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Recent productions include: Rudolph (Vienna); A Doll's House (Tokyo); Three Sisters (Abbey, Dublin); Cyrano with Kevin Kline and Jennifer Garner plus the Broadway production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie with Jessica Lange, and Fiddler on the Roof. Previous Broadway productions include: Tom Stoppard's Jumpers (Tony Award nomination for Outstanding Direction); Nine with Antonio Banderas (Tony Award for Best Revival and nomination for Outstanding Direction); Stoppard's The Real Thing (Tony Award for Best Revival); Harold Pinter's Betrayal with Juliette Binoche; Electra with Zoë Wanamaker (Tony Award nomination); Eugene O'Neill's Anna Christie with Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson (Tony Award for Best Revival); and A Moon for the Misbegotten with Kate Nelligan (Tony Award nomination for Outstanding Direction). Other theatre includes: Sinatra Live at the London Palladium and Jumpers (West End); Harold Pinter's No Man's Land, Moonlight with Ian Holm, Betrayal and Neil LaBute's The Distance From Here (Almeida); Stoppard's Jumpers and Strindberg's The Father (National); 'Tis Pity She's a Whore and Romeo and Juliet (RSC). As associate director, productions include: The Real Thing and Electra (Donmar Warehouse) and A Moon for the Misbegotten (Riverside Studios - Society of West End Theatre Award). Opera includes: The Turn of the Screw (Scottish Opera, Tramway); The Marriage of Figaro and Strauss' Salome (English National Opera). In 1993, he formed Theatre Project Tokyo, an independent theatre company with executive producer Hitoshi Kadoi. David is currently artistic consultant to the Tokyo-based production company Amuse Inc.

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[Off-Broadway, 1985]
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[Off-Broadway, 1984]
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Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

David Leveaux, Fiddler on the Roof

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Direction of a Play

David Leveaux, Jumpers


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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director - Musical

David Leveaux, Nine

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

David Leveaux, Nine

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Direction of a Musical

David Leveaux, Nine

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director of a Play

David Leveaux, The Real Thing

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Direction of a Play

David Leveaux, The Real Thing

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Direction of a Play

David Leveaux, Anna Christie

Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Direction of a Play

David Leveaux, A Moon for the Misbegotten

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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.  
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!
Interview: Kathy Voytko of BEAUTY & THE BEAST National Tour
by Jeffrey Kare - Aug 27, 2025

From September 2nd-14th, the national tour of Disney’s BEAUTY & THE BEAST will be gracing the stage of the Durham Performing Arts Center. Taking on the role of MRS. POTTS is actress Kathy Voytko. Read our interview with Kathy!
Which Shows Have Been Revived the Most in the 21st Century?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 11, 2025

Three of this season’s plays and two of this season’s musicals are already getting revived for the second or third time this century! Twenty-five years into the 21st century and Broadway has already seen multiple revivals of Glengarry Glen Ross, Our Town, Romeo and Juliet, Gypsy, and Sunset Boulevard. 
Photos: CAA's Joe Machota Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 21, 2024

Head of CAA’s theater department Joe Machota recently received his portrait at Sardi's and BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate. Check out photos here!
Meet the Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

The Hills of California will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Meet the cast of The Hills of California here!
Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Reveals Full Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

The complete Broadway cast has been announced for the New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Learn more about who will star in the production here!
Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET?
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 20, 2024

2024 is clearly the season of Shakespeare, as productions of one of his greatest tragedies, Romeo and Juliet, are abundant. Can't keep track of all of the Capulet and Montague? Let us help!
London Cast Will Reprise Roles in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Find out who is starring in the show here!
Cady Huffman And More Sing SONGS OF HOPE To Benefit Center for Safety and Change
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024

Join ArtsRock for 'Songs of Hope' on April 20th, featuring Broadway stars like Cady Huffman, Georgia Stitt, and Rita Harvey.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has David Leveaux been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof , Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Jumpers, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Nine, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nine, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nine , Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Real Thing , Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Real Thing, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Anna Christie and Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Moon for the Misbegotten.

What awards has David Leveaux won?

David Leveaux has won the Outstanding Director - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on Nine.

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