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David Hare

David Hare is an actor, playwright, bookwriter whose BroadwayWorld credits include Via Dolorosa, Montauk, and Grace Pervades. Awards include Drama Desk Awards for Via Dolorosa (1999).

Date of Birth: June 05, 1947 (79)

Birth Place: ENGLAND

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 1999
Himself

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2027]
Playwright
 
[West End, 2026]
Playwright
 
[West End, 2026]
Writer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
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[West End, 2014]
Writer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1982]
Director

Writing

Writer
Playwright
Bookwriter
Playwright
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Author
Playwright
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Bookwriter

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Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

David Hare, Skylight

Olivier Awards - 2001 - BBC Award for Best New Play

David Hare, My Zinc Bed


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance

David Hare, Via Dolorosa


winner
Drama League Awards - 1999 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Sir David Hare


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Special Citation

David Hare, Amy's View


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Special Citation

David Hare, The Blue Room


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Special Citation

David Hare, Via Dolorosa

Olivier Awards - 1999 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David Hare, The Blue Room


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Solo Performance

David Hare, Via Dolorosa

Olivier Awards - 1998 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David Hare, Amy's View


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Foreign Play

David Hare, Skylight

Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Play

David Hare, Skylight


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Olivier Awards - 1996 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David Hare, Skylight

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Play

David Hare, Racing Demon


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Olivier Awards - 1990 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David Hare, Racing Demon

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding New Play

David Hare, The Secret Rapture

Olivier Awards - 1988 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

David Hare, The Secret Rapture

Olivier Awards - 1985 - Comedy of the Year

David Hare, Pravda


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1983 - Best Foreign Play

David Hare, Plenty

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Play

David Hare, Plenty

Olivier Awards - 1978 - Play of the Year

David Hare, Plenty

Videos

News

Interview: Carey Perloff of BETRAYAL at Marin Theatre
by Jim Munson - Oct 15, 2026

BroadwayWorld talks to Bay Area theater luminary and Pinter specialist Carey Perloff about finally getting the chance to direct Pinter's 'Betrayal.' The production runs at Marin Theatre October 22 through November 15.
National Theatre At Home to Offer Seven-Day Free Trial
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026

National Theatre At Home announced a seven-day free trial for its streaming service alongside a new autumn and winter season of programming. Learn more here.
CORIOLANUS, RICHARD II, and More Set For Royal Shakespeare Company's Summer 2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026

The RSC has announced full details of its Summer 2027 programme, which sees Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor Elizabeth Debicki make her debut with the company as Richard II, alongside Damien Molony in the role of Coriolanus.
Video: Behind the Scenes of TEETH 'N' SMILES Cast Recording at National Theatre
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2026

National Theatre at Home has posted a behind-the-scenes look at the cast recording for Teeth 'N' Smiles, the rock play starring Rebecca Lucy Taylor as Maggie Frisby. Watch the video!
Guest Post: 'I Hope Audiences Feel Deeply For Noor': Writer Stephanie Street On A SMALL AND QUIET LIGHT
by Guest Author - Sep 22, 2026

Writer Stephanie Street's a small and quiet light is based on the life of Noor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan (1914-1944), an extraordinarily courageous woman who paid the ultimate price for her heroic fight against fascism during the Second World War. Here Street explores how she brought Noor's amazing story to life.
Anthony Page, Theatre and Film Director, Dies at 90
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026

Anthony Page, a pivotal British theatre director who helmed plays by Samuel Beckett and Edward Albee and directed multiple Broadway productions, has died at Denville Hall.
Ciarán Hinds, Tracy Letts, Eight World Premieres and More Set for National Theatre's 2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026

The National Theatre’s 2027 programme will include eight world premieres alongside much-loved classics, and a unique reach that extends across stages, screens and communities.
ALL MY SONS, WAR HORSE, and More Set For National Theatre at Home's Autumn Streaming Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026

The National Theatre has announced that four productions will be released for streaming directly this autumn on National Theatre at Home, including All My Sons, Teeth 'N' Smiles, The Fifth Step, and War Horse.
Next Act Theatre Promotes Elyse Edelman to Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026

Next Act Theatre promoted Elyse Edelman to Associate Artistic Director and hired Gabriela Flores as Patron Services Manager, a shared role with Renaissance Theaterworks, as both companies prepare for their upcoming seasons.
Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 3, 2026

2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! All eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.
Video: 2026 Lifetime Achievement and Isabelle Stevenson Tony Awards Recipients Speeches
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026

You can now watch the acceptance speeches from this year’s Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre recipients André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapin, and Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award winner Mary-Mitchell Campbell.
Danny Burstein, Jessica Hecht, and Jeremy Shamos Will Lead AWAKE AND SING! Broadway Revival
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!
Scrum Theatre Will Host Summer Writing Workshop Programme at Riverside Studios
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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 4, 2026- Spotlight on WICKED's New Stars and More
by - May 4, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards
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.
Review: GRACE PERVADES, Starring Ralph Fiennes & Miranda Raison
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.
Photos: Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison in GRACE PERVADES at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
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!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 29, 2026- OH, MARY! Welcomes New Star Maya Rudolph
by - Apr 29, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Laura Linney Will Lead World Premiere of MONTAUK on Broadway in Spring 2027
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.  
Review: TEETH 'N' SMILES, Starring Rebecca Lucy Taylor
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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Hare been in?

David Hare has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has David Hare been in?

David Hare has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Hare been nominated for?

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.

What awards has David Hare won?

David Hare has won numerous prestigious theater awards throughout his career. He received the Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance award from the Drama Desk Awards for Via Dolorosa. The Drama League Awards honored him with a Unique Contribution to the Theatre award. He earned Special Citation awards from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for three separate works: Amy's View, The Blue Room, and Via Dolorosa. Additionally, he won the Outstanding Solo Performance award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Via Dolorosa. The New York Drama Critics Circle Awards also recognized him with Best Foreign Play awards for both Skylight and Plenty. He received BBC Award for the Play of the Year from the Olivier Awards for two productions: Skylight and Racing Demon.

How many shows has David Hare written?

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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