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BIO

David Cromer is director and actor originally from Chicago, currently based in New York. As a director, his New York credits include The Sound Inside (Broadway); The Band’s Visit (Atlantic Theater Company, Broadway & National Tour); the Broadway revivals of Brighton Beach Memoirs and The House of Blue Leaves; The Treasurer (Playwrights Horizons); Man from Nebraska (Second Stage Theatre); The Effect, Orson’s Shadow, and Tribes (Barrow Street Theatre); Women or Nothing (Atlantic Theater Company); Really Really (MCC Theater); When the Rain Stops Falling and Nikolai and the Others (Lincoln Center Theater); and Adding Machine (Minetta Lane Theatre). Other directing credits include BUG (Steppenwolf Theatre Company) Next to Normal (Writers Theatre); Come Back, Little Sheba (Huntington Theatre Company); The Sound Inside (Williamstown Theatre Festival); and Our Town in London, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston and Kansas City. As an actor, he recently appeared on Broadway as Howard Fine in the 2018 production of The Waverly Gallery. Prior to that, he appeared on Broadway as Karl Lindner in the 2014 revival of A Raisin in the Sun, and Off-Broadway as the Stage Manager in Our Town, which he also directed, at the Barrow Street Theatre. He appeared in the HBO series “The Newsroom,” the Showtime series “Billions,” and in the motion picture The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected). Cromer has received a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, three Obie Awards, three Lucille Lortel Awards, a Joe A. Callaway Award, four Jeff Awards, and in 2010 was made a MacArthur Foundation Fellow.

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STAGE CREDITS

Uncle Vanya Uncle Vanya
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Vanya
Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer
The Waverly Gallery The Waverly Gallery
[Broadway]
Broadway Premiere, 2018
Howard Fine
A Raisin in the Sun A Raisin in the Sun
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Karl Lindner
Our Town Our Town
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2009
Stage Manager
Stage Manager [Replacement]
Stage Manager [Replacement]
Tea Party/ The Basement
[Off-Broadway]
1968
Waiter (Tea Party)

Productions

Dead OutlawDead Outlaw
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Director
Good Night, and Good LuckGood Night, and Good Luck
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Director
The CounterThe Counter
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Director
I'm Almost ThereI'm Almost There
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Director
Dead OutlawDead Outlaw
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Director
The AntiquitiesThe Antiquities
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Co-Director
Prayer for the French RepublicPrayer for the French Republic
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
Camp SiegfriedCamp Siegfried
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director
Prayer for the French RepublicPrayer for the French Republic
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
The Band's VisitThe Band's Visit
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
The Sound InsideThe Sound Inside
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Director
The Sound InsideThe Sound Inside
 
[Williamstown, MA (Regional), 2018]
Director
The Band's VisitThe Band's Visit
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
The TreasurerThe Treasurer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
Man from NebraskaMan from Nebraska
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
The Band's VisitThe Band's Visit
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
The EffectThe Effect
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
Really ReallyReally Really
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director
TribesTribes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Director
The House of Blue LeavesThe House of Blue Leaves
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Director
When The Rain Stops FallingWhen The Rain Stops Falling
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Director
Broadway BoundBroadway Bound
 
[Broadway, 2009] Cancelled
Director
Brighton Beach MemoirsBrighton Beach Memoirs
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Director
Our TownOur Town
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
Adding MachineAdding Machine
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
Director
Orson's Shadow
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Director

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

David Cromer, Dead Outlaw

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

David Cromer, Dead Outlaw

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

David Cromer, Dead Outlaw

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Director

David Cromer, Dead Outlaw

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Director

David Cromer, A Case for the Existence of God


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Play

David Cromer, The Sound Inside

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Direction of a Play

David Cromer, The Sound Inside


winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Musical

David Cromer, The Band's Visit


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

David Cromer, The Band's Visit


winner
Obie Awards - 2017 - Directing

David Cromer, The Band's Visit

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

David Cromer, The Band's Visit

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Play

David Cromer, Tribes

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Play

David Cromer, Tribes

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Director

David Cromer, Tribes


winner
The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Director

David Cromer, When the Rain Stops Falling


winner
Obie Awards - 2009 - Directing

David Cromer, Our Town


winner
The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Director

David Cromer, Our Town

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

David Cromer, Adding Machine


winner
Obie Awards - 2008 - Direction

David Cromer, Adding Machine

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

David Cromer, Adding Machine


winner
The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Director

David Cromer, Adding Machine

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Breaking Down the 2024/25 Broadway Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2025

