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David Byrne

Birth Place: Dumbarton, Dunbarstonshire, SCOTLAND

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BIO

Broadway: American Utopia (2019). Byrne works in a variety of mediums. Born in Dumbarton, Scotland, he grew up in North America and was educated at art schools in Maryland and Rhode Island. Since leaving the Talking Heads, the band he co-founded in the 1970s, Byrne has released nine solo albums, most recently American Utopia (2018). Byrne has been honored with an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Grammy awards, along with Obie, Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel and the Theatre World awards for Here Lies Love.

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STAGE CREDITS

Life and Trust Life and Trust
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Ensemble [Replacement]
David Byrne's American Utopia David Byrne's American Utopia
[Broadway]
Broadway Return Engagement, 2021
Guitar/Vocals

Productions

Hamlet Hail to the Thief
 
[West End, 2026]
Co-Creator
Choreographer
The Shitheads
 
[West End, 2026]
Co-Director
Joan of Arc: Into the FireJoan of Arc: Into the Fire
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Orchestrations and Arrangements

Writing

Here Lies Love
Lyricist
Author
Composer
Joan of Arc: Into the Fire
Book, Music, and Lyrics
American Utopia
Music, Lyrics
The Catherine Wheel
Composer/Lyricist
Composer
Lyricist

TV Shows

Trying Times
Byron
The Simpsons
[ 2003-2012 ] David Byrne
Life & Beth
Dr. B

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

David Byrne, Here Lies Love


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Special Citations

David Byrne, American Utopia

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Achievement in Music

David ByrneHere Lies Love

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Music

David Byrne, Here Lies Love


winner
Obie Awards - 2013 - Music And Lyrics

David Byrne, Here Lies Love

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Interview: Mark Ball on Harry Styles and MELTDOWN at Southbank Centre Photo
Interview: Mark Ball on Harry Styles and MELTDOWN at Southbank Centre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 14, 2026

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Mark Ball, the Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre. We discussed how he first got started in the arts industry and what led him to the Centre, the history of the Meltdown music festival and what it has been like working with Harry Styles as the artist curator this year.
Best Free Outdoor Summer Concerts June 15-21 – Juneteenth, Pride Celebrations & Mor Photo
Best Free Outdoor Summer Concerts June 15-21 – Juneteenth, Pride Celebrations & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 13, 2026

See some of the top outdoor concerts across NYC's five boroughs next week with Pride celebrations, plenty of festive Juneteenth celebrations and more!
HAMLET HAIL TO THE THIEF to Make London Premiere at the Barbican Theatre Photo
HAMLET HAIL TO THE THIEF to Make London Premiere at the Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

The RSC and Factory International production blending Shakespeare's Hamlet with Radiohead's album, co-created by Thom Yorke, Steven Hoggett, and Christine Jones, will run at the Barbican Theatre following sold-out runs.
Heath Schwartz & Michelle Farabaugh Acquire Boneau/Bryan-Brown; Will Rebrand as Apert Photo
Heath Schwartz & Michelle Farabaugh Acquire Boneau/Bryan-Brown; Will Rebrand as Aperture Public Relations
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2026

Veteran theatrical press agents Heath Schwartz and Michelle Farabaugh have acquired principal ownership of Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Inc., a publicity firm with over three decades of experience serving the theater industry, rebranding the company effective June 1, 2026 as Aperture Public Relations.
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, AMERICAN IDIOT and More Set for Goodman Theatre 26/27 Se Photo
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, AMERICAN IDIOT and More Set for Goodman Theatre 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Susan V. Booth and Executive Director John Collins have revealed the 2026/2027 Season line-up, beginning this fall. With 12 productions—five world or Chicago premieres, a reinvestigated classic and more.
TALKING DREADS, IMPROV ASYLUM, and BEARLY DEAD Will Come to Spire Center For Performi Photo
TALKING DREADS, IMPROV ASYLUM, and BEARLY DEAD Will Come to Spire Center For Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026

Two popular tribute bands and a Boston comedy institution will be performing at Plymouth's Spire Center in the coming months. Learn more about the shows here!
Stephen Colbert Sets Final Talent for THE LATE SHOW: David Byrne, Steven Spielberg, & Photo
Stephen Colbert Sets Final Talent for THE LATE SHOW: David Byrne, Steven Spielberg, & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2026

Next week, The Late Show is coming to an end. Thursday, May 21, will mark the final episode of the Stephen Colbert-hosted late-night talk show, and the official talent lineup will include Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, David Byrne, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 14, 2026- OH, MARY! To Welcome Meg Stalter and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 14, 2026- OH, MARY! To Welcome Meg Stalter and More
by - May 14, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
THEATER OF THE MIND Extends Through Summer, Adds $99 Date Night Package Photo
THEATER OF THE MIND Extends Through Summer, Adds $99 Date Night Package
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026

