David Furnish
Latest News on David Furnish:
STARLIGHT EXPRESS, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, and OLIVER! Set For Royal Variety Performance (Nov 20, 2024)
Elton John & Brandi Carlile Unveil New Original Song ‘Never Too Late’ (Nov 15, 2024)
Photos: Elton John Attends New York Film Festival Screening of New Documentary (Oct 2, 2024)
STARLIGHT EXPRESS, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, and OLIVER! Set For Royal Variety Performance (Nov 20, 2024)
Elton John & Brandi Carlile Unveil New Original Song ‘Never Too Late’ (Nov 15, 2024)
Photos: Elton John Attends New York Film Festival Screening of New Documentary (Oct 2, 2024)
BIO
After graduation, he was recruited by the advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather Canada in Toronto. At 27, he asked his firm to transfer him to their UK principal offices in London. Furnish flourished in England, becoming the firm’s youngest Director of Account Services.
Furnish is co-chief of Rocket Pictures along with his husband, Sir Elton John. Furnish serves on the board of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, attending fundraisers and other events in support of that cause.
Furnish is a contributing editor for Tatler magazine and also is a regular columnist for Interview and GQ.
In 2015, he was named one of GQ's 50 best dressed men in Britain.
In June 2019, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, Queerty named him, along with John, as one of the Pride50 "trailblazing individuals who actively ensure society remains moving towards equality, acceptance and dignity for all queer people".
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Date:
08/04/2022
From: Photos: Elton John Visits THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA in Chicago
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Play
David Furnish, Next Fall
Videos
Video: Vanessa Williams is Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Teaser
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 6, 2024
Vanessa Williams Will Play Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024
VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night Of Broadway-Bound THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA In Chicago
by Alan Henry - Aug 7, 2022
Photo/Video: Get A First Listen To The Songs Of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA; Cast Meets The Press In Chicgo
by Alan Henry - Jul 13, 2022
VIDEO: Elton John & Taron Egerton Perform TINY DANCER 27th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 25, 2019
VIDEO: Taron Egerton Stars as Elton John in the Trailer for ROCKETMAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 1, 2018
TV: Berry Gordy, Charles Randolph-Wright, Beverley Knight and More Chat West End's MOTOWN on the Red Carpet
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 9, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Meet 10-Year-Old Thomas Hazelby, UK's Newest 'Billy Elliot'
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 11, 2015
SOUND OFF World Premiere Exclusive: David Furnish On BILLY ELLIOT Fathom Event
by Pat Cerasaro - Nov 4, 2014
TV: First Look at New Trailer for BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL LIVE!
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 13, 2014
STAGE TUBE: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Sings LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at TrevorLive
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 6, 2011
TV EXCLUSIVE: Happy 3rd Broadway Birthday BILLY ELLIOT- The Celebratory Curtain Call!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 17, 2011
STAGE TUBE: THE NORMAL HEART Box Office Triples Since Tony Wins; Broadway Community Shows Support
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 15, 2011
News
STARLIGHT EXPRESS, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, and OLIVER! Set For Royal Variety Performance
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr will host the Royal Variety Performance, which will be held on Friday, 22nd November at the Royal Albert Hall, in the presence of Their Majesties The King and Queen. Learn more about the lineup here!
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr will host the Royal Variety Performance, which will be held on Friday, 22nd November at the Royal Albert Hall, in the presence of Their Majesties The King and Queen. Learn more about the lineup here!
Elton John & Brandi Carlile Unveil New Original Song ‘Never Too Late’
Elton John and Brandi Carlile have unveiled their new original song 'Never Too Late (From The Film “Elton John: Never Too Late”)’. The collaboration between the longtime friends is an original composition written for ‘Elton John: Never Too Late’. Listen to it here!
Elton John and Brandi Carlile have unveiled their new original song 'Never Too Late (From The Film “Elton John: Never Too Late”)’. The collaboration between the longtime friends is an original composition written for ‘Elton John: Never Too Late’. Listen to it here!
