David Cromer
Photos: Corbin Bleu, Natalie Venetia Belcon & More at 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations (Apr 20, 2026)
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List (Apr 20, 2026)
Video: Watch Natalie Venetia Belcon & Corbin Bleu Announce the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations (Apr 20, 2026)
BIO
David Cromer is director and actor originally from Chicago, currently based in New York. As a director, his New York credits include The Sound Inside (Broadway); The Band’s Visit (Atlantic Theater Company, Broadway & National Tour); the Broadway revivals of Brighton Beach Memoirs and The House of Blue Leaves; The Treasurer (Playwrights Horizons); Man from Nebraska (Second Stage Theatre); The Effect, Orson’s Shadow, and Tribes (Barrow Street Theatre); Women or Nothing (Atlantic Theater Company); Really Really (MCC Theater); When the Rain Stops Falling and Nikolai and the Others (Lincoln Center Theater); and Adding Machine (Minetta Lane Theatre). Other directing credits include BUG (Steppenwolf Theatre Company) Next to Normal (Writers Theatre); Come Back, Little Sheba (Huntington Theatre Company); The Sound Inside (Williamstown Theatre Festival); and Our Town in London, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston and Kansas City. As an actor, he recently appeared on Broadway as Howard Fine in the 2018 production of The Waverly Gallery. Prior to that, he appeared on Broadway as Karl Lindner in the 2014 revival of A Raisin in the Sun, and Off-Broadway as the Stage Manager in Our Town, which he also directed, at the Barrow Street Theatre. He appeared in the HBO series “The Newsroom,” the Showtime series “Billions,” and in the motion picture The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected). Cromer has received a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, three Obie Awards, three Lucille Lortel Awards, a Joe A. Callaway Award, four Jeff Awards, and in 2010 was made a MacArthur Foundation Fellow.
Photos
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Executive Director of Second Stage Adam Siegel, Artistic Director of Second Stage Evan Cabnet, Fady Demian, Barzin Akhavan, Leslie Kalarchian, Will Brill, Hunter Hope Barnett, Nael Nacer, Tamara Sevunts, Raffi Barsoumian and Nick Lehane (Front Row L-R) Andrea Martin, Playwright Talene Monahon, Director David Cromer and Susan Pourfar
From: Photos: Second Stage Theater’s MEET THE CARTOZIANS Cast Meets the Press
Christopher Denham, Paul Gross, Fran Kranz, Georgia Heers, Glenn Fleshler, Grant Heslov, George Clooney, David Cromer, Ilana Glazer, Carter Hudson, Clark Gregg, Andrew Polk and The Cast of "Good Night and Good Luck"
From: Photos: George Clooney and the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Take Opening Night Bows
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
David Cromer, The Antiquities
David Cromer, Good Night, And Good Luck
David Cromer, Dead Outlaw
David Cromer, Dead Outlaw
David Cromer, Dead Outlaw
David Cromer, Dead Outlaw
David Cromer, Dead Outlaw
David Cromer, A Case for the Existence of God
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David Cromer, The Sound Inside
David Cromer, The Sound Inside
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David Cromer, The Band's Visit
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David Cromer, The Band's Visit
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David Cromer, The Band's Visit
David Cromer, The Band's Visit
David Cromer, Tribes
David Cromer, Tribes
David Cromer, Tribes
winner
David Cromer, When the Rain Stops Falling
winner
David Cromer, Our Town
winner
David Cromer, Our Town
David Cromer, Adding Machine
winner
David Cromer, Adding Machine
David Cromer, Adding Machine
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David Cromer, Adding Machine
Videos
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by Luka Vonier - 2026-04-16 14:50:20
Video: Tessa Thompson Reveals How HEDDA Sparked Her Return to Theater Work
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-18 12:07:42
Video: Adrien Brody & Tessa Thompson Are Getting Ready for Their Broadway Debuts in THE FEAR OF 13
by Luka Vonier - 2026-03-05 11:45:01
Video: Carrie Coon Reveals Medical Scare That Led to Cancelled BUG Performances
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-16 10:32:49
Video: Carrie Coon Reflects on Audience Reactions to Broadway's BUG
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-15 15:24:09
Video: Carrie Coon Shares How THE WHITE LOTUS Role Led to Broadway's BUG
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-12 11:02:10
Video: Tracy Letts Shares Why BUG No Longer Feels Like Science Fiction
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-07 13:20:44
Video: Chloë Grace Moretz Calls MCC's CAROLINE the 'Most Rewarding Experience' of Her Career
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-19 15:52:50
Video: Watch the Trailer for Noah Baumbach's JAY KELLY Starring George Clooney
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-29 14:33:23
Video: George Clooney Talks Performance Jitters and Flubbing His Lines Onstage
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-03 10:37:49
Video: Andrew Durand & Julia Knitel Perform 'Normal' in DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-05-29 12:00:20
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of DEAD OUTLAW with Andrew Durand in STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-21 12:12:02
Video: George Clooney & Ilana Glazer Tour GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Set
by Michael Major - 2025-05-21 12:17:42
Video: 'Killed a Man in Maine' From DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-05-19 17:07:20
VIDEO: First Look at Jordan Harrison’s THE ANTIQUITIES at Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2025-05-14 16:51:56
Video: Inside Opening Night of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK with George Clooney and More
by Joey Mervis - 2025-04-04 12:17:50
Video: Ilana Glazer Shares Hair Routine For $6K Wig in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-03-28 14:37:26
News
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 20, 2026
Honoring Broadway and Off-Broadway achievements, 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees were announced by Tony Award Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon and film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu. See photos!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2026
