Eisa Davis Headshot

Eisa Davis

Get Eisa Davis Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Eisa Davis BIO

Recently appeared at The Public in Julius Caesar, Passing Strange, June and Jean in Concert, and solo shows at Joe’s Pub. Her Broadway credits include Passing Strange and Off-Broadway she has appeared in Preludes, The Call, Luck of the Irish, This, Angela's Mixtape. Her television credits include "The Looming Tower," "Rise," "Succession," "House of Cards," "Blindspot," "Hart of Dixie," "Smash," and "The Wire." She is a writer for Netflix's "She's Gotta Have It" and Cirque du Soleil's Crystal. Her albums include Something Else. She has received an Obie for Sustained Excellence and she was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her play Bulrusher.

Eisa Davis Photos

Eisa Davis STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theatre Company Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
June

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Revival, 2017
Decius Brutus

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center World Premiere Production, 2015
Dahl

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Concert, 0
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater LCT3 Production, 2013
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Mother

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Mother

[Off-Broadway]
1995
June

Writing


Eisa Davis Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Eisa Davis, The Secret Life of Bees

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Eisa Davis, Kings

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Eisa Davis, Preludes

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Eisa Davis, Luck of the Irish

The Barrymore Awards - 2012 - Independence foundation award for outstanding new play

Eisa DavisThe History of Light


winner
Obie Awards - 2008 - Performance

Eisa Davis, Passing Strange

The Pulitzer Prize - 2007 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Eisa DavisBulrusher

The Pulitzer Prize - 2007 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Eisa DavisBulrusher

Eisa Davis Videos

Eisa Davis News


Photos: Go Inside the Jonathan Larson Grants Concert Celebration


The American Theatre Wing celebrated the recipients of the 2023 Jonathan Larson Grant, the esteemed annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams. A special concert, showcasing the past four years of Jonathan Larson Grant winning artists, was held at Florence Gould Halland BroadwayWorld was there for the special night. Check out photos below!

Photos: Go Inside NYTW's 2024 Gala Honoring Liesl Tommy


New York Theatre Workshop hosted its 2024 Gala, honoring theater and film visionary Liesl Tommy. The evening’s program was hosted by Nicole Ari Parker, directed by Kevin Cahoon, and feature musical direction by Rick Hip-Flores.

Liesl Tommy to be Honored at NYTW 2024 Gala; Shoshanna Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More to Appear


New York Theatre Workshop's 2024 Gala will honor theater and film visionary Liesl Tommy. Learn more about the gala and about Tommy!

Larry Owens, Veronica Mansour & More to Receive 2023 Jonathan Larson Grants


The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2023 Jonathan Larson Grant. Learn more about the grant and the winners here.

Cincinnati Opera And CCM To Workshop Two New Operas Through Opera Fusion: New Works Partnership This Winter


Cincinnati Opera and CCM will workshop two new operas, 'Two Corners' and 'Bulrusher,' through their partnership with Opera Fusion: New Works.

Review: BULRUSHER at Berkeley Rep Is a Lyrical Coming-of-Age Tale in a Small Northern California Town


What did our critic think of BULRUSHER at Berkeley Rep? BroadwayWorld reviews the captivating production of Eisa Davis' 'Bulrusher.' The 2007 Pulitzer Prize nominated play runs through December 3rd.

Urban Stages to Present 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS Featuring 22 Shows and Over 100 Performers


Join Urban Stages for the 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS 2023, featuring 22 shows, over 11 days, and more than 100 performers. From cabaret to jazz and everything in between, this award-winning series is a must-see event for music and performance lovers. Don't miss out on this spectacular showcase!

Berkeley Repertory Theatre Reveals Cast & Creative Team for Eisa Davis' BULRUSHER


Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for Berkeley native Eisa Davis’ lyrical coming-of-age story, Bulrusher.

Photos: Inside A BRIEF INTERMISSION, Celebrating the Delacorte Theater


The Public Theater's special, one-night-only event, A BRIEF INTERMISSION, was held on Wednesday, September 6 at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

McCarter Theatre Center Opens 2023-2024 Theatre Series With BULRUSHER by Eisa Davis


McCarter Theatre Center opens their 2023-2024 Theatre Series with Eisa Davis’ Bulrusher, a transformational coming-of-age story filled to the brim with passion, humor, and even a touch of magic; on stage in the Berlind Theatre September 13 – October 7th. This is a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, where the production will move after its run in Princeton.

New York Theatre Workshop Reveals 2050 Fellows, New Company-in-Residence and Artistic Department Expansion


New York Theatre Workshop has announced the artists selected for the 2023/24 Season 2050 Artistic Fellowship.

Max Chernin, Ashley Pérez Flanagan & More Join OUT OF MYSELF �" SONGS OF PETER FOLEY


Prospect Theater Company and the newly launched Peter Foley Music Project have announced final additional performers for Out of Myself—Songs of Peter Foley. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Karen Akers, Trezana Beverley & More to Take Part in Urban Stages' 39th Annual Benefit STORIES & SONGS


Urban Stages will present its 39th annual benefit, taking place on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 starting a 6:30pm at the legendary club The Players - 16 Gramercy Park South, NYC. 

Announces Additional Performers For OUT OF MYSELF - SONGS OF PETER FOLEY


Prospect Theater Company and the newly launched Peter Foley Music Project have announced additional performers for Out of Myself—Songs of Peter Foley, a concert celebrating the legacy of the late award-winning composer and lyricist, held Monday, June 5th at Peter Norton Symphony Space.

Eisa Davis Transforms JACK Into A Contemporary Art Museum Next Month


Award-winning creator and performer Eisa Davis transforms JACK into a contemporary art museum hosting The Essentialisn't—a transatlantic undrowning—in a pasture of hair.

Michael Mayer-Helmed GALILEO World Premiere & More Set for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 2023/24 Season


Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the seven productions that will make up the company’s 2023/24 season. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Complete Cast and Creative Team Set for THE COTILLION World Premiere at A.R.T./New York


New Georges and The Movement Theatre Company will present The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents The 84th Annual Star-Burst Cotillion in the Grand Ballroom of The Renaissance Hotel written and directed by Colette Robert.

Oren Safdie's FACADE to Have First Public Reading at Urban Stages in April


Oren Safdie's FACADE will have its first reading at Urban Stages on April 16th.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Six Recoups, Government Funding Shifts in Australia and Canada


Governmental funding shifts continue around the globe as governments reveal their latest budget proposals - often with some form of a decrease of support for the creative economy as these countries wind down the support they offered at the height of the pandemic.

Recap the Recent Works of Thomas Kail


Thomas Kail is returning to Broadway to direct the new revival of Sweeney Todd, which is now in previews and officially opens on March 26. Here are just a few of his projects from the past decade, that you may or may not have known about!

Eisa Davis FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Eisa Davis been in?

Eisa Davis has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Eisa Davis been in?

Eisa Davis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Eisa Davis been nominated for?

Eisa Davis has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Secret Life of Bees," the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Kings," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at The Lortels for "Preludes," Outstanding Featured Actress at The Lortels for "Luck of the Irish," the Independence Foundation Award for Outstanding New Play at The Barrymore Awards for "The History of Light," a Performance award at the Obie Awards for "Passing Strange," and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Bulrusher."

What awards has Eisa Davis won?

Eisa Davis has won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in The Secret Life of Bees and the Performance award from the Obie Awards for Passing Strange.

How many shows has Eisa Davis written?

Eisa Davis has written 1 shows including The 24 Hour Plays 2007 (Playwright).

Get Eisa Davis Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos