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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2025
Performer 5

[Off-Broadway]
2025
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company World Premiere, 2025
Actor

[Off-Broadway]
PlayCo Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Off-Broadway Revival, 2015
The King

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2014
Dr. Richard Harvey

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2012
Flute, Fairy

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2011
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2010
Queen Elizabeth

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Revival, 2009
Jo

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Other Mother

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Jack

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Marty / Scoop / Camus / Archie /

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Bagot/Bishop of Carlisle

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Mephistopheles

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Willie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Wilbur Turnblad (Understudy), Edna Turnblad (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Ben

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Donnie

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Harold

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Messenger

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Character 1-Harold

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Director

Writing

Bookwriter
Playwright

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play

David GreenspanPrince Faggot

The Lortels - 2026 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Play

David Greenspan, Prince F****t

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Solo Performance

David Greenspan, I'm Assuming You Know David Greenspan

Drama League Awards - 2025 - DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE

David Greenspan, I’m Assuming You Know David Greenspan

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Solo Performance

David Greenspan, I'm Assuming You Know David Greenspan

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Solo Performance

David GreenspanFour Saints in Three Acts

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Solo Performance

David GreenspanStrange Interlude


winner
Obie Awards - 2018 - Special Citations

David GreenspanStrange Interlude

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Solo Performance

David GreenspanThe Patsy


winner
Obie Awards - 2010 - Sustained Achievement

David Greenspan


winner
Obie Awards - 2008 - Special Citations

David Greenspan, The Argument


winner
Obie Awards - 2007 - Performance

David Greenspan, Some Men


winner
Obie Awards - 2007 - Performance

David GreenspanFaust


winner
Obie Awards - 2007 - Performance

David GreenspanFaust and Some Men

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

David Greenspan, Some Men

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor

David Greenspan, Some Men


winner
Obie Awards - 2003 - Special Citations

David GreenspanShe Stoops to Comedy


winner
Obie Awards - 1997 - Performance

David Greenspan, The Boys in the Band

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play

David Greenspan, The Boys in the Band

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News


SCHMIGADOON!, THE BALUSTERS and GIANT Win Top Categories at 2026 Dorian Theater Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics kicked off Pride Month by bestowing Prince Faggot and Ragtime top honors in the group’s fourth annual Dorian Theater Awards.
Photos: INDIAN PRINCESSES Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

See photos from opening night of INDIAN PRINCESSES, the new play by Eliana Theologides Rodriguez, presented by Atlantic Theater Company and Rattlestick Theater.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
SCHMIGADOON! and THE LOST BOYS Lead 2026 Dorian Award Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced nominations for the 4th annual Dorian Theater Awards, with SCHMIGADOON! earning nine nods and THE LOST BOYS close behind with eight nominations.
Photos: Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Kara Young and More on the 2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - May 4, 2026

The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were presented at the annual ceremony at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here!
2026 Lucille Lortel Awards Winners
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2026

The 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – will be presented at the annual ceremony tonight, May 3, 2026, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
Photos: Ben Stiller, Ali Stroker, Michael Urie, and More Attend THE NORMAL HEART 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 28, 2026

The Public Theater hosted a 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading of The Normal Heart, featuring Billy Eichner, David Greenspan, Ben Stiller, Ali Stroker, Michael Urie, and more. Check out photos here!
Ben Stiller, Billy Eichner, Ali Stroker and More to Star in THE NORMAL HEART Anniversary Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026

The cast has been revealed for The Public Theater’s one-night-only reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart, including Ben Stiller, Billy Eichner, Ali Stroker and more.
CAMPING Unveils Cast for World Premiere at HERE Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026

Colt Coeur announced the cast for the World Premiere of CAMPING by Victoria Lynne Barclay, directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, at HERE Arts Center in New York, starring Alice Kremelberg and Colby Minifie.
Alice Kremelberg & Colby Minifie to Star in Victoria Lynne Barclay’s Camping with Colt Coeur
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

Colt Coeur has revealed the cast and design team for Camping, Victoria Lynne Barclay's world premiere play directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, starring Alice Kremelberg and Colby Minifie at HERE Arts Center.
Hunter College MFA Program to Present Industry Reading Of THE OIL PRESS By Drew Praskovich
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

The Rita and Burton Goldberg MFA Playwriting Program at Hunter College will present an industry reading of The Oil by Drew Praskovich, featuring six-time Obie winner David Greenspan.
2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026

Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were  announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Photos: Inside the 2026 Obie Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2026

Earlier this week, the American Theatre Wing celebrated the 69th Annual Obie Awards, Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. The winners were previously announced on Saturday, January 31. Check out photos here!
Cast Set For RUR Reading at Classic Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

Classic Stage Company announced the cast for the one-night-only reading of RUR, set for this evening at 7 PM. Learn more about the reading and the cast here!
2026 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026

The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO), along with Spectrum News NY1, announced the recipients of the 69th Annual Obie Awards. We have the full list of winners!
WITHOUT MIRRORS To Play At The Brick Theater In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

WITHOUT MIRRORS, a new solo play written and directed by Jerry Lieblich and performed by David Greenspan, will run at The Brick Theater in Brooklyn this February. Presented by The Brick and Third Ear Theater Co..
The Best Theater of 2025: Shows that Ruled the Year
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 1, 2026

As 2025 comes to a close, New York City's top theatre critics have been taking stock of this theatre season- deciding on their personal choices for their favorite productions of the year. The season has been full of so many stellar plays, musicals, revivals and new works, both on Broadway and off.
The Tent Theater Company Will Host LASTINGNESS Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2025

The Tent Theater Company will host its 2025 benefit, LASTINGNESS next week at The Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons. Learn more about the event here!
PRINCE F****T Extends for a Third and Final Time Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

A third and final extension has been revealed for Jordan Tannahill’s hit play Prince Faggot, now running in Seaview’s new Off-Broadway home. Prince Faggot transferred to Studio Seaview in September.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Greenspan been in?

David Greenspan has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has David Greenspan been in?

David Greenspan has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Greenspan been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Prince Faggot, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Play (The Lortels) for Prince F****t, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for I'm Assuming You Know David Greenspan, DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for I’m Assuming You Know David Greenspan, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for I'm Assuming You Know David Greenspan, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Four Saints in Three Acts, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Strange Interlude, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Strange Interlude, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Patsy, Sustained Achievement (Obie Awards), Special Citations (Obie Awards) for The Argument, Performance (Obie Awards) for Some Men, Performance (Obie Awards) for Faust, Performance (Obie Awards) for Faust and Some Men, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Some Men, Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for Some Men, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for She Stoops to Comedy, Performance (Obie Awards) for The Boys in the Band and Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Boys in the Band.

What awards has David Greenspan won?

David Greenspan has won the following awards: Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Strange Interlude; Sustained Achievement (Obie Awards); Special Citations (Obie Awards) for The Argument; Performance (Obie Awards) for Faust and Some Men; Performance (Obie Awards) for Faust; Performance (Obie Awards) for Some Men; Special Citations (Obie Awards) for She Stoops to Comedy; and Performance (Obie Awards) for The Boys in the Band.

How many shows has David Greenspan written?

David Greenspan has written 6 shows including Dead Mother (Playwright), The Home Show Pieces (Playwright), Old Comedy After Aristophanes' Frogs (Playwright), Old Comedy After Aristophane's Frogs (Playwright), Coraline (Bookwriter), Go Back to Where You Are (Playwright).

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