Goodman Theatre's THEATER OF THE MIND, the immersive experience created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, extended its run after nearly 20,000 tickets sold, and announced a new $99 'Make it a Date Night' package.
CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! Will Present UN-SILENT NIGHT Holiday Sing-Along at Massey Hall Photo
CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! Will Present UN-SILENT NIGHT Holiday Sing-Along at Massey Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

Choir! Choir! Choir! will return to Massey Hall in Toronto for their third annual UN-SILENT NIGHT: AN EPIC HOLIDAY SING-ALONG, with two performances on the same day. A portion of ticket sales benefits World Vision Canada.
Segal Center Film Festival to Spotlight Theater Artist Robert Wilson Photo
Segal Center Film Festival to Spotlight Theater Artist Robert Wilson
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2026

The tenth edition of its Segal Center Film Festival on Theatre and Performance will include a retrospective of films by and about theater artist Robert Wilson. Learn more about the upcoming program and film lineup.
Miami Immersive Intensive Expands Into a Full-Day Summit Photo
Miami Immersive Intensive Expands Into a Full-Day Summit
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2026

Juggerknot Theatre Company and Live Arts Miami announce the inaugural Miami Immersive Summit, the culminating fourth day of the Miami Immersive Intensive, taking place Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus Auditorium in Downtown Miami.
David Byrne Shares '¿Cúal es la Razón,' Unveils New Mexico Tour Dates Photo
David Byrne Shares '¿Cúal es la Razón,' Unveils New Mexico Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026

Following a global tour and a Coachella performance, David Byrne has released “¿Cuál Es La Razón?”, a new take on his track “What Is The Reason For It?” from his latest album, Who Is The Sky? Listen to it now.
Coney Island Mermaid Parade Names Jesse Malin & Rickie Lee Jones as Royals Photo
Coney Island Mermaid Parade Names Jesse Malin & Rickie Lee Jones as Royals
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026

Coney Island USA announced Jesse Malin and two-time Grammy winner Rickie Lee Jones as King Neptune and Queen Mermaid for the 44th Annual Mermaid Parade, the nation's largest art parade.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 22, 2026- THE BALUSTERS Opens On Broadway and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 22, 2026- THE BALUSTERS Opens On Broadway and More
by - Apr 22, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
David Byrne's WHO IS THE SKY? World Tour to Present Two Nights at the Hollywood Bowl Photo
David Byrne's WHO IS THE SKY? World Tour to Present Two Nights at the Hollywood Bowl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026

David Byrne will bring his Who Is The Sky? tour to the Hollywood Bowl for two performances. The shows follow the release of his first album since American Utopia, featuring collaborators including Hayley Williams, St. Vincent, and Tom Skinner.
CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! Will Come to Des Moines in May Photo
CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! Will Come to Des Moines in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

An evening of participatory music-making is set to take over downtown Des Moines this spring as Des Moines Performing Arts welcomes the internationally recognized collective Choir! Choir! Choir! to its stage.
David Byrne Adds New North American Dates to World Tour Photo
David Byrne Adds New North American Dates to World Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026

David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has added new 2026 shows to his world tour in support of his latest album, Who Is The Sky?
Aisha Jackson, Britton & The Sting and More Set for Bryant Park Picnic Performances Photo
Aisha Jackson, Britton & The Sting and More Set for Bryant Park Picnic Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

Bryant Park Picnic Performances, the free outdoor performing arts festival in the heart of Midtown, will return in May with its most expansive season yet as it celebrates America’s 250th anniversary.
OLD WEIRD AMERICA AND HARRY SMITH ARCHIVES Comes To New England Conservatory Photo
OLD WEIRD AMERICA AND HARRY SMITH ARCHIVES Comes To New England Conservatory
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 16, 2026

The immersive concert experience reimagines folk, blues, ballads, Jewish music, and Americana captured in Smith’s archives, including the Anthology of American Folk Music. Learn more about reserving tickets!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Byrne been in?

David Byrne has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has David Byrne been in?

David Byrne has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Byrne been nominated for?

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Here Lies Love, Special Citations (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for American Utopia, Outstanding Achievement in Music (Olivier Awards) for Here Lies Love, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Here Lies Love and Music And Lyrics (Obie Awards) for Here Lies Love.

What awards has David Byrne won?

David Byrne has received several awards, including Special Citations from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for American Utopia, as well as the Music and Lyrics award from the Obie Awards for Here Lies Love.

How many shows has David Byrne written?

David Byrne has written 4 shows including The Catherine Wheel (Composer/Lyricist), Here Lies Love (Lyricist), Joan of Arc: Into the Fire (Book, Music, and Lyrics), American Utopia (Music, Lyrics).

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