David Yazbek is an acclaimed American composer, lyricist, and writer known for his work on hit Broadway musicals including The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, The Band's Visit, Tootsie, and Dead Outlaw. His innovative music and lyrics for The Band's Visit earned him both Tony and Grammy Awards. Yazbek has also contributed his expertise to the musical Buena Vista Social Club.