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[London, 2018]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

David Harrower, Blackbird

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Play

David Harrower, Blackbird


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Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best New Play

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BLACKBIRD to be Presented at Dirt Dogs Theatre in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

Kicking off 2025, Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. will present Blackbird, a gripping drama about the complexities of human connection, guilt, and redemption. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
A SLOW AIR Comes to Steep Theatre Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

Steep Theatre will kick off the new year with the Chicago Premiere of David Harrower’s A Slow Air, directed by Steep Ensemble Member Robin Witt. Learn more about the show ehre!
Review: A BLISTERING “BLACKBIRD,” WILL LEAVE YOU BREATHLESS at THE OFF-CENTRAL PLAYERS
by Drew Eberhard - Sep 6, 2024

In researching and marinating the events that played out in my head following the opening night performance of the Off-Central Player’s production of David Harrower’s Blackbird, I ran across this quote. The quote in which I will speak about is actually fitting to the play itself. I’m going to post it now as a way to reflect and then continue with my thoughts on the show itself. The quote states, “The best theater teaches again and again that before one can truly love another, one has to find justice and connection with oneself.”
The Off-Central Players Open Season 4 With BLACKBIRD
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2024

The Off-Central Players kick off their fourth season with David Harrower's intense drama BLACKBIRD.
Review Roundup: JOB Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2024

Following two extended, sold-out downtown engagements, the hit psychological thriller JOB moves to Broadway for 10 weeks only. 
Talk Is Free Theatre Announces 2024/25 Season THEATRE. EVERYWHERE.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2024

Talk Is Free Theatre unveils its 24/25 season lineup, featuring a diverse range of productions and innovative performances.
Review: BLACKBIRD at Holden Street Theatres
by Barry Lenny - Apr 11, 2024

Harrower’s script is superb, and they pour themselves into the story.
Local Adelaide Composer Creates a Magical Family Tale With THE BOY WITH THE GOLDEN FOX
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2024

Local Adelaide Composer Creates a Magical Family Tale in 'THE BOY WITH THE GOLDEN FOX.' Join the Fringe Premiere on 8-16 March for an enchanting adventure of friendship at Norwood Concert Hall.
Katina Medina Mora to Direct POISON at Unit J Loft in Brooklyn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023

Get ready to be captivated by the powerful play 'Poison' at Unit J Loft in Brooklyn. Directed by the talented Katina Medina Mora, this thought-provoking production explores themes of grief, loss, and the complexities of moving on.
New Fortune Theatre Announces West Coast Premiere Of PUBLIC ENEMY
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2023

New Fortune Theatre announces Tthe West Coast premiere Of Henrik Ibsen's 'Public Enemy' in a version by David Harrower directed by Richard Baird.
Meet the Cast of GREY HOUSE, Beginning Previews Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2023

Grey House begins performances tonight, Saturday, April 29, 2023. Meet the cast of Grey House here!
Decadent Theatre Company to Present 18-Venue Irish Tour Of Donal Ryan's FROM A LOW AND QUIET SEA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2023

Decadent Theatre Company and Galway Arts Centre will present a major national tour of From a Low and Quiet Sea, adapted for the stage from Donal Ryan's Booker Prize nominated novel.
Metcalf, Maslany & Sparks Led GREY HOUSE Sets Complete Cast & Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023

Final casting has been revealed for the terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Jessie Austrian, Royer Bockus & More to Star in THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2023

RED BULL THEATER and FIASCO THEATER have announced the cast for The Knight of the Burning Pestle opening April 27th at the newly renovated Lucille Lortel Theatre. 
Cast Announced for THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023

RED BULL THEATER and FIASCO THEATER have announced the cast for The Knight of the Burning Pestle at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany and Paul Sparks Will Lead GREY HOUSE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 21, 2023

The terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, is coming to Broadway. We have all the details on who will star and when it will arrive.
The Catastrophic Theatre Presents EDDIE GOES TO POETRY CITY By Richard Foreman
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2023

Eddie dreams of escape—from the office where he suffers at the hands of his co-workers, from a doctor whose treatments seem far worse than any medical complaint, perhaps from even the play itself! 
Sophia Anne Caruso Premieres Brand New Single 'Thing Like That'
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2022

Sophia made her Broadway debut in David Harrower’s Blackbird, co-starring Jeff Daniels and Michelle Williams. Not long afterwards, she starred as “Lydia” in Warner Bros’ cult Broadway favorite, Beetlejuice. On television, Sophia played “Brigitta von Trapp” on NBC’s Emmy award-winning The Sound of Music Live! and NBC’s SMASH, with Bernadette Peters.
LISTEN: Sophia Anne Caruso Premieres New Single 'Snow & Ice'
by Michael Major - Jul 6, 2022

Former Beetlejuice star Sophia Anne Caruso has dropped her brand-new single “Snow & Ice.” This Fall, she will star opposite Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington in Paul Feig’s original Netflix film THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL. She is also currently recording her first album with Empire of the Sun’s Nick Littlemore.
Magnet Theatre Presents Classic Brecht Play For Trainee Graduation Production
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2022

Magnet Theatre presents the graduation production of the sixth cohort of the Fulltime Training & Job Creation Programme.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has David Harrower written?

David Harrower has written 2 shows including Blackbird (Playwright), Knives in Hens (Playwright).

What awards has David Harrower been nominated for?

Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Blackbird, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Blackbird and Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for Blackbird .

What awards has David Harrower won?

David Harrower has won the Best New Play award at the Olivier Awards for Blackbird.

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