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Productions

A Confederacy of DuncesA Confederacy of Dunces
 
[Boston, 2015]
Director
The Lady from DubuqueThe Lady from Dubuque
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Director
Driving Miss DaisyDriving Miss Daisy
 
[West End, 2011]
Director
Driving Miss DaisyDriving Miss Daisy
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Director
Hamlet
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
Trumpery
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
Memory House
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Director
The Oldest Profession
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
Much Ado About Nothing
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
The Normal Heart
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
Director
Bobbi BolandBobbi Boland
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Director
Tuesdays with Morrie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Director
My Old Lady
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Director
The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director
The Ride Down Mt. Morgan
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Director
The Play About the Baby
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Director
Mud and Drowning
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director
The Ride Down Mt. Morgan
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Director
Christmas at the Ivanovs'
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Artistic Director
Therese Raquin
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Artistic Director
Director
The Entertainer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Artistic Director
Director
Entertaining Mr. Sloane
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Director
Endgame
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Artistic Director
Director
Amphitryon
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Artistic Director
Iphigenia and Other Daughters
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Director
Artistic Director
The Dream Express
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Artistic Director
The Scarlet Letter
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Artistic Director
The Triumph of Love
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Artistic Director
The Illusion
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Director
Artistic Director
The Maids
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Scenic Designer
Director
Director
Krapp's Last Tape
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Director
Designer
Artistic Director
Scapin
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Artistic Director
Stuff as Dreams Are Made
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Artistic Director
Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Director
Artistic Director
Candide
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Director
The Party
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Director
Lady Bracknell's Confinement
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Director
Home and Away
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Scenic Designer
Director
Just Say No
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Director
Domino
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Director
April Snow
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Director

Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2009 - Special Citations

David Esbjornson, Hamlet


winner
Obie Awards - 1998 - Direction

David Esbjornson, Therese Raquin

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play

David Esbjornson, Iphigenia and Other Daughters

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director - Play

David Esbjornson, Iphigenia and Other Daughters

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Cast Set For Canadian Premiere Of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Photo
Cast Set For Canadian Premiere Of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Paranormal Activity will make its Canadian Premiere at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in a strictly limited engagement. The cast of the Toronto production includes six actors with credits on Broadway, London's West End and touring productions.  
Tony Kushner to Direct THE NORMAL HEART 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading at The Publi Photo
Tony Kushner to Direct THE NORMAL HEART 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026

The Public Theater will present a one-night-only reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart in honor of the groundbreaking play’s 40th anniversary. Tony Kushner will direct the benefit reading.
Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, Theatre Royal Photo
Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Mar 25, 2026

Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone.
Cast Set for Max Wolf Friedlich's JOB at Writers Theatre Photo
Cast Set for Max Wolf Friedlich's JOB at Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Writers Theatre will continue its 2025/26 Season with the Chicago and Midwest premiere of the hit psychological thriller JOB, written by Max Wolf Friedlich and directed by David Esbjornson.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Extends West End Run For a Second Time Photo
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Extends West End Run For a Second Time
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026

A second extension has been announced for the West End premiere of Paranormal Activity, which is now booking through to Saturday 25 April 2026. Learn more here!
THE SOPRANOS Star Dominic Chianese Will Appear at Town Hall Photo
THE SOPRANOS Star Dominic Chianese Will Appear at Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

Dominic Chianese from 'The Sopranos' will appear for one night only at the Town Hall. The evening will be directed by Will Nunziata. Learn more about the event here!
RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR and More Set for Writers Theatre 2025/26 Season Photo
RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR and More Set for Writers Theatre 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025

Writers Theatre has revealed its 2025/26 season. The five-play season is marked by four productions never seen before in Chicago and two add-on special engagements.  
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit Photo
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Esbjornson been nominated for?

Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Hamlet, Direction (Obie Awards) for Therese Raquin, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Iphigenia and Other Daughters and Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Iphigenia and Other Daughters.

What awards has David Esbjornson won?

David Esbjornson has won Special Citations at the Obie Awards for Hamlet and the Direction award at the Obie Awards for Therese Raquin.

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