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Birth Place: Y Rhondda, WALES

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
George (Act I)

George (Act II)

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2006
George

[London Fringe]
London Revival, 2005
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 2004
Otto Kringelein

[West End]
Donmar Warehouse Revival, 2000
Charley Kringas

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1999
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Lysander

Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
DIRECTOR
 
[West End, 2022]
Director
 
[Chicago, 2019]
Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2019]
Director
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2015] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Daniel Evans, Sunday in the Park with George

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Daniel Evans, Sunday in the Park With George

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Daniel Evans, Sunday in the Park with George


winner
Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Actor In A Musical

Daniel Evans, Sunday In The Park With George


winner
Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Actor in a Musical

Daniel Evans, Merrily We Roll Along

Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Actor in a Musical

Daniel Evans, Candide

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News


Giles Terera in HAMLET and More Set For Chichester Festival Theatre's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Chichester Festival Theatre’s Festival 2025 has been announced by Artistic Director, Justin Audibert and Executive Director, Kathy Bourne. Festival 2025 includes five world and two UK premieres, two musicals, and masterpieces from world drama.
Full Canon Of Shakespeare's Plays From The Royal Shakespeare Company Now Available To Stream
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

The full canon of Shakespeare's plays performed and recorded by the Royal Shakespeare Company is now available to stream in one place for the first time on Marquee TV. Learn more!
Interview: 'It's Irritating To Be Suddenly Old and Wise': Actor Elliot Levey on Playing Polonius in HAMLET
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 8, 2025

A new production of Hamlet is arriving at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Directed by Rupert Goold and starring Luke Thallon in the titular role, the play, which is being described as “high concept,” promises to bring a new take to the iconic story. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Elliot Levey, who plays Polonius, the father of Ophelia and Laertes. We discussed how Shakespeare has been a part of his acting career since he first auditioned for the National Youth Theatre, how one should treat the work of Shakespeare and even how he connects with Polonius as a father himself!
Royal Shakespeare Company Leaders Believe Young Directors Lack Training to Produce Shakespeare
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

The leaders of the Royal Shakespeare Company have spoken out about the lack of Shakespeare productions being put on in recent years. Learn more about their opinions here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 30, 2025
by - Jan 30, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
New Stage Adaptation of Roald Dahl's THE BFG Will Premiere in the UK
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

The BFG will be presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company. It has been adapted by Tom Wells and will be directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans in his directorial debut for the company. 
Royal Shakespeare Company Reveals Summer 2025 Season Featuring THE BFG and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Details have been announced for the RSC's Summer 2025 season and upcoming festive family show, The BFG. Learn more about the full season lineup and how to get tickets here!
Photos: RSC's EDWARD II in Rehearsals
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the RSC’s production of Christopher Marlowe’s rarely performed tragedy, Edward II, which runs in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon beginning next month.
Royal Shakespeare Company Will Launch Lady Macbeth-Inspired Video Game, LILI
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced a new collaboration with iNK Stories, a New York based independent game studio and publisher, to create a new game, Lili. Set in contemporary Iran, this interactive, trailblazing vision from iNK Stories puts Lady Macbeth, one of Shakespeare's most iconic female leads, front and centre.
Cast Set For RSC's EDWARD II
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

Casting has been announced for the RSC’s forthcoming production of Christopher Marlowe’s rarely performed tragedy, Edward II, which runs in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Critics' Choice: Aliya Al-Hassan's Women of the Year 2024
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 19, 2024

Who run the world? Well in 2024, the women certainly showed what they could do.
Laura Benanti and Julian Ovenden Join Studio Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

 Laura Benanti will play Marmee March and Julian Ovenden will play Father in a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women. Learn more here!
Daniel Anglès celebra su trayectoria con el concierto 30 ANYS LLUNY DE BROADWAY
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Dec 4, 2024

El próximo 10 de diciembre el Teatre Condal de Barcelona acogerá el concierto 30 ANYS LLUNY DE BROADWAY, que celebrará la trayectoria del actor, cantante y músico Daniel Anglès.
Ian McKellen, Marisha Wallace, and More Join A MARVELLOUS PART Celebration of Noël Coward
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Alfred Enoch, Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Joshua James, Samantha Spiro, Marisha Wallace and Lia Williams will join the charity gala performance, A Marvellous Party, at London's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 17 November 2024.
Full Cast Set For The RSC's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the RSC's upcoming production of Twelfth Night, which runs at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon between Thursday 5 December 2024 and Saturday 18 January 2025, with a press performance on Thursday 12 December, 7pm.
Collective of Brisbane Creatives Brings Dance Production to QPAC This November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

Award-winning Phluxus2 Dance Collective will bring together an impressive list of local creatives including Nerida Matthaei (Angel Monster, Love Stories, Boy Swallows Universe), Ben Ely (Brisbane band Regurgitator) and Lisa Fa’alafi (of well-known arts collective Polytoxic) to present a genre-defying production in QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre from 28 to 29 November 2024.
4.48 PSYCHOSIS Transfers to The Other Place Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

The Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Court Theatre have announced a new co-production of 4.48 Psychosis, which sees the original cast and creative team re-visit Sarah Kane’s final masterpiece 25 years on.
Zoe Cooper and Stewart Pringle Appointed RSC Writers-in-Residence
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024

The RSC has announced the appointment of Zoe Cooper and Stewart Pringle as the company's new Writers-in-Residence.  In their new roles, the playwrights will lead the New Works team at the RSC and develop their own writing.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Launch New Tour of UK and Ireland in October 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

The Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL will embark on a major new tour across the UK and Ireland starting October 2025, bringing the acclaimed production to new audiences.
KYOTO Will Transfer to the West End in January 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

Kyoto will transfer to @sohoplace for a limited 16-week run from Thursday 9 January to Saturday 3 May 2025. Plus, learn more about Twelfth Night and The Red Shoes here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Daniel Evans been in?

Daniel Evans has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Daniel Evans been in?

Daniel Evans has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Daniel Evans's first West End show?

Daniel Evans's first West End show was Candide which opened in 1999

What awards has Daniel Evans been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sunday in the Park With George, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Best Actor In A Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sunday In The Park With George, Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along and Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Candide .

What awards has Daniel Evans won?

Daniel Evans has won the Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sunday In The Park With George and the Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along.

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