David Hare
Birth Place: ENGLAND
Danny Burstein, Jessica Hecht, and Jeremy Shamos Will Lead AWAKE AND SING! Broadway Revival (Jun 1, 2026)
Scrum Theatre Will Host Summer Writing Workshop Programme at Riverside Studios (May 7, 2026)
André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards (Apr 30, 2026)
Photos
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Pictured (L-R): Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon, Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, Candice Patton as Iris West, Tom Cavanagh as Harrison Wells, Chris Wood as Mike, Melissa Benoist as Kara/Supergirl, Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow, and David Harewood as Hank H
From: Photo Flash: First Look - Darren Criss, Jeremy Jordan & More in SUPERGIRL/FLASH Musical Crossover
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Awards and Nominations
David Hare, Skylight
David HareMy Zinc Bed
winner
David Hare, Via Dolorosa
winner
Sir David Hare
winner
David Hare, Amy's View
winner
David Hare, The Blue Room
winner
David Hare, Via Dolorosa
David HareThe Blue Room
winner
David Hare, Via Dolorosa
David HareAmy's View
winner
David Hare, Skylight
David Hare, Skylight
winner
David HareSkylight
David Hare, Racing Demon
winner
David HareRacing Demon
David Hare, The Secret Rapture
David HareThe Secret Rapture
David HarePravda
winner
David Hare, Plenty
David Hare, Plenty
David HarePlenty
Videos
VIDEO: An Introduction To I'M NOT RUNNING, To Be Broadcast By National Theatre Live
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-01-30 21:34:19
VIDEO: First Look - Documentary JOAN DIDION: THE CENTER WILL NOT HOLD Heads to Netflix
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-10-11 11:06:17
VIDEO: First Look - Melissa Benoist, Grant Gustin Perform 'Super Friends' on Musical Episode
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-20 12:41:53
VIDEO: First Look - Darren Criss as 'Music Meister' in Tonight's SUPERGIRL
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-20 11:20:43
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Darren Criss is 'The Music Meister' in FLASH/SUPERGIRL Musical Episode
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-15 07:22:17
The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting Announces Workshops Led By Pulitzer Prize Winner, Suzan-Lori Parks
by Christina Mancuso - 2017-02-21 07:08:13
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of 7 BRIDES FOR 7 BROTHERS at Ogunquit Starring Analisa Leaming and Nathaniel Hackmann
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-09-19 07:35:56
VIDEO: Jeremy Jordan & Melissa Benoist Recap Season 1 of SUPERGIRL in Song!
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-07-25 15:12:55
VIDEO: First Look - Ian McKellen & Anthony Hopkins Star in THE DRESSER, Premiering 5/30 on Starz
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-03-24 13:11:55
TV: Fantastic Full Trailer for Julie Taymor's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Released
by Matt Tamanini - 2015-06-16 12:15:53
TV: On the Red Carpet for the NYC Premiere of Julie Taymor's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by TV - Red Carpets - 2015-06-16 09:29:32
STAGE TUBE: Laura Benanti, Jeremy Jordan & Melissa Benoist Fly in a First Look at CBS' SUPERGIRL
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-05-13 18:24:56
News
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club will produce a new production of Clifford Odets’ landmark 1935 drama Awake and Sing!, led by Danny Burstein, Jessica Hecht, and Jeremy Shamos. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
Scrum Theatre announced a summer programme of writing workshops, masterclasses, and intensives at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, featuring sessions with David Hare, Philip Shelley, Josh Azouz, and other practitioners.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine will each receive the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 1, 2026
Following a sell-out run at Theatre Royal Bath, David Hare's play, Grace Pervades, is a love letter to theatre, following the professional and personal partnership of legendary Victorian theatrical duo Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry. Together they performed over 27 years, changing the face and status of theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
David Hare’s GRACE PERVADES is now playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, starring Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison. Learn more about the show and check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Laura Linney will star in the world premiere of Montauk by David Hare and directed by Daniel Sullivan at Manhattan Theatre Club. The production will open on Broadway at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in Spring 2027.
by Alexander Cohen - Mar 26, 2026
The high-water mark of 60s culture has been and gone, leaving a trail of detritus in which capricious rocker Maggie Frisby finds herself.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026
Production photos have been released for the 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare’s TEETH 'N' SMILES, playing at the Duke of York’s Theatre until 6 June 2026. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
Casting has been announced for the West End transfer of GRACE PERVADES, which opens at the Theatre Royal Haymarket next month, with performances from 24 April to 11 July 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Daughters of Persia is a special, one-off evening of music and words, created by British pianist Margaret Fingerhut and Iranian composer Farhad Poupel. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced the Judging Panel for the 48th Annual Award. The Winner of the 2026 Prize will be announced on February 26 in a special invitation-only celebration at London's Royal Court Theatre.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 5, 2026
2025 was a stellar year from theatre, but now the New Year has rolled in, we can put away the festive decorations, throw out the last bit of leftover turkey and look forward to an even better twelve months of theatrical goodies.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025
The Jewish Literary Foundation has launched its new Jewish Playwrights Programme, supporting emerging playwrights through the process of developing a full-length play, and helping to foster a strong presence of Jewish culture within the UK theatre industry.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
Dates have been announced for the 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES starring Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA Self Esteem, in her West End play debut.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025
The Stratford Festival has announced the appointment of Jonathan Church as Artistic Director. A dual U.K.-Canada citizen, Church is one of the most respected figures in theatre. He has directed more than 50 productions.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
Tickets will go on sale Friday 26 September at 10 am for a limited West End run of Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison in David Hare's GRACE PERVADES with performances at Theatre Royal Haymarket from 24 April to 11 July 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2025
The 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES will be led by Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA Self Esteem, in her West End play debut.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2025
Since the early 1970s, Penelope Wilton has established herself as a major player on the British stage, and we are taking a look back at her expansive theatrical career, just in time for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Chichester Festival Theatre and the Roald Dahl Story Company, have announced further casting for The BFG. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
David Hare has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
David Hare has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Skylight, BBC Award for Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for My Zinc Bed, Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Via Dolorosa, Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards), Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Amy's View, Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Blue Room, Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Via Dolorosa, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Blue Room, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Via Dolorosa, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Amy's View, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Skylight, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Skylight, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Skylight , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Racing Demon, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Racing Demon, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Secret Rapture, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Secret Rapture, Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Pravda, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Plenty, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Plenty and Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Plenty.
David Hare has received several notable awards, including: - Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Via Dolorosa - Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards) - Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Amy's View - Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Blue Room - Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Via Dolorosa - Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Via Dolorosa - Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Skylight - BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Skylight - BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Racing Demon - Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Plenty
David Hare has written 22 shows including Slag (Playwright), Plenty (Playwright), A Map of the World (Playwright), The Knife (Bookwriter), The Knife (Bookwriter), The Secret Rapture (Playwright), Racing Demon (Playwright), Skylight (Playwright), The Judas Kiss (Playwright), The Blue Room (Playwright), Via Dolorosa (Playwright), Amy's View (Playwright), Stuff Happens (Playwright), The Vertical Hour (Playwright), The Power of Yes (Playwright), A View from Islington North (Writer), The Moderate Soprano (Playwright), Peter Gynt (Playwright), Straight Line Crazy (Playwright), Teeth 'N' Smiles (Writer), Grace Pervades (Writer), Montauk (Writer).
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