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BIO

Davie Bowie was a leading figure in the music industry and is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, with his music and stagecraft having a significant impact on popular music. During his lifetime, his record sales, estimated at over 100 million records worldwide, made him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. In the UK, he was awarded ten platinum album certifications, eleven gold and eight silver, and released eleven number-one albums. In the US, he received five platinum and nine gold certifications. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Rolling Stone placed him among its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and named him the "Greatest Rock Star Ever" following his death in 2016.

STAGE CREDITS

The Elephant Man
[Broadway]
1979
John Merrick [Replacement]

Productions

LazarusLazarus
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Writer[Replacement]

Writing

Lazarus
Book, Music, Lyrics
The Spongebob Musical
Original Music

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Score

David Bowie, SpongeBob SquarePants


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

David BowieSpongeBob SquarePants

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway)

David Bowie, Lazarus

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway)

David Bowie, Lazarus

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway)

David Bowie, Lazarus

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Bowie been in?

David Bowie has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has David Bowie been in?

David Bowie has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Bowie been nominated for?

Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lazarus, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lazarus and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lazarus.

What awards has David Bowie won?

David Bowie won the Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants and the Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants.

How many shows has David Bowie written?

David Bowie has written 2 shows including Lazarus (Book, Music, Lyrics), The Spongebob Musical (Original Music).

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