Photos: Elton John Attends New York Film Festival Screening of New Documentary
Last night, Disney+ celebrated the U.S. premiere of “Elton John: Never Too Late” at the New York Film Festival with a surprise performance by Elton John. The screening was introduced by directors R.J. Cutler and David Furnish to a packed house. Following the final credits, Elton John surprised the audience with a performance of “Tiny Dancer.” Take a look at photos from the evening!
Last night, Disney+ celebrated the U.S. premiere of “Elton John: Never Too Late” at the New York Film Festival with a surprise performance by Elton John. The screening was introduced by directors R.J. Cutler and David Furnish to a packed house. Following the final credits, Elton John surprised the audience with a performance of “Tiny Dancer.” Take a look at photos from the evening!
Video: ELTON JOHN: NEVER TOO LATE Official Trailer
Disney+ has debuted the official trailer for the upcoming original documentary “Elton John: Never Too Late.” With iconic concert footage from his career, the trailer features Elton John as he reflects on his extraordinary rise to success, the personal challenges he faced, and how his family has changed him.
Disney+ has debuted the official trailer for the upcoming original documentary “Elton John: Never Too Late.” With iconic concert footage from his career, the trailer features Elton John as he reflects on his extraordinary rise to success, the personal challenges he faced, and how his family has changed him.
Photos: Elton John Attends World Premiere of ELTON JOHN: NEVER TOO LATE Doc
On Friday, Disney+ celebrated the world premiere of “Elton John: Never Too Late” at the Toronto International Film Festival. Star Elton John, along with directors R.J. Cutler and David Furnish were in attendance. The original documentary will premiere December 13 on Disney+. Take a look at the photos here!
On Friday, Disney+ celebrated the world premiere of “Elton John: Never Too Late” at the Toronto International Film Festival. Star Elton John, along with directors R.J. Cutler and David Furnish were in attendance. The original documentary will premiere December 13 on Disney+. Take a look at the photos here!
Elton John Documentary Debuting on Disney+ in December
Disney+ has set its streaming date for Elton John: Never Too Late, the documentary centering on the iconic musician. The film will be available to stream beginning on December 13, which follows its TIFF world premiere on September 6, 2024.
Disney+ has set its streaming date for Elton John: Never Too Late, the documentary centering on the iconic musician. The film will be available to stream beginning on December 13, which follows its TIFF world premiere on September 6, 2024.
EMILIA PEREZ, Maria Callas Biopic Among Titles at 62nd New York Film Festival
Film at Lincoln Center has unveiled the Spotlight for the 62nd New York Film Festival, which features a range of portraits of musicians and performers, including Pablo Larraín’s Maria, with Angelina Jolie playing legendary opera singer Maria Callas in her final days and the audacious and genre-defying musical crime comedy Emilia Pérez.
Film at Lincoln Center has unveiled the Spotlight for the 62nd New York Film Festival, which features a range of portraits of musicians and performers, including Pablo Larraín’s Maria, with Angelina Jolie playing legendary opera singer Maria Callas in her final days and the audacious and genre-defying musical crime comedy Emilia Pérez.
Photo: Christian Borle Meets TAMMY FAYE Composer Elton John and David Furnish
Two-time Tony winner Christian Borle will step into Jim Bakker's shoes in the Broadway premiere of Tammy Faye, starring opposite two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben. Check out a new pic of Borle with show composer Elton John!
Two-time Tony winner Christian Borle will step into Jim Bakker's shoes in the Broadway premiere of Tammy Faye, starring opposite two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben. Check out a new pic of Borle with show composer Elton John!
Video: Vanessa Williams is Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Teaser
Get a first look at Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA in the teaser video here!
Get a first look at Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA in the teaser video here!