Tony Award Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon (Buena Vista Social Club) and film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu (The Great Gatsby) will co-host the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations announcement on Monday, April 20.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2026
The 2025/26 Broadway season is slowly coming to a close, and what a season it has been! Audiences have enjoyed a ton of exciting performances over the past twelve months, and with awards season now upon us, we're looking back at how this year's productions add up and compare to seasons past.
by - Apr 17, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Luka Vonier - Apr 16, 2026
The Fear of 13, the new play by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by David Cromer, has fearlessly, officially entered the Broadway season! Watch in this video as the cast and creative team walk the red carpet on opening night!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 16, 2026
Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, is now open on Broadway. We're taking you on the red carpet the the opening night event, featuring the cast and creative team. Check out the photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 16, 2026
Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson, officially opened on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
Reviews are in for The Fear of 13, Lindsey Ferrentino’s new Broadway play starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson. Now running at the James Earl Jones Theatre, the production marks the Broadway debuts of both screen actors.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
Ancram Center for the Arts has announced its 2026 season featuring Letters from Max, I’m Almost There, and A Number. The lineup also includes Play Lab presentations of Clarence, in a Pause and Be Safe I Love You.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026
Kim Kardashian has joined the producing team of The Fear of 13 on Broadway. The new play by Lindsey Ferrentino, currently in previews on Broadway, starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson.
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026
The 2026 theatre awards season is here and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and their corresponding nomination announcements is no easy feat. Stay up to date on all the need-to-know facts with BroadwayWorld's full Awards Season Calendar below!
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 22, 2026
The Spring 2026 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the Tony Awards eligibility cutoff on April 26, 2026. Check out where this spring's shows were developed.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2026
Performances are now underway for Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson. Meet the cast here!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026
During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Tessa Thompson spoke about how starring in the cinematic reimagining of Hedda Gabler inspired her to return to the stage. Watch the interview now.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
In-person rush and digital lottery policies have been announced for the Broadway premiere of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026
You can now get a first look inside rehearsal for Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson.
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 9, 2026
Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13 is getting ready to begin performances on Broadway. Performances will begin on Thursday, March 19 at the James Earl Jones Theatre- most recently home to Liberation, which closed on February 1. Check out photos of the new marquee below.
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 8, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to two productions. All Out: Comedy About Ambition takes its final bow at the Nederlander Theatre following 95 regular performances; and Bug plays its final performance at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 23 previews and 69 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to Schmigadoon! and The Balusters respectively.
by Luka Vonier - Mar 5, 2026
Lindsey Ferrentino’s The Fear of 13 is coming to Broadway, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts. Watch in this video as the stars chat more about what the new play is all about!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
David Cromer has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
David Cromer has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Direction of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Antiquities, OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A PLAY (Drama League Awards) for Good Night, And Good Luck, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for A Case for the Existence of God, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Sound Inside, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Sound Inside, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Band's Visit, Directing (Obie Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Tribes, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tribes, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Tribes, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for When the Rain Stops Falling, Directing (Obie Awards) for Our Town, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Our Town, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Adding Machine, Direction (Obie Awards) for Adding Machine, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Adding Machine and Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Adding Machine.
David Cromer has won the following awards: Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Sound Inside; Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit; Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Band's Visit; Directing (Obie Awards) for The Band's Visit; Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for When the Rain Stops Falling; Directing (Obie Awards) for Our Town; Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Our Town; Directing (Obie Awards) for Adding Machine; and Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Adding Machine.
Videos