Biography
Alex Timbers (born August 7, 1978) is an American writer and director and the recipient of Tony, Golden Globe, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and London Evening Standard Awards, as well as two OBIE and Lucile Lortel Awards. He is the recipient of the 2019 Drama League Founder's Award for Excellence in Directing and the 2016 Jerome Robbins Award for Directing. He was nominated for a 2020 Grammy Award. For his work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Timbers won a 2021 Tony Award for Best Director of...
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Complete Filmography

Alex Edelman: Just for Us
2024
Director, Executive Producer
After an acclaimed, extended run on Broadway, comedian Alex Edelman brings his solo show to HBO in an all-new comedy special. In the wake of a string ...

John Mulaney: Baby J
2023
Director, Executive Producer
A chaotic intervention. An action-packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage.

Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall
2020
as Self
Backed by a full band and a ready wit, actor Ben Platt opens up a very personal songbook onstage -- numbers from his debut LP, "Sing to Me Instead."

Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall
2020
Director, Executive Producer
Backed by a full band and a ready wit, actor Ben Platt opens up a very personal songbook onstage -- numbers from his debut LP, "Sing to Me Instead."

John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City
2018
Director, Executive Producer
John Mulaney relays stories from his childhood and "SNL," eviscerates the value of college and laments getting older in this electric comedy special.

Oh, Hello on Broadway
2017
Stage Director, Executive Producer
Two delusional geriatrics reveal curious pasts, share a love of tuna and welcome a surprise guest in this filming of the popular Broadway comedy show.
Theater of War
N/A
Director
Based on an episode of This American Life.
Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of Wizard of Oz
N/A
Director
The Wizard of Oz told from the point of view of Dorothy’s loyal companion, Toto.