Video: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Comes To Life In New Shorts for West End Debut
The cast of The Devil Wears Prada's West End run was announced earlier this week and to gear up for their London debut, the show has released video shorts of the cast in action.
The cast of The Devil Wears Prada's West End run was announced earlier this week and to gear up for their London debut, the show has released video shorts of the cast in action.
Georgie Buckland, Amy Di Bartolomeo, and More Join THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical
The Devil Wears Prada has announced additional casting for its upcoming production. Learn more here!
The Devil Wears Prada has announced additional casting for its upcoming production. Learn more here!
Georgie Buckland & Amy Di Bartolomeo to Star as Andy & Emily in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA in London
Georgie Buckland and Amy Di Bartolomeo have joined the cast of The Devil Wears Prada in London as Andy and Emily! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Georgie Buckland and Amy Di Bartolomeo have joined the cast of The Devil Wears Prada in London as Andy and Emily! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Matt Henry Joins THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical as 'Nigel'
Matt Henry will bring the esteemed character of Nigel to the stage in The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical. Learn more about Matt here!
Matt Henry will bring the esteemed character of Nigel to the stage in The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical. Learn more about Matt here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 14, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Elton John Jukebox Musical May Come to the Stage in the Future
An Elton John muiscal may be in the works and coming to the stage in the future! Learn more about what Elton's husband, David Furnish, had to say about the possibility.
An Elton John muiscal may be in the works and coming to the stage in the future! Learn more about what Elton's husband, David Furnish, had to say about the possibility.
Elton John's Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises Record-Breaking $10.8 Million
Elton John AIDS Foundation's Academy Awards Viewing Party achieves a record-breaking fundraiser, amassing $10.8 million to support the fight against HIV/AIDS. It featured an unforgettable show-stopping performance of “Are You Ready For Love” by R&B-Soul-Pop Trio Gabriels and Elton John.
Elton John AIDS Foundation's Academy Awards Viewing Party achieves a record-breaking fundraiser, amassing $10.8 million to support the fight against HIV/AIDS. It featured an unforgettable show-stopping performance of “Are You Ready For Love” by R&B-Soul-Pop Trio Gabriels and Elton John.
Vanessa Williams Will Play Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical
Vanessa Williams will take on the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada musical, coming to London this year and we've got a new video teaser unveiling the casting.
Vanessa Williams will take on the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada musical, coming to London this year and we've got a new video teaser unveiling the casting.
Elton John's Oscars Viewing Party Returns With Elton John, David Furnish, And Co-Hosts Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka And Tiffany Haddish
The 32nd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party returns with Elton John, David Furnish, and co-hosts Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka, and Tiffany Haddish. R&B-Soul-Rock Trio Gabriels will perform at the sold-out event.
The 32nd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party returns with Elton John, David Furnish, and co-hosts Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka, and Tiffany Haddish. R&B-Soul-Rock Trio Gabriels will perform at the sold-out event.
Tickets Now On Sale For THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA in the West End
All tickets are on sale today, Friday 20 October 2023, for The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical, based on the blockbuster film and bestselling novel, that will strut into London’s Dominion Theatre in October 2024.
All tickets are on sale today, Friday 20 October 2023, for The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical, based on the blockbuster film and bestselling novel, that will strut into London’s Dominion Theatre in October 2024.
Jerry Mitchell Will Direct West End Production Of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
BroadwayWorld has learned Jerry Mitchell will direct the West End production of The Devil Wears Prada, replacing Anna D. Shapiro who directed the world premiere at Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre. Prior to the West End run, the show will have its UK premiere at the Theatre Royal Plymouth.
BroadwayWorld has learned Jerry Mitchell will direct the West End production of The Devil Wears Prada, replacing Anna D. Shapiro who directed the world premiere at Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre. Prior to the West End run, the show will have its UK premiere at the Theatre Royal Plymouth.
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What awards has David Furnish been nominated for?
and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Next Fall.
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