In just days (April 27), the 2024/25 Broadway season will officially come to a close, and what a season it has been! Audiences have enjoyed a ton of exciting performances over the past twelve months, and with awards season now upon us, we're looking back at how this year's productions add up and compare to seasons past. 
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GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Breaks Record as Highest Grossing Broadway Play Photo
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Breaks Record as Highest Grossing Broadway Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, and directed by David Cromer, has broken its own all-time record for highest grossing play in Broadway history. Learn more about the play here!
Photos: DEAD OUTLAW Begins Broadway Previews Photo
Photos: DEAD OUTLAW Begins Broadway Previews
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025

On Saturday, the new musical, Dead Outlaw, played its first performance on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre. Check out photos from the first preview here!
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Meet the Cast of DEAD OUTLAW, Now Playing on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of DEAD OUTLAW, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2025

Broadway performances are now underway for Dead Outlaw, written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and directed by David Cromer. Meet the cast of Dead Outlaw!
DEAD OUTLAW Launches Digital Lottery Ahead of First Preview Photo
DEAD OUTLAW Launches Digital Lottery Ahead of First Preview
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

Dead Outlaw has announced its digital lottery policy for its Broadway run, ahead of performances beginning this weekend. Learn more about how to get discount tickets here!
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Photos: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Opening Night Brings Out Jennifer Lopez, Rachel Zegler and More
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 5, 2025

George Clooney has officially made his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, now playing at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos of opening night!
Video: Inside Opening Night of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK with George Clooney and More Photo
Video: Inside Opening Night of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK with George Clooney and More
by Joey Mervis - Apr 4, 2025

George Clooney has officially made his Broadway debut! The stars came out to celebrate last night at the Winter Garden Theatre, where his new play, Good Night, and Good Luck, opened. Watch in this video as we take you inside the big night with the cast and creative team!
Photos: George Clooney and the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Take Opening Night B Photo
Photos: George Clooney and the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Take Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 4, 2025

George Clooney has officially made his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, now playing at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos of Clooney and the cast taking their bows on Opening Night!
Review Roundup: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Brings George Clooney To Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Brings George Clooney To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck opens on Broadway starring Hollywood icon, George Clooney in his long-awaited Broadway debut in a new production directed by David Cromer. Read the reviews!
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025

Vineyard Theatre has revealed that three of the organization's staff members have advanced to new roles. Learn more about Vineyard Theatre's leadership and more about the organization here.
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Photos: First Look at GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Starring George Clooney Photo
Photos: First Look at GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Starring George Clooney
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, just released production photos. Directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, the play is now in preview performances, with an official Opening Night tomorrow, Thursday, April 3, at the historic Winter Garden Theatre.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for DEAD OUTLAW Photo
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for DEAD OUTLAW
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2025

Dead Outlaw is getting ready for Broadway! Written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and directed by David Cromer, Dead Outlaw will open on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on April 27, 2025. Check out photos of the company in rehearsals here.
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by Michael Major - Mar 28, 2025

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Video: George Clooney Explains Why GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Still Resonates
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2025

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James Taylor Musical FIRE & RAIN Is In Development
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the music of Grammy Award Winner James Taylor will be featured in a new stage musical titled FIRE & RAIN, featuring an original story written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer. We have all of the details!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Cromer been in?

David Cromer has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has David Cromer been in?

David Cromer has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has David Cromer been nominated for?

Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for A Case for the Existence of God, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Sound Inside, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Sound Inside, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Band's Visit, Directing (Obie Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Band's Visit, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Tribes, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tribes, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Tribes, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for When the Rain Stops Falling, Directing (Obie Awards) for Our Town, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Our Town, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Adding Machine, Direction (Obie Awards) for Adding Machine, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Adding Machine and Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Adding Machine.

What awards has David Cromer won?

David Cromer has won several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Sound Inside - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Band's Visit - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Band's Visit - Directing (Obie Awards) for The Band's Visit - Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for When the Rain Stops Falling - Directing (Obie Awards) for Our Town - Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Our Town - Direction (Obie Awards) for Adding Machine - Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Adding Machine

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