma City (Sep 6, 2024)
MOULIN ROUGE! To Welcome Solea Pfeiffer, John Cardoza & Pepe Muñoz In October (Sep 5, 2024)
Broadway Buying Guide: September 3, 2024- Long-Running Hits Top the Week (Sep 3, 2024)
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
Jose Llana, Lea Salonga, Arielle Jacobs, Conrad Ricamora, Costume Designer Clint Ramos, Director Alex Timbers, Scenic Designer David Korins, Choreographer Annie-B Parson and Co-Composer, Concept, Lyricist David Byrne, Lead Producers Jose Antonio Vargas, Clint Ramos, Diana DiMenna, Patrick Catullo, Hal Luftig and Kevin Connor and the cast of "Here Lies Love" including Melody Butiu, Jaygee Macapugay, Julia Abueva, Aaron Alcaraz, Kristina Doucette, Jeigh Madjus, Geena Quintos, Shea Renne, Angelo Soriano, Moses Villarama, Jasmine Forsberg, Reanne Acasio, Renée Albulario, Carol Angeli, Nathan Angelo, Roy Flores, Timothy Matthew Flores, Sarah Kay and Aaron "AJ" Mercado
Date:
05/09/2023
From: Photos: Arielle Jacobs, Jose Llana, Lea Salonga, And The Company Of HERE LIES LOVE Meet The Press!
Productions
Writing
Conceiver
Playwright
Playwright
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
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: MOULIN ROUGE! 5th Anniversary Performance Curtain Call Speech
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024
Video: Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Lizzo, and More Perform at Joe Biden Fundraiser
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024
Video: Watch the Cast of HERE LIES LOVE Perform Unplugged 'Child of the Philippines'
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2023
Video: HERE LIES LOVE Cast Members Perform Unplugged Version of 'Walk Like A Woman'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023
Video: Watch HERE LIES LOVE Cast Members Perform 'Opposite Attraction' Unplugged
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023
Video: On the Red Carpet With Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad & More at GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!
by Red Carpet - Oct 13, 2023
Video: David Byrne Calls HERE LIES LOVE's Dancing Audience His 'Dream Come True'
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2023
Video: Watch Arielle Jacobs & HERE LIES LOVE Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2023
Video: Watch Lele Pons Dance to 'El Tango de Roxanne' From MOULIN ROUGE!
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2023
Video: Watch Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells Take First Bows in GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2023
Video: What's GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL All About? The Creative Team Explains!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2023
Video: Arielle Jacobs Knows That Audiences Need HERE LIES LOVE Now More Than Ever
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Aug 2, 2023
VIDEO: Watch Derek Klena Perform 'Finale (Come What May)' from MOULIN ROUGE
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023
News
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL to Launch Digital Lottery in Oklahoma City
The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will launch a Broadway Direct Digital Lottery ticket policy in Oklahoma City. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will launch a Broadway Direct Digital Lottery ticket policy in Oklahoma City. Learn how to purchase tickets.
MOULIN ROUGE! To Welcome Solea Pfeiffer, John Cardoza & Pepe Muñoz In October
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Solea Pfeiffer as Satine, John Cardoza as Christian and Pepe Muñoz as Santiago to the Broadway company beginning Tuesday, October 15 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Solea Pfeiffer as Satine, John Cardoza as Christian and Pepe Muñoz as Santiago to the Broadway company beginning Tuesday, October 15 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 3, 2024- Long-Running Hits Top the Week
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 3, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 3, 2024.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts
Another season comes to a close at Des Moines Performing Arts, and they are going out with a big spectacle. On Tuesday, the tour of 'Moulin Rouge' opened at the Civic Center for a two-week run. Having seen the show in New York in the summer of 2022, I was looking forward to seeing this show again and seeing how the show was reimagined for the tour. While I loved the impressiveness of the show on Broadway, I wondered if they could recapture that magic on the tour. Were they able to recapture that magic? Continue reading to find out.
Another season comes to a close at Des Moines Performing Arts, and they are going out with a big spectacle. On Tuesday, the tour of 'Moulin Rouge' opened at the Civic Center for a two-week run. Having seen the show in New York in the summer of 2022, I was looking forward to seeing this show again and seeing how the show was reimagined for the tour. While I loved the impressiveness of the show on Broadway, I wondered if they could recapture that magic on the tour. Were they able to recapture that magic? Continue reading to find out.
Broadway Buying Guide: August 26, 2024- See Ariana Madix in CHICAGO
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Broadway Buying Guide: August 19, 2024- Final Weeks to See CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
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Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, August 19, 2024.
MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical Announced At The Orpheum, Tickets On Sale Friday
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL comes to the Orpheum Theatre. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL comes to the Orpheum Theatre. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
Broadway Buying Guide: August 12, 2024- See the New Cast of HADESTOWN
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Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, August 12, 2024.
BEETLEJUICE Tickets On Sale Now At Broadway Grand Rapids
Tickets for BEETLEJUICE are now available. Don't miss your chance to see this hit Broadway show live. Secure your seats for a thrilling and entertaining performance that has captivated audiences.
Tickets for BEETLEJUICE are now available. Don't miss your chance to see this hit Broadway show live. Secure your seats for a thrilling and entertaining performance that has captivated audiences.
Photos: Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Check out new photos of Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway.
Check out new photos of Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway.
BEETLEJUICE Tickets On Sale Friday At Bass Performance Hall
BEETLEJUICE tickets go on sale this Friday at Bass Hall. Don't miss the chance to see this popular Broadway show live.
BEETLEJUICE tickets go on sale this Friday at Bass Hall. Don't miss the chance to see this popular Broadway show live.
Exclusive: How Alex Edelman Went From Tony Win to Emmy Nomination
BroadwayWorld sat down with Edelman to discuss some of the accolades he has received for 'Just for Us', how the Broadway show made the transition to the screen, and the late director Adam Brace, who passed away last year.
BroadwayWorld sat down with Edelman to discuss some of the accolades he has received for 'Just for Us', how the Broadway show made the transition to the screen, and the late director Adam Brace, who passed away last year.
Broadway Buying Guide: August 5, 2024- See Robert Downey Jr.'s Debut in MCNEAL
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Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, August 5, 2024.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Opens at Tulsa PAC This Week
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is headed to Tulsa PAC this week. Performances will run August 7-11, 2024.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is headed to Tulsa PAC this week. Performances will run August 7-11, 2024.
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Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque are back for a limited time appearing in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. To celebrate 5 years of the show on Broadway, the duo performed the hit song Come What May on Good Morning America. Watch the performance now!
Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque are back for a limited time appearing in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. To celebrate 5 years of the show on Broadway, the duo performed the hit song Come What May on Good Morning America. Watch the performance now!
Video: Aaron Tveit & Cast Perform a MOULIN ROUGE! Medley
In celebration of 5 years on the Great White Way, Aaron Tveit, Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque, and the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical visited Good Morning America for a special performance of a medley of numbers in the show, which included Your Song and Shut Up and Raise Your Glass. Watch the performance!
In celebration of 5 years on the Great White Way, Aaron Tveit, Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque, and the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical visited Good Morning America for a special performance of a medley of numbers in the show, which included Your Song and Shut Up and Raise Your Glass. Watch the performance!
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway
Moulin Rouge celebrated its 5th anniversary on Broadway on Thursday, July 25th. Watch footage from the performance here!
Moulin Rouge celebrated its 5th anniversary on Broadway on Thursday, July 25th. Watch footage from the performance here!
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! 5th Anniversary Performance Curtain Call Speech
Watch Aaron Tveit give a curtain call speech at the 5th-anniversary performance of Moulin Rouge here.
Watch Aaron Tveit give a curtain call speech at the 5th-anniversary performance of Moulin Rouge here.
Photo: MOULIN ROUGE! Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway
Moulin Rouge celebrated its 5th anniversary last night, Thursday, July 25th, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway. Check out our photo of the cast here!
Moulin Rouge celebrated its 5th anniversary last night, Thursday, July 25th, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway. Check out our photo of the cast here!
Photos: Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Return to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
See photos from Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque's curtain call at Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
See photos from Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque's curtain call at Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Alex Timbers written?
Alex Timbers has written 3 shows including A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant (Conceiver), Boozy (Conceiver), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Bookwriter).
What awards has Alex Timbers been nominated for?
Alex Timbers has received several nominations for his outstanding work in theater. He was nominated for Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for Here Lies Love and Gutenberg! The Musical!. He also received a nomination for Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge! and for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Moulin Rouge!. Additionally, he was honored with the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards. Timbers earned nominations for Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Rocky. He was nominated for Outstanding Director at The Lortels for Here Lies Love, and for Outstanding Director of a Musical at both the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Here Lies Love as well. His work on Peter and the Starcatcher garnered nominations for Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Tony Awards, as well as a Directing nomination at the Obie Awards. Timbers also received nominations for Outstanding Musical at The Lortels for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, along with nominations for Best Book of a Musical and Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards and Drama Desk Awards, respectively. He was nominated for Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson as well. Lastly, he received a nomination for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Gutenberg! The Musical and Special Citations at the Obie Awards for A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant.
What awards has Alex Timbers won?
Alex Timbers has won several prestigious awards, including: - 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.
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